Pine Barrens at World Woods Golf Club
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About
Editor's Note: Course closed and redesigned as Cabot Citrus Farms.
The Pine Barrens at World Woods Golf Club is one of two championship golf courses at the club. Named after the numerous pine trees that cover the course especially along the fairways, it feels far removed from the Florida coasts. Tom Fazio designed the course and it is considered not only some of his best work, but one of the best courses in the state. It is a tight golf course that is notorious for its vast waste areas and bunkers. Although it has a modest length of 7,259 yards, there is plenty of length within the layout with many of the par 4s stretching past 400 yards. There are two small lakes that come into play. The fourth hole is one of the most well known, and most photographed, in the state. It is a par 5 with a treacherous waste area dominating the right side all the way to the green.
Tee | Par | Length | Rating | Slope |
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Yellow | 71 | 7237 yards | 75.3 | 133 |
Black | 71 | 6817 yards | 72.5 | 131 |
Green | 71 | 6396 yards | 70.2 | 125 |
White | 71 | 5901 yards | 68.5 | 118 |
White (W) | 71 | 5901 yards | 73.5 | 127 |
Orange | 71 | 4983 yards | 68.4 | 114 |
Orange (W) | 71 | 4983 yards | 68.4 | 114 |
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Photo submitted by xtrasm00th on 03/21/2022
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Photo submitted by Flsasquatch on 12/01/2021
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Photo submitted by JCLARKE417 on 07/13/2021
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Photo submitted by TwillDog1 on 07/01/2021
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Photo submitted by TwillDog1 on 07/01/2021
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Photo submitted by TwillDog1 on 07/01/2021
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Photo submitted by TwillDog1 on 07/01/2021
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Photo submitted by TwillDog1 on 07/01/2021
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Photo submitted by TwillDog1 on 07/01/2021
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Photo submitted by dombrowbryan on 05/16/2021
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18th tee Photo submitted by DCAndre on 04/15/2021
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Par 4 15th hole Photo submitted by dahlryan on 04/01/2021
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Par 4 1st hole Photo submitted by dahlryan on 04/01/2021
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Photo submitted by Thranrod14 on 09/07/2020
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Photo submitted by Thranrod14 on 09/07/2020
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Photo submitted by Thranrod14 on 09/07/2020
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Photo submitted by Thranrod14 on 09/07/2020
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Photo submitted by Thranrod14 on 09/07/2020
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Photo submitted by Thranrod14 on 09/07/2020
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Photo submitted by vWmg8DPnw5P6N19X71Kz on 08/03/2020
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Photo submitted by Nomie4544517 on 04/19/2020
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Photo submitted by Snaphook417 on 01/29/2020
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Photo submitted by Snaphook417 on 01/29/2020
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Photo submitted by Snaphook417 on 01/29/2020
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Photo submitted by jaredmccabe on 07/29/2019
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Photo submitted by jaredmccabe on 07/29/2019
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Photo submitted by jaredmccabe on 07/29/2019
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Photo submitted by PinnacleStaffer on 07/29/2019
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Photo submitted by PinnacleStaffer on 07/29/2019
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Photo submitted by PinnacleStaffer on 07/29/2019
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Photo submitted by Richie4326581 on 05/02/2019
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Photo submitted by Richie4326581 on 05/02/2019
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Photo submitted by Richie4326581 on 05/02/2019
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Photo submitted by u000003898409 on 04/26/2019
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World Woods (Pine Barrens) - hole 15 Photo submitted by TimGavrichGP on 02/18/2019
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Photo submitted by extennisnowgolfer on 10/01/2017
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Photo submitted by extennisnowgolfer on 10/01/2017
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Photo submitted by extennisnowgolfer on 10/01/2017
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Photo submitted by extennisnowgolfer on 10/01/2017
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Photo submitted by extennisnowgolfer on 10/01/2017
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Photo submitted by extennisnowgolfer on 10/01/2017
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Par-3 third hole Photo submitted by BrandonWebb on 12/31/2016
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Par-4 15th hole Photo submitted by BrandonWebb on 12/31/2016
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Photo submitted by BrandonWebb on 12/31/2016
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Photo submitted by BrandonWebb on 12/31/2016
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Photo submitted by BrandonWebb on 12/31/2016
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Photo submitted by BrandonWebb on 12/31/2016
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15th at Pines Barren, easy drive down the left, wedge on the green sink the putt, haha Photo submitted by Raygu3 on 04/29/2016
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Photo submitted by strybosch on 03/03/2015
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#3 at Pine barrens , would have been a nice birthday present Photo submitted by hoffy58 on 10/20/2014
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drivable 15th, 322 yds Photo submitted by hoffy58 on 10/20/2014
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Photo submitted by ksteinfeldt on 02/16/2014
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#2 tee box Photo submitted by zdt23 on 10/28/2013
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#15 fairway Photo submitted by zdt23 on 10/28/2013
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4th tee. October, 2013 Photo submitted by u000007949486 on 10/07/2013
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A taste of what it's like. Photo submitted by jarrett3112794 on 07/17/2013
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Photo submitted by wtjonesy on 10/04/2012
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Photo submitted by wtjonesy on 10/04/2012
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Photo submitted by wtjonesy on 10/04/2012
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Photo submitted by wtjonesy on 10/04/2012
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Photo submitted by wtjonesy on 10/04/2012
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Photo submitted by wtjonesy on 10/04/2012
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Photo submitted by null on 09/21/2012
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World Woods is #1 in the region !! Photo submitted by webbknight on 09/21/2012
Challenging Course, Great Layout
I’ve played Worldwoods Pine Barrens 3 times. It is about an hour north of Tampa but well worth the drive. They are having some issues with the greens. I’m not sure if this is a seasonal issue or due to the heat and recent dry spell. Almost every green had.a dead area which had recently been covered with sand. All bunkers, even green side bunkers are treated as waste areas. Adding a rake, especially around the greens would be helpful. We played out of deep footprints on several shots. Otherwise it is a great layout with some beautiful and challenging holes. Local knowledge is key on some of the dogleg holes.
