Fortunately I do not live in Brandon. There aren't many options in the area and this course isn't worth the price. Not worth driving here from Tampa with so many better courses much closer for less. Worn fairways, dirt traps, below average greens.
For the price, I think this course is fair. It's not 5 stars, but it very well could be in the future. The course itself has a good mix of design and approaches. I think 18 is one of the best due to the approach to the green. I normally come in the afternoon when prices drop, and I feel like I get in a good round of golf for a very good price. Enjoy!
Great course and great staff. From the time I walked into the pro shop I felt welcomed and at home. The staff was very professional and comical at the same time. The course was in beautiful condition!! The greens were rolling about 10-11 And kicked my butt all day but rolled very smooth. Had a great time! The pace of play was also kept up with pretty well. 4.5 hrs on a Sunday at 9:30am. Great day on the links! (Came all the way from Orlando to play and totally worth the challenge of the trees and hidden water everywhere)
Course was in good shape. Great value for the price. Was a little taken aback that there was one water station on the entire course and it was not even close to any hole. They do know it gets hot and humid in Florida.
Nice public course. Good condition and well maintained.
The course was in good shape and it was challenging and fun but my wife and I had an very poor experience. This was our first time and likely our last time to this course. We showed up for our 2some a couple minutes before our scheduled tee time. Though we were ready on time, we had to wait for 4 groups to start before us. After waiting to start we of course had to wait at each and every tee for the groups ahead of us to play. Our golf cart was clearly not charged from the get go. On the 5th green we called the clubhouse to ask for a new cart and we were told they would bring one out. (The group behind us had to do the same thing) On the 8th hole our battery completely died. 7 and a half holes in and 3 hours after our scheduled tee time we walked the rest of the way to the clubhouse and abandoned our cart and round. It was the worst experience I have ever had at a golf course. It was unfortunate because the course was well kept and challenging. It could have been a lot of fun.
This place is horse track. Voted #1 my a@#! By themselves maybe. The price is right but much better places to play. Won't be coming back.
Yesterday at the Todd Wright Golf Scramble , was the second time I played Bloomingdale. The fairways and greens were in good shape. After the course drys out the rough needs to be cut. The course layout , is challenging which I like. The back of the the driving needs a net put up, along the backside .Found many golf balls on the tee boxes. A safety hazard and legal issue if somebody gets hit. Will be back to play again .
No fault of theirs, but the fairways are soaked. The ruff is barely playable. They can't mow the ruff because of all the rain. Greens are fast and in good shape. Tee boxes are nice and level. And the hotdogs are great.
Great course for the money. Long ball hitters will love it.
Bloomingdale is a challenging course that requires control of your shots particularly off the tee. The greens are usually in good shape and offers numerous challenging pin placements. Like many public golf courses it is a lean operation without many frills and the overall upkeep has room for improvement. But if you are looking for a course that will test your game it is worth a visit
Course was fine but like another golfer stated below they took my money then went around and pulled all the flags on the course. There was still about an hour to hour and a half of sunlight but being unfamiliar with the course it was almost impossible for me to finish. They could of just said they were going to pull the flags at a specific time and I could have decided if I wanted to take the chance. Just beware if you are going to play late in the day ask them what time they bring in the flags.
Great course, well maintained.. Its not cheap but not too expensive either.. excellent practice facility and kind staff.. over all you will not be disappointed