| _ | | _ | | | Florida golf doesn't get any better than Bardmoor. Broad, generous fairways that invite you to hit away; glistening water features that add some sparkle to your round; and, of course, abundant sunshine. Arnold Palmer, Payne Stewart, Fred Couples, and Tom Kite have played here. These tour members competed here annually in PGA/LPGA JCPenney Classic. Our course was a good test for the stars, and after the 2003 renovation by Gary Koch, it's better than ever, even if you don't quite match up to the likes of the big names in the game.
Slope = 131 / **** | | | _ | | _ | | | Bloomingdale Golfers Club has been voted Tampa Bay's #1 Golf Course 10 years in a row and will certainly retain top billing with the addition of new Champion Turf greens. The Ron Garl signature design is a classic championship layout in an unspoiled setting of 100-year old oaks, towering pines and natural marsh land. You'll enjoy a round teeming with wildlife, fields of flowers, and the challenge of spectacular holes threading their way around thirteen lakes.
Slope = 131 / *** | | | _ | | _ | | | Clearwater Country Club offers a demanding par-72 golf course designed by Herbert Strong. Originally built in 1920, the course features new Tiftdwarf Bermuda greens, lush 419 Bermuda tees, and beautifully manicured fairways carpeted in Ormond Bermuda. Numerous large oak trees, covered with Spanish moss, enhance the beauty and add to the challenge of the course. And if trees don't make it a challenge for you, Stevenson Creek winds through the course coming into play on six different holes!
Slope = 122 | | | _ | | _ | | | Opened in the late 1970s with a Ron Garl design that stayed true to the natural beauty of this former dairy operation, Northdale has undergone a few changes over the years, bringing the course up to USGA standards while maintaining Mr. Garl's original plan of a course that would "sit softly on the land".
Slope = 129 | | | _ | | _ | | | The centerpiece of The Bayou Club is the spectacular Tom Fazio signature designed golf course, a classic, playable design that makes artful use of the lush scenery and mature oaks that are interlaced through the native bayou environment. Located in the heart of Pinellas County, The Bayou Club is a wonderful, friendly and complete country club experience. The bermuda grass tees, fairways and tifdwarf Bermuda greens gives the feel tour players experience everyday.
Slope = 133 | | | _ | | _ | | | Note: Only guests of the Emerald Greens Golf Resort (Villas) may play this course.
The Emerald Greens Country Club's 27 holes provide three 18-hole combinations - enough to keep you challenged and entertained throughout your entire stay. The course features the redesign of renowned golf course architect, Dan Maples, ensuring guests get an exquisite and unforgettable experience with their golf vacation. Whether you are a scratch golfer or a beginner, you are sure to enjoy your round of golf on the newly reconstructed golf courses.
Slope = 126 | | | _ | | _ | | | Please note: Must be a guest of Innisbrook Golf Resort to play their courses.
This beautiful 18-hole layout features tight fairways and well-bunkered greens, placing a costly premium on accuracy from tee to green. Recent course improvements include longer, more challenging par-4s and par-5s with added bunkers and waste areas to create greater penalties throughout for those errant approach shots.
Slope = 125 / *** | | | _ | | _ | | | Please note: Must be a guest of Innisbrook Golf Resort to play their courses.
The Highlands South Course stretches almost 6,800 from the back tees, and this course features the longest Par-5 in the state. Highlands South promises undulating terrain and elevation that brings the wind into factor when making club selection. Ample waste bunkers and 10 water hazards offer a great challenge.
Slope = 127 / ***1/2 | | | _ | | _ | | | Fifty years ago, highly regarded course architect Mark Mahannah set out to create a rewarding course in the traditional Florida-style with a variety of water and bunker obstacles and the result was The Championship Course at the Plantation Golf Resort & Spa. All of the links are beautifully manicured, well-groomed and provide a traditional mix of the best golf Florida has to offer. The great Tommy Bolt was a frequent player and guest in the 60s, starting a trend that would make the Plantation a venerable and well-respected golf resort for years to come. Over the years, the resort has been host to numerous legendary PGA and LPGA professionals.
Slope = 128 | | | _ | | _ | | | Come experience the lush tropical beauty and natural scenery of Tampa Bay that creates a grand backdrop for River Hills Country Club, a superbly conditioned, 18-hole, par 72 course where this club is the gateway to a private club experience that includes an unmatched array of recreational pursuits. It is a Joe Lee signature golf course and has a PGA Tour conditioned practice facility.
