Tampa Bay Signature Golf Courses

With so many courses to choose from, finding a layout that matches your skill level and aesthetic ideals won’t be a problem. Golfer’s Guide has compiled a list of the area’s signature courses that provide championship-level golf and amazing scenery.

Tampa Bay Signature Golf Course List

Airco Golf Course
Airco Golf Course

Airco Golf Course opened in 1961, and has been recognized as one of the most notable Par-72, public championship golf courses throughout Pinellas County. Chick Adams, golf course architect, created a golfers dream round, highlighting the wide open fairways, limited on-course bunk... more

Apollo Beach Golf Club
Apollo Beach Golf Club

Designed by Robert Trent Jones, Sr., Apollo Beach Golf Club offers a challenging and exciting day. This championship course features water on all 18 holes, well-bunkered greens, long tee boxes, and generous fairways, providing a fair game for all skill levels.Apollo Beach Golf Cl... more

Babe Zaharias Golf Course
Babe Zaharias Golf Course

Located just 20 minutes from downtown in the Forest Hills section of Tampa, "The Babe" meanders through a tree-lined residential neighborhood. The course measures a modest 6,020 yards, but should not be taken lightly. Although both nines are par-35, the back side sports four par-... more

Bayou Club
Bayou Club

The Bayou Club reflects all the traditions and ambiance of the south but with a distinctive Florida twist. When Tom Fazio designed the 18-hole, par 72 championship course, he strategically placed it throughout the Bayou’s spectacular natural environment. The result presents a cou... more

Baypointe Golf Club
Baypointe Golf Club

Baypointe Golf Club offers incredible views - you can see the Gulf of Mexico from the 15th fairway - and fun golf. This 18-hole, par-61 tree-lined course will test your skill with seven par-4 and 11 par-3 holes. Ten-play tickets and annual memberships available. There's a full... more

Belleview Biltmore Golf Club
Belleview Biltmore Golf Club

Designed by world-famous architect Donald Ross, the Belleview Biltmore Golf Club has been an American favorite since 1925. The 18-hole championship par-71 course has a reputation for its challenging design which harmonizes beautifully with the surrounding environment. Nature, not... more

Brooksville Country Club
Brooksville Country Club

The most visible amenity at Brooksville Country Club at Majestic Oaks is the golf course itself. The 18-hole, par-72 championship layout measures 6,812 yards from the tips. The course demands precision, requires imagination and rewards shot-making while affording playability from... more

Buffalo Creek Golf Course
Buffalo Creek Golf Course

Buffalo Creek is a challenge for all skill levels in a purely natural Florida environment – and not a house in sight! Tee time cards make reservations easy! Call for 5 or 7-day advance bookings. Our CUSTOMER LOYALTY CARD is available May through October. Play 5 rounds, get 1 F... more

Cheval Golf and Country Club
Cheval Golf and Country Club

Located within one of the area's most prestigious gated communities 20 minutes north of Tampa International Airport, Cheval is a premier private golf and country club offering golf, tennis and social memberships. This finely manicured course meanders through a lovely natural sett... more

Chi Chi Rodriguez Golf Club
Chi Chi Rodriguez Golf Club

This beautiful 18-hole, well-bunkered, National Audubon Society-recognized member course is located a 1/2 mile north of SR580 on McMullen Booth Road. The facility is home to the Chi Chi Rodriguez Youth Foundation. Public amenities include fully stocked pro shop, snack bar and pu... more

City of St. Petersburg Country Club
City of  St. Petersburg Country Club

Mangrove Bay is a recently-renovated championship golf course with a fullystocked pro shop and snack bar. All play areas have been completely renovated, including the practice areas. Cypress Links and Twin Brooks are two challenging par-3 golf courses. For tee times up to seven ... more

Clearwater Country Club
Clearwater Country Club

Clearwater Country Club's semi-private 18-hole championship course is located in downtown Clearwater, five minutes from Clearwater Beach. The manicured course features elevated, well-trapped TifDwarf greens, a meandering creek and tight fairways. It is a shotmaker's delight that ... more

Club Renaissance
Club Renaissance

Located in the southeast corner of Sun City Center, Club Renaissance is the largest addition to WCI's impressive lineup of quality golf courses. This exciting new layout, designed by acclaimed Florida architect Chip Powell, opened in February 2002. This beautifully manicured, par... more

Countryside Country Club
Countryside Country Club

Since 1977, Countryside Country Club has been creating warm welcomes, magic moments, and fond fair wells for its members. That spirit continues today. The staff at Countryside Country Club is dedicated to providing a home away from home for the family while creating those special... more

