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World Woods Pine Barrens GC
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A Tom Fazio-designed Must Play 36-hole facility | |
50 minutes north of Tampa -- very worth the drive! | |
| Fazio calls it "his best work." | Beautiful natural location for world class golf |  (3.5) |
| Top 100 golf courses in the nation |
Pine Barrens often compared to Pine Valley |
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Eaglebrooke GC
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Great choice if you need a course half way between Orlando and Tampa | |
Very challenging Ron Garl design | |
| Senior tees customed-designed by Garl | Six sets of tees available |  (2.5) |
| A first-class golf experience |
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Legacy GC
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One of the area's best. Don't miss this Arnold Palmer Signature Design | |
Proudly managed by Troon Golf Management | |
| Rated 4 1/2 stars by Golf Digest | Challenging course with resort-style amenities and a world-class feel |  (3) |
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Hernando Oaks Golf Club
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Bermuda grass tees and fairways | |
Large, undulating TifEagle ultra-dwarf greens | |
| Scenic native Florida views throughout |  (2) |
| Expanded landing and playing areas for fairness |
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Lake Jovita G&CC
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36 holes north of Tampa | |
Well worth the drive, which can be 30-50 minutes depending on where you are | |
| Both courses are vergy good, but play the South if you have to choose one | Consider staying on-site in the beautiful and spacious 3-bedroom condo units |  (3) |
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World Woods Rolling Oaks GC
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Tom Fazio-designed 36 holes of world class golf | |
Don't worry about the 50 minute drive from Tampa -- very worth it! | |
| Mature pristine forest, superb standards of maintenance | Rolling Oaks is ranked No. 7 in Florida |  (3) |
| Often compared to Augusta National |
Don't miss it if you want the best in the Tampa area |
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Bardmoor G & TC
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Best course near the beach | |
Rated 4 stars by Golf Digest | |
| Upscale, great layout and well maintained | If you're not staying on the beach, Bardmoor is still worth the drive |  (2.5) |
| Host to JC Penney Classic for 13 years |
Play Bardmoor as a 36-hole combo with another Florida Trail Course to save money |
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Plantation Palms GC
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Very recommended for layout and conditions | |
Designer David Harmon also designed Orange County National in Orlando | |
| Staff is always friendly and professional | Definitely one to play for value/price ratio |  (2) |
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Golden Hills Golf & Turf Club
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Redesigned by Rees Jones | |
Located in Ocala, over an hour from Tampa and Orlando | |
| Pretty, country location with rolling hills in an area of horse farms | A great day of golf in a quiet, tranquil setting |  (1) |
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Saddlebrook Resort Course
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36 holes of Arnold Palmer designed golf | |
The Palmer Course is open and undulating | |
| Both have rolling fairways | Stay where you play at the on-site upscale accommodations |  (3.5) |
| The Saddlebrook Course is tighter with narrow fairways |
Both have exceptionally maintained greens |
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El Diablo G & CC
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Over an hour from Tampa and Orlando, but worth the drive for this unique course | |
"America's Best New Course" in 1999 | |
| Designed by Jim Fazio, 20 minutes from Ocala | Slope is 147 -- a test for even the most accomplished player |  (1) |
| Five sets of tees offer an enjoyable day for all skill levels |
Natural beauty including majestic oaks, native pines, rolling hills |
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Southern Hills Plantation Club
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Private club with first rate amenities | |
Great Pete Dye design with significant changes in elevation rare for Florida | |
| Over an hour's drive from Tampa, but worth it. | Consider staying in the Brooksville area and playing World Woods your next day |  (3.5) |
| Southern Hills has unique features and character that are surely worth the drive |
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River Club
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Front nine open with elevated greens | |
Unique positioning of grass and pot bunkers | |
| All new state-of-the-art Jones Dwarf greens | Back nine cut into the woods |  (2) |
| Water in play on four holes |
Golf carts equipped with Golf Logix GPS |
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TPC Tampa Bay
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A true test of golf for the finest professionals in the world | |
