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WELCOMING MEMBERS SINCE 1926 Sara Bay Country Club is a private golf club located just north of downtown Sarasota. Designed by legendary architect Donald Ross, it is recognized as one of the most venerable clubs in Florida, and where the traditions of the game have been preserved. Experience a restored golf course according to the original designs of Donald Ross.
SARA BAY COUNTRY CLUB (941) 355-7658 7011 Willow Street, Sarasota, 34243 www.sarabaycc.org dbudny@sarabaycc.org
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Big Summer Golf Card is the area’s ticket to great golf values and the opportunity to play the Big Money Tour to win cash and prizes.
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Fox Hollow Golf Club continues to be a Tampa Bay favorite. One of Golf Digest’s “Top 75 Courses Accessible to the Public in Florida.”
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REGIONS MANATEE, SARASOTA & CHARLOTTE COUNTIES 46 & 51 MAPS 47 SHOPPING, DINING, INSTRUCTION 48 COURSE DIRECTORY
PINELLAS, HILLSBOROUGH, PASCO & HERNANDO COUNTIES 82 & 83 MAPS 84 COURSE DIRECTORY
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Connecting Golfers on the West Coast of Florida. Jean M. Couser, Publisher Greater Sarasota Area Mobile: 941-915-9160 jean@golfcoastmagazine.com Bruz Fellenz, Publisher - Tampa Bay Area Mobile: 727-409-0797 bruz@golfcoastmagazine.com Mary Raimondo, Publisher - Southwest Florida Mobile: 410-449-2822 mary@golfcoastmagazine.com Ryan Ruppert, Partner Office: 941.361.1536 ryan@golfcoastmagazine.com Rose Ruppert, Partner rose@golfcoastmagazine.com Tami Vaughan, Production Manager Olivia Baldassari, Digital Marketing Manager Mark Cardon, Golf News - fcardon@aol.com Golf Coast Magazine is published by Golf Coast Magazine, Inc.; 3X’s a year and distributed along the West Coast of Florida. © 2019 Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of information in this guide. Golf Coast Magazine and it’s affiliates are not responsible or liable for any errors, omissions, or changes in rates or information.
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get the pleasure of experiencing “real winter,” but that does not mean we don’t get excited when spring arrives in our state. The summer heat has not hit us yet, member events are filling up calendars, and there is still quite a bit to look forward to in the coming months before the season ends. For this issue, our cover story features everyone’s favorite Big Summer Golf Card, as their summer play card beginning in May. They will be offering unlimited play and great savings all summer long. In addition, we are thrilled to announce a new National Junior Tour starting in the spring, sponsored by Under Armour, right here in Sarasota, Manatee and Hillsborough Counties. There is much to look forward to in the coming months along the Gulf Coast and we hope to be your guide for local golf courses as well as golf news, tech, tournaments and tips. You can also visit us at GolfCoastMagazine.com to stay on top of all the latest stories and don’t forget to subscribe to our free e-newsletter which publishes every other week. Follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter and join us as we continue to enjoy the season here on Florida’s West Coast! Fairways and greens,
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Play Your Favorite Courses All Summer Long And Save As You Play! Big Summer Golf Card® delivers consistently great rates at top area courses and not just in the summer; most courses offer special rates other months of the year as well! Put one card in your wallet and enjoy golf savings every round! For up to date information on course rates go to bigsummergolf.com and check out the latest offers – don’t forget to bookmark us as rates and offers change all the time. All participating courses carry our “Golf Guide” listing all courses and their published rates as well as location maps and other information to help your game! You can also find the guide at Edwin Watts stores and PGA Tour Superstores! Each year Big Summer Golf Card® and the Exclusive participating courses sponsor The Big Money TourSM in Southwest Florida. Every Big Summer Golf Card holder is automatically eligible to enter with 10 prizes every month worth $5,000 including cash, golf equipment and golf certificates.* Since 2013 more than 440 golfers have shared in $240,000 in prizes from The Big Money Tour! Don’t miss out, join this growing group of winners with every registered round you play. Check in at the pro shop counter at any of the Exclusive participating courses
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The LPGA Returns to Tampa Bay May 11-17 The stars of women’s professional golf are headed to the Tampa Bay region for one of the most talked about new events this year in all of professional golf. The inaugural Pelican Women’s Championship will be contested at the Pelican Golf Club, a Donald Ross design that has been completely overhauled to create a truly unique experience for golfers and fans. The Tampa Bay region last hosted the LPGA in 1989 when the final St. Petersburg Open was played at the Pasadena Yacht & Country Club. The Tampa Women’s Open was held at Palma Ceia Golf & Country Club from 1947-1960. The field for the Pelican Women’s Championship will be one of the strongest in all of professional golf and is expected to include stars like Lexi Thompson, Paula Creamer, Morgan Pressel and Brooke Henderson. It’s also expected to include top-ranked players with ties to the Tampa area including Brittany Lincicome and Nelly Korda. The week of festivities includes activities for kids and adults of all ages. Children under 18 get in free and are invited to the Junior Golf Show on Saturday to meet and mingle with LPGA professionals and learn about what it takes to be a professional athlete. The event also includes the opportunity to play and party alongside the pros in the Pelican Pro-Am. Golfers of all abilities are invited to contact the tournament office to learn more about this unforgettable experience. The tournament has been highly engaged in the community during its first year, including the launch of a Ticket Design Contest with local elementary schools. Thousands of students are
submitting their own designs and four winners will be selected to appear on the faces of the Daily Grounds Passes. The Women’s Leadership Summit on Tuesday of tournament week promises to be an amazing afternoon of personal and career development. Speakers include notable community and business leaders, as well as some of the world’s top professional golfers showcasing their skills. Every professional golf tournament needs an army of volunteers to assist in operations. While volunteer support has been especially strong leading into the first year, there are always open positions available. A few lucky volunteers will even have the opportunity to play a round of golf at the Pelican following the tournament. There are a variety of ticket options to attend the event. Grounds passes start at only $20 and provide the opportunity to walk the course and witness not only the impressive play of the golfers but experience the immaculate course renovation completed by Beau Welling Design. Fans looking to entertain family, friends or clients can check out the Lightning Lounge, a fully-enclosed luxury skybox overlooking the 18th green with complimentary food and beverages, climate control, private bathroom, televisions and observation deck. Active and retired service members and first responders are invited to attend the event free of charge by showing proper credentials. Visit www.PelicanLPGA.com for more information about the 2020 PelicanWomen’s Championship.