Cove Cay Country Club
Cove Cay Country Club

Cove Cay is a challenging semi-private, 18-hole championship golf course located on the shores of Old Tampa Bay. Cove Cay caters to many different levels of golf with four sets of tees to fit your skill level. Water comes into play on 13 of 18 holes. Tee times can be made up to 7... more

Cypress Links at Mangrove Bay
Cypress Links at Mangrove Bay

Cypress Links at Mangrove Bay is a recently renovated championship golf course with a fully stocked pro shop and snack bar. All play areas have been completely renovated, including the practice areas. Cypress Links and Twin Brooks are two challenging par-3 golf courses. Pleas... more

Cypress Run Golf Club
Cypress Run Golf Club

For the first time, Cypress Run is opening its doors. For a limited time, you are invited to “Test Drive” our championship golf course. Cypress Run is widely recognized as one of the premier golf clubs in the Tampa Bay area. Majestic oak-lined fairways and incredibly... more

Dunedin Country Club
Dunedin Country Club

Designed by Donald Ross, this historic course opened Jan. 1, 1927. From 1945 to 1962, it was the original PGA of America national headquarters course. Bobby Jones, Gene Sarazen, Ben Hogan, Sam Snead, Byron Nelson, Paul Runyan, and others played here. Memberships are available.... more

East Bay Golf Club
East Bay Golf Club

Located in the heart of Pinellas County, minutes from the Gulf beaches, East Bay Golf Club is an 18-hole, par-71 championship layout. Water comes into play on 14 holes. Full restaurant, lounge, banquet facilities and beverage cart service on course. Tees, fairways and greens are ... more

East Lake Woodlands Country Club
East Lake Woodlands Country Club

Located between Tampa and Clearwater at the northern tip of Tampa Bay, East Lake Woodlands is convenient to both the Tampa International and St. Petersburg/Clearwater airports, and the best beaches, shopping areas, and entertainment venues in Tampa Bay. East Lake Woodlands bring... more

Emerald Greens Golf & Country Club
Emerald Greens Golf & Country Club

Under new ownership, Emerald Greens G & CC (formerly Country Club of Carrollwood) turned private January 1, 2004. A $5 million renovation program is currently underway that includes renovation and reconstruction of all three nines, one nine at a time. Major clubhouse renovations ... more

Fox Hollow Golf Club
Fox Hollow Golf Club

Fox Hollow Golf Club holds the enviable distinction of being the very last golf course in a long line of world famous golf courses to be built and designed by Robert Trent Jones, Sr. Everywhere you turn, from the playerfriendly five sets of tees, to the rolling, undulating fairwa... more

Freedom Fairways Golf Course
Freedom Fairways Golf Course

This well-maintained, challenging par-63 executive course winds around an abundance of lakes and through stands of pines and oaks. It features a mix of nine par-3s and nine par-4s ranging from 89 to 238 yards. Tight, tree-lined fairways and small greens place a premium on accurac... more

Heritage Harbor Golf & Country Club
Heritage Harbor Golf & Country Club

The Heritage Harbor Golf Club measures nearly 7,000 yards from the back tees and is one of the more challenging public course layouts in the Tampa Bay area.Four sets of tees have been incorporated into the design, making the course fun for golfers of all skill levels. The swirlin... more

Heritage Isles Golf and Country Club
Heritage Isles Golf and Country Club

At 6,976 yards from the tips, Heritage Isles is one of the most demanding public golf courses in the Tampa Bay area, challenging even the most seasoned player. Four sets of tees provide opportunities for players of all skill levels to enjoy this scenic layout cut through native c... more

Hunter’s Green Country Club
Hunter’s Green Country Club

Visit the club in May of 2009 as members and residents mark the 20th Anniviersary of the opening of this well known Tom Fazio course. The anniversary celebration will include activities the weekend of May 29th highlighted by a “Back to the 80’s” Dinner Dance, an... more

Imperial Lakewoods Golf Club
Imperial Lakewoods Golf Club

For the most satisfying golf experience in the Tampa Bay area, visit the Imperial Lakewoods Golf Club in Palmetto. Family owned and operated and superbly conditioned year-round, Imperial Lakewoods offers championship caliber golf at reasonable rates. Five sets of tees offer a ch... more

Lake Jovita Golf and Country Club
Lake Jovita Golf and Country Club

The Lake Jovita Golf & Country Club, surrounded by rolling hills, is a “must play” course in Florida. It’s an easy 30-minute drive north of Tampa. The golf course is rated as one of the “Top 10 New Upscale Courses” in the U.S. by Golf Digest; voted &... more

