RedTail Golf Club in Sorrento, Florida, USA | GolfPass
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3.0
2019 Reviews 2019 Reviews
5 Stars
711
4 Stars
677
3 Stars
309
2 Stars
153
1 Stars
169
Conditions
2.6
Value
3.3
Layout
4.2
Friendliness
4.0
Pace
4.0
Amenities
3.3
60.3%
Recommend this course
1562 out of 2019 reviews
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Average Rating
Avg Rating
2.8
75 Reviews 75 Reviews
5 Stars
4
4 Stars
28
3 Stars
15
2 Stars
8
1 Stars
20
Conditions
2.5
Value
3.3
Layout
4.3
Pace
3.9
Amenities
3.2
StaffFriendliness
3.9
60.0%
Recommend this course
45 out of 75 reviews
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Avg Rating
2.8
116 Reviews 116 Reviews
5 Stars
8
4 Stars
37
3 Stars
26
2 Stars
13
1 Stars
32
Conditions
2.5
Value
3.2
Layout
4.2
Pace
4.1
Amenities
3.1
StaffFriendliness
4.0
59.5%
Recommend this course
69 out of 116 reviews
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About

Holes 18
Type Semi-Private
Style Links
Par 72
Length 7152 yards
Slope 141
Rating 75.1

Atypical of many Florida golf courses, RedTail Golf Club is a links-style layout dotted with 100-year-old oak trees and azaleas among its rolling green fairways. Designed by Dave Harman, who also did Shingle Creek Golf Club in Orlando, the course features four lakes with water coming into play on the last five holes. Holes 14-18 work their way around the largest lake on the course, while the finishing hole's approach shot plays over another body of water in front of the clubhouse. Located in rural Sorrento a little more than a half hour north of Orlando, RedTail Golf Club prides itself on catering to "members only."

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Course Details

Year Built 2004
Golf Season Year round
Architect David Harman (2004)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Metal Spikes Allowed No
Dress code Proper attire is required.

Available Facilities

Clubhouse

Available Activities

Swimming, Billiards

Available Sports

Fitness, Tennis
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Reviews

3.0
2019 Reviews (2019)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 62
Patio Dining 55
19th Hole Scenic Views 41
Course Challenges Include:
Bunkers 116
Forced Carries 93
Water Hazards 87
This course/club is great for:
Advanced Golfers 103
Wildlife/ Scenic Views 75
Locals 73
This Course's Location is:
Worth the Drive 128
In the 'Burbs 43
Convenient to the City 22

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Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
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First Time Playing

Course Conditions

Course is in rough shape. Fairways and areas around bunkers are littered with thick weeds. Most greens were in good condition, a few with some areas you could tell they were working on. Although the on course conditions were below average, this course has a really great layout. With some TLC, this could become a course I’d go back to regularly if they worked on making sure the fairways had good grass and were mostly weed free.

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Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 16
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Course Conditions

There was a time when this was one of the premier courses in there. Of late there have been some poor reviews and so a group of us decided to have a go at it for ourselves. We were pleasantly surprised… no where as bad as some of the reviews stated… staff was cordial, pace of play was reasonable, some fairways were a little rough (mainly because of recent heavy rains). The greens weren’t perfect, however, in pretty good shape. We will return!

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Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 105
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 500 Contributor
Perfect weather
Used cart

fun course

nice layout with lots of interesting holes. Great conditiona

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Previously Played

Goat ranch

Yes goat ranch has better grass then this place.. the owners have ran this place into oblivion.. This course did not need the current owners to creat such a disgusting place.. I could and would not recommend this place to my worst enemies.. when you look at the grounds around the clubhouse and pro shop that will be the grass and weeds you will continue to see for 18 fairways.. go to another course for a better experience save your money..

