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4.2
996 Reviews (996)
5 Stars
291
4 Stars
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3 Stars
155
2 Stars
38
1 Stars
26
Conditions
4.1
Value
4.4
Layout
4.4
Friendliness
4.5
Pace
4.0
Amenities
3.8
91.0%
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882 out of 996 reviews
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4.2
114 Reviews (114)
5 Stars
46
4 Stars
54
3 Stars
11
2 Stars
2
1 Stars
1
Conditions
4.1
Value
4.4
Layout
4.4
Pace
4.0
Amenities
3.9
StaffFriendliness
4.5
89.5%
Recommend this course
102 out of 114 reviews
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4.3
176 Reviews (176)
5 Stars
80
4 Stars
77
3 Stars
15
2 Stars
3
1 Stars
1
Conditions
4.2
Value
4.4
Layout
4.5
Pace
4.1
Amenities
3.9
StaffFriendliness
4.6
92.0%
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162 out of 176 reviews
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About

Holes 18
Type Public/Municipal
Par 69
Length 5454 yards
Slope 121
Rating 66.4

The Chi Chi Rodriguez Golf Club, centrally located on McMullen Booth Road a comparably short course, offering just 5,454 yards from the blue tees and a slope rating of 118. Most of the fairways are wide, making errant shots still playable. In essence, it is the ideal place to work on your golf game, to correct that nasty slice or learn to hit that oversized driver without fear of losing 100 balls. As a result, it is a favorite among novice golfers who want to be challenged but also have an enjoyable round.

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Course Details

Year Built 1989
Fairways Bermuda Grass
Greens Bermuda Grass
Golf Season Year round
Architect Denis Griffiths (1989)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - $15.00
Clubs Yes
GPS No
Pull-carts Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Bunker Yes
Caddies No
Golf School Academy Yes - "Chi Chi Rodriguez Academy"
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted Visa, Mastercard
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Fivesomes Allowed No
Walking Allowed Yes
Dress code Collared shirt req, no tanktops or cutoffs

Food & Beverage

Snacks

Reviews

4.2
996 Reviews (996)

What Golfers Are Saying

Course Challenges Include:
Bunkers 65
Water Hazards 57
Narrow Fairways 44
This course/club is great for:
Seniors 46
Locals 42
Wildlife/ Scenic Views 27
This Course's Location is:
Convenient to the City 57
Worth the Drive 31
In the 'Burbs 15

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Slow pace

Good layout but slow play. Waited 40 minutes at a par 3 which really affected our pace and play.
Guy at pro shop really bad attitude. No starters so it was a bit of a hassle since a lot of players were there. Singles, doubles, foursomes, nobody was pairing up.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Poor
Pace Fair
Amenities Fair
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Reviews 2
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
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First Time Playing
Used cart

Good value but definitely overated by GP reviewers

This was the first course that I played in the Tampa area (and this season) since it's been way too cold up in Michigan. I thought this would be a good way to break in my golf trip.

The course layout was fine and somewhat challenging. My biggest issue was the condition of the fairways. Too many shredded leaves and pine needles throughout the front nine. The tee boxes and greens looked as if they had a whole season without any maintenance.

Most of the courses I play in Michigan, even my local Muni (at a lower price point) is in better shape at the end of the season.

I guess all of the locals gave it a rating over 90%.

I played another course in the area today (2.9.24) and it was in much better condition overall.

The back nine was much better though. Played more difficult.

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Moderate
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Reviews 16
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
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First Time Playing
Windy weather
Used cart

Slow day on the course

Not a long course and a few holes where the pace was very slow. Conditions were ok for this time of year, greens were rolling very well. 4 1/2 hours to play this course is too long.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
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Reviews 7
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played

Normal Chi Chi round

Typical Sat play. Friendly staff, starter. Player etiquette poor as you find on most courses these days, part of "growing the game". e.g. carts parked in front of greens, loud music, footprints in bunkers, scuffs & ball marks on greens, and errant shots with no "fore" warning. Approx 4.5 hr round. Will definitely play again.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
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Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Played On
Reviews 26
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
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Reviews 26
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
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Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
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First Time Playing

Poor Communication

I reserved a 7:10 a.m. tee time as a single which was the first tee time of the morning. I arrived at the pro shop about 6:50, paid the green fees / cart rental and was directed to see the starter. The starter informed me that I would placed with two other golfers (which I expected and had no problem with). About 7:05 the starter informed me that the two other individuals had yet to arrive. Since I had the first tee time I told the starter I had no problem heading out on my own at 7:10. The starter said he was not allowed to do that. At 7:10 the starter let a foursome head out followed by a threesome. He said the threesome was waiting on a 4th who would catch up with them later on the course. He said he would try to squeeze me in with a group soon. After about 15 minutes the starter showed me the tee times list and said it was almost all foursomes and he recommended I just ask for a refund since it would probably be some time before I could tee off.

I still don’t know why the starter (or the individual he was communicating with in the pro shop) would not let me go off as a single at 7:10 (no explanation was given … other than it was against the rules). I had the same situation (no shows) at a nicer course in Clearwater and they had no problem with me teeing off as a single. If they are so concerned with their rules they should have let me join the threesome.

When I returned to the pro shop for a refund I was told they could try to get me out around 8:00. I didn’t feel like waiting around for a tee time that might not happen so I took the refund and left.

Value Excellent
Friendliness Poor
Played On
Reviews 11
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 49
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 26
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 28
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Chi Chi

Had a great day. Would definetly play there again.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Chi Chi's

Always in good shape. Don't have to hit it long, but you need to hit it straight. Greens roll well and are fairly quick. Staff are very friendly.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 13
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Cold weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Slow golf ruins it for everyone

This is a fun little quirky course that is surprisingly challenging, rewards shotmaking, and has surprisingly high-quality bunkers and greens. Everything about this course should be an elevated experience - except pace of play sucks the joy out of the round. We watched a 4-some take 18 minutes to just clear the tee-shot landing area on the opening hole. I love that places like ChiChi’s exist for new golfers, and it’s a great place to learn and grow as a player, but there’s just no excuse when a course allows backups like this - and while timely rounds are the responsibility of all golfers, course management is ultimately the responsibility of the course, a marshall, and some time checks. ChiChi’s could comfortably be a 3 hour round, 3.5hr would be OK, 4hr MAX. 5.5hrs is just painful. Courses who allow slow play are the problem. Active management on pace of play would take ChiChis from 2/5 to 4/5 stars overnight. Just give slow players a ticket for a small bucket of balls for every hole you make them skip to keep the place moving. It’s a shame to have avoid ChiChi’s because of pace of play - but I also can’t stomach playing there more than one time year. I enjoy it enough to go back and try again - only to be frustrated and disappointed by pace management (not course quality) every time.

Conditions Excellent
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Fair
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Commented on 01/30/2024

Florida courses don't care whatsoever about pace of play. Snowbirds will jam the course all winter playing 6 hour rounds, no questions asked. So what does the course care. Unfortunate reality of living here.

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Reviews 114
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
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Previously Played

Slow Fridays

Very slow due to two leagues playing ahead of us the last league exchanging players after 6 holes played never heard of such any where else a very lack of respect for other players management must make changes if they want us to continue playing here lots of choices out there.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 114
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 Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Great Course

Always a pleasure to play some shorter holes and some difficult layouts.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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