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University Park Country Club UNIVERSITY PARK in MANATEE COUNTY
University Park Country Club, the area’s premier semi-private country club, continues to be the “not to be missed” golf destination on Florida’s Cultural Coast. The breathtaking championship golf course is designed to reward the golfer whatever their skill level and provide an exhilarating golf experience against a stunning backdrop of native Florida. The impeccable conditions and beauty of the course as well as the club’s renowned friendly service offer the daily-fee player a private club experience that is surprisingly affordable. As University Park Country Club continues to improve, it is no surprise that the course consistently earns awards and recognition from independent reader’s surveys and discerning golfers. For the 23rd year in a row, the award-winning and challenging 27 holes at University Park have earned Golf Digest’s 4-star rating, with writers enthusiastically calling it a “must play” course. The Ron Garl-designed course has won accolades and distinction from, Golf for Women, Golfweek and Florida Sportsfan placing University Park in “Florida’s Top Fifty.” Locally University Park County Club has been voted “Best Place to Play Golf” by Sarasota Magazine readers every year since 1993, and Golf Advisor has ranked it #10 on its 2015 top 25 courses in Florida. Respect for nature and a commitment to excellence is unparalleled at University Park. Careful planning and attention to detail have created a beautiful piece of property with exceptional golf and an unsurpassed lifestyle. Among the most prestigious and revered awards for this community are “Best Community Design in America” awarded by The National Association of Home Builders and Professional Builder Magazine, and “Best Development in Region” by the Tampa Bay Regional Planning Council Future of the Region Award.
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For the 23rd year in a row the beautiful and challenging 27 holes at University Park have earned Golf Digest’s 4-Star Rating with writers enthusiastically calling it a “must play” course.
LOCATION Unrelenting attention to detail is evident and these high standards keep the course in top playing condition to maximize player enjoyment of the course. Add to this dedicated employees who create a friendly, relaxed atmosphere which is why the club has a reputation for first-class service. University Park County Club is committed to an ongoing program of improving and upgrading its golf operations. Each year the club’s management reviews the changing needs of its golfing members and visitors and responds with innovative actions that reflect the rapidly changing environment and technology in the golfing industry today. The club’s website is responsive for all mobile devices and tee times may be booked online 24 hours a day.
7671 The Park Blvd. University Park, FL 34201 1.8 miles west of I-75, exit 213.
www.universitypark-fl.com STATISTICS
Number of Holes: 27 Par-72 10+1 Emerald 6446 Platinum 6095 Gold 5607 Ruby 5338 Bronze 4875
10+19 6598 6205 5720 5456 4949
19+1 6725 6161 5727 5432 4862
COURSE FACTS
LPGA tour player Sue Ertl and Head Golf Professional Ashley Hayden, bring golf instruction to every level of golfer. The Golf Academy offers a variety of clinics, golf schools, the popular Get Golf Ready programs, playing lessons and private instruction.
Architect: Ron Garl General Manager: Laurie Evans Head Golf Professional: Ashley Hayden Head Teaching Pro: Sue Ertl Superintendent: Curtis Nickerson
The outstanding golf experience is enhanced by notable food and beverage service. Golfers are invited to enjoy lunch post or pre round and drinks and conversation are always welcomed on the lakeside café. The award-winning culinary staff and management attract many of the area’s most prominent charitable and corporate golf tournaments, weddings and special events.
Visit University Park Country Club located just 1.8 miles west of I-75 on University Parkway (Exit 213). For Tee Times call (941) 359-9999. For Club Membership call Ann Backus at (941) 355-3888 x234. Visit our website: www.universitypark-fl.com to be included in special e-news and rate promotions.
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COURSES Semi-Private Course
CHARLOTTE | SARASOTA | MANATEE MAP #144
TEE INFORMATION
Yardage/Rating/Slope: Men’s White: 3752 / 60.3 / 101; Ladies Red: 3122 / 58.5 / 95
COURSE FACTS
Number of Holes: 18 Architect: Dean Refram Director of Operations: Joel King Superintendent: Andrew Jordan
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Pinebrook/Ironwood Golf Club BS LULE C AL B NT ILA RE AVA
COURSE AMENITIES
• Putting Green • Pro Shop • Walking Allowed • Tournaments and Leagues Welcome • Rental Clubs Available
Pinebrook/Ironwood Golf Club is one of the area’s finest executive courses nestled inside a beautiful community. Between the water-bordered fairways and the 37 bunkers surrounding 18 Champion Bermuda greens this 3,706-yard, par-61 course offers a challenge to golfers of all ages and handicaps. The amenities include a pro shop, snacks, refreshments and putting green. 4260 Ironwood Circle Bradenton, FL 34209 941-792-3288 www.PinebrookIronwood.com
Semi-Private Course
MAP #151
TEE INFORMATION
Bradenton
Peridia Golf and Country Club
Yardage/Rating/Slope: Blue: 3373 / 58.8 / 97 Yellow: 3014 / 56.2 / 89 Red: 2749 / 55.6 / 89
COURSE FACTS
Number of Holes: 18 Architects: Jed Azinger and Gordon Lewis General Manager: Tom Donato, CAM Pro Shop Manager: Brian Schmidt Superintendent: Ray Bartels, Jr. , CGCS
COURSE AMENITIES
• Complete Pro Shop • Terrace on The Green Restaurant with Full Bar service • Banquets and weddings • Golf Lessons available
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Manatee County’s Premier Executive Golf Course offers lush fairways and redesigned Tif-Eagle greens that provide a challenge to golfers of all skill levels and the ability to play in 3 hours. Walk or ride anytime! It’s the perfect course for couples, families, and seniors to improve their short game. Peridia’s full service restaurant and banquet facility is open to the public for lunch and dinner. Sunday brunch is the Club’s most popular event, every Sunday from 10am to 2 pm, please call to make your reservation. 4950 Peridia Boulevard East Bradenton, FL 34203 941-758-2582 www.peridiagcc.net
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COURSES Public Golf Course
CHARLOTTE | SARASOTA | MANATEE MAP #106
TEE INFORMATION
Yardage/Rating/Slope: American, 6082 / 69.2 / 119; British, 6829 / 72.1 / 123; Gillespie, 1687
Sarasota
Bobby Jones Golf Club
COURSE FACTS
Number of Holes: 45 Architects: Donald Ross / Dave Johnson / Ron Garl General Manager: Susan J. Martin Assistant GM: Christian Martin, PGA; Teacher of the Year
COURSE AMENITIES
• Clubhouse - Restaurant • PGA Golf Lessons • Practice Facilities • Golf Shop • Walking Allowed • Golf Club Rental • Seven Day Advance T-times • League Play Available
Sarasota’s only municipal golf facility with 45 holes of great golf fun and challenges. Play the American Course (18 holes, par-71) and the British Course (18 holes, par-72) for the challenge or the 9-hole, par30 Gillespie Executive for the fun! A full practice facility is available. For 19 years, Bobby Jones has been voted as the No.1 public/semiprivate golf course by readers of the Sarasota Herald Tribune and has been named Best of the Best by Sarasota Magazine. 1000 Circus Boulevard Sarasota, FL 34232 941-365-4653 (GOLF) www.BobbyJonesGolfClub.com
Two Golf Courses Two Unique Experiences!
