Tight, tough, and immaculate: that's the reputation Westchase has earned. The front side offers a tree-lined Carolina look as it winds through an extensive pine forest. The back nine features water hazards galore, with numerous lakes and wetlands. You'll appreciate the newly renovated putting surfaces. Complementing the great layout is a ... More

For an outstanding golf value, Northdale's classic 18-hole Ron Garl design stands firmly above the rest of Tampa Bay's favorite golf courses. Nestled in the heart of Tampa, Northdale Golf & Tennis Club is just minutes away from the airport, beaches, and major Bay Area attractions. This classic Florida-style layout has only two parallel fairways, wh... More

For the first time in its history, the esteemed Temple Terrace Golf & Country Club is affording traveling golfers the opportunity to enjoy the golf experience only its members have known. Located just minutes east of Busch Gardens, it is conveniently located to most area hotels. This classic country club opened in 1922 and has been at the center of... More

Located just north of Tampa Bay Downs (20 minutes north of downtown), The Eagles features two 18-hole golf courses surrounded by over 30 lakes, ponds, and canals. The Lakes sports an abundance of water hazards, elevated greens and many fairway bunkers. Designed by Ron Garl and Gary Koch, the Forest features the signature island-green sixth hole, wh... More

Located just north of Tampa Bay Downs (20 minutes north of downtown), The Eagles features two 18-hole golf courses surrounded by over 30 lakes, ponds, and canals. The Lakes sports an abundance of water hazards, elevated greens and many fairway bunkers. Designed by Ron Garl and Gary Koch, the Forest features the signature island-green sixth hole, wh... More

Tampa Palms Golf & Country Club is a fantastic private track designed by legendary golf course architect Arthur Hills. The course is generally framed by thick forest and pristine lakes, and lends the feeling you are playing in a tropical nature preserve. Although the club rests within the Tampa Palms community, there are very few homes surrounding ... More

If you haven't played Cheval in a while, you need to schedule a round here on your next trip. Well-known architect Steve Smyers was recently brought in to totally redesign Karl Litten's original layout. The result is astonishing with generous landing areas and large well-bunkered greens that roll true and fast. However, be sure to bring your "A" ga... More

The TPC of Tampa Bay is the annual host of the Outback Steakhouse Pro-am, a Champions Tour event. Designed by architect Bobby Weed and PGA Tour Design Services, this track is "stadium golf" at its best with man-made mounds bordering most fairways and greens. The course is perfectly maintained from tee to green and features dramatically undulating g... More

Designed by Jed Azinger & Gordon Lewis, the 6900-yard layout is located just around the corner from Cheval and right up the street from TPC Tampa Bay. One of Tampa's most popular daily-fee facilities, it features five sets of tees; well-manicured fairways; large, undulating greens; and water on the majority of holes. Virtually surrounded by natural... More

Thirty minutes northwest of Tampa in Palm Harbor, you'll find one of the area's undiscovered gems. Bordered by stands of trees, this tight layout has no parallel fairways, making it an unusual design. With water on 16 holes, shotmaking and correct club selection are essential. Lansbrook has recently replaced the greens with smooth running Tifdwarf ... More

As the centerpiece of a gated community, The Bayou Club is a classic Tom Fazio design. Fazio's genius is most evident on the back-to-back par 5's on the front side and back-to-back par 3's on the back. You'll surely be wowed by the entire layout, but the killer 216-yard 16th hole is something extra special. With 419 Bermuda fairways and Tifdwarf gr... More

Demanding for pros yet fun for all players, Bardmoor epitomizes Florida golf at its finest. Pristinely manicured, the course features TifEagle greens that rival tour status. State-of-the-art practice facilities, an award-winning golf shop, and outstanding service complete your experience. PGA Tour winner Gary Koch completed renovations in 2001 and ... More

Designed by Ron Garl, this course has many characteristics of a Scottish links with wide-open, rolling fairways. Many areas of the course have un-mown roughs, sandy waste areas, and large pot bunkers. Despite having water on 12 holes, the course is fairly forgiving and won't beat you up too bad if you're not playing your best. However, when the win... More

Thirty minutes north of Tampa in New Port Richey you'll find the fabulous 18-hole layout at Fox Hollow. The upscale, semi-private facility features a $2 million clubhouse with panoramic views of "The Hollow" (holes #1, #10, and #18). Rated by the Tampa Tribune as one of the area's "Top Three" golf courses, Fox Hollow has hosted the USGA Amateur Pub... More

Crescent Oaks Country Club is a full-service golf and tennis club. The 6,914-yard eighteen hole championship course was designed by Steve Smyers with the technical expertise of Jim Colbert. The well-bunkered, links-style course is carved through scenic conservation areas, picturesque lakes, and natural wooded areas. It is perfectly suited for vacat... More