Friendly staff and decent food at the turn. We will return.
Groundskeeping is dropping off
I’ve played Pine Barrens many times and honestly have to say I’ve never seen conditions this poor. The greens are in sad shape, having been afflicted with some kind of blight, fairways aren’t in their typically excellent condition, and the general feel is just not what it was just a couple years ago. It’s still an amazing layout, of course, but this course as well as Rolling Oaks used to be well-manicured works of golf art. The lack of attention is visible. Weeds are popping up in areas that were previously kept clear. The cart paths do, by now, need some serious attention, and management needs to put effort into details to keep World Woods a worthy golf destination. One simple thing that would immediately improve appearances is removing the dilapidated stage for photo shoots on the cart path aside the clubhouse; it can’t possibly be in use, and it looks like a pitiful remnant of a bygone time. They’re still two beautiful courses, but in present condition it’s becoming hard to say they’re a great step up in playing experience from other local courses. And that’s a pity, because these two courses were not very long ago vastly better than local competitors.
Been playing here many years
I have been playing World Woods for many years. The layout is excellent but it not the same course that it was 10 or 5 years ago. The course conditions have deteriorated drastically in the last few years.
The cart paths are cracked and bone shattering. The course has numerous fallen trees and debris that they are not to cleaning up. The fairways are average, but the greens on both courses have developed a fungus resulting in many dirt spots on them and they don't seem to be getting any better.
This is a beautiful that used to be a desirable golf destination but has sadly gone to pot. I played Juliet Falls recently which is about an hour north of WW and this course is that WW used to be, immaculate and beautiful, hopefully WW will (the owner) wake up and invest in course improvements to make the course what it used to be.
Snails pace
The condition of the greens were the worst I have ever seen them.. If you like 5 3/4 hours rounds this is the place to go. We waited on every tee for the group ahead of us to tee off, the group ahead of them was holding them up.. Called the club house and asked if they had a ranger on the course, was told yes so I asked for the ranger to come out. He never showed up! When we finished the round the ranger was in a cart in front of the clubhouse. Told him we called in about the slow play and all he said he did not come out because he knew it was going to be a 5 hours round.............
Course in good shape.
Some of the greens had a lot of bad spots otherwise the course was in pretty good shape.
Great Layout, needs TLC
Great course, most of the greens needed work though. Staff was fantastic, very friendly. Drove an hour to play, worth it.
Pine Barrons
Always worth the drive. Great layout. Pro shop gentleman was great. Played in afternoon heat so not busy-Pace of play excellent Few greens in rough shape.
A first
This round was the first time I’ve seen Pine Barrens in what I would judge as mediocre condition. Not bad, but not its usually well-groomed condition. Greens spotty, traps needed maintenance badly, and generally not the experience I’m accustomed to here. Obviously, the layout remains gorgeous, but whether it’s due to the rainy summer we’ve had or changes in maintenance, it just seemed lacking the typically excellent grooming of past seasons. This opinion may be flavored by the fact it was a ridiculously hot/humid afternoon round that was really just too uncomfortable to be truly enjoyable. Pace of play was no issue as the afternoon heat meant the course was fairly empty.
Course needs repairs
It is a challenging Course. The greatest need I see they have is to repair the paved golf pass. They are broken and badly need repairing
Overrated
Staff was very friendly and pace was reasonable although we waited on a lot of shots since we were a twosome; nevertheless, the course played in a little less than 4 hours. We found the conditions to be disappointing. Not sure if it's the result of COVID or if the bunkers are supposed to be waste bunkers and/or ground under repair but none of the bunkers have been attended to in a very long time. Grass growing in most of them and the edges overrun with grass. Fairways were playable but had lots of bad spots. Same with the greens. Lots of really rough, dry dirt spots on the greens. Cart path is a joke...concrete is broken and has lots of chunks that have heaved up. I wouldn't recommend this course and wouldn't play it again as it doesn't meet our expectations for a well-maintained course. Additionally, the bathrooms (both in the clubhouse and on the course) haven't been maintained in many many years. They were reasonably clean but desperately in need of fixing up.
Could be better
Love the course, but it needs some work. Several greens had problems on them with losing grass in spots. Still puttable if the blight is not in your line. Also several grassless areas in the fairways. Never seen it like this before. But for $17 was still worth it.