Tampa Bay Golfers's Guide 2011 Issue 1

Westchase Golf ClubIt’s Not Private...You’ll Just Th ink It Is

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8 Westchase Golf Club First-class customer service, great clubhouse amenities and fl awless greens featuring Sea Dwarf Pasapalum grass make the Westchase Experience better than ever.

18 Private Courses Discover the fi nest private country clubs in the Tampa Bay area

20 Featured Courses Find out more about Tampa Bay’s best public-access courses

51 Driving Ranges/Lesson Tee An overview of some of the region’s fi nest practice facilities, golf schools and instructors

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58 Area Maps/Directory We’ll help you fi nd the courses and the best way to get there

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us. With the economy down, it’s anybody’s guess how “high” the season will be. Nonetheless, every golf facility in the Tam-pa Bay area is prepared and hopeful that visitors will come in mass from the frozen Midwest and Northeast. If you are visiting, thanks for making the trip. Enjoy our warm, sunny weather and the many fi ne golf courses on Florida’s Central West Coast. You will fi nd very affordable rates and excellent course conditions. This issue’s cover story features Westchase Golf Club, a perennial Top of the List public golf facility located in West Tampa. First class service, excellent clubhouse facilities and fl awless putting surfaces make the Westchase Experience as good as it gets. The story begins on page 8. For local and visiting golfers alike, the inaugural Tampa Golfest at the Downs Golf Practice Facility in Oldsmar is a must go event. Scheduled for Saturday and Sunday, February 19-20, 2011, this demo day and golf lifestyle extravaganza promises something for everyone who attends. See this issue’s center spread and Local News for more details. Happy New Year and keep on swinging!

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The folks at Westchase Golf Club are far too low-key to create a brassy slogan like “It’s Not Private, You’ll

Just Think It Is”. That line has actually come from more than one visitor to this quiet, upscale, but very public course lo-cated in the master-planned development of Westchase in Hillsborough County just northwest of downtown Tampa.

Award-Winning ExperienceThe visitors who coined that moniker

aren’t the only ones impressed by the day-in-day-out excellence of this 18-year-old

Lloyd Clifton design. The National Golf Foundation surveyed players at hundreds of courses for their prestigious CLASP (Customer Loyalty And Satisfaction Pro-gram) awards and ranked Westchase in the Top 10 nationally, and #1 in the state of Florida.

First-class customer service, an updat-ed clubhouse, and fl awless greens featuring Sea Dwarf Paspalum grass will create that kind of loyalty and satisfaction. But then there are the more subtle factors, like the gorgeous, yet serene nature-trail ride you’ll take every time you play Westchase.

Westchase Golf Club

“It’s Not Private, You’ll Just Th ink It Is”

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Where Nature AboundsYou’ll appreciate subtleties like the

vertically planked bridges that bring a smoother, more tranquil feel as you navigate over the 16 lakes, 21 wetland conservation areas, 14 upland conserva-tion areas and the one creek that bisects the property. Cypress, oak, pine, maple and other trees comprise these beautiful natural habitats. Beautiful pickrel weed with its bright violet bloom, arrowhead, bulrush and water lilies are among the aquatic plant species inhabiting the wet-land areas.

Westchase’s 213 acres offer sanctu-ary to a myriad of wildlife including alligators, deer, turtles, bobcats as well as countless native and migratory birds. Since opening in 1992, at least two mat-ing pairs of American bald eagles have nested in pine trees on the golf course. Many golf courses love to trumpet their new upgrades or renovations, but other than the new greens and player-friendly changes to the clubhouse, Westchase has been the same fi rst-class facility since the day it opened 18 years ago. General Manager Clay Thomas went to work at

11602 Westchase Golf Drive, Tampa, FL 33626Off Linebaugh Avenue just West of Veteran’s Expressway(813) 854-2331www.westchasegc.com

RESERVATIONS: Book tee times up to 30 days in advance online. Tournaments, corporate outings, weddings and banquets welcome. PGA instruction available.

STATISTICS: 18 Hole Championship Course, Par 72TEE YARDS RATING SLOPEBlue 6710 71.8 130White 6233 69.2 123Red 5205 69.1 121

PERSONNEL:Architect ................................Lloyd CliftonGM/Director of Golf .....Clay Thomas, PGAHead Pro ...................Richard Veghte, PGASuperintendent ..................... Gene Roberts


the course right out of college, right after Westchase opened, and Superintendent Gene Roberts helped build the layout from the ground up, and obviously has cared for it since its birth. It is that kind of “family” commitment that makes Westchase unique among upscale public courses anywhere.

The Course Layout Like the entire “experience”, Clifton’s designs are subtle and understated, like the classic lines of a luxury car or a well-tailored suit. This course isn’t one to wow you with a lot of sharp angles or targets that must be hit. It is just a consistently strong, yet fun, challenge to golfers of all skill levels. From the 6700-yard tips, you’ll get all you want from four solid par-5s, four par-4s over 400 yards and four par-3s that’ll likely send you to your bag for four different clubs off the tee.

Many of the greens, beginning with the very fi rst one, encourage you to bump the ball into them, though a solid aerial game comes in handy with more than a dozen of Westchase’s holes having water in-play.

The par-3 third might be Westchase’s “signature” hole, if they were into having something like that. The tee shot over wetlands and water gets longer to clear the bulkhead and hit the green the farther right you play it. The other par-3s are also either all-carry to get to relatively small putting surfaces, or deceptive in their green design.

The three par-4s in the middle of the front nine again show some of the subtleties of Westchase, the long distance the homes are set back from the course, the mixture of pines and palms lining the fairways. The three fi nishing par-4s on the back side feature two of West-chase’s toughest holes. GM Thomas loves



16th-17th combo, the two longest par 4s on the back side, both demanding distance control and shot placement for a successful approach to the pins. New carts with the detailed graphics of ProLink GPS are there to guide you all the way.

The only two parallel holes at West-chase are the 9th and 18th, both with marshland carries on the approach to greens visible from the Westchase Grill clubhouse dining room and veranda. Diners not only have a perfect view of golf outside, they’re in a wonderfully collegial environment inside. And with separate private rooms and a large main dining area, Westchase is perfect for any sized meeting, conference, wedding or golf event, from a couple of foursomes to a full-course charity outing.

Walking Privileges Now Available The Westchase Advantage Club

membership offers golfers the opportunity to play more golf and save along the way. Join the Westchase Advantage Club for

just $99 per year ($25 per year for Florida residents) and receive these exclusive benefi ts:• Walking, including push carts,

now available to members • Complimentary GPS for you and

up to three guests• 10% pro shop discount• 10% discount on meals in

Clubhouse Grille• $10 off annual USGA handicap fee• Preferred rates on greens fees all year for

you and up to three guests for online reservations. Rates range from 10 percent to 25 percent off for your entire foursome

Tee time reservations at the Advantage Club rates are accepted up to seven days in advance. Join online today at www.westchasegc.com or call (813) 854-2331. Westchase Golf Club leaves noth-ing to chance, which is how they earned the CLASP award from the National Golf Foundation, and why you’re sure to enjoy the “Westchase Experience.” GG


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the heart of the Tampa Bay area - between St. Petersburg, Clearwater and Tampa.

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We are experts at hosting charity golf tournaments, business golf outings, weddings, receptions, banquets, parties and celebrations of all sizes. Our professional planners will help make your event a very memorable occasion.

Other amenities include a beautiful clubhouse, fi ne or casual dining, a robust social schedule, nine lighted Har-Tru tennis courts, a fully-stocked pro shop, a complete fi tness cen-ter and junior Olympic swimming pool with a separate kiddie pool.

Members at Feather Sound feel a special sense of pride and belonging. Memberships are available to fi t all lifestyles. Whether you are a scratch golfer or a beginner, you are sure to enjoy your experience as a member. We are proud to have created a great integra-tion program with weekly golf games, tennis match-ups and an active social schedule. For more information, contact Membership Direc-tor Matt Shappee at (727) 573-5666, extension

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FEATHER SOUND AT A GLANCE

LOCATION: Clearwater, Florida(727) 573-5666www.feathersoundcc.com STATISTICS: PAR 72 YARDS RATING SLOPEBlack 6921 74.3 137Chairman 6649 72.7 135Gold 6466 71.6 132Blue 5824 68.7 125Green (M) 5635 67.7 122Green (L) 5635 73.3 130Red 5122 70.6 121PERSONNEL:Architects ...............Joe Lee and Bob CuppGeneral Manager ..........Andy Crowe, PGAMembership Director . Matt Shappee, PGA Superintendent ..................Michael StrubeAMENITIES:• Spacious clubhouse with Grand Ballroom and

open-air verandah over looking golf course• Meeting Rooms to accommodate 10 to 200

people • Culinary staff offering outstanding fi ne or

casual dining• Jr. Olympic-sized Swimming Pool with sepa-

rate kiddie pool• Nine Har-Tru lighted Tennis Courts• Complete Fitness Center


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Map Key Number 1

A irco is “the” Pinellas County par-72 championship golf course and is open to the public year-round.The course challenges players of all skill levels. They

have a newly-renovated practice facility and rental clubs are available. The clubhouse features a complete golf shop, res-taurant and 19th Hole facilities, and is centrally located in Gateway area near St. Pete/Clearwater Airport. The course is an easy drive from Tampa, Clearwater and St. Petersburg.

Clearwater, FL (727) 573-4653www.aircogolfcourse.com

Please call the Golf Shop at (727) 573-4653 for tee times.

TEE TIMES Tee Times can be made up to 5 days in advance.

STATISTICSPar-72 Yards Rating Slope Black 6678 71.4 124Silver 6241 69.2 121Gold 5910 67.7 114Scarlet 4749 66.8 109

PERSONNELGeneral Manager . Larry Thomas, PGASuperintendent .... Dan Adams, GCSAA

Valley Crest, Inc

Airco Golf Course

Map Key Number 10

B aypointe 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 restaurant and lounge, walking is permitted and electric carts are available.

Seminole, FL (727) 595-2095

Please call the Pro Shop at (727) 595-2095 for current rates.

STATISTICS Yards ParMen 3167 61Ladies 2384 63

DIRECTIONSLocated just minutes from Indian Rocks Beach. 1.5 miles south of Ulmerton Rd. off Oakhurst Rd. at Yacht Club Blvd.

Baypointe Golf Club

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D esigned by world-famous architect Donald Ross, the Bel-leview 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 beauti-fully with the surrounding environment. Nature, not houses, dominates the fi eld of play at the Biltmore. Crowned pedestal greens, a Ross trademark, invite run-up shots but tend to shed careless approaches, while well-placed fairway bunkers snare errant drives. Large water oaks and pines narrow a few fairways, and water comes into play on seven holes. But the biggest deter-rent to low scoring is the wind. In common with a links, much of the course is relatively fl at and exposed to Gulf breezes. Specializing in corporate and charity outings , the Biltmore’s professional staff will make any function, large or small, a complete success. Every golfer needs to be taught a method of playing golf that will bring out his/her personal best. The Shriver Golf Acad-emy instructors seek to help their students reach their highest potential. The Shriver Golf Academy offers private lessons, group clinics, day golf schools and junior programs. Visit www.beachgolfschool.com for details.


Belleair, FL (727) 581-5498www.belleviewbiltmore.com

For current rates or to reserve yourtee time up to 7 days in advance,call the Pro Shop at (727) 581-5498.

To schedule a lesson, contact Bill Shriver at (727) 215-5801 or PatMcClanan Shriver at (727) 480-9049.

Now offering 30- and 90-day memberships.

STATISTICS – LAKES COURSEPar: 71 Yards Rating SlopeBlue 6614 71.9 124White 6137 69.3 120Yellow 5760 67.2 118Red 5143 70.0 115

PERSONNELArchitect ...................Donald RossG.M. & Dir. of Golf ....... Chuck EadeTeaching Pro .................Bill ShriverTeaching Pro ..Pat McClanan-ShriverSuperintendent ...... Jason Richards

Map Key Number 4

Belleview Biltmore Golf Club

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Award-Winning PGA IntructorsBill Shriver &

Pat McClanan-Shriver

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Map Key Number 44

Brooker Creek is a family-owned and operated public golf facility. A favorite among locals, the tree-lined course is home to many deer, gators, turkey, eagles and other native

wildlife. Built along Brooker Creek, playing the course is a beauti-ful golfi ng experience. A full practice and teaching facility, newly renovated tees and bunkers and remodeled clubhouse make Brooker Creek a great destination. Clubhouse features Beef O’Brady’s restauant and a pro shop managed by Steve’s World of Golf.