Largo Golf Course
Largo Golf Course

Largo Golf Course is a challenging executive course that features eight par-4 and 10 par-3 holes. A total renovation, featuring new TifEagle UltraDwarf greens, new TifWay (T-419) Bermuda tees and fairways, new Club Car electric carts, new cart paths, a new on-course restroom, two... more

Lexington Oaks Golf Club
Lexington Oaks Golf Club

Located just 20 minutes north of downtown Tampa, Lexington Oaks Golf Club has built a reputation as one of the best courses in the area. This challenging layout is 6,724 yards from the tips and is known for tough par-3s, fast greens, unparalleled fairways and difficult closing... more

Links of Lake Bernadette
Links of Lake Bernadette

Links of Lake Bernadette combines water, sand and pampas grass to create one of Tampa Bay's most recognized golfing challenges. Rate 3 stars by Golf Digest Places to Play. Also listed as an "Excellent Value". Only 25 minutes from downtown Tampa, the lush, well-manicured layout wi... more

Magnolia Valley Golf Club
Magnolia Valley Golf Club

Magnolia Valley Golf Club exemplifies the tradition of great golf experiences in the tropical climate of Florida Whether you are looking for a new home course, a winter haven for golf, or the location of your next golf tournament, Magnolia Valley is your best bet. Magnolia Valley... more

Mainlands Golf Club
Mainlands Golf Club

Mainlands Golf Club, located off US Hwy. 19 in Pinellas Park is fast gaining championship course status. Originally designed as a large executive course, recent course changes have facilitated the need for a new course designation. Mainlands has coined the phrase "Tweener" course... more

Mangrove Bay Golf Club
Mangrove Bay Golf Club

Mangrove Bay Golf Club is a recently renovated championship golf course with a fully stocked pro shop and snack bar. All play areas have been completely renovated, including the practice areas. Cypress Links and Twin Brooks are two challenging par-3 golf courses. Please call the ... more

Meadow Oaks Golf & Country Club
Meadow Oaks Golf & Country Club

Located in the city of Hudson, Meadow Oaks Golf & Country Club is a hidden jewel built in 1984. The front nine winds through majestic oaks while water comes into play on seven holes on the inward nine. The Meadow Oaks owners have diligently worked to bring the golf course up to t... more

Pebble Creek Golf Club
Pebble Creek Golf Club

NEW CHAMPION BERMUDA GREENSNew Champion Bermuda greens, new Celebration Bermuda tees and new carts with free GPS. Experience the $1 million renovation of majestic, locally owned 18-hole Pebble Creek. Conveniently located in New Tampa three miles off I-75 north of the USF/Tampa Pa... more

Pine Ridge Country Club
Pine Ridge Country  Club

Pine Ridge is a semi-private facility that is open to the public. Under new ownership, the course is in its best condition ever. Pine Ridge features lush fairways framed by towering pines and stately oaks. TifDwarf Bermuda greens roll smooth and true.Large practice facility inclu... more

Pinecrest Golf Club
Pinecrest Golf Club

Discover Largo’s best-kept secret for executive golf. Don’t let this small course fool you. Pinecrest is a challenging par-55 short course with seventeen par-3s & one par-4. Walking anytime and electric carts are available if you wish to ride. At Pinecrest you will en... more

Plantation Palms Golf Club
Plantation Palms Golf Club

Plantation Palms Golf Club provides every golfer with a challenging and rewarding golf experience. The links-style design has many elevation changes with greens framed by trees, water and large snow-white bunkers. The elevated greens are true-rolling and have good movement to ch... more

Quail Ridge Golf & Country Club
Quail Ridge Golf & Country Club

Quail Ridge Golf & Country Club offers a friendly atmosphere where the amateur golfer can feel at home. The challenging golf course is situated on 110 acres of rolling terrain surrounded by scenic oak trees and pristine lakes. The newly renovated golf course is rich in fairways a... more

River Strand Golf & Country Club
River Strand Golf & Country Club

The new 27-hole championship golf course at River Strand, designed by world-renowed architect Arthur Hills, offers a first class golf experience that will be challenging for the low handicap golfer, yet fair and fun for the high handicap player. The Manatee River and its tidal wa... more

Rocky Point GC
Rocky Point GC

Rocky Point is a fine public golf course facility conveniently located within a 15- minute drive of Tampa International Airport as well as many luxury hotels in the West Shore and Rocky Point areas. Sand and water come into play often. In fact, the many lakes on the course have b... more

