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Bardmoor G & TC
8001 Cumberland Rd., Largo, FL 33777
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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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Bloomingdale GC
4113 Great Golfers Place, Valrico, FL 33594
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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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Fox Hollow GC
10050 Robert Trent Jones, New Port Richey, FL 34655
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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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Lake Jovita G&CC
12900 Lake Jovita Blvd., Dade City, FL 33525
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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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Lansbrook GC
4605 Village Center Dr, Palm Harbor, FL 34685
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Good choice if you're on the beach, located in northern Pinellas County | |
A locals' favorite for years | |
| Nice layout and friendly atmosphere | |  (2) |
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Northdale GC
4417 Northdale Blvd, Tampa, FL 33624
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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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Plantation Palms GC
23253 Plantation Palms, Land O Lakes, FL 34639
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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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TPC Tampa Bay
5300 W. Lutz Lake Fern Rd, Lutz, FL 33549
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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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World Woods Pine Barrens GC
17590 Ponce de Leon Blvd., Brooksville, FL 34614
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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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World Woods Rolling Oaks GC
17590 Ponce de Leon Blvd., Brooksville, FL 34614
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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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Club Renaissance
2121 S. Pebble Beach Bl., Sun City Center, FL 33573
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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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Eagles GC Forest
16101 Nine Eagles Drive, Odessa, FL 33556
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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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El Diablo G & CC
10405 N. Sherman Drive, Citrus Springs, FL 34434
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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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Legacy GC
8255 Legacy Blvd., Bradenton, FL 34202
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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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Southern Hills Plantation Club
4200 Summit View Drive, Brooksville, FL 34601
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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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University Park CC
7671 Park Blvd., University Park, FL 34201
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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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Waterlefe GC
1022 Fish Hook Cove, Bradenton, FL 34202
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A super layout with the tropical Florida feel you look for on your vacation | |
Challenging, well-maintained and upscale in every respect | |
| Built along the beautiful Manatee River with wide expanses of marshland | This course is a true favorite of even the most discerning golfers |  (2.5) |
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Westchase GC
11602 Westchase Golf Dr., Tampa, FL 33626
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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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Bridgewater
6200 Highway 33, Lakeland, FL 33805
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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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Golden Hills Golf & Turf Club
4782 North West 80th Ave, Ocala, FL 34482
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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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River Club
6600 River Club Blvd., Bradenton, FL 34202
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