Palm Harbor, FL (727) 784-7606www.brookercreekgc.com

• Please call the Pro Shop at (727) 784-7606 for current rates.• Tee times available up to seven days in advance.• Walking allowed anytime

STATISTICSPar-72 Yards Rating SlopeBack 6504 71.3 129Middle 6022 69.5 124Forward 5252 70.6 123

PERSONNEL Architect .....................Lane MarshallGen. Mgr ......... Rebecca McClimansDir. of Golf .....Greg McClimans, PGATeaching Pros ......... Earl Mauer, PGA Jeff Haney, PGASuperintendent ........... John Drossos

Brooker Creek Golf Club

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Map Key Number 71

C learwater Golf Club’s semi-private 18-hole champion-ship course is located in downtown Clearwater, fi ve minutes from Clearwater Beach. The manicured course

features elevated, well-bunkered TifDwarf greens, a meander-ing creek and tight fairways. It is a shotmaker’s delight that will challenge the accomplished golfer and please the novice. Prac-tice facilities are available as is a well-stocked pro shop. The spacious clubhouse offers a comfortable, friendly atmosphere to satisfy your pre/post-round food & beverage desires.

Clearwater, FL (727) 443-5078 Pro Shopwww.clearwatercountryclub.com

FEATURES/AMENITIES• Tournaments & Banquets Welcome• Fully-Stocked Pro Shop• Frequent Player Program• Membership Specials Available• Breakfast & Lunch Available to

Public Daily

STATISTICSPar-72 Yards Rating Slope Blue 6225 69.8 125White 5922 68.8 122Red (M) 5448 66.3 115Red (W) 5448 71.8 125Gold (M) 5312 65.2 114Gold (W) 5312 71.1 123

PERSONNELArchitect ....................Herbert StrongGeneral Mgr .... Rebecca McClimansDirector of Golf ......Greg McClimansPro Shop Manager ........... Eric LettieSuperintendent ............ Keith Hering

Clearwater Golf Club Seasonal MembershipsSeasonal Memberships

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M angrove Bay Golf Course is a well maintained, 18-hole championship golf course with excellent practice facili-ties including a grass tee driving range. The facility main-

tains a fully-stocked pro shop and comfortable snack bar where you can enjoy lunch and cold drinks before or after your round. For tee times up to seven days in advance, call (727) 893-1790. Cypress Links, a 9-hole, par-3 golf course with challeng-ing holes and outstanding putting surfaces, is located next to Mangrove Bay. Twin Brooks is an 18-hole, par-3 golf course with a excellent driving range and fully-stocked pro shop.

St. Petersburg, FL Mangrove Bay (727) 893-7800 Cypress Links (727) 551-3333Twin Brooks (727) 893-7445Tee Times Hotline (727) 893-1790www.stpete.org/golf

MANGROVE BAY STATISTICSPar: 72 Yards Rating SlopChamp. 6656 71.5 123Men 6112 69.1 119Senior 5726 67.0 116Ladies 5176 69.1 111CYPRESS LINKS STATISTICS Yards Par Champ. 1311 27TWIN BROOKS STATISTICS Yards Par Champ. 2016 54

City of St. Petersburg Golf Courses

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Home of the St. Petersburg City Am Championship.Home of the St. Petersburg City Am Championship.Home of The First Tee St. Petersburg.Home of The First Tee St. Petersburg.

Map Key Number 12

T his beautiful 18-hole, well-bunkered course – a rec-ognized member of the National Audubon Society – is located a half mile north of SR 580 on McMullen

Booth Road. The facility is home to the Chi Chi Rodriguez Academy. Public amenities include a fully-stocked pro shop, snack bar and putting green. All proceeds support Chi Chi Kids’ programs. Home of The First Tee of Clear-water.

Clearwater, FL(727) 726-4673www.chichi.org

GENERAL INFORMATON • Please call the Pro Shop at

(727) 726-4673 for current rates.• Call for information about Leagues & Discounts for Group Play• New Warm Up Area• Summer Discount Cards AvailableSTATISTICSPar: Men-69, Women-71 Yards Rating Slope Blue 5454 66.6 122White 4816 63.4 110Red 3929 61.1 98PERSONNEL Architect .......................Denis Griffi th Superintendent ............Garth Boline Dir. of Golf ..................James Poulter

Chi Chi Rodriguez Golf Club

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Map Key Number 49

D esigned by Donald Ross, this historic course opened Jan. 1, 1927. From 1945 to 1962, it was the original PGA of America National

Headquarters and home course. Bobby Jones, Gene Sarazen, Ben Hogan, Sam Snead,

Byron Nelson, Paul Runyan and others played here. Mem-berships are available. For tournament or membership information call Debbie Logerquist at (727) 733-2134, Ext. 235.

Dunedin, FL (727) 733-7836www.dunedincc.com


STATISTICSPar-72 Yards Rating Slope Blue 6605 71.6 129White 6245 69.7 123Silver 5267 65.0 108Red 5433 71.6 116PERSONNEL Architect ....................... Donald RossHead Pro ......................John FalconeG.M. & Dir of Sales & Memberships.......................................Debbie LogerquistSupt. ...................... Allen Brissenden

Dunedin Golf Club

DUNEDIN GOLF CLUB

Map Key Number18

Cove Cay is a semi-private, 18-hole championship golf course located on the shores of Old Tampa Bay. The Cove Cay golf course and clubhouse offer spectacular views of Tampa Bay

with an abundance of wildlife to add to your experience of the “Old Florida” lifestyle. In addition to new Mini Verde greens, all 18 tee boxes have been reconstructed. Many sand bunkers have been reconstructed as well. The driving range also has been reworked. Amenities include a full-stocked pro shop, on-course refreshments, leagues, fundraisers, waterfront restaurant and patio, full-service bar, banquet facilities, weddings and ceremonies, private parties, marina and memberships.

Clearwater, FL(727) 535-1406 Pro Shopwww.covecaygolf.com

Please call the Pro Shop at(727) 535-1406 for currentrates and daily specials.New Seasonal Memberships AvailableDIRECTIONSLocated on Old Tampa Bay.On U.S. Hwy. 19, two miles south of Hwy. 60, one mile north of East Bay Dr. Directly across from Walker Ford.STATISTICSPar-70 Yards Rating SlopeBlue 6261 68.6 130White 5859 66.8 123Red 5483 69.4 128Beige 4704 64.0 109

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Where the Golfi ngPublic is Always Welcome

Map Key Number 9

L ocated in the heart of Pinellas County, minutes from the Gulf beaches, East Bay is an 18-hole, par-71 championship layout. Water comes into play on 14

holes. East Bay offers full restaurant, lounge, banquet fa-cilities and beverage cart service on course. Tees, fairways and greens are overseeded during the winter season. Now featuring the Pro Shot GPS system on every golf cart with accurate yardage and detailed hole graphics. Located on East Bay Drive, 2.5 miles west of U.S. 19.

Largo, FL (727) 581-3333www.eastbaygolfclub.comBOOK TEE TIMES ONLINE

Please call the Pro Shop at(727) 581-3333 for current rates.• AUTOMATED TEE TIMES 10 DAYS IN ADVANCE 24 HRS/7 DAYS• Proshot GPS Yardages• Under New Ownership

STATISTICSPar-71 Yards Rating Slope Back 6451 70.1 128Middle 5967 68.1 125Forward 5286 71.5 129

East Bay Golf Club

Map Key Number 79

L argo 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 new on-course rain shelters and an updated clubhouse snack bar and pro shop, was completed in April 2007. Located two miles east of the Gulf Beaches.

Largo, FL (727) 518-3024www.largogolf.com

Please call the pro shop at (727) 518-3024 for current rates.Tee times may be reserved 7 days in advance by using the Largo Golf Course Automated Tee Time System. Call the Pro Shop at (727) 518-3024 to obtain an Identifi cation Number.

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STATISTICS Yards Par Back 3335 62Forward 2655 62PERSONNELArchitect ....................Ward NorthrupManager.......................Don BrannonSuperintendent ...Gerald Marquardt

Largo Golf Course

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Map Key Number 98

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 17 par 3s &

one par 4. Walking anytime and electric carts are avail-able if you wish to ride. At Pinecrest you will enjoy a very friendly and personal atmosphere. Annual memberships and ten play tickets. Enjoy the newly renovated pro shop. Also, visit “Your Pizza Shop” upstairs for great food.

Largo, FL (727) 584-6497

Please call the pro shop at (727) 584-6497 for current rates.

STATISTICS Yards Yards Par White 2235 55Red 2029 56

PERSONNEL General Manager ........Kevin BrooksSuperintendent ...........Kevin BrooksRecord ................48, Robby Robison

DIRECTIONSLocated on 8th Ave. SW, just west of Pinellas Trail, directly across form Taylor Park.

Pinecrest Golf Course

Map Key Number 64

M ainlands Golf Club is centrally located off of US Hwy 19 N. in Pinellas Park. This par 67’s nine par 4s, seven par3s and two par 5s will have you using most every club in

your bag. The course measures 4,800 yards over level terrain making it ideal for walkers and riders alike. We invite you to come and experience the great conditions and comfortable prices that have made this Family-owned and operated establishment a local favorite for nearly 40 years. Mainlands also boasts a fully-stocked pro shop with a wide selection of golf apparel and equipment.

Pinellas Park, FL (727) 577-4847 Pro Shopwww.mainlandsgolf.comBOOK TEE TIMES ONLINEAutomated Tee TimesCall (727) 577-2797

For current rates visit our Web site or call the Pro Shop at (727) 577-484710-Play Discount Cards Available

STATISTICSPar-67 Yards Rating Slope Blue 4803 63.7 107White 4607 61.8 93Red 4180 62.3 96

PERSONNEL General Manager ........ Tyson DuanePro Shop Mgr. ...........Darlene BondsDir. of Golf. .......... Michael SummersSuperintendent. ........Marianne Clay

Mainlands Golf Club

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Map Key Number 32

T arpon Springs was built in 1908 and follows the ar-chitecture 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 golfers with food and prizes at each event.

The course is located on Alt. U.S. 19 between Kloster-man Rd. on the south and Tarpon Ave. on the north. Both roads intersect U.S. 19.

Tarpon Springs, FL (727) 934-5191

Please call the pro shop at (727) 934-5191 for current rates.Discount Books/Cards AvailableCall for Details.

STATISTICSPar-72 Yards Rating Slope Blue 6243 69.3 127White 5910 68.0 121Yellow 5289 64.5 118Red 5130 68.9 110

PERSONNEL Dir of Golf/GM ..........Chuck WinshipHead Pro ............... Steve Didik, PGASuperintendent ........... Dave Kiesow

Tarpon Springs Golf Course

Map Key Number 23

O verlooking 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 newly-renovated clubhouse and a course always in impeccable condition, the Tides will provide an enjoyable golfi ng experience. Check the course’s Web site for lowest rates.

Seminole, FL (727) 393-8483www.tidesgc.com

Please call the Pro Shop at(727) 393-8483 for current rates. Leagues, Tournaments and Outings Welcome. Excellent Group Rates Available.Tee times available seven days in advance.

STATISTICSPar-72 Yards Rating Slope Blue 6329 70.6 123White 6013 69.2 121Yellow 5320 70.8 116

PERSONNEL Architect ............................. David GillGM/Superintendent ......Louis deVosHead Pro .................... Darryl Spelich

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Map Key Number 16

T he 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 has homes bordering only four holes. Come and experience golf the way it was meant to be played.

Ruskin, FL (813) 634-8888www.cypresscreekgolfclub.com

• Call Golf Shop at (813) 634-8888 for current rates. Visit our Website for special offers.

• We specialize in leagues and corpo-rate outings. Call the Golf Shop for rates and programs.

STATISTICSPar-72 Yards Rating SlopeBlack 6833 74.5 149Blue 6379 72.4 140White 6009 70.7 133Gold 5455 68.2 124Red 4667 69.7 123

The Golf Club at Cypress Creek ASK US ABOUTASK US ABOUT

UNLIMITED GOLFUNLIMITED GOLFwww.cypresscreekgolfclub.comwww.cypresscreekgolfclub.com

(813) 634-8888(813) 634-8888

Map Key Number 46

T his 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 accuracy. Playing Freedom Fairways will defi nitely improve your short game. Open to the public. Memberships are available.