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CHARLOTTE | SARASOTA | MANATEE
Executive
MAP #166
TEE INFORMATION
Venice
Venice East Golf Course
Yardage: 2791 / Par 58
COURSE FACTS Number of Holes: 18 General Manager: Lila Purcell Golf Professional: Coleman Plecker, PGA Superintendent: Lou Corvo
COURSE AMENITIES • Rental Equipment • Snacks • PGA Instruction • Walking Anytime • Memberships Available Equity & Associate • Driving Range & Practice Facility • Automated Ball Machine • Special 5 Buckets for $20
Golf should be fun! Want to have a nice relaxing round and then go to the beach? Want to exercise and like to walk? If so, then we’re the perfect course for you. Venice East Golf Course is a semi-private 18-hole executive course with a par of 58 making it easy to walk or ride and play a round in less than 3 hours. Our Pro, Coleman Plecker can be reached at 410-960-2077. For Specials and Coupons see our website at: veniceeastgc.com 107 Venice East Boulevard Venice, FL 34293 941-493-0005 www.veniceeastgc.com
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CHARLOTTE | SARASOTA | MANATEE
Semi-Private Course
MAP #116
TEE INFORMATION
Yardage/Rating/Slope: Blue: 6747 / 72.1 / 124; White: 6111 / 69.1 / 118; Gold M: 5435 / 65.9 / 110; Gold W: 5435 / 71.3 / 120; Red M: 5126 / 64.6 / 104; Red W: 5126 / 69.7 / 116
COURSE FACTS
Number of Holes: 18 Architect: Ted McAnlis General Mngr: Eddie Rodriguez Superintendent: Tom Hilferty
COURSE AMENITIES
• Chipping Area • Club Storage • Clubhouse • Driving Range • Golf Lessons • Practice Greens • Pro Shop • Sand Practice • Concessions • Restaurant-Breakfast & Lunch • Golf Club Rental
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Sarasota
Tatum Ridge Golf Links Rated MMMM by Golf Digest. Tatum Ridge is conveniently located approximately 2 miles east of I-75 off of Fruitville Road (exit 210). Turn left off of Fruitville Road onto Tatum Road and you’re there. Tatum Ridge Golf Links is a Scottish-style links course complemented by preserved wetlands and 11 lakes in a natural setting, with plenty of wild life and nature at its best. We have been “Sarasota’s Fun Course to Play” since 1989. Our signature hole is the 504-yard, par 5, 13th, a dogleg right over water. A large practice facilty offers grass tees, chipping from grass and bunkers, and an 18-hole putting green. Lessons are available by appointment. Proper golf attire and soft spikes are required. Call for tee times up to seven days in advance or visit our website at www.tatumridgegolflinks.com to make your own tee time and look for special offers. We welcome large groups for outings and tournaments. Our restaurant is also available for special events. For information about lessons and clinics please call the golf shop at 941-378-4211 ext 3. 421 North Tatum Road Sarasota, FL 34240 941-378-4211 www.tatumridgegolflinks.com
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COURSES Semi-Private Course
CHARLOTTE | SARASOTA | MANATEE MAP #160
TEE INFORMATION
Englewood
Boca Royale Golf & County Club
Yardage/Rating/Slope: Black: 6357 / 70.9 / 125 Emerald: 6065 / 69.7 / 122 Platinum: 5720 / 67.9 / 121 Gold - M: 5366 / 66.4 / 118 Gold - W: 5366 / 71.1 / 127 Ruby - M: 4981 / 63.8 / 114 Ruby - W: 4981 / 69.2 / 113
COURSE FACTS
Number of Holes: 18 Golf Professional: Ed McConnell, PGA Superintendent: David Spencer
COURSE AMENITIES
• Chipping Area • Club Storage • Clubhouse • Golf Lessons • Practice Greens • Pro Shop • Sand Practice • Restaurant-Lunch Daily, Dinner Wed-Fri, Sunday Brunch • Golf Club Rental • GolfBoard Rental
Boca Royale is a Semi-private Country Club that welcomes all golfers and offers a challenge for all skill levels. Our pro shop staff and our teaching professionals are waiting to serve our members and guests. Eighteen championship holes with NEW Champion Greens, five tee box locations and an excellent putting practice area are surrounded by towering oaks, cypress, palms, and lush green fairways. Native birds and wildlife can be spotted on the 150 acres of lakes, tropical nature preserves and the beautiful landscape of woodlands, sand and water. 1601 Englewood Road Englewood, FL 34223 941-474-7475 www.bocaroyale.com
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CHARLOTTE | SARASOTA | MANATEE
Semi-Private Course
MAP #112
TEE INFORMATION
Yardage/Rating/Slope: Meadows & Preserve Gold: 7182 / 75.4 / 141 Blue: 6619 / 72.2 / 133 White: 6053 / 69.8 / 121 Black: 5600 / 67.4 / 117 Red: 4939 / 68.9 / 117 Orange: 4166 / 64.3 / 106 Preserve & Hatchett Creek Gold: 7009 / 74.3 / 145 Blue: 6477 / 71.6 / 133 White: 5918 / 69.3 / 116 Black: 5326 / 66.5 / 109 Red: 4756 / 68.5 / 114 Orange: 4084 / 63.8 / 106 Hatchett Creek & Meadows Gold: 7039 / 74.5 / 140 Blue: 6526 / 72.0 / 129 White: 6067 / 69.9 / 122 Black: 5412 / 66.9 / 113 Red: 5075 / 70.4 / 118 Orange: 4272 / 64.9 / 104