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Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 11
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Still Hurting

I SO much want to love this course. I played it 2-3x per year pre-COVID. Unfortunately, the conditions went down and I kept reading bad reviews. It popped on my radar again with a few positive reviews that the "course was back" so I booked. I'm disappointed to say it's not and the conditions were very poor. From tee to green, the biggest problem seems to be a complete lack of effort and attention to detail. For example, LOTS of bare spots everywhere - tees, fairways, rough, etc. Several greens had some patch disease that meant they were unputtable if you had to go through them. Bunkers had not been raked in days or longer. Weeds dominated the rough, bunker sides and even in some fairways. Very think fairways on almost every hole. I LOVE the layout, but course conditions were just awful. It would seem they're mining it for the $40 green fee just to get cashflow with no intent to improve the course. I suggest shutting it down, make the needed improvements and then come back with a $75-100 green fee to support maintenance. It was a side experience on such a great routing.

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Conditions Poor
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Poor
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 16
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
1.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

poor conditions

The entire course is dead grass and weeds. The greens are mostly decent with some really bad spots. The staff acts like they are doing you favor for letting you play the course. They are very unwelcoming.

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 23
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

I played this for the first time because they said the course was coming back still needs work but very nice layout and the staff was great

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Very challenging

Course is a lot of fun and extremely challenging with a ridiculously good price. Some greens have its patchy areas that need work but overall it’s very much worth playing.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Outstanding course for the money

If you’re reading this review you’re probably like I was and researching the course to make sure you don’t waste your money and time. Let me tell you this course is an absolute steal. It’s important to manage expectations when it comes to course conditions because there are a few holes(1 and 7) that are pretty rough. Other than that, I think the course was overall a great experience. The greens were well cared for and most of the fairways were more than playable. If you’re looking for Augusta conditions for $40-50 for all you can play don’t waste your time. If you’re looking for a great course to bring your buddies to and have a day full of golf and good times than this is the course for you.

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Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Worth the money

Course was in much better shape than older reviews. Fun, rewarding layout with tough on the eye tee shots. Greens and fairways could use love but were more than playable. Definitely worth the money and looking forward to what this course can be.

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Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 48
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Nice day

When we arrived not much direction it looked like the course was not open
The young lady was very nice when we checked in for our 9:30am tee time
We loaded up and headed for the 1st hole, when we pulled up they were 12 carts deep not a good sign
The starter was new and you had to approach him to check in, for some reason the tee box was empty he did not know what he was doing finally a 4 ball move up to tee off and then 2 young kids came out of nowhere and cut the line to tee off as they owned the place and no one did nothing about it
Now the course tee boxes need work fairways need the grass to grow in and the greens not too bad golfers need to fix their ball marks
The layout is great and offers a few challenges which makes you guess your shots
I will definitely make the 1 hour drive again to see if the course improves

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Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great value!

We played 5 courses in the $50 range in greater Orlando. This was the best one by far. They also allow you to play all day for one rate. We actually got to play 27 hours for 45 bucks!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Awesome course

Course is a lot of fun, the layout is unique and different from a lot of my locals. It's not in tip top shape but more than playable. Staff is very friendly and they have an all you can play deal which you can't beat. Only place that's $45 in the mornings. Me and my friends have been here 12-13 times and always have a great time. Highly recommend.

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Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 25
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great value, challenging layout!

Course conditions are improving daily. It’s a fun challenging course and still offered at a great price. Wonderful layout, great value.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Course is improving

This used to be one of the best courses around. They had some difficulty about a year ago with equipment and the course fell off. It seems to be bouncing back. Greens and fairways are much improved from just a couple of months ago. Price is great for this course. Can’t wait to see the progress. Highly recommend.

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Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 43
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart

Better than you think

When I played Redtail on January 6th, the course needed some work but was very playable. Since then I read some reviews that were so critical, I wasn't sure I should go back. On February 13th, I decided to see for myself. Conditions had improved. The Greens were beautiful but slow. Tee boxes, fairways, and bunkers were more than adequate. Besides that the course is very interesting and challenging. You need to keep the ball in play at Redtail as there are many areas of dense vegetation that will gobble up errant shots. The price is reasonable compared to many other courses. I would definitely recomment this course.

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Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 18
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Fair
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart

Disappointing

The course layout is challenging as expected. The course condition was not being maintained. The rough when cut left the clippings and made it impossible to find your ball. The fairways were not maintained making finding your ball. in the fairways, sometimes impossible. I have enjoyed playing the course before, but unless the conditions improve greatly, will not play it again.

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Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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