Sun City Center, FL(813) 633-GOLFwww.brookdaleliving.com

Please call the Pro Shop at(813) 633-GOLF (4653) forcurrent rates and group discountsDIRECTIONSTake I-75 to 674 exit (exit 240 from south; exit 240A from north). Go east to fi rst light. Turn left then right at Upper Creek Dr. Follow to course on left.STATISTICSPar-63 Yards Rating SlopeGold 3210 56.0 78Blue 2699 54.0 74White 2393 54.1 73Red 2022 51.0 67PERSONNELPro Shop Manager ..........Bree BakerSuperintendent……..Chris Driggers

Freedom Fairways Golf Course

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T he Eagles Golf Club – carved out of 1,000 acres of scenic woodlands, picturesque lakes and rolling terrain – tests players of all skill levels. The club’s two 18-hole,

par-72 courses offer 36 of the most challenging and exhila-rating holes of golf in the Tampa Bay area. The Champion Bermuda greens are often thought of as the best in the area.

The Lakes Course, measuring up to 7,150 yards, is your traditional Florida golf course. Bring your long game for it will be tested with par 3s measuring up to 232 yards and par 4s topping off at 462 yards.

Accuracy is placed at a premium on the Forest Course, which features small greens and narrow landing areas. This course stretches to more than 6,700 yards. The Forest’s signature hole, No. 6 with its island green, rivals the famed 17th at TPC Sawgrass.

The Eagles Golf Club is the place to hold your next out-ing. We host over 150 charity and corporate golf tourna-ments per year. The Eagles is one of the few golf facilities in the area with the ability to seat more than 200 participants for after-golf banquets and parties.

Register at www.eaglesgolf.com for a free round.


Odessa, FL (813) 920-6681www.eaglesgolf.com

Call the Pro Shop at (813) 920-6681 for current rates. Tournaments, banquets, weddings and outings are our specialties.STATISTICS – LAKES COURSEPar: 72 Yards Rating Slope Black 7074 74.6 134Blue 6664 72.5 130White 6323 70.9 127Red (Senior) 5375 66.0 114Red (W) 5375 72.1 123STATISTICS – FOREST COURSEPar: 72 Yards Rating Slope Black 6719 72.8 134Blue 6215 70.3 130White 5625 67.8 116Red (Senior) 4910 64.2 108Red (W) 4901 69.6 117PERSONNEL Architects .........Ron Garl/Gary KochGM/Dir. of Golf ..............Paul HoldenDir. of Instruction .............. Tom SheaSuperintendent ................... Don Cox

Map Key Number 17

The Lakes Course The Forest Course

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Map Key Number 87

T he 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. Swirling winds and strategically-located bunkers will play havoc with the players of these fi nely manicured links. Course designers Jed Azinger and Gordon Lewis took extra care when laying out the course to preserve the wildlife in residence. Check www.heritageharborgolf.com for golf rates and coupons.

Lutz, FL (813) 949-4886www.heritageharborgolf.com

Call The Pro Shop at (813) 949-4886 for current rates. Public welcome. Seven day ad-vanced tee times.

STATISTICS Par: 72 Yards Rating Slope Champ. 6898 73.5 129Blue 6053 69.4 117White 5487 66.9 109Red 4773 68.2 116

PERSONNEL Architects ........................ Jed Azinger

Gordon LewisPro Shop Manager .........John PannoSuperintendent ............Jim Poertner

Heritage Harbor Golf & Country Club

Map Key Number 37

A t 6,976 yards from the tips, Heritage Isles is one of the most demanding public golf courses in the Tampa Bay area. Four sets of tees provide opportunities for players

of all skill levels to enjoy this scenic layout cut through native cypress heads and natural wetland areas. Come and enjoy the golf course, service-oriented staff, spectacular wildlife and fully-equipped golf shop. Public driving range and short game prac-tice facility open seven days-a-week. Heritage Isles is located just minutes from I-75 on Cross Creek Blvd. in New Tampa..

Tampa, FL (813) 907-7447 www.heritageislesgolf.com

Call the Pro Shop at (813) 907-7447 for current rates. Public welcome. Seven day advanced tee times.

STATISTICS Par: 72 Yards Rating Slope Gold 6976 73.2 132Blue 6236 69.5 123White 5615 66.6 110Red 4832 - -

GOLF SCHOOL Home of Dent/Bradshaw School of Golf. Single lessons and packages available at affordable rates.

Visit our Web site for specials and promotions.

Heritage Isles Golf & Country Club

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Map Key Number 47

S ilver Dollar is located in northwest Hillsborough County just a few minutes from Tampa, Clearwater and St. Petersburg. We have 27 holes of championship golf,

providing excellent opportunities for walk-on and last-minute tee times. Facilities include driving range, three-hole practice course, chipping green, lounge, snack bar, beverage cart and some of the best greens in the area. Directions: Take SR 580 (Hillsborough Ave) to Race Track Rd., go north six miles to Patterson Rd., then go west three miles to course.

Odessa, FL (813) 920-3884www.silverdollargolf.com

Please call the Pro Shop at(813) 920-3884 for current rates.• TOURNAMENTS WELCOME• Tee times accepted 7 days in advance.

STATISTICS Yards Rating Slope Gator/PantherPAR: 72 6489 71.4 119Bobcat/GatorPAR: 73 6222 70.3 114Panther/BobcatPAR: 71 6139 69.9 111

Silver Dollar Golf Club Map Key Number 37

New Champion Bermuda greens, new Australian Celebra-tion tees, new bunkers, new carts with free GPS and an Irish Pub & Billiard Room. Experience the $2 million

improvements of majestic, locally-owned, 18-hole Pebble Creek. Conveniently located in New Tampa three miles off I-275 near USF/Tampa Palms area. Spacious and serene in a preserve-like setting, surrounded by huge moss-draped oak trees, water on 16 holes and abundant wildlife. For golfers of all levels, Pebble Creek is challenging, yet enjoyable. Afternoon specials from $19. Sign up at pebblecreekclub.com. Open to all!

Tampa, FL (813) 973-3870pebblecreekclub.com

Practice with us atAce Golf Driving RangesBrandon ............... (813) 651-4653Riverview.............. (813) 672-7750STATISTICSPar-71 Yards Rating Slope Champ. 6436 71.1 127Men 6032 69.1 122Senior 5516 66.3 111Ladies 5280 70.3 120

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Playing to a par-71, TPC Tampa Bay challenges the best players on the Champions Tour while provid-ing a fun and memorable experience for players of

all ages and abilities. The 18-hole design features the PGA Tour’s trademark stadium mounding, numerous bunkers and water hazards and large, undulating greens that com-bine to provide both a visual treat and golfi ng adventure that rewards the most accurate shot makers. The property is also enhanced by a fi rst-class practice facility, an award-winning golf shop and the TPC Grille, open to the public for breakfast and lunch every day. Your chance to play the home course of the Outback Steakhouse Pro-Am, one of the most successful tourna-ments on the Champions Tour, is closer than you think. Now conveniently located just a half mile east of Veteran’s Expressway exit No. 16, the club is only a 15-minute drive from Tampa International Airport. Visit TPC Tampa Bay and experience fi rst hand the standards of excellence for which the TPC Network is recognized throughout the industry. All it takes is a phone call or visit to our Web site to reserve your starting time at one of the premier daily-fee facilities in America.


Lutz, FL (813) 949-0090 www.tpctampabay.com

Please call the golf shop at(813) 949--0090 Ext. 205 for current rates.

STATISTICSPar: 71 Yards Rating Slope TPC 6898 73.6 135Blue 6610 72.3 132Green 6332 71.0 129White 6008 69.5 125Red 5036 69.7 119LOCATIONTPC Tampa Bay is located on LutzLake Fern Road, just ½ mile east ofVeteran’s Expressway Exit #16(15 minutes north of TIA).PERSONNELGeneral Manager ....Brady Boyd, PGAHead Pro ............... Justin Wink, PGASales Director ...... Rick Weber, PGASuperintendent ............ Jason Kubel Architects . Bobby Weed, Chi Chi Rodriquez

Rated #13 Best Public Facility in North America by GolfWorld Maga-zine’s 2010 Reader’s Choice Poll.

Map Key Number 58

TPC Tampa Bay is home to the Outback Steakhouse Pro-Am.

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Map Key Number 51

Summerfi eld Crossings is a links-style golf 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 practice bunker. Doc’s Grille offers a full-service bar, golfer’s grill and full banquet facilities. Now featuring full-color GPS on every golf cart. No more pac-ing off yardage. GPS included with every round of golf.

Riverview, FL (813) 671-3311www.summerfi eldgc.comBOOK ONLINE

Please call the Pro Shop at (813) 671-3311 for current rates• Open to the Public.• Great Membership values available.• A Brighton Golf Facility

STATISTICSPar-71 Yards Rating Slope Green 6903 73.0 125Gold 6375 70.6 121Black 5779 67.5 115Silver 5139 69.4 114

Summerfi eld Crossings Golf Club

Map Key Number 76

L ocated just 20 minutes north of downtown Tampa, Lexington Oaks has built a reputation as one of the best courses in the area.

This challenging layout is 6,646 yards from the tips and is known for tough par 3s, fast greens, unparalleled fairways and diffi cult closing holes. Course conditioning and a com-mitment to customer service are top priorities and it shows.

We invite you to visit our beautiful clubhouse and res-taurant when you experience Lexington Oaks for your next round of golf.

Wesley Chapel, FL (813) 907-7270www.lexoaks.com

Please call the Pro Shop at(813) 907-7270 for current rates.Book tee times online 24/7.

STATISTICSPar-72 Yards Rating SlopeBlack 6646 72.5 136Blue 6073 69.6 126White 5617 67.2 123Gold (M) 5061 64.4 111Gold (L) 5061 69.8 114Red 4435 66.1 104

PERSONNELArchitect ......................Gordon LewisGM & Dir. of Golf .....Dave CreightonSuperintendent ..............Chuck Kelly

Lexington Oaks Golf Club

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The Westchase Golf Club takes full advantage of its setting…natural lakes and wetlands teem-ing 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, conservation areas and communities. West-chase offers manicured greens surrounded by natural wetlands, wooden bridges and bulkheads.

With its 9,500-sq.-ft. clubhouse, full-service dining room, and fully-stocked pro shop, Westchase offers a country club atmosphere along with fi rst-class service. The golf club has established itself as one of Tampa Bay’s best upscale public golf facilities. The National Golf Foundation has ranked Westchase in the Top 10 nationally and No. 1 in the state of Florida in customer loyalty and satisfaction.

Join our E-mail Club and be the fi rst to receive e-specials on green fees, merchandise and more. Go to www.westchasegc.com and sign up today.

New Westchase Advantage Card Now Available.


Tampa, FL (813) 854-2331 www.westchasegc.com

For current rates or to reserve your tee time, visit us online atwww.westchasegc.com or call the Pro Shop at (813) 854-2331.Discounted rates and free GPS all year for Advantage Cardholder and up to 3 guests.

STATISTICSPar: 72 Yards Rating Slope Blue 6699 72.6 131White 6233 70.6 127Red 5205 70.8 127

PERSONNELArchitect ........................ Lloyd CliftonGen. Man. ...........Clay Thomas, PGADir. of Golf ...........Clay Thomas, PGAHead Pro .........Richard Veghte, PGASuperintendent ......... Gene Roberts

Map Key Number 63

The Westchase Golf Club course winds through acres of lakes, woods and conservation areas.

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Fox Hollow Golf Club holds the enviable distinction of being the very last golf course in a long line

of world famous layouts to be built and designed by Robert Trent Jones, Sr. Everywhere you turn, from the player-friendly fi ve sets of tees, to the rolling, undulating fair-ways, it’s vintage Robert Trent Jones Sr. But what really makes a Trent Jones Sr. golf course is the way it looks and feels — as though the piece of earth it occupies was always meant for the course he designed. Fox Hollow is no excep-tion. Although it was necessary to move

thousands of tons of dirt to create the gentle undulations and subtle elevation changes, it looks as though every blade of

grass, every tree, every drop of water has been there since time immemorial. Since the course was designed more than 16 years ago, Fox Hollow Golf Club has grown and developed into one of the Tampa Bay area’s fi nest

and most well-known semi-private clubs with one of Florida’s fi nest practice facili-ties and PGA Professional teaching staffs. All 18 greens and the practice putting green utilize SeaDwarf Seashore Paspalum turf. The greens run fast and true 365

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days a year because they don’t have to be overseeded in cooler weather. Fox Hollow now has the fi nest quality, most environ-mentally-friendly greens in the Tampa Bay area. The 15,000-square-foot clubhouse features an upscale dining room to serve as an alternative to the more relaxed atmosphere at the Windows On The Green Tavern. Both the tavern and the dining room share the fantastic views of the 18 green, 10th tee and the beautiful 10-acre lake. The Windows on the Green dining room not only provides the perfect weekly dining destination, but also serves as an ideal location for private parties - in-cluding weddings.

