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Bartow Golf Course

Location icon 190 S Idlewood Ave, Bartow, FL
Phone icon (863) 533-9183
18

Holes

72

Par

6,600

Yards

70.8

Rating

120

Slope

Yes

Driving Range

Description

Bartow Golf Course, locally known as the "TOW," is a historic municipal gem on the Florida Historic Golf Trail, originally opening as a 9-hole track in 1919 before expanding to 18 holes in 1926 under Donald Ross influences. This classic par-72 links-style layout features four tee sets from 5,200 to 6,600 yards, with no homes in sight—just oaks, peaceful wildlife, challenging greens, casual doglegs, and strategic water hazards. The beauty of mature trees and natural surroundings creates a serene, old-school atmosphere that feels like a diamond in the rough. It rewards consistency and accuracy while remaining approachable and affordable for all players. Bartow hosts long-running events like the Youth Villa Classic, adding community charm to its timeless appeal.

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Wed, Apr 8
Last updated 10 minutes ago

Was in town for work and dropped in for a round. For the price, the course is gem and easy to walk. While the course seems wide open and straightforward it is deceptively long and challenging. After my round had lunch at the restaurant and the food was great and staff were friendly. I would highly recommend the Bartow Golf Course to anyone looking for a relaxing round of golf.

Richard

5

5 months ago

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Second time golfing at this golf course and I left just as excited as I was the first time!!! Greens are nice the fairway is in awesome condition and I just love the updated golf carts!!!!!! My boyfriend and I love this course and coming here to play from Sebring we don’t mind it☺️such a great price!.:

KLavella

5

9 months ago

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Why bother the greens are almost unplayable. Wind blows balls off the green. They won't hold a good shot, chip or sand wedge. Driving range in the middle of a golf course, really, what the hell is going on with that kind of layout. You have range balls all over golf holes and your are real risk of getting hit by a ball off the range. Also the fairway grass is about as thin as the hair and my grandfathers head. if you miss the fairways don't look to be in rough look to be in sand and sticks and roots and junk. Just a suggestion if you want to speed up play improve your greens so they are playable.

Thomas

1

2 months ago

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Great value. Not a hard course by any means. Got a little lost between holes 7 & 8 but I think that was due more to user error. Greens were in great shape.

Big

5

3 months ago

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Our visit was deeply disappointing, largely due to the unprofessional behavior of an older staff member. He refused to let my husband and teenage son use the driving range, while allowing others without explanation. While rules are understandable, the rudeness and inconsistency were inexcusable. I don’t know what it is about Bartow, but the people here often seem to assume authority without any sense of fairness or courtesy an attitude that only compounds a frustrating experience.

Laura

2

about 2 months ago

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