The Villas at Southern Hills

If you intend on playing this course and there is possible rain in the forecast, DO NOT play this golf course!

If you play any holes, they will charge you. Regardless of the amount of holes you played.

I played six holes and then the skies opened up with rains. I come back into the clubhouse expecting an 18 hole rain check instead they prorated the holes that I play and charge me for the six holes!

That is absolute nonsense. In the four years I’ve played golf, I have never seen a golf course so cheap and money hungry.

The clubhouse and amenities are first rate. We started in a fog, so the first two holes aside, nice layout and visually appealing. Holes were fair. Found the greens on the slower side, but very smooth and rolled well. Most all course conditions were good, tee boxes were a little long and a few bunkers had not been raked, but overall a great course with good appeal.

We have played this course for many years on our annual getaway to Florida. Love the beauty, layout and the friendly women tees. However, in our recent visit, the fairways didn't have the manicured roll that we have enjoyed in the past - the aprons were soft and lumpy; so, the course played long which negated the usual pleasure of women friendly yardages. And then over the past few years, the price of playing here has greatly increased to now a $189 rate for weekdays and $210 for weekends. It truly is a special course but the high price tag in combination with less then ideal course conditions made for an unexpectedly disappointing day for our recent visit. I am not sure we will return next year which is surprising in that it typically is favorite course of the area.

Really fun layout. Good staff. Fairways wide and greens were easier to hit than some of Pete Dye's family trees greens. The greens here were fair but difficult to putt, lots of subtleties. I'll be back for my revenge

Snowbirds! This is THE place. A breathtaking Pete Dye Signature Course in a quiet, peaceful rural location, yet 40 minutes from the Tampa airport!

You can live here and play here for a value that can’t be beat. I was stunned at the quality of the course and checked into membership and real estate close by. Holy Cow!

If you are looking for a winter retreat, this course is for you.

I doubt there’s very many values like this in the whole country!

Great course!

Awesome course! Beautiful property

Friendly staff

I have played this course before and there is no course in the Tampa area worth $210 and this course is not a 41/2 star course

I would think people that pay much for this course is CRAZY

The last time I played this course it cost me $55 and at least that was close to what it was worth.

The course is very nice but they never have good prices for locales to play it without taking out a loan last year they had some good deals on playing it but not this year and I don’t have any desire to play courses for more than $55

Course was in great shape and is always a fun challenge. Greens are the best in the area.

We were told there would be a beverage cart on the course, but we only saw her on our second hole and then not again. Coupled with the lack of water coolers (odd COVID precaution), we ended the round dehydrated and hungry.

So, bring your A-game, and your own drinks and snacks and you’ll have a great time!

This course never ceases to amaze. From the rolling fairways, speedy greens, and impeccable conditions this course is a must play for any locals or visitors. This is unlike any other Florida golf experience. Expect elevation change.

Very nice and challenging course. Definitely not a typical Florida layout with elevation changes and rolling hills. Would definitely play again.

Is a very excellent course. A little damp due to recent rain that brought the cold front. Beautiful weather. Amenities were great , range, practice greens. Staff were friendly. Course played awesome, will return with a little dryer weather.

This was a nice course, a little bit pricey based on the difficulty. It took me an hour and thirty minutes to get there and I was hoping it was going to be as difficult as Bella Colina, but it was not.

I also noticed the lack of diversity which made me feel a little uncomfortable but thankfully no one was overtly obnoxious

Overall a good experience but pricey.

The Master golf course designer hit a home run with this one. I've played numerous Dye courses and never expected a layout like this in Florida. I wont spoil it with it details....just exprience it yourself. Greens were punched probably a week or two prior to my round, but still rolled fast a true. Bunkers were under repair, but you're supposed to stay out of them anyway....!!

This course was in great shape and an awesome challenge. The undulation was not typical Florida and seemed like I was playing in the mountains. The only complaint I had is even after hitting awesome shots right in the middle of the fairway, many times I was left with very uneven lies. Either my ball was a few feet above or below myself. Which I understand is the design but I feel that if you hit the middle of the fairway you should be rewarded with an even lie. I am not sure there are any even lies anywhere on this course.

Playing Southern Hills made me truly understand how masterful Pete Dye was with his course architecture. True to typical Pete Dye style, the greens were very undulating and difficult. The routing provided many great holes, with subtle but engaging turns and dramatic elevation changes. The bunkering on the course was phenomenal, several of the bunkers were placed in spots that made it crucial to play target golf. They were even interesting design aspects like bunkers built into large mounds. Playing at Southern Hills Plantation is more like an out of Florida experience. Not many other places in Florida what do you see so much elevation change and feel so much like you are in West Virginia or even the foothills of California for that matter.

My experience with both the restaurant and the pro shop were very pleasant and I was impressed by the size of the clubhouse. If you get the opportunity, you would be a fool to turn down the chance to play Southern Hills Plantation.

This was the first time playing Southern Hills. From the bag drop to check in the facility was top notch. The Pete Dye design was great. A lot of elevation change with dynamic bunkering.

The course had aerated the greens but they gave us a discount that was not advertised. Even with the greens under repair they were still better than 90 percent of the courses in the area.

Everything was thought of. Free range balls before the round. Cart service throughout the round and they had the restaurant open (with masking and social distancing protocols).

Southern Hills is a premier course and you get a premier experience.