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3.4
1085 Reviews (1085)
5 Stars
161
4 Stars
410
3 Stars
258
2 Stars
127
1 Stars
129
Conditions
3.1
Value
3.6
Layout
4.1
Friendliness
4.2
Pace
3.9
Amenities
3.2
69.8%
Recommend this course
747 out of 1085 reviews
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Average Rating
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3.9
73 Reviews (73)
5 Stars
13
4 Stars
43
3 Stars
14
2 Stars
2
1 Stars
1
Conditions
3.8
Value
4.2
Layout
4.3
Pace
4.1
Amenities
3.6
StaffFriendliness
4.3
86.3%
Recommend this course
63 out of 73 reviews
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Average Rating
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3.7
114 Reviews (114)
5 Stars
18
4 Stars
58
3 Stars
29
2 Stars
6
1 Stars
3
Conditions
3.5
Value
4.0
Layout
4.2
Pace
4.1
Amenities
3.3
StaffFriendliness
4.3
82.5%
Recommend this course
94 out of 114 reviews
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About

Holes 18
Type Semi-Private
Par 72
Length 6824 yards
Slope 129
Rating 72.8

Northdale Golf & Tennis Club remains one of the premier Tampa golf courses because of its affordable play, its use of water on 11 of 18 holes, bunkers, rolling undulations and contoured greens that really challenge players. Just 12 miles north of Tampa International Airport, this is a neighborhood golf course with a friendly, relaxed atmosphere that will add to the enjoyment of your day. Renowned golf course architect Ron Garl designed the par 72, 6824-yard championship golf course. Northdale Golf & Tennis Club winds its way through 180 plus acres of property that is home to Brushy Creek and a series of small lakes and unspoiled wooded areas.

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Course Details

Year Built 1977
Fairways 419 Bermuda Grass
Greens Champion Dwarf Grass
Golf Season Year round
Architect Ron Garl (1977)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - included in green fee
Clubs Yes
GPS No

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range No
Caddies No
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Dress code Appropriate golf attire.

Food & Beverage

Bar, Grill

Available Facilities

Clubhouse

Available Sports

Tennis

Reviews

3.4
1085 Reviews (1085)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 27
19th Hole Specials 8
Watching the Game 8
Course Challenges Include:
Water Hazards 37
Bunkers 32
Forced Carries 24
This course/club is great for:
Locals 59
Seniors 25
Advanced Golfers 24
This Course's Location is:
Convenient to the City 47
Near the Airport 27
In the 'Burbs 26

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Course could use maintenance

Course was good for the money paid, but it was a hot deal. Greens, fairways, tee boxes could all use maintenance other than that, go hit 18 for the price.

Conditions Fair
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Fairly Easy
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Handicap 25+
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Cart

The only issue I had was the time we had to wait for a golf cart.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
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5.0
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Conditions Excellent
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Layout Excellent
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Reviews 82
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Reviews 56
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I Recommend This Course
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Perfect weather
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Reviews 23
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
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First Time Playing

Worth what I paid

The course obviously needs some work but over all for what I payed it was fair. Greens were decent and if anything needed more grass in the fairways but that seems the case at every golf course I played at the prices I paid.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
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Reviews 56
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Skill Intermediate
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I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played

Better each time

I’ve played Northdale 4 times in the past 6 months. Each time I’ve played I have noticed a difference in the course. The maintenance has greatly improved the fairways and especially the greens.
Keep up the good work and I’m looking forward to returning.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Totally impressed!

I have not played this course in years. However, I'm glad I revisited Northdale! The course in excellent condition, you can tell the course maintenance employees have turned this course around. And now with new owners coming in, it's going to be interesting to see this fantastic course get even better.
To Keith, Renee, Karen in the dining room....the starter...everyone was very welcoming....everything was a ten plus!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 82
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 82
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Its my go to course nice layout

Grass to greens were great.just have to get rid of the water monster that keeps grabbing my balls

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great Value for the Money

As the fairways and greens improve with Spring approaching the course is in good condition. We played on a Friday and pace of play was right at 4 hours. Enjoyed the course and will return.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 16
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Getting Better

I stopped playing here for the past 2 years even as it is the closest golf course to home but I've been reading better reviews and Northdale Golf Course conditions have improved significantly. Esspecially the fairways and the approach chipping areas. The greens are decent, different from before when they used to be fast, now a bit slower.

The design of the course is challenging especially where water and trees will push you to hit very accurate shots.

I definitely see improvement and when they get the greens smoother and fill in some of the sandy patches in the fairways the course will be able to return to its past greatness.

It isn't an easy course by any means.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 10
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Improving…Keep Up The Good Work

This course has a come a long way; the course itself has been completely refurbished. Tee boxes and fairways are in great shape, and greens are coming back nicely. Bunkers could use some fresh sand. New owners have done a great job so far.

The downsides: we arrived at 3:05 for our 3:30 tee time and there was a massive wait, we didn’t tee off till slightly after 4:15. We had a 4some and 3some in front of us and there were no other 2somes so it was just us and we were waiting at most holes but obviously not the courses fault. Biggest issue was that the carts were coming in and going right back out…our first cart died on 5, our 2nd at the turn, and our 3rd cart was about to die on 13 so we just called it and went home. The practice green is great and undulated, but the rest of the warmup area/net could use some serious upgrades.

It’s clear the new owners have done a LOT of great things with the course, but better tee time spacing would alleviate a lot of issues. Will definitely be back.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 9
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Once Again !!

I reviewed Northdale a few weeks ago and nothing has changed. Although its almost 40 miles from home it is easily becoming my favorite course. Unlike most courses during the "season" Northdales rates are very reasonable. Course is in good shape. Greens and fairways are excellent. ALL Staff are so nice, polite, and friendly - all smiles. Specially Renee and Kailyn. Will be back.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

A wonderful morning round!

Everybody was right! This course was in fantastic condition. Easily the best course I've played at this price range. I started as a solo, joined a twosome, and we finished in 3 hours and 50 minutes on a Thursday 9:30 tee time. It's plenty challenging. Lots of water and visually challenging holes. The staff was great. I can't say enough about Northdale. The only downside would be that they don't have a driving range. You won't be disappointed!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
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