LOCATION:10050 Robert Trent Jones ParkwayNew Port Richey, Florida 34655On Little Road, three miles south of SR 54www.golfthefox.comSTATISTICS:18-Hole Championship Course, Par 71Designed by Robert Trent Jones Sr.TEE YARDS RATING SLOPEBlack 7138 74.6 131Blue 6801 72.8 127White 6402 71.2 126Gold (M) 6018 69.3 123Gold (F) 6018 75.4 135Red 5203 70.9 125RESERVATIONS:For tee time reservations up to 6 days in advance, call (727) 376-6333, toll free (800) 943-1902 or online at www.golfthefox.com. Tournaments, Corporate Outings and Ban-quets are welcome. PGA instruction available.

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Map Key Number 70

T he Links combines water, sand and Pampas grass to create one of Tampa Bay’s most recognized golfi ng challenges. Rated ★★★ by Golf Digest Places to Play.

Also listed as an “Excellent Value.” Only 25 minutes from downtown Tampa, the lush, well-manicured layout will excite golfers of all skill levels. When visiting the Tampa Bay area, the Links of Lake Bernadette is a “must play.” Visit their website at www.linksofl akebernadette.com for specials and promotions.

Zephyrhills, FL (813) 788-7888www.linksofl akebernadette.com

Please call the Pro Shop at(813) 788-7888 for current rates.Tee times up to 30 days in advance with credit card guarantee.

STATISTICSPar-71 Yards Rating Slope Blue 6484 71.8 126White 6044 69.6 122Gold 5423 67.1 110Red 5031 69.9 122

PERSONNELGeneral Manager ........... Todd BurekSuperintendent ......... Damian HillenTeaching Pro ..................Fred BenderArchitect .......................Dean Refram

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Map Key Number 26

Magnolia Valley Golf Club exemplifi es 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 offers an 18-hole championship course and a 9-hole executive course that’s great for sharpening up your short game. Come and experience our pristine course conditions today. Visit www.magnoliavalleygolfclub.com for golf specials and promotions.

New Port Richey, FL (727) 847-2342(727) 461-9596 PinellasBOOK YOUR TEE TIME ONLINE www.magnoliavalleygolfclub.com

• Check out our Web site or call the Pro Shop at (727) 847-2342 for current rates.

• Call for information on member-ship specials, tournaments or league specials.

• Tee times available up to 7 days in advance.

STATISTICS Yards Rating Slope Championship (Cypress/Pines)Par-72 6166 70.3 127Executive (Palms)Par-33 1808

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Lake Jovita Golf & Country Club is the “must play” course in Florida. Surrounded by rolling hills, this spectacular 36-hole facility was rated as one of the “Top

10 New Upscale Courses” by Golf Digest and also owns a Golf Digest 4 ½-Star rating. Lake Jovita is a continued host of PGA TOUR Q-School since 2000. Located a 20-minute drive northeast of Tampa, Lake Jovita is ideally situated just a few minutes from I-75. Lake Jovita is blessed with rippling terrain and tall hard-woods that give it a North Carolina look. Freshwater lakes dot the landscape and quicken the pulse of an avid golfer. In fact, the club’s South course features the longest natural drop of any course in the state—94 feet from tee to green on the par-5 11th hole. Tom Lehman, the PGA Tour star who designed Lake Jovita South, built greens with subtle, even confounding, contours. The North Course – with its fast, true greens – boasts even more elevation changes than its sister course. Lake Jovita offers several stay-and-play packages, as well as daily tee times for those not staying on-site. Visitors can stay at privately owned three-bedroom/two-bath Club Villas overlooking the 18th green. A 32,000 sq. ft. clubhouse and a 15-acre practice facility complement the courses.


Dade City, FL(352) 588-9200Toll Free (877) 481-2652www.lakejovitagolfcc.com

Map Key Number 57

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STATISTICS: SOUTH COURSEPAR: 72 YARDS RATING SLOPE Gold 7153 74.8 136Blue 6690 72.2 133White 6206 69.9 123Red 5145 70.3 121 STATISTICS: NORTH COURSEPAR: 72 YARDS RATING SLOPE Gold 7226 74.9 134Blue 6863 72.9 131White 6299 70.2 124Red 5184 69.1 117 STAFF & PERSONNEL Architects ..................Tom Lehman

Kurt SandnessGeneral Manager .....Stephen LeeDir. of Golf ............... Jonathan Lee Superintendent ........ Roy WilshireMembership & Villa Manager...................................Sharon Gebhart

ake Jovita Golf & Country Club is the “must play” Dade

Tee time reservations can be made online at www.lakejovitagolfcc.com

Stay & PlayStay & PlayPackages AvailablePackages Available

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Map Key Number 99

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 challenge all golfers. Plantation Palms offers a practice facility where you can work on every phase of the game, a fully-stocked golf shop and a full-service dining room.

Land O’Lakes, FL (813) 996-7122 Toll Free: (866) 512-GOLF www.plantationpalms.net

Please call the Pro Shop at (813) 996-7122 for current rates.Public welcome. Call for information about tournaments, charity and corporate events and banquets. Tee times available up to seven days in advance.

STATISTICSPar-72 Yards Rating Slope Blue 6824 73.4 139White 6324 71.1 135Gold 5924 69.3 131Red 5396 71.8 130

Plantation Palms Golf Club

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Map Key Number 48

S ilverado (formerly Silver Oaks) is a shotmaker’s delight located in Zephyrhills, just north of Tampa. The secrets of this fi ne championship layout are being discovered

by more people now than ever before, as the course has undergone signifi cant image, conditioning and other capital improvements. Magnifi cent silver oak trees, many more than 100 years old, shade the clubhouse and practice facilities and frame many fairways. At Silverado, you’ll fi nd excellent facilities and a cordial staff interested in seeing that all your experiences “among the oaks” are pleasant ones.

Zephyrhills, FL (813) 788-1225Toll Free (800) 853-4653www.golfsilverado.com

Please call the Pro Shop at(813) 788-1225 for current rates,tee times, and directions. Corporate outings, tournaments and charity events are also welcome.

Home of the 6th Annual David ReutimannCharity Auction & Golf Tournament

STATISTICSPar-71 Yards Rating Slope Silver 6671 70.9 113White 5827 66.8 110Gold 5036 63.0 106Red 4776 66.8 114

Silverado Golf & Country Club Home of theHome of the

Zephyrhills OpenZephyrhills Open

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Map Key Number65

L ocated just 45 minutes North of Tampa, Brooksville Country Club’s contoured and rolling fairways, uphill and downhill elevation changes, meticulously maintained greens and the

picturesque backdrop of four rock quarry holes create a breathtaking course and appeal. The 18-hole, par-72 championship course mea-suring 6,812 from the tips demands precision, requires imagination, and rewards shot making while affording playability from each tee length. Come play our spectacular rock quarry holes…you’ll experi-ence nothing else like them in Hernando County! Directions: Take 41 and turn east on Croom Rd. (CR 480) for 1.2 miles. Turn right on Dogwood Estates and follow signs to course.

Brooksville, FL (352) 796-8879www.brooksvillecc.com

Tee times may be reserved up to7 days in advance by calling thePro Shop at (352) 798-8879.NOW BOOK ONLINE ATwww.Brooksvillecc.com STATISTICSPar-72 Yards Rating SlopeBlack 6812 72.9 128Blue 6357 70.8 123White 6000 69.0 122Gold 5645 70.1 120Red 5300 70.6 118PERSONNELArchitect .........................Bobby WeedGeneral Manager ...........Jim CarmanDirector of Golf ..............Tom DamicoSuperintendent ................Jim Larner

Brooksville Country ClubPlay OurPlay Our

Quarry HolesQuarry Holes

Map Key Number 28

T he 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 featur-ing one of the area’s fi nest nine-hole executive courses. A great community offering all the amenities of coun-try club living. Conveniently located 25 minutes from Tampa 1/8 mile west of I-75 at S.R. 52.

San Antonio, FL (352) 588-5454

Please call the Golf Shop at(352) 588-5454 for current rates.Annual Memberships Now Available.

STATISTICSPar-72 Yards Rating Slope Gold 6200 70.6 131Blue 5835 69.3 126White 5482 66.4 118Red 4632 67.6 112

PERSONNELDirector of Golf ...... Rich Unger, PGAHead Pro .............Tom McKone, PGASuperintendent ..... Dennis Swander

Tampa Bay Golf & Country ClubNew New

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World Woods Re-Opens Renovated Rolling Oaks Course

World Woods Golf Club took one more step this past sum-mer toward meeting its goal

of being the Southeast’s best 36-hole golf complex. The Rolling Oaks Course, closed since June 1, reopens November 1 after a complete renovation.

“Both courses at World Woods are in

the best condition that I’ve ever seen them in since opening the facility in 1993,” said General Manager and Director of Golf Stan Cooke. “My commitment to all customers is that your next World Woods experience will be extraordinary with customer satisfaction guaranteed.”

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Call the Pro Shop at(352) 796-5500 for current rates or tee times, or book online.

ROLLING OAKS STATISTICSPar: 72 Yards Rating SlopeElite 7279 – –Black 7032 73.9 132Green 6520 71.5 125White 6069 69.2 119Red 5245 70.1 123

PINE BARRENS STATISTICSPar: 71 Yards Rating Slope Elite 7259 – –Black 6955 73.8 138Green 6458 71.4 123White 6032 69.6 119Red 5301 71.0 124

PERSONNELArchitect ............................ Tom FazioVP & Dir. of Golf ....Stan Cooke, PGAHead Golf Pro ...Scott Wyckoff, PGAHost Professional ...Rick Kelso, PGASuperintendent .......Jimbo Rowlings

Map Key Number 81

been re-surfaced with TifEagle Bermudagrass, chosen according to Cooke because “Tifeagle best suits the to-pography and character of Rolling Oaks. TifEagle is the proven grass with no mutations based on all the choices we tested.”

While Rolling Oaks contouring remains the same, the greens have been restored to their original size. This is a 20 percent expansion in the size of the greens prior to renovations.

The Pine Barrens course remains a par-71 and Rolling Oaks remains a par-72, but both courses have extensive new teeing grounds resulting in extended yardages for both courses.

Pine Barren’s greens remain in immaculate condi-tion. With the renovation, Rolling Oaks greens will run as true and as fast as those on Pine Barrens.

World Woods has also added new cart paths throughout the facility and a new fl eet of golf carts. The clubhouse has been totally refurbished and course restroom facilities have been renovated as well.

Brooksville, FL (352) 796-5500 www.worldwoods.com

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Map Key Number 82

L ocated in Citrus County, El Diablo offers a relaxing and unhurried atmosphere. You’ll fi nd dramatic el-evation changes, fairways carved through rich and

lush pine forests, bunkers so steep and deep you’ll think you’re across the pond and multi-tiered greens as fast and undulating as any in Florida. El Diablo is a challenge for the body and a stimulus for the imagination! Rated 4 ½ of 5 Stars by Golf Digest 2008. Selected as best new affordable public course in America in 1999.

Citrus Springs, FL (352) 465-0986(877) 760-0839 www.eldiablogolf.com

Please visit our Web site at www.eldiablogolf.com or call the pro shop at (352) 465-0986 or toll free (877) 760-0839.

STATISTICSPar-71 Yards Rating Slope Gold 7045 75.3 147Silver 6688 73.7 136Blue 6232 71.7 130White 5654 68.7 121White (L) 5654 73.0 124Red 5144 69.8 117

El Diablo Golf & Country Club

Map Key Number 43

M easuring more than 7,000 yards from the back tees, River Club is considered one of the more challeng-ing layouts in the area. Two distinctive nines incor-

porate rolling fairways with plenty of mounding on the front; and dense woods with undulating, rolling greens on the back. To add to the playability, the Ron Garl-designed 18-hole championship course has incorporated all new state-of-the-art Jones Dwarf greens. Rated ★★★★ by Golf Digest.

Bradenton, FL (941) 751-4211www.riverclubgc.com


DIRECTIONS Conveniently located one mile east of I-75 (exit 217), only minutes from Sarasota, Tampa and St. Pete.

