Bartow Golf Course

Detailed description of Bartow Golf Course

Bartow Golf Course, is a Semi-Private, 18 hole golf course located in Bartow, Florida.

Bartow golf course first opened for play in 1921. The par-72 course was designed by Donald Ross.

Bartow Golf Course is not extremely long, but locals say it can fool you, it is harder than it looks. From the back tees the course plays to 6613 yards. From the forward tees the course measures 5349 yards. The longest hole on the course is # 9, a par-5 that plays to 595 yards. The shortest hole on the course is # 3, a par-3 that plays to 152 yards from the back tees.

Watch out for # 4, a 410 yard par-4 challenge and the #1 handicap hole on the course. The easiest hole is # 12, a 501 yard par-5. The greens are small, and water hazards come into play on seven holes, including #18, a 428-yard, par 4, which has a small pond sitting in front of the well-bunkered green.