Babe Zaharias Golf Course

11412 Forest Hills Dr, Tampa, FL 33612, USA

Address:	11412 Forest Hills Dr, Tampa, FL 33612, USA
Phone:	+1 813-631-4375
Site:	babezahariasgolf.net
Rating:	4
Working:	7AM–6PM 7AM–6PM 7AM–6PM 7AM–6PM 7AM–6PM 7AM–6PM 7AM–6PM

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Andy Smothers

For a novice golfer in early 40s who has little golfing experience but plenty of professional business and worldly knowledge, this course is perfect. The course is middle of the field on challenge from what I have witnessed but the tee boxes are pristine and placed well, the fairways nice and wide (still not shank proof!) and the greens are in great shape. You can tell that the staff takes great pride in this public city course (one of 3 in the Tampa Sports system that are subsidized) and are always super friendly with a very well equipped pro shop and bar/grill clubhouse. One big plus is the location and neighborhood (Forest Hills) as it is very accessible without being hidden in some elitist, stuffy HOA or gated community. The cost is slso in line with being a tremendous value at twilight and super twilight (under 20 for 18 holes with cart) to being mid of the road at peak times. Overall, Babe is a fun, traditional vintage course with a calming, established and slightly elegant feel to it that draws you in the more you experience its offerings. This course is definitely a hidden gem in which I find myself appreciating its subtleties and magic the more often I play. Now go get some!

thomas Burridge

The greens are in fair condition and yes the boxes are a bit small . The staff here needs much improvement. The marshals tend to badger you while your attempting to enjoy a golf game with friends which were paid for . I woke up and traveled 45 minutes to play this course only to get badgered and mistreated by their staff. I will not go back to this course or recommend this course ever. I am submitting a formal complaint to the city of Tampa which seems to govern them . ** Update *** Since the above post we have returned to Babe Zaharias Golf Course and we really enjoy this course .. This course is very enjoyable and the course is well cared for. There are challenges throughout this course that will make you play your A- game. The Management here is great and very attentive to the needs and concerns of their patrons. We consider this our home course and will continue to go there for along time to come . Great Job to the Staff of The Babe Zaharias Golf Club ;-)

Carmelo Hernanadez

We just left this place after playing only 9 holes w my brother and our Black friend, Davis. Let me tell you something about being a minority and there are very old white people playing behind you. They will purposely make phoney complaints to have the even older "grounds cop" to follow you and stare you down w binoculars. We were told that they would call the cops on us. Seriously. Why? We followed all rules and made our tee time. Very old women behind us complained for nothing. This was on the 1st nine holes. I explained to the priss manager paul that he should have asked us rather than scold us at our "nice peacful outing". Not once did they ask us to let them play through properly. Only complaints and whining from Paul "No-nuts" Edelsein. Then having old golf cops follow us is racists. I wonder if they treat all monorities the same way. I will never go back and pay good money for this horrible service and racist manager. We asked for our money back.

Ben Golson

Ive been here quite a few times and the course was in good shape considering the lack of rain we are having. The Golf Pro and team in the afternoon were fantastic and very helpful. The lady who was watching the front desk when we first arrived in the morning was borderline rude and started our round on an unhappy note. Luckily everyone else we saw and worked with was extremely kind and friendly.

iSky 360

While there are a couple courses closer to my house in Tampa, Ive always considered The Babe my home course. The staff is super friendly, the price is right, and its never so crowded that youre waiting to play each hole. Bring your a-game to the 3 finishing holes. Ive been 3 under par with 3 holes remaining at the Babe, and never shot par!

Travis N.

Paid $30 to hit off of dirt. Fairways are beyond terrible. Tee boxes are too. Greens were decent. If you like hitting your second shot off of hardened, compacted dirt, this is the course for you. Very little grass in most of the fairways. Gave up after 12 holes. Feel ripped off, very disappointed.

Patrick Nolan

Tee boxes are in terrible condition. Fairways are decent at best. Rough is terrible. Course is not maintained. On top of it all, weekend rate was $40 with a cart. Plenty of other courses that are in better condition and way better priced. Not worth the time or money to play this course.

Mitchell McCandless

I live 80 yards drown the 5 par 12th fairway on the right. If you slice bad I get your ball. I have two five gallon water jugs full and working on # 3. I have been here 28 years.

Elliott Anderson

Very hit & miss... The course has some fun holes, but the last time I went the fairways were in such bad shape that it was frustrating to play there.

Jos Ritter

Great course in historic Forest Hills. Also, club house has some of the best drink specials and great burger and fries. Love this place.

Tyler McMahon

I grew up playing this course and I have seen in rough shape. Right now its playing well and is a good value, a bit of a hidden gem!

Zoltan Reynolds

I grew up playing football on these greens. Pretty hard ground, some sandspurs too. Staff should look into it.

Robbie Neslony

Very nice course first time played very pleased, good greens, fare price. Will be playing again.

Tricia Tucker

Fairway and greens are very well kept. Beautiful trees and very nice people.