STATISTICSPar-72 Yards Rating Slope Gold 7031 74.4 144Blue 6621 72.1 137White 6102 69.6 128Green 5495 71.7 130Red 5056 69.7 120

The River ClubGarmin GPSGarmin GPS

on Every Cart!on Every Cart!

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T his gem, designed by renowned golf course architect Arthur Hills, offers an extraordinary golfi ng experi-ence well worth the trip from anywhere in the Tampa

Bay area. Recently renovated, the Dunes features all-new TifDwarf Bermuda grass greens, new cart paths and an up-dated irrigation system. The dramatic rolling terrain is dominated by intimidating native sand dunes and a mature planned pine forest. Golfers can expect to encounter native wildlife such as wild turkey, gopher tortoises, fox squirrels and the occasional deer or coyote. The golf course is a blend of modern day and old Scot-tish design with the addition of trees. All vegetation is indig-enous to the area. You’ll fi nd no palm trees at the Dunes. Our friendly staff is committed to making your day at the Dunes an enjoyable one. Ask about our “Preferred Player Program.” The Dunes is located on U.S. Highway 19, 10 miles north of S.R. 50 and Weeki Wachee.

For information regarding Stay & Play group packages at Plantation Golf Resort & Spa, contact Starla Hayes toll free at (800) 524-7733.


Weeki Wachee, FL(352) 596-7888(800) 232-1363www.dunesgolfclub.com

Please call the Pro Shop for current rates. Corporate and Chari-table Outings are welcome.

STATISTICSPar-72 Yards Rating SlopeBlack 7139 74.0 132Blue 6744 72.2 129White 6222 69.8 122Gold 5613 66.9 115Red 5007 68.8 113PERSONNELArchitect ................................Arthur HillsDirector of Golf ......................Jim CocchiTeaching Pro ......Walter Newell, PGASuperintendent .............Roger Edwards

Map Key Number 26

The Dunes Golf Club Stay & PlayStay & Play

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Map Key Number 74

T he new 27-hole championship golf course at River Strand, designed by world-renowed architect Arthur Hills, offers a fi rst-class golf experience that will be challenging for the low

handicap golfer, yet fair and fun for the less-accomplished player. The Manatee River and its tidal water areas are incorporated into several holes making the coursee a remarkable and memorable experience. River Strand is meticulously maintained and its practice facilities provide the opportunity to practice all aspects of your game.

Bradenton, FL (941) 708-3617www.riverstrandgolf.com

Call the Pro Shop at(941) 708-3617 for current rates.

STATISTICSESTUARY/SANCTUARY PAR: 72 Yards Rating SlopeGOLD 7113 74.7 140 TRIBUTARY/ESTUARY PAR: 72 Yards Rating SlopeGOLD 6854 73.1 135 SANCTUARY/TRIBUTARY PAR: 72 Yards Rating SlopeGOLD 6687 72.2 135

River Strand Golf & Country Club

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F or the most satisfying golf experience in the Tampa Bay area, visit the Imperial Lakewoods Golf Club in Palmetto. Family-owned and operated and su-

perbly conditioned year-round, Imperial Lakewoods offers championship-caliber golf at reasonable rates. Five sets of tees offer a challenge to golfers of all levels. The 600-yard par-5 18th – Imperial’s signature hole – is regarded among the fi nest holes found anywhere in Florida and considered by The Herald as the best golf hole in the area.

The lakeside restaurant is open for breakfast and lunch. Reserve the dining room with full bar for weddings and banquets.

Our friendly staff will help to ensure that all our guests feel like members. Membership opportunities are currently available for 2009 at 2008 rates, with no initia-tion fee!

Imperial Lakewoods is conveniently located within 30 minutes of St. Petersburg, Tampa and Sarasota at the intersection of I-275 and I-75 at Exit 229.


Imperial Lakewoods Golf Club Palmetto, FLwww.ILWGC.com(941) 747-4653 Pro Shop(800) 642-2193(941) 723-3655 Restaurant

Tee Times online: 24 hours a day/7 days a week.

STATISTICSPar: 72 Yards Rating Slope Champs/Gold 7019 73.9 136Mens/Blue 6802 72.9 132Mens/White 6225 71.0 126Mens/Silver 5602 69.9 118Ladies/Red 5275 69.9 117

PERSONNEL Architect .........................Ted McAnlisGM’s ......................Ric & John CuetoPGA Golf Pro ...................Tracy LowrySupert. .................Gregg RichardsonTeaching Pros. ............Tracy Lowry

Patrick Walsh, Susan GramsFood & Beverage ...........Eric Richard

Map Key Number 24

Highly rated by Golf Digest for its championship caliber.

Imperial Lakewoods Golf Club

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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 the Tampa Bay area. From the lush, rolling fairways to the meticulously manicured greens you know you’ve found a treasure as soon as you approach the fi rst tee. Undulating fairways meander along bunkers and scenic lakes to multi-leveled greens giving this championship golf course a challenging yet forgiving appeal. With six sets of tees, every level of golfer from the beginner to the more experienced player will fi nd just the right challenge. Golf Digest has consistently rated Eaglebrooke Four and One-Half stars and has designated the course as one of the Best Places To Play for the past nine years. Currently semi-private, Eaglebrooke is a full service country club committed to the highest standards. Eaglebrooke’s professional team can arrange golf outings and events as well as teaching clinics held independently or combined with meetings, seminars or other banquet events. Individual instruction is also available. Our Head Golf Pro-fessional has achieved a Class A rating from the PGA.


Lakeland, FL (863) 701-0201www.eaglebrooke.com

Please call the Pro Shop at(863) 701-0201 for current rates.

STATISTICSPar-72 Yards Rating SlopeCourse#1 7030 74.4 138Course#2 6663 72.3 133Course#3 6316 70.8 126Course#4(M) 6000 69.3 122Course#4(L) 6000 74.3 137Course#5(M) 5577 66.9 117Course#5(L) 5577 71.1 125Course#6(M) 5009 64.0 110Course#6(L) 5009 67.9 117

PERSONNELArchitect ....................................Ron GarlHead Pro ..................John Greiner, PGASuperintendent ..................Alan Pucket

Map Key Number 78

The Club at Eaglebrooke

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New Grass• 1.25 acre Practice Area• Full Professional Staff• Open M-F 8-9, Sat.-Sun. 7:30-9

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The Downs Golf Practice Facility (813) 854-494611225 Race Track Rd., Tampa Fully-lighted, all grass tees, target greens with sand bunkers. Short game area includes putting green, green for chipping and bunker play and a green for approach shots up to 65 yards. Home of Matt Mitchell Golf Academy. Pro shop with clubfi tting. Bet the horses right on site. Open daily until 9 p.m.

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Ace Golf Lighted Practice RangesBrandon-820 S. Kings (813) 651-4653Riverview-12910 Boyette (813) 672-7750Tampa Bay’s fi nest practice ranges with 45,000 sq. ft. of Bermuda grass tees, 19 mat tees, Covershots tee covers, stadium lighting, free chipping, putting & bunker shot play areas. PGA/LPGA Pros, largediscount pro shops, miniature golf, batting cages. Open daily ‘til 10 PM. www.ace-golf.com.

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Tampa Sports Authority Driving RangesRocky Point-4151 Dana Shores (813) 673-4316Rogers Park-7911 N. Willie Black (813) 356-1670Rocky Point is located in South Tampa fi ve minutes from Tampa International Airport. Rogers Park is just 20 minutes away from downtown Tampa. Full pro shop and bar at both locations. LPGA/PGA instructors. www.TampaSportsAuthority.com.

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Map Key Number 37

The Dent/Brad-shaw School of Golf has

brought world-class instruction to the Tampa Bay area for more than 15 Years. Director of Instruc-tion, Rick Bradshaw is a two-time (2004 & 2006) Teacher of the Year for the West Cen-tral Chapter and North Florida Section PGA. Bradshaw has been featured four times on the Golf Channel. Jim Dent is a 35-year Tour professional, winning 12 times on the Cham-pions Tour.

Tampa, FL (813) 220-8099At Heritage Isles Golf & CCwww.tourexperience.com

SPECIAL FEATURES • Learn the Secret to Effortless

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• Pavilion allows for lessons, rain or shine.

• Single lessons and packages available at affordable rates.

• Ask about Florida resident lesson special.

• Ranked among Top 50 Golf Schools in America by Golf Magazine.

Dent/Bradshaw School of Golf

6 hours of Group Instruction6 small buckets of range balls

10% off in the golf shopClubs provided for each class

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raypenningtongolf.comLocated at Mangrove Bay Golf Course

875 - 62nd Ave. NE, St. Petersburg, FL 33702

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GolfLocker.com Superstore(813) 265-899910005 N. Dale Mabry Hwy., TampaGolf Locker specializes in golf shoes and golf apparel, but also carries golf bags, gloves, rain gear, socks, balls and more. The new 10,000-sq.-ft. Superstore here in Tampa houses the entire inventory that you see online at GolfLocker.com.

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Golf Repair Center(727) 586-44001201 East Bay Drive, LargoTampa Bay’s #1 Club Fitting Center. Authorized Custom Fitting Center for TaylorMade, Cobra, Tour Edge, Mizuno, Adams Golf and Ping. Only outdoor launch monitor in Tampa Bay area. Club Repair, Club Fitting, Re-Gripping, Loft & Lie Ad-justments, Used Clubs, Launch Monitor Fittings.

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T & D GOLF (813) 855-5385 Oldsmar(813) 888-5433 Tampa Florida’s largest used golf club dealer with two Tampa Bay area stores. Located at the Oldsmar Flea Market on S.R. 580 at Race Track Rd. and at 4205 W. Waters Ave., one mile west of Dale Mabry Hwy. Stop by and check out our new and used clubs. Complete club repair.

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Edwin Watts Golf(727) 787-3370 Palm Harbor (813) 960-5330 Tampa (813) 621-7775 Brandon Edwin Watts Golf has been golf’s most trusted retail-er since 1968. The fi nest names in golf are available at the best prices. Three Tampa Bay area locations: The Palm Harbor store located on U.S. Hwy. 19, just south of Tampa Rd.; the Tampa Store located at 11921 N. Dale Mabry Hwy.; and the Brandon store located at 9329 E. Adamo Dr. (Hwy. 60).

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Blue Collar Golf(727) 542-9228 11616 Seminole Blvd., LargoClub repair, custom-fi tted clubs, bags, putters, gloves & accessories at affordable prices. We re-shaft, re-grip and repair. Blue Collar Golf carries name brands such as Bang, Krank Golf, I-Drive, Accufl ex, & Lamkin. Indoor hitting cage with Zelocity Pure Launch Moni-tor System to analyze your swing. We are certifi ed by Ralph Maltby School. Visit www.bluecollargolf.net.

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The Golf Place(727) 863-801913730 Little Rd., Hudson (corner of Little Rd. and Hudson Ave.)The Golf Place has moved to Fairway Oaks Plaza in Hudson. Owners Ron & Penney Tomaszewski have added a new 16’ x 18’ synthetic putting green and expanded 15’ x 25’ Fitting/Hitting area. Ron is an authorized Ping Club Fitter. They sell new clubs, take in trades and have a good selection of used clubs.

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Blade Runner Golf Inc.(727) 726-5737 • (877) 799-6099P.O. Box 14503, ClearwaterBlade Runner Golf has a new and improved ap-proach to the short game with their Black Magic Hybrid Wedges and Spot On Putters. Visit www.blackmagicwedge.com and see what local golf professionals have to say about the Black Magic Hybrid Wedges.

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Steve’s World of Golf(727) 819-933312647 U.S. Hwy. 19 North, HudsonSteve’s World of Golf features a full line of Tay-lorMade golf equipment. They also specialize in custom-fi tted clubs and have a great selection of pro-line golf sets, bags, shoes, putters and gloves, all at discount prices. Ask a sales associate about Steve’s 90-day warranty on all golf clubs. Com-plete club repair center on site.

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84 Ace Golf Driving Range Brandon (813) 651-4653 5185 Ace Golf Driving Range Riverview (813) 672-7750 514 Shriver Golf Academy Golf School Belleair (727) 480-9049 2156 Chi Chi Golf & Family Sports Complex Driving Range Clearwater (727) 216-6389 5111 The Downs Golf Driving Range/OTG Oldsmar (813) 854-4946 5291 Jim Dent & Rick Bradshaw School of Golf Golf School Tampa (813) 220-8099 5333 Missing Links Driving Range Driving Range Largo (727) 584-8088 5215 Ray Pennington Golf Lessons, Schools St. Petersburg (727) 893-7800 53

MAP KEY GOLF SCHOOLS/DRIVING RANGES TYPE LOCATION PHONE PG.