COURSE FACTS
Number of Holes: 27 Architect: Ted McAnlis PGA Head Pro: Bill Neal General Mngr: Tom Weaver Superintendent: Dan Haubein Assistant Pros: Travis Blauvelt, Brian Todd
COURSES
Venice
Pelican Pointe Golf and Country Club Voted Best Semi-Private Club in Venice 19 years in a row! • Six Sets of Tees to Satisfy Every Skill Level • Beautiful Nature Preserves and Lakes • Extensive Driving Range and Practice Facility • PGA Professionals to Fine-Tune Your Game • Golf Tournaments & Corporate Outings Available • Award-Winning Sunday Brunch • Top-Quality, Creatively Prepared Menu • Private Parties, Banquets, Receptions and Charity Functions • Golf Memberships Available Conveniently located on Center Road between Jacaranda Blvd (I-75 exit 193) and Bypass 41. 4-DAY ADVANCE TEE TIMES
625 Center Road Venice, FL 34285 941-496-4653 www.pelicanpointeclub.com
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CHARLOTTE | SARASOTA | MANATEE Semi-Private Course
MAP #157
TEE INFORMATION Yardage:
Par: 72 Oaks & Creek & Marsh & Marsh Oaks Creek Black 6869 6783 6816 Blue 6348 6406 6370 White 5940 5926 5880 Gold 5141 5217 5264 Red 4787 4755 4820
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Heron Creek Golf & Country Club
COURSE FACTS
Number of Holes: 27 Architect: Arthur Hills Dir of Golf: Bart Cook, PGA Superintendent: Tom Rainey Course Records: Gary March, 62 Nancy Smith, 65
COURSE AMENITIES
• Complete Pro Shop • Full Menu and Bar • PGA Golf Lessons • 25 Acre Practice Facility with 3 Short Game Holes • Memberships Available
The 27-hole championship course is rated 4-1/2 stars by Golf Digest. The courses, tees, fairways and roughs have been recently renovated. Now featuring all new TifEagle ultradwarf Bermuda greens.
The 25 acre practice facilities and learning center are without question the largest and finest in the region, with multiple areas to develop every facet of your game. Annual Practice Range Memberships are available: Family-$595, Single-$495. Range Membership comes with 4 complimentary Twilight rounds of golf. Tee times available 7 days in advance.
5301 Heron Creek Blvd. North Port, FL 34287 941-423-6955 www.heroncreekgcc.com
Join us as a Member for a Day! Nov, Dec, & April $59 Jan, Feb & March $89 May - Oct. $39
25 Acre Learning Center 4 USGA spec TifEagle practice putting, chipping and pitching greens
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Call : (941)-423-6955 for Tee Times Call for reduced rates June - September • 7 day advance tee times
New National Junior Golf Tour’s Local Matches Start Spring 2020 The Junior Tour Powered by Under Armour® has selected Hillsborough, Manatee, and Sarasota Counties as a “Region” for its new national junior golf tour. That’s great news for area junior golfers as it gives them an opportunity to compete in 6 qualifying league matches at our area’s top country clubs and golf courses to qualify for the National Championship at Walt Disney World® Resort July 17 - 19, 2020. Regional all-star teams from across the U.S. will compete for both individual and team national championship trophies and prizes.
The Tour was created for juniors ages 6-18 to play in a Fun, Friendly and Competitive Environment. Starting 3/29/2020, golfers will compete individually in six 9-hole stroke play matches on Saturday or Sunday afternoons through May 30th.
GROWTH. FUN. COMPETITIVE. SPORTMANSHIP. RESPECT. Co-ed age divisions include: ¾ 6–9 ¾ 10 – 13 ¾ 14 –18
SPRING / FALL SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES $250 - $4,000 (Region & National Exposure): ¾ Match Golf Cart ¾ Season League Rules Sheet ¾ Season 3-Hole Flag ¾ Season Banner ¾ League Title Sponsor Contact Bryan Veith – 941.374.3422 cell
12 area golfers per each age division, who qualify based on points earned in each Region’s match, are invited to the two-round national championship at Walt Disney World® Resort. The 36-hole national championship (ages 10 – 13 and 14 – 18) scores will count for Junior Golf Scoreboard rankings, which play a factor in college recruitment. The championship will be televised on FOX Sports Florida. The national event includes two lunches, an Under Armour® championship backpack and long sleeve performance shirt, plus an opening ceremony dinner for juniors and parents where each regions’ three individual champs are announced, team and individual awards, range balls and grand prizes. The tour has a $150 registration fee, which goes towards an Under Armour® golf shirt, online golfer profile with a photo, online scoring average and national ranking, and awards top finishers.
