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3.9
645 Reviews (645)
5 Stars
149
4 Stars
343
3 Stars
111
2 Stars
28
1 Stars
14
Conditions
3.5
Value
4.1
Layout
4.1
Friendliness
4.6
Pace
4.2
Amenities
3.8
86.2%
Recommend this course
560 out of 645 reviews
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Average Rating
Avg Rating
4.1
67 Reviews (67)
5 Stars
17
4 Stars
44
3 Stars
5
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
0
Conditions
3.7
Value
4.4
Layout
4.2
Pace
4.3
Amenities
4.2
StaffFriendliness
4.7
95.5%
Recommend this course
64 out of 67 reviews
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Average Rating
Avg Rating
3.8
115 Reviews (115)
5 Stars
23
4 Stars
66
3 Stars
15
2 Stars
7
1 Stars
4
Conditions
3.4
Value
4.0
Layout
4.1
Pace
4.2
Amenities
3.9
StaffFriendliness
4.7
83.5%
Recommend this course
96 out of 115 reviews
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About

Holes 18
Type Public
Par 70
Length 6020 yards
Slope 115
Rating 69.0

Located just 20 minutes from downtown in the Forest Hills section of Tampa, Babe Zaharias Golf Course meanders through a tree-lined residential neighborhood. The golf course measures a modest 6,020 yards, but should not be taken lightly. Although both nines on "The Babe" are par 35, the back side sports four par-4 holes in excess of 400 yards, providing a challenge for golfers of all skill levels.

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Course Details

Year Built 1926
Greens Bermuda grass
Golf Season Year round
Architect Ron Garl (2004)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
Clubs Yes
GPS No
Pull-carts No

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range No
Bunker No
Caddies No
Golf Simulator No
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes
Practice Hole No

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard, Discover Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Walking Allowed Yes
Dress code Proper golf attire required.

Available Facilities

Clubhouse

Reviews

3.9
645 Reviews (645)

What Golfers Are Saying

Course Challenges Include:
Water Hazards 6
This course/club is great for:
Locals 9
Beginners 6
Seniors 6
This Course's Location is:
Convenient to the City 11

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Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Great value!

Overall a really great value for the money. The course is in pretty good shape based on municipal course standards. The main drawbacks to the course is a lack of a driving range and the 7th hole is a "gimmick" hole IMHO. It's not a long course at around 6300yds but it is tight with a few hazards that can come into play and has some tricky greens depending on the pin position.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

We came back.

In spite of the one hour drive from where we are staying, we came back because we enjoyed playing this course so much. Great layout lots of nice challenges and opportunities to play every club in the bag. Staff were friendly and helpful and the clubhouse was clean and well presented. We had a Cuban sandwich in the bar after our round and they were delicious. This is definitely on our list when we return to this area next year. Thanks!

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

We Came Back

If anything, it was better the second time.e! Staff, amenities and layout all 5 full stars. A few areas with very minor condition issues that are hardly worth mentioning.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 86
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Excellent Value

A beautiful, mature course with massive trees all around. Very minor issues with conditions on a few greens did not detract from the enjoyment of the course. Pace of play was great, just under 4 hours. The staff and the other golfers were all friendly and accommodating. A tremendous value, we will be back.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 43
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 13
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Just needs some TLC

Played Babe for the first time yesterday and got paired with two really nice guys. The shop attendant/ starter was really great… the course had some really clever routings, just had some very thin fairways.., probably could use some rain… otherwise the course and the outting was fun and I would do it again… would have given a “ 1/2” to the 3 and it surely could be a 4 with some thicker fairways…. Thx for a fun day…

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

The good holes are great, but some greens need work.

Awesome course. Finished in less than 4 hours as a Foursome 2-man scramble with a ten minute break at the turn. It was steady but no delays - perfect for a nice round.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 16
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Much better than I expected when I pulled in

Course is very short, so was good for me to hit some FW's and Hybrids off of tees. Course is in much better shape than I expected. Not top notch by any means, but better than $50 normally gets you in this area.

Pace was nice, never waited too terribly long because the holes are short. Has a few unique holes that are risk reward

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Fair
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 25
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great little course.

It's a par 70 not 72, some trouble with sand and water, if you hit some wayward shots. Good layout where water and sand come into play. Very well maintained and excellent staff, very friendly.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Nice lay out with several dog legs. The carts are like new. Tee boxes in excellant shape. As much fairway grass as any other course. Greens nice

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 52
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Fun

The staff were perfect. Give them all a raise. Pace was held up at first due to a very slow group. Ranger went right out and got them moving. Greens are a little fuzzy and slow. Allowing grass to catch up with all the snow bird damage. Had a great time and will return. Great staff!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great Course

Best course I’ve played in the Tampa area considering price and conditions of the course.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 6
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Fair
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Good course for the price

This is not a super long course but was still fun. It was a bit dry but the greens were in very good shape.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 13
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Great course for the price

Coming from Quebec, Canada. I’m used to the soft ground and everything that we have up there. First course played in Florida. The ground is in ok shape, really dry and the fairway are tight, next to some road and houses. But overall, for the price, this course is good!

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 32
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 27
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 27
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
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