
Redtail Course
Redtail Golf Club


About this course
Redtail Golf Club sits in Sorrento, a small community in Lake County in central Florida, roughly midway between Orlando and Ocala. Designed by Dave Harman and opened in the late 1990s, the course occupies rolling terrain somewhat unusual for the region, taking advantage of natural elevation changes and mature vegetation that provide definition and character to the layout. The property features a mix of pine and hardwood trees, with several holes playing through wooded corridors while others open to more expansive views across the undulating landscape. The routing makes use of the site's topography, incorporating elevation shifts that create visual interest and strategic variety uncommon in much of central Florida golf. Water comes into play on multiple holes, typical of the region's design vocabulary, but the course distinguishes itself through its use of natural ground movement and tree-lined fairways that demand accuracy and course management. The layout offers a range of hole lengths and configurations, providing different challenges throughout the round. Redtail operates as a semi-private facility, serving both members and daily-fee players. The course has established itself as a solid option in the Lake County golf market, appealing to golfers seeking a traditional parkland experience with more terrain variation than the flatter layouts common to peninsular Florida. The club maintains a straightforward, accessible atmosphere focused on the golf experience itself.
Rankings
Ranked by CV ratings from golfers who've played this course. Positions are shown worldwide, by country, and by state; the Private column compares member-only and guest-restricted courses.
Best in World
Best in USA
Best in FL
Quick facts
- Location
- Sorrento, FL, USA
- Access
- Private
- Year built
- 2004
- Holes
- 18
- Designer
- Dave Harman
- Par
- 72
- Length
- 7,152 yards
- Difficulty
- 74.5/142
- Course Vaults score
- 6.5
Getting there
Most visitors to Redtail Golf Club arrive through Orlando International Airport, a straightforward forty-minute drive northwest into the rolling citrus country of Lake County. The route traces the edge of greater Orlando's sprawl before yielding to open pasture and quiet two-lane roads, the landscape softening into the moss-draped oaks and gentle elevation changes that define this corner of central Florida. Redtail sits just outside the small town of Sorrento, tucked into a landscape that feels worlds removed from the theme park corridor yet remains remarkably accessible for those seeking Tom Fazio's work in serene seclusion.

FAQ
Common questions about Redtail
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
Redtail has a Course Vaults score of 6.5 out of 10 based on 13 logged golfers.
Redtail was designed by Dave Harman.
Redtail is listed as private on Course Vaults; guest access is typically restricted.
Par at Redtail is 72.
Redtail plays 7,152 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.
The slope rating at Redtail is 142.