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Punta Gorda
Deep Creek Golf Club
Par 70: Yardage/Rating/Slope: Blue: 5836 / 68.9 / 124 White: 5424 / 66.9 / 115 Gold: 4942/ 64.8 / 113 Ladies Gold: 4942 / 69.0 / 121 Red: 4746 / 68.3 / 119
COURSE FACTS Number of Holes: 18 Architect: Mark McCumber General Manager/PGA: Todd Evans Superintendent: Josh Czarnecki
COURSE AMENITIES • Clubhouse - Restaurant • Practice Facilities • Short Game Area • Walking Allowed • Golf Club Rental • Five Day Advanced T-times • PGA Instruction • 5 Day Advanced T-Times
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TEE INFORMATION Yardage/Rating/Slope: Blue: 3976 / 59.3 / 100; White: 3445 / 57.2 / 93; Red: 2840 / 56.0 / 85
COURSE FACTS Number of Holes: 18 Architect: Ted McAnlis Director of Operations: Joel King General Manager: Denny Burnham Superintendent: Andrew Jordan
COURSE AMENITIES • Clubhouse • Practice Greens • Pro Shop • Snack Bar - Lunch • Golf Club Rental
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Now in its 35th year of operation, Deep Creek GC has been voted one of the best golf courses in the Charlotte County area year after year. A Par 70, 18 hole layout designed by PGA Tour player Mark McCumber is truly an enjoyable experience with a friendly welcoming staff. From tee to green, whether high or low handicap your experience will be top notch. Public play is welcome, and a variety of memberships options are offered at an exceptional value. Our restaurant and lounge serves only the best quality food and drinks under a casual setting to enhance your experience. 1260 San Cristobal Avenue Punta Gorda, FL 33983 941-625-6911 www.deepcreekgolf.com
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Oyster Creek Golf Club BS LULE C AL B NT ILA RE AVA
Not your typical executive golf course, Oyster Creek, designed by Ted McAnlis, is both challenging and scenic. Accuracy off the tee is important as water comes into play on 13 of the 18 holes. Distance is critical on only a few of the par 4s, but even low-handicap golfers find they play to their handicap. Oyster Creek offers meticulouslymanicured greens surrounded by environmentally-protected natural wetlands. 6651 Oriole Blvd. Englewood, FL 34224 941-475-0334 www.oystercreekgolfclub.com
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Dr. Safko’s X-Factor Belt® Arrives To Wide Acclaim From Chiropractic Community, Patients, Golfers
X-Factor Belt®, the groundbreaking pelvic belt designed by Dr. Ron Safko, features a revolutionary approach to chronic back, hip and leg pain by addressing lumbar-pelvichip imbalance. Safko’s patented ‘X-Factor®’ technology was a result of four years of research, design and patient trials. Unlike other back braces on the market, Safko – a former U.S. Marine and Vietnam veteran – designed The X-Factor Belt® to be worn around the user’s pelvic region, the center of the kinetic chain that stabilizes the core and controls balance. By utilizing small flexible steel Xs in the belt’s sacral area, Safko was able to stabilize the lower lumbar
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spine segments without weakening the core muscles. He then strategically placed soft stretchable compression Xs on both sides of the belt to protect against excessive twisting, tilting or over-extension associated with golf and other sports that result in pelvic torque. The specific orthopedic arrangement of these Xs resulted in what Safko called his ‘X-Factor®’, an Enhanced Momentum Control that became the key to ideal lower back support and vital pelvic alignment. Available only at their online store. Visit xfactorbelt.com/golfcoast to view testimonials from golfers and patients about how the X-Factor Belt® helped them get back to their active lifestyles.
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Cobra King Speedzone Drivers Cobra’s Speedback driver was inspired by supercars from the color to the aerodynamics. The Speedzone delivers their fastest and most powerful driver yet. Like a race car, every component from the internal chassis design to the exterior shaping was engineered to maximize power output. This has translated in to allowing better players to work the ball with ease and fine tune launch and low spin without sacrificing forgiveness. CobraGolf.com
Bushnell Wingman GPS Speaker Bushnell, the premier company for providing golfers with on-course yardage information, introduced The Bushnell Wingman speaker that doubles as a GPS yardage device, providing front, middle and back distances when paired with the Bushnell Golf app on your phone. You can also play music through the Bluetooth, and by using the remote, which also doubles as a ball marker, the music pauses for the audible readout of the distances to the green. BushnellGolf.com
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ECCO M GOLF BIOM COOL PRO SHOE New technology allows comfort and feel— in any condition. Built on ECCO’s foot-shaped BIOM® using FLUIDFORM™ Technology to frame and anatomically support the foot, while bringing the golfer closer to the ground to allow you natural motion and better control. TRI-FI-GRIP™ outsole ensures stability, durability and rotational support. GORE-TEX SURROUND® construction, paired with TPU EXHAUST GRID built into the midsole, lets fresh air to the sole of the foot, while allowing heat and moisture to escape. us.ecco.com
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Zero Friction Stryker 2 Glove
Triple Track Putter
Inspired by Callaway’s Triple Track golf ball, the Odyssey Triple Track putter line features three lines at the center of the putter head. This unique alignment aid uses the same visual technology that is used to land planes on aircraft carriers, giving you easy alignment and better putting accuracy. The three Triple Track lines are prominently featured to help improve your putting accuracy. It’s a design that’s incredibly intuitive and easy to use. CallawayGolf.com
Lamkin’s Grip Fitting System Putting is all about feel. Then why buy a grip without trying it? Lamkin’s Grip Fitting System is the solution to allowing golfers to quickly and easily demo a variety of putter grips on a club to find the model that best complements unique preferences and putting styles. Available at a store near you. LamkinGrips.com
Impact Press Training Aid Bill Schmedes III, one of America’s Best Teachers is behind this simple new golf training aid. The red indicator points towards the center of the body at address. The green indicator should point at the target at impact. It forces a golfer to instinctively react to its design allowing for improved impact. ImpactPressGolf.com
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Zero Friction has been a leader in golf tee innovation and is also known for taking the guess work out of buying a glove because one size fits all in men’s and women’s sizes, making it the perfect gift for a golfer. The new Stryker 2 is made of performance material and Lycra for a better fit and enhanced breathability at an unbeatable price. A 2-pack is only $19.99 ZeroFriction.com
SEED Golf Balls The Irish startup offers affordable golf balls that they claim perform as well as Pro-V’s, Callaways or any other ball in the business. They offer a subscription model where golfers can order only once, or set up a schedule to keep them coming. The balls are popular in Europe since 2017, and are now available stateside. seedgolf.com
Wingman Putters
Tour Edge’s new putter offers an extreme M.O.I. modern mini-mallet with LockOn alignment and interchangeable sole weights. The multimaterial putter has an extremely high resistance to twisting. Weighted wings promote a square face for a true roll. Lock-On alignment allows the lie angle to be set perfectly square at address. Interchangeable weights on the sole give golfers the option of adding or subtracting more weight to the heel and toe to obtain their preferred feel. TourEdge.com
CoolNES Neck and Face Mask More than 200 product were featured in the 2020 PGA Show’s New Product Zone. Top PGA Professionals and golf buyers voted CoolNES® as the best product among new merchandise. CoolNES is an innovative, two-in-one neck and face mask that prevents sun damage. Founder and CEO David Terol invented this unique product after his father was diagnosed with facial skin cancer. The CoolNES flap can be used as a neck shade or face mask. Coolnes.com
Reclaim Your Game! See why so many golfers have virtually left over-the-counter pain relief options behind! Many reported faster recovery & better relaxation with the all-natural option of BioSpring!
