5700 Saddlebrook Way, Wesley Chapel, Florida 33543, US
(813) 973-1111
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About Saddlebrook Resort

Since 1981, Saddlebrook Resort has been a go-to-destination for golfers, located just 30 miles north of Tampa International Airport. The resort's two original Arnold Palmer designs are being redesigned in 2025 into a 27-hole combination by Rees Jones. This entirely new playing experience will pair with a new 13-acre practice facility, home to a two-sided range, and golf school to engage golfers. A world-class tennis facility is another major attraction of this resort. A sweeping $92 million transformation will reimagine the 451-room resort from the ground up – positioning it among the nation’s premier leisure and sports resorts.

Facts

Price Range$$, $$$
Property Class★★★★
Acres480
Year Opened1981
Number of Units500+

Amenities

RestaurantsFine, Bar, Casual
Room TypesRoom, Suite
TennisYes
Fitness CenterYes
Practice FacilityYes
Golf School/AcademyYes
Banquet SpaceYes
SpaYes

Services

Kids ProgramYes
Room ServiceYes

Rules

Is the resort pet friendly?No
Is resort stay required for a tee time?No

Golf courses at Saddlebrook Resort

Reviews

3.9
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Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
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I Recommend This Course
4.0
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First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 7
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Palmer course Saddlebrook

The course was in great shape and a joy to play. Every hole is interesting and well designed. Always enjoyable.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 26
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 75
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
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Previously Played

Poor valet parking

Valet damaged the power seat control panel. They filled out a damage report and took pictures and my phone number.

I have not received a call and they do not pick up their phone.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Poor
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 6
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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First Time Playing

Great Value

The Palmer Course at Saddlebrook was excellent. The greens were very nice. Pin placements were tough. Early spring rough conditions, but very playable. Freeways were

Iffy, but still early in the season.

First tee time at 8:45am and we were done in 3 hours. Staff was professional and very friendly. Would play this course anytime. Driving range is 3 minutes bye cart, so arrive early if you like to hit balls, putt, and loosen up.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 53
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
1.0
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First Time Playing

Saddlebrook course

This place is so dated. It looks old and worn down.

Course was in terrible shape. Greens have patches on them and are extremely slow.

A ball in the fairway was like a ball in the rough. Did not cut the fairways at all.

They should be ashamed of themselves for letting people play on those conditions and charging them money.

It is certainly not a resort course.

It gets a one star from me because I cannot submit this review without giving it at least one star.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Poor
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 1
3.0
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Conditions Average
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 13
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
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First Time Playing

A lot of potential; needs updating.

We were told upon check in that the property was officially being sold the next day. The entire resort looked like its best days were well behind it and in desperate need of a renovation; same could be said for the golf course. It’s a really good layout with a ton of potential if better kept. Carts definitely need GPS as well because there are trouble spots all over the place that are blind and reachable off the tee we had no clue were there.

All in all if Troon can restore and improve the turf conditions and amenities this could be a special place again.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Fair
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 23
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Greens Long and Very Hairy

Very disappointed, no reason that the greens were in such poor conditions ... made it difficult to enjoy the round - very frustrating !

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 69
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

A bit of a dissappointment.

Greens needed cut (very slow), and fairways needed cut, almost like they may have been over-seeded.

Tee boxes were pretty chewed up.

If course conditions are iffy in prime Florida golf season in February, I hate to see what they may be when the weather turns hot and wet.

One the plus side, I have been playing this course for years, and the staff here is among the most friendly and helpful of anywhere I play. I don't doubt for a minute that they are doing the best they can with the resources they have at their disposal. By all means, come and play, but don't expect conditions from Saddlebrook's heyday.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 10
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 35
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 124
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 500 Contributor
Previously Played

Sb

Great course. A definite challenge with lots of water, narrow fairways and well trap greens. A few greens were being repaired, but really good turf, grass around the greens and good traps. You have to park a distance away but are “ferried” to the clubhouse. Will play again

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 75
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
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