5700 Saddlebrook Way,
Wesley Chapel, Florida FL 33543
Office
+1 (813) 973 1111Pro shop
+1 (800) 729 8383Website
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Saddlebrook Golf AcademyThe Course:
27 holes. Tree-lined & open parkland. Relatively flat terrain.
Surroundings:
Woodland, rural countryside and residential
Designer:
Recent 27-hole design by Rees Jones and associate Bryce Swanson (2025/26).
Former Saddlebrook course designed by Dean Refram (1976); later modified by Arnold Palmer & Ed Seay (1986).
Former Palmer course designed by Arnold Palmer & Ed Seay (1986); it included nine holes from the resort's original 27-hole Dean Refram-designed Saddlebrook course.
Above distances are for the original 18-hole Saddlebrook course (par-70; 6564 yds from back tees).
28.227926
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23 miles NE of downtown Tampa
Saddlebrook Resort
The Saddlebrook Resort was previously home to the Palmer and Saddlebrook courses (later known as Pines and Oaks). This 36-hole golf resort underwent a significant transformation in 2025/26 to produce a 27-hole layout.
The new 27-hole course, comprising holes from both the former Saddlebrook and Palmer courses, was crafted by renowned designers Rees Jones and Bryce Swanson. Saddlebrook now offers three interchangeable nine-hole courses (Pines, Oaks and Cypress), which combine to create three distinct 18-hole layouts.
The resort's original layout, known as the Saddlebrook course, was designed by Dean Refram and opened in 1976. It was modified 10 years later by Arnold Palmer, who, at that time, added a much admired second course at Saddlebrook. The Palmer course ranked with some of the best public-access layouts in Florida.
Stay&Play at Saddlebrook: luxury onsite accommodation available, see Where2Stay section below.
Visitors welcome on weekdays and weekends.
Must book in advance.
Golf carts compulsory.
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Saddlebrook Resort is not just known for its golf facilities, but is also a significant racquet sports resort. It has been a training ground for many notable tennis players like Pete Sampras, Jennifer Capriati, Andy Roddick, Jim Courier, John Isner and Martina Hingis. It is also a tournament venue for national and international tennis events.
5700 Saddlebrook Way, Wesley Chapel, FL 33543
+1 (813) 973 1111
Visit websiteThe award-winning Saddlebrook Resort has made a name for itself as a premier meeting and vacation destination, as well as a pre-eminent sports training facility. Nestling within a 480-acre nature preserve, the resort's car-free Walking Village offers guests the opportunity to explore scenic trails, vibrant wildlife, and lush landscapes.
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