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hen pain has begun taking the fun out of the game, golfers of all ages have generally turned to overthe-counter medications to keep them swinging. However, it’s no secret that over-the-counter pain medications, while effective, can bring with them their fair share of negative side-effects. Thousands are now turning away from these negative side-effects and turning towards the all-natural option of CBD.
The burgeoning demand for CBD, as evidenced by the number of exhibitors at the 2020 PGA Merchandise Show, is proof that golfers are seeking the natural pain relief benefits of this growing industry! BioSpring, being at
the forefront of this industry, has a patent pending for its extraction method, which yields the highest grade of CBD. CBD stands for cannabidiol, a naturally occurring compound found in the hemp plant. Cannabidiol is a non-psychoactive element of the hemp plant. People of all ages, professional athletes, amateurs, & the general public have begun to tout the many potential benefits of CBD. Its natural anti-inflammatory properties and general lack of negative side-effects have been the catalyst for its popularity over recent years. People from all walks of life are finally taking advantage of the many health benefits reported by so many who regularly use CBD. BioSpring CBD works by interacting with the body’s endocannabinoid
system (ECS). The ECS has two types of CBD receptors in your body. One is in the brain, which deals with movement, coordination, thought process, emotional state, memories, and appetite while the other receptors deal with your immune system that induce pain and inflammation. With a meticulous growing and extraction process, accompanied by rigorous quality control, BioSpring uses full spectrum hemp extract, which is always accompanied by a certificate of analysis, so the end user is assured of the quality of these CBD products. In addition, BioSpring uses non-GMO, clean ingredients in its product line like coconut oil, olive oil, lavender, aloe and others. In contrast to treating chronic pain with prescription or over-thecounter drugs, BioSpring offers a
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BioSpring www.BioSpringCBD.com | Ad Page 43 Edwin Watts 5247 S. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, FL 34231 | www.edwinwattsgolf.com | 941-922-1006 | Map #200, Ad Page 95 Edwin Watts 5935 Factory Shops Blvd., Ellenton, FL 34222 | www.edwinwattsgolf.com | 941-722-9000 | Map #200, Ad Page 95
Nature’s Rite www.mynaturesrite.com | 800-991-7088 | Ad Pages 38 X-Factor xfactorbelt.com | Ad Pages 39 SERVICES /ENTERTAINMENT
Big Summer Golf Card www.bigsummergolf.com | 941-923-2232 | Ad Pages 10-12
Black Diamond Ranch 2600 W. Black DiamondCr, Lecanto, FL | 352-746-3446 | Ad Pages 59 DOMUM www.domumexperience.com | Email:ryan@domumexperience.com | 941-702-1231 | Ad Page 32
Junior Tour Powered by Under Armour UAGolfTour.com | Ad Page 3 Lennar | WCI LennarSWFL.com | 877-45-LENNAR | Map #100, Ad Page 7 Mission Inn Resort 10400 CR 48, Howey-In-The-Hills, FL | 800-874-9053 | Ad Pages 63 Pelican Women’s Championship 525 IndianRocks Rd., Belleair Bluffs, FL 33770 | www.pelicanlpga.com | (727) 977-5180 | Tampa Map #25, Ad Page 15
Pope Golf www.Popegolf.net | 941-444-6600 | Ad Page 21 Streamsong Resort 1000 Streamsong Drive, Bowling Green, FL | www.streamsongresort.com | 877-366-8029 | Ad Page 4 Valspar Championship At Innisbrook Resort |
36750 US Hwy 19 N., Palm Harbor, FL 34684 |
www.valsparchampionship.com | Tampa Map #40, Ad Page 35
Visit Sebring Citrus Golf Trail www.SebringCitrusGolfTrail.com | (863) 402-6909 | Ad Page 9
Fahrenheit10 www.Fahrenheit10.com | Email:info@Fahrenheit10.com | 941-955-0151 | Ad Page 52
INSTRUCTION Golf Academy at Tatum Ridge Golf Links 421 North Tatum Road, Sarasota, FL 34240 | www.ConwayGolf.com | 941-812-0137 | Map #116, Ad Page 29
Golf Home Guru - Joe Morgan www.GolfHomeGuru.com | Email:Guru@GolfHomeGuru.com | 239-438-6426 | Ad Page 42
Golf Academy at University Park 7671 The Park Blvd., University Park,FL | www.UniversityPark-FL.com | 941-359-9999 | Map #105, Ad Page 16
International Barter Exchange 1161 N Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, FL 34236 | www.IBEBarter.com | 941-955-6100 | Map #137, Ad Page 20
North Florida PGA Regional website | www.NFPGA.com | 386.256-1221 | Ad Page 28
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MANATEE COUNTY (941) 776-2611 P 18 Buffalo Creek Golf Course 130 8100 Erie Road, Palmetto, FL 34221; I-75 to exit 224,
301 North to Erie Road, 2 mi to 69th St. E turn left
Esplanade at Azario Lakewood Ranch (941) 253-2901 SP 18 139 4016 Santa Caterina Blvd., Lakewood Ranch, FL 34211; On Lorraine Road, between SR70 & SR 64
IMG Academy Golf Club (941) 758-1464 SP 18 114 4350 El Conquistador Parkway, Bradenton, FL 34210; US 41 to Bayshore Gardens Pkwy, west to entrance
Legacy Golf Club
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192 8255 Legacy Boulevard, Bradenton, FL 34202; I-75 to exit 213; East 2.7 miles
Manatee Golf Club (941) 792-6773 P 18 149 6415 53rd Ave W. Bradenton, FL 34210; Cortez road to 66th St W. Turn south then east on 53rd Ave.