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N/A Blade Runner Golf Golf Equipment Manufacturer Clear Water (727) 726-5737 720 Blue Collar Golf Equipment, Access. Largo (727) 542-9228 7439 Edwin Watts Golf Equipment, Access. Palm Harbor (727) 787-1234 250 Edwin Watts Golf Equipment, Access. Tampa (813) 960-5330 260 Edwin Watts Golf Equipment, Access. Brandon (813) 621-7775 272 GolfLocker.com Apparel, Shoes Tampa (813) 265-8999 7929 The Golf Place Equipment, Access. Hudson (727) 863-8019 7333 The Golf Repair Center Custom Clubs, Repairs Largo (727) 586-4400 7019 Steve’s World of Golf Equipment, Repairs Hudson (727) 819-9333 8088 T & D Golf Used & Custom Clubs, Repairs Oldsmar (813) 855-5385 589 T & D Golf New & Used Clubs, Repairs Tampa (813) 888-5433 5

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County Golf Association. Golf Association Tampa Bay (727) 530-7226 76ExecGolf Golf Membership Tampa Bay (352) 277-5007 48 & 49Florida’s Largest Golf Show Golf Show Tampa Bay (813) 689-7200 3Paradise Golf Golf Membership Tampa Bay (800) 605-2582 12 & 13 Senior Golf Association Golf Association Tampa Bay (727) 942-9876 76Teeofftampabay.com Online Tee Times Tampa Bay teeofftampabay.com 7

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PINELLAS COUNTY1 Airco GC Public 6,635-5,703/72 (727) 573-4653 20

13690 Stoneybrook Dr., Clearwater 33763; Adjacent to St. Pete/Clearwater Airport.

10 Baypointe GC Public 3,167-2,384/63 (727) 595-2095 20

9399 Commodore Dr., Seminole 33776; Ulmerton west to Oakhurst.

4 Belleview Biltmore Golf Club Semi-Private 6,614-5,143/71 (727) 581-5498 21

1501 Indian Rocks Rd., Belleair, FL 33576; East Bay W. to Indian Rocks Rd., then North to course.

44 Brooker Creek GC Semi-Private 6,540-5,245/72 (727) 784-7606 22

1100 Tarpon Woods Blvd., Palm Harbor 34685; On Eastlake Rd. 2 mi. north of Tampa Rd.

12 Chi Chi Rodriguez Golf Club Public 5,454/3,929/69 (727) 726-4673 22

3030 McMullen Booth Rd., Clearwater 33761; 1/4 mi.n. of SR 580 on west side of McMullen Booth Rd.

71 Clearwater CC Semi-Private 6,225-5,312/72 (727) 443-5078 23

525 N. Betty Lane, Clearwater 33755; On corner of Drew St. and N. Betty Lane

18 Cove Cay Country Club Semi-Private 6,161-4,704/70 (727) 535-1406 24

2612 Cove Cay Dr., Clearwater, FL 33760; Off U.S. 19 1 mile north of East Bay Dr.

30 Cypress Links Municipal 1,311/27 (727) 551-3333 23

875 62nd Ave., NE, St. Petersburg 33702; On 62nd Ave. N. 1 mile east of 4th St.

49 Dunedin Golf Club Semi-Private 6,605-5,433/72 (727) 733-7836 24

1050 Palm Blvd., Dunedin 34698; East of U.S. Alt. 19 and South of Curlew Rd.

9 East Bay Golf Club Semi-Private 6,462-5,193/71 (727) 581-3333 25

702 Country Club Dr., Largo 33771; 2 miles west of US 19 off East Bay Dr.

5 Feather Sound Country Club Private 6,921-5,122/71 (727) 572-6677 18&19

2201 Feather Sound Dr., Clearwater 33762; Take Ulmerton Rd. (SR 688) to Feather Sound Dr. Turn north to course.

21 Isla Del Sol Yacht & CC Private 6,207-4,806/71 (727) 864-2417 15

6000 Sun Blvd., St. Petersburg 33715; 54th Ave. S., 3 miles west of U.S. Hwy 19.

79 Largo Golf Course Municipal 3,335-2,655/62 (727) 518-3024 25

12500 131st St. N., Largo 33770; 4 blocks north of SR 688 on 131st St. North.

64 Mainlands GC Public 4,803-4,180/67 (727) 577-4847 26

9445 Mainlands Blvd. W., Pinellas Park 33782; US 19 N., 1 mile north of Park Blvd.

30 Mangrove Bay GC Municipal 6,656-5,176/72 (727) 893-7800 23

875 62nd Ave., NE, St. Petersburg 33702; 62nd Ave., North 1 mile east of 4th St.

98 Pinecrest GC Semi-Private 2,235-2,029/55-56 (727) 584-6497 26

1200-8th Ave., S.W. Largo 34640; 8th Ave., S.W. 1 1/2 miles west of Seminole Blvd.

22 Seminole Lake Country Club Semi-Private 6,601-5,536/72 (727) 391-3318 Reply Card

6100 Augusta Blvd., Seminole 33777; Part St. N. to Augusta Blvd., south to course.

32 Tarpon Springs Golf Course Municipal 6,105-5,338/72 (727) 934-5191 27

1310 S. Pinellas Ave., Tarpon Springs 34689; On Alt. 19 one mile north of Klosterman Rd.

23 Tides Golf Club Semi-Private 6,329-5,449/72 (727) 393-8483 27

11832 66th Ave., N., Seminole 34642; 66th Ave. N., 1 mile west of Alt. US 19.

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31 Twin Brooks GC Municipal 2,016/54 (727) 893-7445 23

3800 22nd Ave. S., St. Petersburg 33711; 22nd Ave. S.; 1/2 mile west of US 19

HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY53 Babe Zaharias Golf Course Municipal 6,244-5,256/70 (813) 631-4374 31

11412 Forest Hills Dr., Tampa 33612; I-275 to Fowler Ave. exit, west 2 miles.

25 Buckhorn Spring G&CC Private 6,888-5,000/72 (813) 689-7766 17

2721 S. Miller Rd. Valrico 33596

16 Cypress Creek Golf Club Semi-Private 6,839-4,640/72 (813) 634-8888 28

1011 Cypress Village Blvd., Ruskin 33573; I-75 Exit 240A east to fi rst light. Turn left to course.

17 The Eagles Golf Club Semi-Private 36 holes (813) 920-6681 28

The Forest 6,719-4,910/72; The Lakes 7,074-5,375/72

16101 Nine Eagles Dr., Odessa 33556; SR 584 to Race Track Rd., north 3 miles.

38 Freedom Fairways GC Semi-Private 3,267-2,056/63 (813) 633-GOLF 28

3940 Upper Creek dr. Sun City Center 33573; I-75 exit 240 to 1st light. Turn left then right at Upper Creek Dr.

87 Heritage Harbor G & CC Public 6,898-4,773/72 (813) 949-4886 30

19502 Heritage Harbor Pkwy., Lutz 33549; North on Dale Mabry to Lutz Fern Rd., west to course.

91 Heritage Isles G&CC Public 6,976-4,832/72 (813) 907-7447 30

10630 Plantation Bay Dr., Tampa 33647; Take Bruce R. Downs Blvd. to Cross Creek Blvd., east 3 1/2 miles.

37 Pebble Creek Golf Club Semi-Private 6,436-5,280/71 (813) 973-3870 32

10550 Regents Park Dr., Tampa 33647; Bruce B. Downs Blvd. 7 miles north of Bearss Ave.

54 Rocky Point Golf Course Municipal 6,450-5,172/71 (813) 673-4316 31

4151 Dana Shores Dr., Tampa 33614; 2 miles west of Tampa Int’l Airport off Memorial Hwy.

55 Rogers Park Golf Course Municipal 6,855-6,215/72 (813) 356-1670 31

7910 N. 30th St., Tampa 33610; I-275 to Sligh exit, east to 30th Street.

47 Silver Dollar Golf Club Public 27 Holes (813) 920-3884 32

Bobcat/Panther 6,489/72; Panther/Bobcat 6,139/71; Bobcat/Gator 6,222/72

12711 Silver Dollar Dr., Odessa 33556; SR 584 to Race Track Rd., north 6 miles to Patterson Rd. West 3 miles.

51 Summerfi eld Crossings GC Semi-Private 6,903-5,139/71 (813) 671-3311 34

13050 Summerfi eld Blvd., Riverview 33568; 1-75 to exit 246, east 2 miles on Big Bend Rd.

58 TPC Tampa Bay Daily Fee 6,898-5,036/71 (813) 949-0090 33

5300 Lutz-Lake Fern Rd., Lutz 33549; North on Dale Mabry to Lutz - Lake Fern Rd., West to course.

63 Westchase Golf Club Public 6,710-5,205/72 (813) 854-2331 35

11602 Westchase Golf Dr., Tampa 33626; Take Veteran’s Expressway to exit 7.

Go west on Linebaugh Ave. 3.5 miles

POLK COUNTY 78 The Club at Eaglebrooke Semi-Private 7,030-5,009/72 (863) 701-0201 50

1300 Eagle Brooke Blvd., Lakeland 33813; S. Florida ave. to 540A, then east to course

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PASCO COUNTY66 Fox Hollow Golf Club Semi-Private 7,138-4,454/71 (727) 376-6333 36&37

10050 Robert Trent Jones Pkwy., New Port Richey 34655; On Little Rd., 3 miles south of SR 54.

80 The Groves G&CC Semi-Private 4,019-3,001/65 (813) 996-0161 75

7924 Melogold Cir., Land O’ Lakes 34639; On US 41, 6 miles north of SR 54.

76 Lexington Oaks Golf Club Semi-Private 6,724-4,515/72 (813) 907-7270 74

26133 Lexington Oaks Blvd., Wesley Chapel 33544; 1 mile west of I-75.

70 Links of Lake Bernadette Semi-Private 6,392-5,031/71 (813) 788-7888 38

5430 Links Lane Rd., Zephyrhills 33541; On SR 54, 9 miles east of I-75.

34 Magnolia Valley Golf Club Semi-Private 6,106-4,869/71 (727) 847-2342 38

7223 Massachusetts Ave., New Port Richey 34653; Located 4 miles east of US 19.

99 Plantation Palms GC Daily Fee 6,824-5,396/72 (813) 996-7122 40

23253 Plantation Blvd., Land O’ Lakes 34639; I-75 to SR 54, 7 miles west to Collier Pkwy. North 1 mile.

48 Silverado G&CC Semi-Private 6,663-5,200/72 (813) 788-1225 40

36831 Clubhouse Dr., Zephyrhills 33541; S.R. 54 east 6 miles to Eiland Blvd. North 3 miles.

28 Tampa Bay G&CC Semi-Private 6,212-4,516/71 (352) 588-5454 41

10641 Old Tampa Bay Dr., San Antonio 33576; I-75 to S.R. 52 West 1/8 mile.

HERNANDO COUNTY65 Brooksville CC Semi-Private 6,752-5,402/72 (352) 796-8879 41

23446 Links Dr., Brooksville 34601; US Hwy. 41 to Croom Rd., East 1.2 miles.

26 The Dunes Golf Club Semi-Private 7,195-5,034/72 (352) 596-7888 45

18200 Seville Clubhouse Dr., Weeki Wachi 34614; On U.S. 19 N. about 10 miles north of S.R. 50.

46 Hernando Oaks GC Semi-Private 6,915-5,099/72 (352) 799-9908 17

5230 Delacroix Dr., Brooksville 34604; Take Veterans Expwy. to Spring Hill Dr, Go east to 41, then north 1.4 mi.

77 Southern Hills Plantation Private 7,153-5,205/72 (352) 277-5000 17

5374 Broad St.(US 41), Brooksville 34604; Take Veterans Expwy to Spring Hill Dr., go east to 41, then north 2 miles

81 World Woods GC Public 36 Holes (352) 796-5500 42 & 43

Rolling Oaks 6,935-5,441/72; Pine Barrens 6,902-5,301/71

17590 Ponce De Leon Blvd., Brooksville 34614; Hwy. 98, 5 miles east of U.S. Hwy 19.

CITRUS COUNTY 82 El Diablo Golf & CC Semi-Private 7,045-5,144/72 (352) 465-0986 44