Rogers Park Golf Course
Rogers Park Golf Course

The Hillsborough River insulates Rogers Park from the hustle and bustle of Tampa. There are no streets or homes running through this golf course, which was originally built in 1952 and renovated in summer 2000. Rogers Park, home of the Tampa City Medal Championship, features a li... more

Seminole Lake Country Club
Seminole Lake Country Club

During the summer of 2007 Seminole Lake Country Club began a multi-year renovation project that included:  Resurfacing all 20 greens with Sea Dwarf Paspalum Creation of a complete practice facility Changing the fist hole to a par 4 as a r... more

Sherman Hills Golf Club
Sherman Hills Golf Club

Home of Tampa Bay's Best Golf Value. Sherman Hills Golf Club rewards golfers with great service, excellent conditions and a truly unique site that boasts some of the highest elevations in Florida. Carts now equipped with free GPS. Rated 3 1/2 stars by Golf Digest Places to Play.G... more

Silver Dollar Golf Club
Silver Dollar Golf Club

Silver Dollar Golf Club is located in northwest Hillsborough County just a few minutes from Tampa, Clearwater and St. Petersburg. Three nine-hole regulation courses - the Gator, the Panther and the Bobcat - offer fun and excitement for all ages. Facilities include driving range, ... more

Silverthorn Country Club
Silverthorn Country Club

This exceptional masterpiece, designed by world-renowned golf course architect Joe Lee, offers a mixture of wide-open links-style holes and tree-lined fairways. It is a challenging test of golf for players of every skill level. The course provides a combination of rolling terrain... more

Spring Hill Golf Club
Spring Hill Golf Club

A true championship course for all skill levels, Spring Hill Golf Club is a pleasant surprise. Its sloping, tree-lined fairways and elevated tees and greens create the feeling of being in the Carolinas. You’ll get to use every club in your bag. Complete practice facilities availa... more

Spring Lake Golf Resort
Spring Lake Golf Resort

SpringLake offers the best values in lodging and championship Florida golf packages. Its central location in the historic town of Sebring, just 60 miles south of Disney World, combines a great climate with small-town atmosphere. The location also provides easy access to all other... more

St. Andrews Links
St. Andrews Links

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Summerfield Crossings Golf Club
Summerfield Crossings Golf Club

Summerfield Crossings Golf Club is a links-style course that looks like the great layouts of Scotland. This championship course is unique with pot bunkers, waste areas and small, undulating greens. Facilities include a two-tiered driving range, putting and chipping greens and a p... more

Tampa Bay Golf and Country Club
Tampa Bay Golf and Country Club

The best of Pasco's new championship golf courses. A challenging layout carved between beautiful lakes and conservation areas. With four sets of tees, the course is appealing to all golfers. Also featuring one of the area's finest nine-hole executive courses. Tampa Bay Golf & Cou... more

Tampa Palms Golf & Country Club
Tampa Palms Golf & Country Club

When the mundane won’t do, step into Tampa Palms Golf & Country Club and take a step into a completely different world. Natural picturesque surroundings with exceptionally refined settings and facilities create an exquisite sanctuary for socializing, meeting, celebrating an... more

Tarpon Springs Golf Course
Tarpon Springs Golf Course

Tarpon Springs Golf Course was built in 1908 and follows the architecture of the time, with small, elevated greens and quite a few doglegs. The golf course is very scoreable on your good days, while the water can play havoc on your bad days. Monthly tournaments offered to all gol... more

Tarpon Woods Country Club
Tarpon Woods Country Club

Tarpon Woods Country Club - A Great Layout Where Wildlife Abounds Greg and Rebecca McClimans own and operate Tarpon Woods Country Club. Greg has been a PGA Professional for over 30 years. He began his career at Clearwater Country Club in 1976 and has owned or operated golf f... more

The Club at Eaglebrooke
The Club at Eaglebrooke

The Club at Eaglebrooke golf course was designed by renowned architect Ron Garl and opened for play in 1996. Located in southern Polk County, Eaglebrooke is convenient to Tampa Bay and Orlando. The Club at Eaglebrooke is nestled among the oaks of southern Polk County – a g... more

The Dunes Golf Club
The Dunes Golf Club

This gem, designed by world-renowned golf course architect Arthur Hills, offers an extraordinary golfing experience well worth the trip from anywhere in the Tampa Bay area. Recently renovated, the Dunes features all-new TifDwarf Bermudagrass greens, new cart paths and updated irr... more