Mocassin Wallow Golf Club (941) 723-0500 SP 101 9680 Buffalo Road, Palmetto, FL 34221; Exit 229 off I-75,
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(941) 792-3288
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Sara Bay Country Club
(941) 355-7658 PR
141 7011 Willow Street, Sarasota, FL 34243; Just N of the airport, US 41 to Montgomery Ave.; turn R
University Park Country Club (941) 359-9999 SP 27 105 7671 The Park Blvd., University Park, FL 34201; 1.8 miles west of I-75 on University Parkway, (Exit 213)
(941) 371-8200 PR 18 Bent Tree Country Club 156 4700 Bent Tree Boulevard, Sarasota, FL; 1.5 miles east of
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Bobby Jones Golf Course
(941) 365-4653
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Capri Isles Golf Club (941) 485-3371 SP 18 108 849 Capri Isles Blvd., Venice, FL 34292; I-75 off Jacaranda Blvd. (exit 193), R on Venice Ave., R on Capri Isles Blvd
The Groves Course at The Meadows (941) 371-0982 E 18 135 3400 Longmeadow, Sarasota, FL; I-75 to Exit #213; W approx 1 mile, S on N. Honore Ave; S 1 mile to Longmeadow
Heron Creek Golf & Country Club (941) 423-6955 SP 27 157 5301 Heron Creek Blvd., North Port, FL 34287; Take I-75 to Exit 182 Sumter Blvd continue on to Heron Creek Blvd
Highlands Course at The Meadows (941) 371-0982 SP 18 135 3400 Longmeadow Sarasota, FL; I-75 to Exit #213; W approx 1 mile, S on N. Honore Ave; S 1 mile to Longmeadow
The Meadows Country Club (941) 378-5957 PR 18 135 3400 Longmeadow Sarasota, FL; I-75 to Exit #213; W approx 1 mile, S on N. Honore Ave; S 1 mile to Longmeadow
Mission Valley Golf & Country Club
128 1851 Mission Valley Blvd., Nokomis, FL 34275; Exit 195 off I-75 west to Mission Valley Rd, turn right
Misty Creek Golf & Country Club
123 8954 Misty Creek Drive, Sarasota, FL 34241; 3 miles east of I-75, Bee Ridge Rd exit 207
Jacaranda Blvd., (exit 193) right on Center Road
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Serenoa Golf Club (941) 925-2755 SP 18 113 6733 Serenoa Drive, Sarasota, FL 34241; 2 miles east of
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Tatum Ridge Golf Links (941) 378-4211 SP 18 116 421 North Tatum Road, Sarasota, FL 34240; 2 miles eat of I-75 off Fruitville Road Exit 210
University Park Country Club (941) 359-9999 SP 27 105 7671 The Park Blvd., University Park, FL 34201; 1.8 miles west of I-75 on University Parkway, (Exit 213
Venice East Golf Club (941) 493-0005 E 18 166 107 Venice East Blvd., Venice, FL 34293; I-75 to Jacaranda Blvd (exit 193) West to US 41 S; approx 2 mi on Left
Waterford Golf Club
(941) 484-6621 SP 27
117 1454 Gleneagles Dr., Venice, FL 34292; Exit 195, Laurel Rd., west to light at Pinebrook, left on Edmunsdson Rd.
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CHARLOTTE COUNTY Deep Creek Golf Club (941) 625-6911 SP 18 172 1260 San Cristobal Ave., Punta Gorda, FL ; Exit 170 off I-75, east on Kings Hwy, R on Sandhill, R on SanCristobal
Kings Gate Golf Club (941) 625-0680 SP 18 152 24000 Rampart Blvd, Port Charlotte, FL 33980 1 mile west of I-75, Exit 170 Kings Hwy
Oyster Creek Golf & Country Club (941) 475-0334 E 18 119 66511 Oriole Blvd, Englewood, FL; I-75 to Exit 191 River Road to Pine, left on Pine to SR776, left on 776, south 2 miles
Rotonda Golf & Country Club - Long Marsh (941) 698-0918 SP 18 121 100 Rotonda Circle, Rotonda West, FL 33947; Exit 191 off I-75, Country Road 775 just north of Boca Grande Island
Rotonda Golf & Country Club - Palms Rotonda Golf & Country Club - Hills Rotonda Golf & Country Club - Links Rotonda Golf & Country Club - Pinemoor Twin Isles Country Club
(941) 697-8118 SP 18 (941) 697-2414 SP 18 (941) 697-8877 SP 18 (941) 697-7006 SP 18 (941) 637-1232 PR 18
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Fox Hollow Golf Club
Tampa Bay’s Premier Semi-Private Golf Club
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Fox Hollow Golf Club Tampa Bay’s Premier Semi-Private Golf Club
Water comes into play on eleven of Fox Hollow’s 18 holes.
Since opening in 1994, Fox Hollow
has grown and developed into one of the premier semi-private golf facilities in the Tampa Bay area. The course was recently rated 57th by Golf Digest’s “Top 75 Courses Accessible to the Public in Florida.” One of the goals of Fox Hollow’s ownership is to take the facility to a higher level by elevating course conditions and constantly making improvements.
technology platform that brings GPS, XM Radio and more to the golf carts. It’s all intended to enhance the golfer’s experience while playing the course. The Fox Hollow golf course has the distinction of being one of the last courses designed and built by Robert Trent Jones, Sr., one of the most prolific and innovative golf course designers of all time. In his design of Fox Hollow, the legendary Jones created a layout as picturesque as it is playable. Quite simply, Fox Hollow offers a good, fair test of golf.
The latest upgrades include the purchase of additional mowing equipment as well as a state-of-the-art fleet of Club Car golf carts. The new electric carts feature the Water comes into play on 11 holes and “Shark Experience”, a new Greg Norman Jones’ other signature feature – plentiful GolfCoastMagazine.com
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and penal bunker complexes – abounds. Fox Hollow has hosted local qualifying for the U.S. Open and U.S. Amateur as well as qualifiers for the Valspar Championship, the PGA Tour event held annually at Innisbrook Golf Resort. The par-71 championship layout features five sets of tees and offers new challenges every time it’s played, mixing native trees and vegetation, sparkling lakes, sand bunkers and a variety of wildlife. Fox Hollow’s rolling fairways are a delightful departure from the pancake-flat layouts found elsewhere in Florida.