10405 N. Sherman Dr., Citrus Springs 34434; Take U.S. Hwy. 41 North to Citrus Springs Blvd. N, turn right, follow signs

MANATEE COUNTY 24 Imperial Lakewoods GC Semi-Private 7,019-5,275/72 (941) 747-4653 47

6807 Buffalo Rd. Palmetto 34221; I-75 to exit 229, then east to course.

43 River Club Semi-Private 7,026-5,157/72 (941) 751-4211 44

6600 River Club Blvd., Bradenton 34202; 1 mile east of I-75 off SR 70. (Exit 217).

74 River Strand G&CC Semi-Private 27 Holes (941) 708-3617 46

Estuary/Sanctuary 7,113/72; Tributary/Estuary 6,854/72; Sanctuary/Tributary 6,687/72

7155 Grand Estuary Trial, Bradenton 34212; I-75 to Exit 220, east on SR 64.

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PINELLAS COUNTYBardmoor GC SP Largo (727) 392-1234Bayou Club PV Largo (727) 399-1000Belleair CC PV Belleair (727) 442-0229Clearwater Executive P Clearwater (727) 447-5272Countryside CC PV Clearwater (727) 796-2153 Cypress Run GC PV Tarpon Springs (727) 937-3191 East Lake Woodlands CC PV Oldsmar (727) 784-8576 Highland Lakes GC PV Palm Harbor (727) 785-9819Lansbrook GC SP Palm Harbor (727) 786-7333 Palm Hill SP Largo (727) 581-1710Pasadena Y&CC PV St. Petersburg (727) 381-7922St. Andrews Links P Dunedin (727) 738-2905 St. Petersburg CC PV St. Petersburg (727) 867-2111 Treasure Bay Golf & Tennis M Treasure Island (727) 360-6062Vinoy Club R/PV St. Petersburg (727) 896-8000Wentworth GC PV Tarpon Springs (727) 942-4760Innisbrook Resort & Golf Club R/PV Palm Harbor (727) 942-2000

HILLBOROUGH COUNTYApollo Beach GC SP Apollo Beach (813) 645-6212 Avila Golf & CC PV Tampa (813) 961-1754Bloomingdale GC SP Valrico (813) 685-4105 Caloosa CC PV Sun City (813) 634-2870Cheval G&CC PV Lutz (813) 949-4231 The Claw at USF P Tampa (813) 632-6893Club Renaissance SP Sun City (813) 642-9091Countryway GC SP Tampa (813) 854-1182Diamond Hill CC SP Valrico (813) 689-7219Emerald Greens G&CC PV Tampa (813) 961-1381Hunter’s Green CC PV Tampa (813) 973-1000 MacDill Air Force Base GC MIL Tampa (813) 840-6905Northdale G&TC SP Tampa (813) 962-4028 Old Memorial Golf Club PV Tampa (813) 926-8888 Palma Ceia G & TC PV Tampa (813) 253-3061River Hills CC PV Valrico (813) 653-1554 Riverside GC SP Ruskin (813) 645-2000Sun City Courses PV Sun City Center (813) 634-3311Tampa Palms G&CC PV Tampa (813) 972-1991 Temple Terrace G&CC PV Temple Terrace (813) 988-2601 Walden Lake G&CC SP Plant City (813) 754-8575

PASCO COUNTYThe Abbey at St Leo’s SP St. Leo (352) 588-2016Beacon Woods GC SP Bayonet Point (727) 868-9528Forest Hills CC P Holiday (727) 934-7317Heritage Pines CC PV Hudson (727) 861-1645Heritage Springs CC PV New Port Richey (727) 372-5281The Links GC SP Hudson (727) 868-1091Meadow Oaks G&CC SP Hudson (727) 856-2878Quail Ridge G&CC SP Spring Hill (813) 996-2630River Ridge GC SP New Port Richey (727) 847-4762Saddlebrook Resort R/PV Wesley Chapel (813) 973-1111 Scotland Yards SP Dade City (352) 567-7600Sea Pines GC SP Hudson (727) 863-1214Seven Springs G & CC SP New Port Richey (727) 376-0035Southport Springs GC SP Zephyrhills (813) 780-7637Springer’s Gulf Harbors GC P New Port Richey (727) 849-7675Summertree GC SP New Port Richey (727) 856-0771 Timber Greens CC SP New Port Richey (727) 372-0789Timber Oaks GC SP Port Richey (727) 863-1072Town & Country GC SP Dade City (352) 567-6622Zephyrhills GC M Zephyrhills (813) 782-0714

HERNANDO COUNTYBrookridge CC PV Brooksville (352) 596-8161Glen Lakes CC PV Brooksville (352) 597-1118The Heather G & CC SP Brooksville (352) 596-2019High Point Golf Club PV Brooksville (352) 596-0833Oak Hills GC SP Spring Hill (352) 683-6830The Quarry P Brooksville (352) 544-5495Ridge Manor Oaks SP Ridge Manor (352) 608-4800Rivard G & CC SP Brooksville (352) 796-1410Sherman Hills GC P Brooksville (352) 544-0990Silverthorn CC SP Brooksville (352) 799-4653 Timber Pines CC PV Spring Hill (352) 666-2311

CITRUS COUNTYBlack Diamond Rch G & CC PV Lecanto (352) 746-3446Citrus Hills G & CC SP Hernando (352) 746-4425Citrus Springs CC SP Citrus Springs (352) 489-5045Inverness G & CC PV Inverness (352) 637-2526Lakeside CC SP Inverness (352) 726-1461Plantation Inn R/SP Crystal River (800) 632-6262Point O’ Woods GC SP Inverness (352) 726-3113Pine Ridge GC SP Beverly Hills (352) 746-6177Seven Rivers G & CC PV Crystal River (352) 795-2100Skyview at Terra Vista SP Hernando (352) 746-3664Southern Woods CC PV Homosassa (352) 382-5996Sugarmill Woods CC PV Homosassa (352) 382-2663Twisted Oaks GC SP Beverly Hills (352) 746-6257

POLK COUNTYBartow GC M Bartow (863) 533-9183Bramble Ridge GC P Lakeland (863) 667-1988The Golf Club at Bridgewater P Lakeland (863) 682-3000Cleveland Heights P Lakeland (863) 682-3277Cypress Greens GC SP Lake Alfred (863) 956-4179Cypresswood G&CC PV Winter Haven (863) 324-6174Cypress Lakes G&CC SP Lakeland (863) 859-6871Deer Creek SP Davenport (832) 424-3153Diamondback GC SP Haines City (863) 421-0437Four Lakes P Winter Haven (863) 291-0930Grasslands G&CC PV Lakeland (863) 680-1600The Hamptons GC P Auburndale (863) 666-8442Highland Fairways PV Lakeland (863) 858-0947Highlands Reserve P Davenport (863) 420-1724Huntington Hills P Lakeland (863) 859-3689Imperialakes G&CC PV Imperialakes (863) 425-1154Indian Lakes G&CC SP Indian Lake Est. (863) 692-1514Lake Henry GC PV Winter Haven (863) 299-2683Lake Region Y&CC PV Winter Haven (863) 324-4579Lake Wales CC PV Lake Wales (863) 676-6519Lily Lake Golf Resort SP Frostproof (863) 635-2676Lone Palm PV Lakeland (863) 499-5481Oakwood GC P Lake Wales (863) 676-8558Par 3 Golf Center P Lakeland (863) 686-0613Polo Park GC SP Davenport (863) 424-3341Polo Park East GC P Davenport (863) 424-0093Providence SP Davenport (863) 420-2652The Reservation P Mulberry (863) 425-3818Ridgewood Lakes G&CC P Davenport (863) 424-8688River Ranch GC P Lake Wales (863) 692-1321Sandpiper GC SP Lakeland (863) 859-5461Schlamar Creek CC SP Lakeland (863) 666-1623Skyview G&CC P Lakeland (863) 66504008Southern Dunes G&CC SP Haines City (863) 632-6400Stonegate GC SP Poinciana (863) 622-6660Sun Air Resort &CC R Haines City (863) 439-4958Sweetwater Golf & TC SP Haines City (863) 956-5530 Wedgewood GC SP Lakeland (863) 858-4451Willowbrook GC M Winter Haven (863) 291-5899SP-Semi-private, PV-Private, P-Public, M-Municipal, R-Resort, MIL-Military

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■ Golfweek’s GOLFEST Coming to Tampa February 19-20 Golfweek is proud to announce that a third Golfest, in partnership with the Transitions Championship, will be held in Florida this winter. This popular demo day and golf lifestyle extravaganza will take place on Feb. 19-20, 2011 at The Downs Golf Practice Facility located at Tampa Bay Downs on Racetrack Road in Oldsmar. Golfest will feature a 15 to 17 golf club, shaft and ball company demo day along with booths from local golf courses and golf lifestyle companies. Throughout the weekend, enjoy special Golfest pricing from major golf equipment manufacturers and the on-site PGA Discount Pro Shop. Golf club trade-ins will be taken. While LPGA and World Golf Hall of Famer Annika Sorenstam will headline at the Main Stage on Sunday, Chuck “The Hitman” Hiter will entertain the crowd with his golf trick shots on Saturday. A total of 11 hours of local golf experts and celebrities will be on hand during the two-day event. Other Golfest activities will include free golf lessons given by PGA pros, games at the “Junior Golf Experience” where juniors can test their skills, and a $25,000 Putting Challenge. Food and beverages will be available. Tickets are available at several local golf courses and at The Downs Golf. Daily entry fee is $10, with juniors 16 and under free. Goody bags with discounted items and even a free round of golf at

Westchase Golf Club will be given to those who register to win prizes. Hours for this highly-anticipated event will be from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 19 and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 20. Parking is free. For more details, visit www.Golfest.com or check out the card at this issue’s center spread. We hope to see you all there.

■ Florida’s Largest Golf Show Re-turns To Florida State Fairgrounds March 11-13 A note from show promoter Jim Turner: We would like to thank all of you who attended last year’s event. This year’s show will offer more exhibits and great discounts on all of your golfi ng needs, in-cluding travel, rounds of golf, equipment, apparel, accessories, lessons, and much more. The 2011 show at the Florida State Fairgrounds will feature many new challenges that all attendees will be able to participate in. This means great prizes and a lot of fun, no matter what level golfer you are. Florida’s Largest Golf Show is committed to help you play better golf. This includes introducing all of the latest technology from all of the major manu-facturers and hundreds of companies that will help you choose the right products. We will introduce several new features this year, including an improved indoor driving range, a high technology seminar stage, and a complete indoor training facility where attendees can get one-on-one with a PGA teaching professional. Whether it’s from the sand, the rough, or

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the fairway, we will help improve your game. We also welcome back this year the Outback Steakhouse Pro-Am. Many of you will receive free tickets to this year’s event at TPC Tampa Bay April 11-17. A few lucky attendees will win the oppor-tunity to walk inside the ropes and attend the VIP party where they can hang out with all of their favorite Champions Tour players and celebrities. If you have any questions, please contact our corporate offi ce at (813) 689-7200 or visit www.fl oridaslargestgolfshow.com for all the latest developments. We welcome your feedback to help improve this great event.

■ Champions Tour Announces 2010 Tournament Awards, Outback Wins In Business Affairs Category The Champions Tour recently an-nounced its best tournaments of the 2010 Champions Tour season. Five specifi c categories were recognized – the Presidents Award, the Players Award, the Tournament Business Affairs Award, the Outstanding Achievement Award and the Fan Favorite Award. The Champions Tour Tournament Business Affairs department voted the Outback Steakhouse Pro-Am as the Best Tournament in 2010. The TBA team rates and grades several different categories that determine what makes a successful event, and the Outback Steakhouse Pro-Am, played for the 19th consecutive year at the TPC Tampa Bay in Lutz, Florida, earned the highest overall score. Despite a cancelled fi nal round which allowed Bernhard Langer to claim the title, this tournament has a history of being one of the best on the Champions Tour. Con-gratulations to Tournament Director Amy Hawk and her staff for a job well done!

