World Woods Golf Club , Brooksville, FL

Sounds like the other reviewers are spoiled golfers who expect an upscale country club experience every time they play. Pine Barrens was about golf - great value, very good condition, friendly rangers, not a fancy clubhouse - but what do I know? Have only played 125 rounds so far this year, and only about 625 courses in all fifty states during my golfing life.

What a complete disappointment! While the course itself is very nice the staff, clubhouse, policies, and equipment were terrible. I had been looking forward to playing this course for sometime. My first shock upon arriving was the poor quality of the carts, they are outdated and in poor condition. Next was the fact they will not allow you to drive the cart into the parking lot, so when its busy be ready for a long walk, and if its raining which it was your getting soaked. Then upon finally reaching the first tee we were treated to a lecture from the golf Nazi on proper play and course no, no’s. Then on the course the rangers watched over you during the round like SS guards. What a total waist of money we left after the 8th hole. I’ve been to municipal courses that treated you with more respect.

If your looking for a "club" experience...beautiful grand clubhouse..valet...hotel..fine dining...do not go world woods. If you want pure golf....hidden in the wilderness...challenge...and to get away from the typical Florida golf scene its the place for you.

I was in the Tampa area and wanted to play here as a result of the Golf Digest review it got. It has a distinctive design with pronounced waste bunkers throughout the course. It has small greens that ran true. When I played in February the course was dry and the rough was short. In the end, while I enjoyed the day, I did not think that it merited the $100 price tag nor it's ranking in Golf Digest as one of the top public courses in the country.

It has been years (probably 10) since I played both courses, so take that into consideration. I am writing a review now because I am so shocked that this course is not rated higher than it is. Maybe the condition has changed considerably since I played, but I am sure the layout has not changed much. This was one of the better courses I have ever played and, for the money, was an absolute steal when you compare it to other highly rated courses. The layout of both courses was fantastic with great risk/reward options on many holes. Much more scenic than your typical FL course with many more elevation changes and rolling hills. I would not hesitate to recommend this to anyone. For the money, I would challenge one to find a better course. The one downside I do remember is that it's not that close to anything.

card, a hat, and lunch. The greens are in excellent condition and the fairways are in good shape. If you stay out of the big waste areas Played 10/28/10 - We payed $33 for green fees, cart, a hat, and lunch. The greens are in excellent shap and the fairways in good shape. You can score if you keep out of the waste areas. . The staff was obnoxious and the course is no where near as good as the LPGA International, Champions Gate, or Shingle Creek.

Played Pine Barrens June 22nd. The course is in excellent condition and is by far the best public course in the Brooksville area. The greens are fast and roll true, got to keep the ball under the hole to avoid 3 putting. The management runs a tight ship and all of the staff were very professional. At $40 it is well worth the money. It is in the middle of nowhere, but worth a trip.

Way over-rated, unless you enjoy 6 hour rounds! We say the ranger 1 time all day (2nd hole). His comment, "it's really slow up there, try to enjoy the weather." Can't believe this course was ranked in anyones top 100. The club house was no better than your local muni. Practice ranges are impressive, but course was not that well maintained.
I will never play this course again, there are much better deals and courses in the area.

The Pine Barrens course was in great shape. The facility as a whole is amazing, there is ample opportunity to get yourself warmed up and acquainted with the course. If you don't play on undulating greens I recommend that you spend a few minutes on one of the practice greens. The greens out on the course are extremely difficult. From tee to green the course plays rather easily, but once you get to the greens expect a few 3 putts. Overall, the value was excellent, I played the twilight rate of $30 and was very satisfied. The grounds are top notch and the clubhouse accommodating, the service is fair, the course is challenging, and the scenery is splendid. Definitely take the time to play this gem!

Played on 6/20. Course is in excellent shape.

This is a fabulous course, lots of risk/reward; challenging and visually stunning. We will be back again.

Beatifully senic course. Very playable and visually stimulating holes, many with true risk/reward decisions. Not a drop of water on the course, but a multitude of cavernous waste bunkers are ready to swallow up any errant tee shot. Greens were fair (except for #9, don't be long) and true. The most enjoyable round I played on a five day golf trip to Tampa.

Visited here twice. First time played both Rollings Oaks and Pine Barrens. Second time Oaks was closed for overseeding (Nov). Both times cost was 100 dollars for two rounds. Course is definitely worth it. Two acre putting green is a hoot. I would definitely recommend both courses.

I always say its all about the course, especially in this case. Pine Barrens is a great course. Holes 4 and 15 are all-world phenomenal risk-reward holes. Most of the holes are memorable. Great greens and conditioning in general. Moderate elevation changes throughout. You don't get the bells and whishtles from the staff like most elite courses, but that's ok. The price is right from april thru october.

will play again and again. awesome. incredible deals in the summertime. surprised they do not have a hotel on property....looking to go back soon

We played here as part of a golf trip and this is one of the nicest course I have very played. The course is unbelivable shape and it is Worth the drive for Tampa...Play it...it will be the highlight of your trip.

Excellent Course with firm fast greens. I wish I had the time to play it twice!

Great golf course. Makes you hit every club in the bag, and many different shots. Play can be slow at times, but is due to the difficulty of the course.

Great course. Pricey in the winter. Good deals in the summer. Check out the golfers guide and you can play during the week for 35.00 and they throw in lunch.