Host to the Outback Pro-Am to be held April 14-19, 2009 | |
| Play it on your golf trip, then watch it on TV in April! | Convenient to the airport (about 20 minutes) |  (4) |
| A superb day of golf in every respect -- from the course, to the club house |
Ranked No. 3 in Florida by Golf Magazine |
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University Park CC
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A magnificent Ron Garl design | |
Play University Park if you want to experience Florida's best | |
| 27 holes winding through natural woodlands and wetlands | Rated 4 stars by golf digest and regulary rated #1 in the area |  (3) |
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Bayou Club
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Tom Fazio classic playable design | |
Artful use of the lush natural bayou environment | |
| Reflects all the traditions and ambiance of the south |  (3) |
| Exceptional quality, fairness and challenge |
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Fox Hollow GC
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The area's only Robert Trent Jones Sr. design | |
Sure to be one of your favorite courses in Tampa Bay | |
| Resort-quality conditions | Great diversity in hole design |  (2.5) |
| Challenging, upscale golf with large, rolling greens |
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Emerald Greens Golf Res & CC
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Stay on site and play three 9 hole, par 36 courses | |
High maintenance standards | |
| Hosted the first two Michelob Classic Senior Events | Excellent practice facilities featuring two driving ranges |  (3.5) |
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Heritage Isles G & CC
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One of the most demanding public courses in this area | |
Large meticulously maintained greens keep it fun for all | |
| Cut through native cypress heads and natural wetlands | A very service oriented staff |  (1) |
| Spectacular wildlife |
Fully equipped golf shop |
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Heritage Harbor GC
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One of the more challenging public courses in the area | |
Large greens keep the challenge fair and fun | |
| Well manicured course | Lots of unobstructed, scenic views |  (1) |
| Strategically placed bunkers |
Friendly, helpful staff |
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Eagles GC Forest
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Eagles GC features 36 holes, play The Forest if you have to choose one | |
Good amount of water, picturesque trees and natural setting | |
| Nice greens, great layout and a good value for the money | |  (2.5) |
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River Hills CC
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Set amid over 200 acres of inland countryside | |
Lush rolling fairways and precisely manicured grasses | |
| Get "the member for a day" experience of a private club | One of the finest practice facilities in the area |  (3) |
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Silverthorn CC
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Exclusive semi-private club | |
Some links-style holes | |
| Some tight, tree lined fairways | A combo of rolling terrain, sand dunes, and pine trees |  (1) |
| Southern charm with a classic golf challenge |
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Stoneybrook GC at Heritage Harbour
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An Arthur Hills, world famous golf architect, design | |
Highlighted by mature wooded wetland preserves | |
| A variety of risk/reward holes | Bring all your clubs |  (2) |
| Large hospitable clubhouse |
Friendly professional staff |
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Club Renaissance
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Great layout on the east side of Tampa Bay | |
If you're staying in St. Petersburg, drive south through Bradenton to get here | |
| Staff pays careful attention to detail regarding maintenance and service | Recommended course that won't disappoint |  (2) |
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Bridgewater
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Excellent Steve Smyers design on a former mine site | |
Great for all skills, but particularly challenging for the long hitters | |
| Strategic bunkering | Well placed moundings create run up areas, false fronts and chipping areas |  (2) |
| Good value midway between Tampa and Orlando |
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Westchase GC
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A top-notch course 10 minutes from the airport, great for your last day | |
Challenging layout that winds through lakes, conservation areas and forest | |
| Convenient to most Tampa hotels and the highways | Nice, full-service clubhouse with pretty views |  (4) |
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GC at Cypress Creek
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Carved from acres of protected wetlands and forest | |
All greens and tees recently rebuilt | |
| Undulating greens | Only four holes with homes visible |  (2) |
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Bloomingdale GC
