The Links of Lake Bernadette
Plan your round at The Links of Lake Bernadette
The Links of Lake Bernadette is a semi-private 18-hole course in Zephyrhills, just north of Tampa, designed by Dean Refram. It plays over rolling fairways lined with mature pines and suits golfers of all levels. The club positions itself as a value option in Pasco County, and Golf Digest rated it Best Overall Value in Tampa Bay. The clubhouse has been renovated under new ownership since 2022.
- Semi-private
- 18 holes
- Par 71
- Designed by Dean Refram
Course strategy
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Walk the course
The Links of Lake Bernadette hole by hole
Hole 1
343
yds ·Gold
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 2
300
yds ·Gold
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 3
160
yds ·Gold
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 4
445
yds ·Gold
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 5
340
yds ·Gold
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 6
145
yds ·Gold
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Hole 7
493
yds ·Gold
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 8
245
yds ·Gold
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 9
325
yds ·Gold
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 10
278
yds ·Gold
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Hole 11
126
yds ·Gold
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Hole 12
455
yds ·Gold
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 13
140
yds ·Gold
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 14
310
yds ·Gold
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 15
450
yds ·Gold
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 16
358
yds ·Gold
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 17
165
yds ·Gold
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 18
345
yds ·Gold
No notes for this hole yet.
ScorecardView the full scorecard
Distances in yards
| Hole | Par | Hcp | Blue | White | Gold | Red | Silver |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4 | 10 | 400 | 387 | 343 | 333 | 310 |
| 2 | 4 | 12 | 403 | 382 | 300 | 293 | 230 |
| 3 | 3 | 8 | 215 | 180 | 160 | 124 | 120 |
| 4 | 5 | 4 | 490 | 470 | 445 | 425 | 315 |
| 5 | 4 | 2 | 450 | 410 | 340 | 340 | 267 |
| 6 | 3 | 18 | 188 | 168 | 145 | 114 | 114 |
| 7 | 5 | 6 | 530 | 511 | 493 | 462 | 370 |
| 8 | 4 | 16 | 315 | 270 | 245 | 225 | 190 |
| 9 | 4 | 14 | 360 | 350 | 325 | 303 | 260 |
| Out | 36 | 3,351 | 3,128 | 2,796 | 2,619 | 2,176 | |
| 10 | 4 | 15 | 310 | 300 | 278 | 232 | 200 |
| 11 | 3 | 17 | 150 | 140 | 126 | 108 | 102 |
| 12 | 5 | 7 | 495 | 480 | 455 | 445 | 355 |
| 13 | 3 | 13 | 163 | 150 | 140 | 111 | 110 |
| 14 | 4 | 1 | 440 | 387 | 310 | 307 | 290 |
| 15 | 5 | 9 | 505 | 475 | 450 | 422 | 335 |
| 16 | 4 | 5 | 450 | 407 | 358 | 349 | 283 |
| 17 | 3 | 11 | 200 | 180 | 165 | 100 | 100 |
| 18 | 4 | 3 | 420 | 397 | 345 | 305 | 305 |
| In | 35 | 3,133 | 2,916 | 2,627 | 2,379 | 2,080 | |
| Total | 71 | 6,484 | 6,044 | 5,423 | 4,998 | 4,256 | |
| Rating / Slope | 70.7 / 125 | 69.0 / 122 | 66.5 / 113 | — | — | ||
| Women's rating / slope | — | — | 71.0 / 127 | 69.1 / 119 | — | ||
Before you go
Everything to know on arrival
Know before you go
- Wear a collared shirt or an acceptable T-shirt.
- Soft spikes are preferred.
- Leave personal coolers at home unless needed for medical reasons.
- Play all water as a lateral hazard.
- Book tee times online; 9-hole rounds are only booked after 1:00 pm.
Dress code
A collared shirt or an acceptable T-shirt is required at all times. Soft spikes are preferred.
Carts & walking
Keep carts away from tee areas and greens. Disabled guest flags are available on request.
Rentals & pro shop
The pro shop stocks Titleist, Callaway and Bridgestone equipment, plus hats, gloves and Callaway wedges, putters and woods.
Food & drink
The clubhouse has a full liquor bar, beer and wine, a grill menu and several flat-screen TVs for watching sports.
Pace of play
Let faster groups play through, and keep up with the group in front of you.
Policies
Personal coolers are not allowed unless needed for medical reasons. Walk-ins are accepted for 9 holes, and 9-hole tee times are only booked online after 1:00 pm. Rates vary by time of day and by weekday or weekend. Tee times are booked online through GolfNow.
Quick answers
The Links of Lake Bernadette at a glance
Is The Links of Lake Bernadette open to the public?
Yes. The Links of Lake Bernadette is semi-private: it has members and also takes public tee times.
How many holes does The Links of Lake Bernadette have, and what's the par?
The Links of Lake Bernadette has 18 holes and plays to a par of 71, from 4,256 to 6,484 yards depending on the tees.
Who designed The Links of Lake Bernadette?
The Links of Lake Bernadette was designed by Dean Refram.
What's the dress code at The Links of Lake Bernadette?
A collared shirt or an acceptable T-shirt is required at all times. Soft spikes are preferred.
What are the cart and walking rules at The Links of Lake Bernadette?
Keep carts away from tee areas and greens. Disabled guest flags are available on request.
What's the pace of play at The Links of Lake Bernadette?
Let faster groups play through, and keep up with the group in front of you.
What food and drink does The Links of Lake Bernadette have?
The clubhouse has a full liquor bar, beer and wine, a grill menu and several flat-screen TVs for watching sports.
How do you book a tee time at The Links of Lake Bernadette?
Book online through the course's tee-time page, or call (813) 788-7888.
Where is The Links of Lake Bernadette?
The Links of Lake Bernadette is at 5430 Links Lane, Zephyrhills, FL 33541.
Info last reviewed November 5, 2026. Policies change — confirm with the course before your round.
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