The Eagles Golf Club / Forest Course
The Eagles Golf Club / Forest Course

The Eagles Golf Club of Tampa Bay boasts 36 of the most challenging and scenic golf holes in the greater Tampa Bay area. The Eagles features the latest technologically advanced full-color digital GPS system, which provides golfers with accurate yardage and the exact position of t... more

The Eagles Golf Club / Lakes Course
The Eagles Golf Club / Lakes Course

The Eagles Golf Club, carved out of 1,000 acres of scenic woodlands, picturesque lakes and rolling terrain, tests players of all skill levels. Our two 18-hole, par-72 courses offer 36 of the most challenging and exhilarating holes of golf in the Tampa Bay area. The Champion Bermu... more

The Golf Club at Bridgewater
The Golf Club at Bridgewater

The course at The Golf Club at Bridgewater located in Lakeland Florida, is another amazing design by architect Steve Smyers. He has carved out 18 magnifi cent holes, each having its own specific challenge. Bridgewater opened to limited play in January of 2007 and had its Grand Op... more

The Golf Club at Cypress Creek
The Golf Club at Cypress Creek

The Golf Club at Cypress Creek is one of the most scenic and challenging 18-hole championship golf courses in Florida. The recently-renovated golf course winds its way through 640 acres of protected woodlands and wetlands. Unique to Florida golf, the Golf Club at Cypress Creek ha... more

The Groves Golf and Country Club
The Groves Golf and Country Club

The Groves Golf and Country Club, located just minutes north of Tampa in Land O' Lakes, is a superbly manicured golf course designed by Gary Koch. The course, surrounded by 200 acres of conservation wetlands, was designed with nature's best interests in mind. The Groves is ... more

The Plantation Inn and Golf Resort
The Plantation Inn and  Golf Resort

Start with a par-72 18-hole championship course. Toss in a nine-hole executive course specifically designed for training and practice purposes. Add a golf school offering America's most successful teaching program. Then sprinkle all around at least 10 other outstanding courses wh... more

The River Club
The River Club

Measuring over 7000 yards from the back tees, River Club is considered one of the more challenging layouts in the area. Two distinctive nines incorporate rolling fairways with plenty of mounding on the front; and dense woods with undulating, rolling greens on the back. To add to... more

Tides Golf Club
Tides Golf Club

Overlooking beautiful Boca Ciega Bay, the Tides has been a favorite course for visitors and residents since 1973. Just minutes from the Gulf beaches and short drives from St.Petersburg and Tampa, the Tides provides easy access from Hillsborough and Pinellas counties. With a ne... more

TPC Tampa Bay
TPC Tampa Bay

Your chance to play the home course of the Outback Steakhouse Pro-Am, one of the most successful venues of the Champions Tour, is closer than you think. All it takes is a phone call to reserve your starting time at one of the top daily fee properties in the Tampa Bay area. TPC T... more

Twin Brooks Golf Club
Twin Brooks Golf Club

Mangrove Bay is a newly renovated championship golf course with a fully stocked pro shop and snack bar. All play areas have been completely renovated, including the practice areas. Cypress Links and Twin Brooks Golf Club are two challenging par-3 golf courses. Please call t... more

Twisted Oaks Golf Club
Twisted Oaks Golf Club

Twisted Oaks, now under new ownership, is a semi-private facility that is open to the public. The 18-hole champion-ship layout features rolling, tree-lined fairways that are always kept in tournament condition. The greens run fast and true. Each hole has its own character with el... more

Walden Lake Golf and Country Club
Walden Lake Golf  and Country Club

Walden Lake's 36 holes of championship golf are located just minutes from downtown Tampa. The recently renovated Lakes golf course boasts many improvements including 18 new greens featuring Champions Bermuda Grass. Our affordable rates make it fun and easy to plan a great day of ... more

Westchase Golf Club
Westchase Golf Club

The Westchase Golf Course takes full advantage of its setting... natural lakes and wetlands teeming with wildlife including an occasional gator. Florida golf at its best. The layout, designed by nationally recognized architect Lloyd Clifton, winds through acres of lakes, woods... more

World Woods Golf Club
World Woods Golf Club

Come experience WORLD WOODS TWO of the TOP 100 Courses in the U.S.A. Rated 5 Stars By Golf DigestPine Barrens is a tight, intimidating layout named for its abundant pine trees and barren waste areas. The signature course at World Woods, Pine Barrens has the terrain, style and fee... more

Zephyrhills Golf Course
Zephyrhills Golf Course

NOW OPEN - 18 Holes of History. PLAY GOLF AT REASONABLE PRICES - NEW FAIRWAYS! - NEW GREENS!... more

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