Bartow Golf Course
Plan your round at Bartow Golf Course
Bartow Golf Course is a city-owned public course in Bartow, Florida, laid out by Donald Ross as an 18-hole links-style course in December 1926 (it began as nine holes in 1919). It plays to par 72 and about 6,450 yards from the back tees, with no homes on the property, oak-lined fairways, water on a handful of holes and a rail line along the eighth and ninth. It was voted Best Public Golf Course in Central Florida in the 2024 and 2025 Community Choice Awards.
- Municipal
- 18 holes
- Par 72
- Designed by Donald Ross
- Opened 1926
Course strategy
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Bartow Golf Course hole by hole
Hole 1
354
yds ·White
A straight par 4 with a lake down the right side. The green is small and guarded by two bunkers.
Hole 2
337
yds ·White
A tight tee shot with the hole bending left toward the green. A bunker front left of the green is the main trouble.
Hole 3
134
yds ·White
A short par 3 to a small green. There is a bunker right and a hard slope left.
Hole 4
381
yds ·White
A slight dogleg left with woods on the left and a tree line on the right. The small green has a bunker on each side.
Hole 5
348
yds ·White
A slight dogleg right. A long enough drive can cut the corner over the trees. Bunkers sit on either side of the green.
Hole 6
501
yds ·White
A straight par 5 that may be reachable in two. The green is on the small side with two guarding bunkers.
Hole 7
156
yds ·White
A short to mid-length par 3 to a small, elevated green with a bunker on the right.
Hole 8
334
yds ·White
A short par 4 beside the train tracks. Fairway bunkers keep you from getting too close, and the narrow green has a bunker front left.
Hole 9
502
yds ·White
A long, straight par 5 running from the tracks toward Idlewood Rd, with a couple of fairway bunkers. Bunkers front left and right make the green tough to hit.
Hole 10
292
yds ·White
A short par 4 that doglegs left, with trouble left and long. The small green has bunkers on both sides.
Hole 11
380
yds ·White
A straight par 4 with trouble and a fairway bunker on the right. Bunkers flank the green.
Hole 12
453
yds ·White
A straight par 5 where you have to navigate a couple of fairway bunkers. Three bunkers guard the green, one in front and one on each side.
Hole 13
129
yds ·White
A short par 3 guarded by two bunkers and an oak tree. The oak covers the left side while the bunkers cover the front and right.
Hole 14
433
yds ·White
A par 5 that reads short but plays longer, with a lake straight ahead of you. The small green has three bunkers.
Hole 15
149
yds ·White
A par 3 that can play short or long depending on the tee. You hit over a lake, with a bunker right of the green.
Hole 16
382
yds ·White
A straight par 4 with out of bounds right and a lake in front. Trees on the far side mean you need a good shot to the slightly elevated green, which has a bunker left.
Hole 17
361
yds ·White
A short par 4 with out of bounds on the right. The slightly elevated green has a bunker on the right.
Hole 18
392
yds ·White
No notes for this hole yet.
ScorecardView the full scorecard
Distances in yards
| Hole | Par | Hcp | Blue | White |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4 | 9 | 375 | 354 |
| 2 | 4 | 3 | 345 | 337 |
| 3 | 3 | 17 | 143 | 134 |
| 4 | 4 | 1 | 395 | 381 |
| 5 | 4 | 11 | 379 | 348 |
| 6 | 5 | 15 | 521 | 501 |
| 7 | 3 | 7 | 174 | 156 |
| 8 | 4 | 13 | 340 | 334 |
| 9 | 5 | 5 | 582 | 502 |
| Out | 36 | 3,254 | 3,047 | |
| 10 | 4 | 16 | 315 | 292 |
| 11 | 4 | 10 | 409 | 380 |
| 12 | 5 | 18 | 495 | 453 |
| 13 | 3 | 12 | 134 | 129 |
| 14 | 5 | 14 | 448 | 433 |
| 15 | 3 | 8 | 173 | 149 |
| 16 | 4 | 2 | 430 | 382 |
| 17 | 4 | 6 | 382 | 361 |
| 18 | 4 | 4 | 413 | 392 |
| In | 36 | 3,199 | 2,971 | |
| Total | 72 | 6,453 | 6,018 |
Before you go
Everything to know on arrival
Know before you go
- Course address is 190 Herbert Dixon Blvd, Bartow
- Call 863-533-1668 for tee times or use the Book a Tee Time button on the course site
- Holes 8 and 9 run beside the railroad tracks
- Water comes into play on holes 14, 15 and 16, and out of bounds is right of 16 and 17
- Greens are small and bunkered, so approach accuracy matters
- Mulligan's Bar & Grill is on site for lunch after the round
Carts & walking
The course has continuous cart paths.
Rentals & pro shop
The pro shop carries Ping, Callaway, Titleist and TaylorMade equipment, men's and women's apparel, and gift cards.
Food & drink
Mulligan's Bar & Grill serves lunch before or after your round, with a bar menu from 3 pm to 6 pm.
Quick answers
Bartow Golf Course at a glance
Is Bartow Golf Course open to the public?
Yes. Bartow Golf Course is a municipal course, open to the public.
How many holes does Bartow Golf Course have, and what's the par?
Bartow Golf Course has 18 holes and plays to a par of 72, from 6,018 to 6,453 yards depending on the tees.
Is there a hole-by-hole guide to Bartow Golf Course?
Yes. This guide covers Bartow Golf Course hole by hole, with the course's own notes on its holes.
Who designed Bartow Golf Course?
Bartow Golf Course was designed by Donald Ross and opened in 1926.
What are the cart and walking rules at Bartow Golf Course?
The course has continuous cart paths.
What food and drink does Bartow Golf Course have?
Mulligan's Bar & Grill serves lunch before or after your round, with a bar menu from 3 pm to 6 pm.
How do you book a tee time at Bartow Golf Course?
Call the course at 863-533-1668.
Where is Bartow Golf Course?
Bartow Golf Course is at 190 Herbert Dixon Blvd, Bartow, FL 33830.
Info last reviewed November 5, 2026. Policies change — confirm with the course before your round.
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