Mainlands Golf Course — Attraction in Pinellas Park

Being in my 30's and living in Pinellas county, I must say hands down that this is one of the best. This beautiful and tranquil family owned course is well groomed and in very good condition. They have a pro shop that carries many needed items just in case you forgot, just as I did, and the prices are reasonable and on spot. The course is a PAR 67 course with 3, 4 & 5 PAR holes. Even though the prices I found to already be reasonable, I was told by management upon departure that often they run specials or offer reduced tee times at different times of the day, which gave me many more reasons to come back and play this course. I tested their knowledge about some irons and clubs they offered on site and the staff actually knew what they were talking about, whish was nice for a change, even offering to order me what I needed. They went above and beyond to make me feel comfortable, as if I had already been a part of their golf family for years. Funny, because I almost felt as if I was in a "Cheers" episode hanging at the counter having a beer and in the back of my mind I could hear the shows jingle playing, "Where Everybody Knows Your Name", giving me that warm feeling inside about the course and the people who run it. The proshop also offered me many choices from sandwiches to snacks to even hotdogs. The best part of day that which started my Sunday morning tee off was a Bloody Mary they offered, which made the experience their even more pleasurable and was perfect start to my Sunday. It was "Brunch in a Cup" as I would call it. They hands down deserve this review and I am fortunate to have come across this gem of a golf course and its family who runs it. Who knows, to the person reading this, maybe you'll bump into me or one of the wonderful people I encountered when you make your way over to play and can guarantee you'll experience the same feeling I am raving about. Kudos to the manager and owner, Tyson Duane and his hospitable staff. Great Game of Golf Accompanied by Many Smiles and Good Feelings is what you will get when you visit the Mainlands...

Honestly, this may be the worst course in the St. Pete Area. The staff are extremely friendly and make sure you have everything you need, but when you step on the first tee box you realize what you got yourself into. The most I would pay to play this course is $14. I payed $32 today and I feel like i’ve been mugged. Greens fees shouldn’t even apply here, as the greens aren’t actually greens. They’re rough grass with painted green sand in areas that are under repair. And that’s every green. The tee boxes don’t have a flat surface to hit the ball on, and every box is in really bad shape. I would compliment the bunkers, as it is soft sand, unlike some other courses, but for some reason they’re littered with sea shells. Aside from the course being unplayable, it’s also a par 67 and the tips play 4300. I knew that going in, but it felt even smaller than it looked. The greens are 10-15 yards wide, and it feels like you’re playing in someone’s homemade course in their backyard. Why are there 3 par threes within 4 holes of eachother? Weird layout, terrible conditions, hard ground. Only play this course if you’re looking for a challenge, but not in a fun way. The challenge is trying to drive the green on a sloped tee box with electric poles...

My round of golf went like this today. I will preface this by saying I have been golfing at Mainland's GC for 4 1/2 years every week and played there many times in the past. I love the course and the rates are reasonable 🙄. Since the beginning of the year the rates have fluctuated week to week and recently I have found out that I am responsible for having someone fired because he charged me what I thought was the going rate and didn't know any different until the owner Tyson informed me that he was giving me a discount, all I did was question why the rates are different. I am minding my own business and on the 8th hole an employee at Mainland's makes a point to single me out and tells me that I am responsible for someone getting fired and next time someone does you a favor keep your mouth shut, I get that if that were the case but I never asked for any discount and one was never offered and I paid what they said I owed for the round. I feel terrible that someone lost their source of income. The owner Tyson doesn't seem to care about the situation. The course is great but watch the rates future golfers and question what's up with the fluctuated prices...