Slope = 136 | | | _ | | _ | | | Noted golf course architect, PGA Tour professional and NBC-TV commentator Gary Koch and master architect Rick Robbins are responsible for the front nine of The Forest Course, while noted architect Ron Garl designed the back nine. Accuracy is a premium on this course, with its highly contoured fairways and well placed, meticulous greens. This course measures 6,700 yards and features the signature island-green, par-3 sixth hole, which rivals the famous 17th hole at the TPC at Sawgrass in Jacksonville. The Forest is also famous for its 13th hole, dubbed "Lake Michigan" because of the large lake guarding the green.
Slope = 122 | | | _ | | _ | | | An abundance of water inspired the moniker for this course, The Eagles Lakes. Water comes into play on virtually every hole. This 18-hole course measures over 7,100 yards and is more like the traditional Florida courses with Champion bermuda greens and generous driving areas. Both nines of The Lakes start out with unique par-5s that challenge golfers to use their creativity to make a sub-par score. As you play these outstanding layouts, you soon understand why The Eagles has a hard-won reputation for well-conditioned tees, greens and fairways. Two holes from The Eagles were selected for the Tampa Bay "Dream 18".
Slope = 132 / **1/2 | | | _ | | _ | | | Westchase Golf Club is one of the most popular Tampa area golf courses. Located just ten minutes from the Tampa International Airport, Westchase Golf Club is the perfect place to begin or end your Florida golf vacation. Nationally known architect Lloyd Clifton designed Westchase's 6,710-yard par-72 course, which winds through natural wetlands, wooden bridges and bulkheads. Called "one of the most beautiful public-access courses in the Tampa area", Westchase has earned a high rating from Golf Digest as well as a Great Value award. No Tampa golf vacation is complete without a round at Westchase Golf Club.
Slope = 131 / ***1/2 | | | _ | | _ | | | The Pine Barrens Course at World Woods, ranked #64 in the World by Golf Digest, is a visually stunning blend of native terrain and golf course design. Named for the many pine trees that line its length, the acclaimed layout is sculpted from an expansive pine forest with surprising and dramatic changes in elevation. The large manicured fairways framed by expansive untamed waste bunkering create a unique golf experience. The course's style has been compared to that of Pine Valley in New Jersey - the consensus No 1. course in the world. Pine Barrens offers many intimidating, yet, enjoyable holes. The golfer who challenges Pine Barrens will find the course to test both the physical and mental aspects of the game.
Slope = 140 / ****1/2 | | | _ | | _ | | | The Rolling Oaks Course provides the second world-class layout at World Woods. An entirely different, yet no less enjoyable experience than playing Pine Barrens, this course's name also gives clue to its design. Despite being built directly adjacent to the Pine Barrens Course, differences in soil content allow the land to support giant Oak trees draped with Spanish moss that regularly accent the holes. Sharply defined bunkers filled with bleached white sand contrast beautifully with the rich green fairways. These attributes coupled with the many Azalea bushes present in the landscaping are reminiscent of the famed Augusta National. The beautiful rolling fairways that lead to undulating greens add drama to this more traditional course design. Many changes in hole style and length create a great blend of holes that requires a variety of shots and a strategic approach to score well.
Slope = 136 / ****1/2 | | | _ | | _ | | | Please note: Must be a guest of Innisbrook Golf Resort to play their courses.
The Copperhead undoubtedly is The Golf course that most lovers of golf are familiar with. After all, they've seen America's greatest golf stars taking on its pine tree-lined fairways and rolling terrain during the Chrysler Championship each fall. At 7,300+ yards, this par-71 layout is designed to challenge the players of all ability levels.
Slope = 140 / **** | | | _ | | _ | | | Please note: Must be a guest of Innisbrook Golf Resort to play their courses.
Ample water, tight fairways, intimidating hazards, and abundant bunkers - all designed to test the skills of the most accomplished golfer have won much acclaim for the Island Course at Westin Innisbrook. The Island, often considered to be just as challenging as the Copperhead, is ranked among the country's top 50 resort courses by Golf Digest and No. 14 in Travel & Leisure Golf's "Fifty Finest in Florida." The varying terrain, coupled with a variety of tee placements, can challenge both the professional player as well as the weekend golfer.
Slope = 132 / ****1/2 | | | _ | | _ | | | TPC of Tampa Bay was designed by Bobby Weed with Chi Chi Rodriguez as player consultant. It was designed not only to challenge the top golfers in the world, but to also provide a challenging and fun experience for players of all abilities. The course is routed around natural wetlands, cypress heads and numerous ponds and lagoons, which are home to an abundance of wildlife. This natural setting and wildlife variety are the reasons why TPC Tampa Bay is one of only two courses in the Tampa Bay area to be designated as an Audobon Cooperative Sanctuary.
Slope = 135 / **** | | | | | | |