■ Bright House Networks Challenge Golf Series Returns The 2011 Bright House Network Challenge Golf Series offers a chance of a lifetime for your foursome to win an op-portunity to play with a Champions Tour professional in the Laser Spine Institute Challenge during the Outback Steakhouse Pro-Am (valued at $25,000). The Laser Spine Institute Challenge will take place on April 13 and 14, 2011 at TPC Tampa Bay. For an entry fee of only $150 per person/$600 per foursome, per event, the Bright House Networks Challenge Golf Series offers two opportunities at two different courses to qualify and move forward into the fi nal competition. Golf-ers 18 and older are eligible to participate. Two foursomes per qualifying event will move onto the fi nals at TPC Tampa Bay. The fi rst qualifi er will be a 12:30 p.m. shotgun start at East Lake Woodlands Country Club on Friday, Jan. 21, 2011. The second qualifi er will be an 8:30 a.m. shotgun start at Hunter’s Green Country Club on Monday, Feb. 21, 2011. The second qualifi er will be an 8:30 a.m. shotgun start at Hunter’s Green Country Club on Monday, Feb. 21, 2011. Players will be treated to a great gift package featuring tickets to the Outback Steakhouse Pro-Am (valued at over $100). First and second place teams from each qualifi er witll advance to fi nals to be held March 21, 2011 at TPC Tampa Bay. For more details, go to www.outbackproam.com.

■ Bob VanSweden’s Golf Repair Cen-ter Moves To St. Petersburg The Golf Repair Center has moved from Missing Links Driving Range in Largo to a new location in St. Petersburg at the corner of 23rd Avenue North and


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26th Street North, just west of the 22nd Avenue North Exit to I-275. The new location features a state-of-the-art fi tting studio complete with Flight Scope launch monitor. Outdoor fi ttings are also available at a nearby Pinellas County private golf club. Owner Bob VanSweden has been a master certifi ed club fi tter for over 20 years and the 2009 TaylorMade National Club Fitter of the Year. In addition to TaylorMade custom club fi tting, Bob now offers a custom component line at very reasonable prices. The Golf Repair Center is a full-service repair shop offering regripping, reshafting, shaft spining and loft and lie adjustments. For more information, call (727) 321-4653 or visit www.golfrepaircenter.com.

■ Golf Provisions Relocates To Missing Links Driving Range Jeff Parrott, owner of Golf Provisions and a top 100 clubfi tter worldwide for the past two years, has relocated to the pro shop at Missing Links driving range at 1201 East Bay Drive in Largo. Jeff is in his 35th year in the golf business in Pinellas County. Golf Provisions offers custom fi t golf clubs, repairs, perfor-mance upgrades, putting labs and golf accessories, as well as outdoor launch monitor fi ttings. Jeff states: “I’ve fi tted customers for years indoors using a net with great success. However, the ability to fi t outdoors will make it easier for my clients to see instantly the difference in ball fl ight and direction that a change in shaft or loft can offer. With the teachers and golf school at the range, we should be able to round out a complete package for Missing Links customers.” Golf Provisions hours are 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, 10


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■ Terrace Hill Golf Club Tampa Bay’s Only Lighted Golf Course Did you ever have an irresistible urge to play golf and realize it’s getting dark outside? Well, there is one course in Tampa Bay that’s still open after the sun goes down. Terrace Hill Golf Club features a fully-lighted 9-hole, par-30 golf course as well as a lighted driving range. The course features six par 3s and three par 4s. The facility is located on Temple Terrace Highway, just east of 56th Street North in Temple Terrace. Terrace Hill’s practice facilities in-clude chipping and putting greens and both artifi cial and natural turf hitting stations. PGA Professional Ken Juhn is available for private and group lessons as well as clinics. The recently remodeled and expanded clubhouse features a wide variety of golf equipment and accesso-ries. Owned and operated by James and Cheryl Wetherington, Terrace Hill is also available for parties and group outings. For more information, or to book a tee time up to 8:45 p.m., call (813) 985-4653 or visit www.thgcgolf.com.

■ People In The News • The Downs Golf Practice Facility is proud to announce that PGA Professional Justin Hill has joined their instructional staff at the Oldsmar facility. Justin is a graduate of the Ferris State PGM program and has been a PGA member since 2008. He comes to this top 100 range from GolfTEC where he was one of their top instructors, giving over 5,000 lessons in



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his three-year stay. Justin will use several video setups to teach both private and group lessons. Call (813) 854-4946 or drop by10327 Race Track Road to sign up today. His e-mail address is [email protected].• Marine Lance Corporal Austin Grey recently competed in the 2010 Armed Forces Golf Championship at Langley Air Force Base, VA. Grey’s total of 302 (82, 69, 77, 74) lead the All Marine Corps Team, and qualifi ed him as one of the six members of the U.S. Military Golf Team scheduled to play in the International Championship. Grey is the stepson of Jim Cocchi, director of golf at The Dunes Golf Club in Weeki Wachee. Grey was a golf standout a few years back at Central High School in Spring Hill. He is now stationed at Twentynine Palms, CA.

■ Schedule of Events• The Getaway Classic Matt Sommers, a former Tampa Bay area golf pro, has put together a golf competition called “The Getaway Classic”. It’s a 4-person scramble concept with the grand prize a “Get-away” trip to the 2011 British Open at Royal St. George’s. Thirty-six teams will qualify for the fi nals that will be held at Sanctuary Ridge in Clermont on April 10, 2011. Team rules include: a cumulative handicap of 33 per team; each team is allowed to have one player under an 8 handicap; and PGA professionals will be allowed to play providing they have not played on any PGA Tours. For full details on the rules, go to www.getawaygolf.com.

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ATTEN-SHUN!!!MACDILL AIR BASE NOW AVAILABLEFOR TOURNAMENTS OR OUTINGS!!!True golfing enthusiasts around Tampa Bay have heard

about the 36-hole Bay Palms complex at MacDill AFB,with their beautiful bayside vistas and superb layouts. Upto now, MacDill golf has been accessable only to militarypatrons, but a recent change allows the general public toschedule tournaments or outings. So if you are looking fora novel or new golf opportunity…And you demand beau-tiful tees, fairways and greens…And you want to keepcosts down…

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CALLING ALL COPS & FIREFIGHTERS!MacDill Air Base is now available for your daily play! That’s right, you may now enter MacDill Air Base merely by present-ing your current or retired credentials to the gate guards, and you may play golf at the 36-hole Bay Palms complex at our regularly low rates.It’s our small way of saying Thank You for Your Community Service! For all other civilians, Bay Palms has opened its doors to you also if you would like to host your tournament or outing on MacDill Air Base! This is a great opportunity for all concerned, because Bay Palms is noted for beautiful vistas of Tampa Bay, challenging and scenic holes, occasional fl yovers by jet fi ghters, and again, very low green fees.

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Competing teams will have morning starting times at qualifying sites. Teams chose the qualifi ers they want to play. The cost of the event is $40 plus course fees. All qualifying teams are guaranteed a prize not a trophy. To register your team, go to www.getawayclassic.com.

• Tampa Bay SinglesGolf Association The American Singles Golf Associa-tion (ASGA) is a national organization with chapters throughout the U.S. Tampa Bay members range in age from 45 to 70 years with the majority being in their 50s. If you’re single (i.e., divorced, wid-owed, legally separated or never married) and enjoy meeting others through the game of golf, you are invited to inquire about membership. The Tampa Bay Chapter meets the second Tuesday of each month at Crabby Bills at 7700 Courtney Campbell Causeway, Tampa 33607. Cost at the door is $3 which includes a raffl e ticket. Food can be ordered from the menu and a cash bar is available. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. and the meeting begins at 7 p.m. For more information, visit www.tampabaysinglesgolf.com. • Go to tampabay.golfersguide.com for schedule of Tampa Bay area tourna-ments, Junior Golf Programs and more Local News.



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Senior Golf Association Mon. Jan. 3 ELW (S)Thurs. Jan. 6 WentworthMon. Jan. 10 CountrysideThurs. Jan. 13 NorthdaleMon. Jan. 17 ChevalThurs. Jan. 20 LansbrookMon. Jan. 24 Timber GreensWeds. Jan. 26 River WildernessMon. Jan. 31 Bayou ClubThurs. Feb. 3 WentworthMon. Feb. 7 ELW (N)Thurs. Feb. 10 Beacon WoodsMon. Feb. 14 Cypress RunThurs. Feb. 17 Plantation PalmsMon. Feb. 21 ChevalThurs. Feb. 24 Eagles (Forest)Mon. Feb. 28 CountrysideGreater Tampa Bay’s best golf value. Open to seniors 50 and older. Call (813) 818-9831; visit www.golf4seniors.net or e-mail: [email protected]. ■


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• A Message From The Chapter President A new West Central Chapter “Grand Slam” was introduced in 2010 with the addition of three new major events: The Stableford, The Shootout and The Match Play. All were well attended and led to an exciting Player of the Year race in both regular and senior (50+) divisions. Major winners for 2010:Stableford: Ryan Hritz; Doug Brehme (Seniors)Shootout: Stan Cooke; John Greiner (Seniors)Chapter Championship: Stan Cooke; Lynn Janson (Seniors)Match Play: Tim Polce World Woods’ Stan Cooke was a double major winner this summer with his extra-hole victory in the Chapter Cham-pionship as well as winning the Shootout. Stan was also the Leading Money Winner in 2010 followed closely by Tim Polce and Shawn Gordon. The Player of the Year was Tim Polce from Pasadena Hills with Shawn Gordon coming in second. The Senior Player of the Year was Matt Mitchell followed by Fred Bender. The Senior Leading Money winner was Lynn Janson. CONGRATS to all winners. The chapter’s Gary Koch Pro-Junior event was held at Temple Terrace Country Club and was an outstanding success. It is an honor to have Gary as a member of our chapter and as host of the event.

Chapter Awards for 2010:

Golf Professional of the Year: Jim Cocchi, The Dunes GC Teacher of the Year: Rick Sopka, Mangrove Bay GCBill Stausbaugh Award (club relations): Jon Johnson, The Downs GolfHorton Smith Award ( education): Kennie Sims, Tampa Sports AuthorityAssistant of the Year: Brian Thornbury, Emerald Greens CCMerchandiser of Year (Private): John Greiner, The Club at Eaglebrooke Merchandiser of Year (Public): Richard Veghte, Westchase GCMerchandiser of Year (Resort): Rodney Green, Innisbrooke ResortAmateur of Year: Bill GilkesSales Representative of Year: Patrick Allen, WilsonPresident’s Plaque: Tom McCrary, Glen Lakes CCDean Hedstrom Award: Jim Slattery, Belleair CC

And fi nally, the new chapter board of offi cers would like to say a huge THANK YOU to outgoing President John Falcone. His six years of service has resulted in many great improvements to the chap-ter; we are now a stronger, closer, more educated group of professionals. The West Central Chapter is indeed a better chapter than it was six years ago! – Jon Johnson, incoming President




I ’m an advocate of the long putter and have been since 1988. I fi nd that it is particularly helpful for golfers who have

putted well in the past and then completely lose their touch, something I see happen to a lot of good players. I feel that the ball rolls better with a longer putter then the standard shorter putter because the natural release of the clubhead produces immediate overspin. What I like about this approach is that it reduces anxiety, which automatically creates confi dence. Since I have adopted this ap-proach, I have never stood over a putt with doubt that I would make it. Putting with this putter is like stealing. It’s too easy!

To use the long putter successfully, I recommend that it fi t so that the butt end of the club rests snugly in the center of your chest. The butt end of the putter should stay in the same position throughout the putting stroke, acting as an anchor from which the club swings. The benefi t of this style of put-ting is that there are fewer moving parts. Your top hand holds the putter close to the chest, while your bottom hand freely swings the putter. Imagine a pool player who stabilizes the cue with the front hand and uses the rear hand to generate the power and necessary feel and fi nesse. To me this is the same ap-proach. I believe that our feel is in our hands

and by using the long putter the dominating factor is in the bottom hand.

Since the long putter may not be for everyone, I apply a different principle when teaching the conventional putting method. I recommend reducing hand action as much as possible so that your shoulders swing the putter head. I also recommend that you practice putt one-handed, fi rst putting a few balls with your right hand, then a few with your left. Invariably, you will fi nd that one hand has more control of distance and direc-tion and feels better. The hand that has the best “feel” is the hand that should dominate the putting stroke: if your right hand is more dominate, concentrate on a right-hand stroke; if your left hand appears to be more dominate, concentrate on a left-hand stroke.

I always suggest alternative styles if you’re not feeling confi dent. I recommend the cross-handed grip or – for right-handed players – a left-hand low grip. These styles help you rely on the use of your shoulders and not your hands in the putting stroke. ■

Jim Cocchi is the 2010 West Central Chapter PGA Golf Professional of the Year. To schedule a putting lesson, call Jim at (352) 238-0114.

How To Use The Long Putter Successfully

By Jim Cocchi, PGADirector of Golf,The Dunes Golf Club

By Jim Cocchi PGA


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