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No houses, just beautiful scenery | |
Great layout by Ron Garl | |
| Very close to River Hills -- so the two courses make a perfect 36-hole day | Great deal on the 36-hole combination |  (2) |
| Located an easy-drive away from most hotels -- convenient highway access |
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Dunedin CC
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Mature northern style course with a rich history | |
Newly renovated, elevated greens featuring mini verde grass | |
| Features tree-lined fairways | Was the original National Head Headquarters of the PGA of America |  (1) |
| Extremely popular with the locals |
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Preserve GC at Tara
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Set deep within a natural wetland setting | |
A shotmakers challenge | |
| Four sets of tees to enable all to enjoy the layout | Great location, just minutes of I-75 |  (2) |
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Walden Lake - Hills Course
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A Ron Garl design, 18 of the 36 holes on site | |
Features ample undulation and rolling terrain | |
| Part of a great 36 hole day in Plant City | Four sets of tees for all to enjoy |  (1) |
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Lansbrook GC
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A tight layout with no parallel fairways. | |
A locals' favorite for years | |
| Bordered by stands of trees | Water on 16 holes |  (2) |
| A good choice if staying on the beach. |
30 minutes northwest of Tampa |
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Seminole Lake Country Club
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Enjoy golf in a private country club setting | |
Convenient location near the beaches | |
| Greens are Sea Dwarf Papsulum, a smooth and true surface | Scenic views of Long Bayou |  (2.5) |
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Imperial Lakewoods GC
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A Ted McAnlis desiged course (of Doral Blue Monster fame) | |
Rolling tree lined fairways | |
| Recently renovated with all new greens and other features | Signature hole doglegs around Imperial Lake (par 5) |  (1) |
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Plantation Inn GC
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Located in picturesque Crystal River | |
Traditional Florida style flat course | |
| Gently sloped greens | Fairways lined with native live oak trees |  (2) |
| Home to annual Florida Women's Open |
Features a 9-hole lagoon course too |
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Pebble Creek GC
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Recently renovated to feature Champion Bermuda greens | |
New Australian Celebration Bermuda tee boxes. | |
| Nestled in a preserve like setting | Abundant wildlife and mature trees |  (1) |
| Carts feature free Pro Link GPS |
Friendly, locally owned and operated |
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Lexington Oaks Golf Club
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Upscale semi-private course | |
Terrain varies with open rolling hills to tight fairways | |
| Features TifDwarf Bermuda greens | There is an abundance of lakes and wetlands |  (1) |
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Eagles GC Lakes
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One of the two 18 hole courses on this site | |
An abundance of holes with water in play | |
| Elevated greens with many fairway bunkers | Large oaks are scattered throughout |  (2.5) |
| Part of 36 holes just north of Tampa Bay Downs Race Track |
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East Bay GC
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Great location from Clearwater or the Indian Rocks beaches | |
A public golf course popular with the locals for its value | |
| 14 elevated, well bunkered greens | A good choice for a warm-up on the way to the beaches |  (1) |
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Rosedale Golf & Country Club
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Ted McAnlis trademarks thoughout | |
Each hole unique with its own challenge | |
| Wind through lush natural Florida preserve | Rolling hills, spacious greens and island tee boxes |  (2) |
| A golf experience you will want have again |
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Tides Golf Club
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Overlooks beautiful Boca Ciega Bay | |
Friendly Florida atmosphere | |
| Some elevated greens with tight fairways | A great location for the beach hotels |  (2) |
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Northdale GC
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A great value near the the airport | |
Perfect for your first day of golf on your trip | |
| A Ron Garl design with good maintenance and friendly staff | |  (2) |
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Belleview Biltmore GC
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Great location for Clearwater and Indian Shores Beaches | |
Surrounded by nature not houses | |
| A Donald Ross Design | Features Bermuda Fairways and TifEagle Bermuda Greens |  (3) |
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