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The third hole is a straightaway par 4 – measuring 451 yards from the back tee – that will challenge the most accomplished ball strikers. Viewing the hole from the tee there’s a water hazard left and OB right. A massive oak tree on the right pinches in the landing area, making the tee shot extremely demanding. The approach shot is uphill to a wide, narrow green protected by a deep bunker in front and more sand on the player’s left. From the tips, Fox Hollow’s finishing hole is a robust 445 yards. From the white tees it’s a slightly more manageable 429 yards. With water guard-
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The 445 yard, par 4 18th is one of Florida’s most demanding finishing holes.
ing both sides from tee to green, the fairway appears to be an island of grass. Place your drive in play and your work is only half done. The approach demands a long, accurate shot to a large, undulating green protected by yawning bunkers front left and right. Fox Hollow’s putting surfaces feature SeaDwarf Paspalum, a hearty turfgrass that can be irrigated with effluent, reclaimed, or even seawater. This grass also has the ability to deliver fast green speeds (9+ on the Stimpmeter) and requires less fertilizer, pesticide, weed control and irrigation than other grasses. Arguably, Fox Hollow possesses some of the finest quality, most environmentally friendly green complexes in the Tampa Bay area. Convenience and an emphasis on friendly, unobtrusive service also GolfCoastMagazine.com
contribute to the Fox Hollow experience. From the time you drop off your clubs until you reach the first tee, everything you need is readily accessible. The 15,000 square foot clubhouse is the focal point, featuring a fully stocked pro shop, locker rooms, private meeting rooms and an upscale dining room to serve as an alternative to the more relaxed atmosphere of the Grille at Fox Hollow Golf Club. Both dining areas share spectacular views of the golf course. Events The Fox Hollow clubhouse is available for tournaments, private parties, receptions and dinners, all catered by its professional events staff. The staff will help design the menu, handle the details and have the golf course in impeccable condition for your event. They
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handle tournament groups from 20 to 144 players. Competitive pricing is available. For more information, visit http://FoxHollowGolfClub.com or call (727) 264-8939. Practice Facilities As you exit the pro shop, Fox Hollow’s The “Shark Experience” brings GPS, XM Radio and more to the practice facilities are new fleet of Club Car golf carts. all within easy walking distance. There’s a large Fox Hollow At A Glance putting green to your left; a pitching LOCATION green with sand bunker to your right; 10050 Robert Trent Jones Parkway and a spacious natural turf driving Trinity, Florida 34655 range straight ahead. Lessons and On Little Road, three miles south of SR 54 clinics are available, taught by Fox Hollow’s highly experienced PGA STATISTICS professional teaching staff. 18 Hole Championship Course, Par 71, Memberships Three attractive golf membership packages are available: Junior, Intermediate and Regular. Both single and family memberships are available in all three categories. Regular and family members may book tee times up to fourteen days in advance. Daily Fee Players Welcome Fox Hollow is a semi-private club. Daily fee players are always welcome. Rates are competitive with other area courses. Reserve tee times up to seven days in advance online at http://FoxHollowGolfClub.com or call the Pro Shop at (727) 376-6333. GCM
Designed by Robert Trent Jones, Sr. Tee Yards Rating Slope Black 7079 74.6 134 Blue 6757 72.8 130 White 6288 71.2 125 Gold (M) 5908 68.3 122 Gold (W) 5908 75.4 137 Silver 5529 — — Red 4825 70.9 125
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Public Course
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TEE INFORMATION
Yardage/Rating/Slope: Blue: 5313/66.4/121 White: 4864/64.1/112 Gold: 4289/62/102 Red: 3785/62.7/103 Junior: 2252/N/A/N/A
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Chi Chi Rodriguez Golf Club 40 S ING CES SE T A C BR SU URPO LE F CE RS O ITH P A YE AY W PL
COURSE FACTS
Holes/Par: 18 holes, Par 69 Architect: Denis Griffith Chief Executive Officer: James Poulter Director of Golf: Al Arrigoni, PGA Superintendent: Eric Dixon
COURSE AMENITIES
• Pro Shop • Snack Bar • 7-Day Advance Tee Times • League Play Available • Discounts for Groups • Club Rental • Proceeds support Programs for kids • Home of The First Tee of Clearwater
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For Best Rates Book Online at chichi.org The Chi Chi Rodriguez Golf Club is open to the public with proceeds supporting the Chi Chi Rodriguez Youth Foundation. The par-69 course is well maintained and newly renovated. The course features strategic bunkering and water hazards to challenge all levels of golfers. The Pro Shop features golf supplies, clothing, snacks and beverages. Fees vary by season and time of day. Juniors (under 15) play for reduced rates. The 140-acre site is home to the Chi Chi Rodriguez Academy, a publicprivate partnership with the Pinellas County School System that works to positively impact the graduation rate of our community.
3030 McMullen Booth Rd. Clearwater, FL 33761 (727) 726-4673 www.chichi.org
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Yardage/Rating/Slope: Blue: 4540/62.3/96 White: 4490/61.8/93 Red: 3556/63.7/107
COURSE FACTS
Holes/Par: 18 holes, Par 67 General Manager: Tyson Duane Director of Golf: Michael Summers Superintendent: Aaron May
COURSE AMENITIES
• Clubhouse • Snack Bar with beer • Pro Shop • Practice Green • Rental Clubs • Walking Allowed Anytime • Putting & Chipping Green • Practice Cage
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Pinellas Park
Mainlands Golf Club Family owned and operated for over 49 years Family owned and operated for over 49 years, The Mainlands Golf Club is the destination for both discriminating locals and savvy snowbirds. The course is conveniently located in the heart of Pinellas County about 1 mile north of US 19 and Park Boulevard. Great conditions and friendly service are cherished traditions here. A par 67, nine par 4’s, seven par 3’s, and two par 5’s comprise a walker-friendly, links-style course. A completely stocked pro shop is onsite to cater to any and all golfer’s needs before your round. After your round, visit the snack bar, grab a bite to eat and a cold beer and tally up your score on the patio. Come play The Mainlands Golf Club. We look forward to seeing you. CHECK OUT OUR WEBSITE AT mainlandsgolf.com/golf-course-news/ FOR UNCLE JULIO’S SPECIAL OF THE MONTH
9445 Mainlands Boulevard West Pinellas Park, FL 33782 (727) 577-4847 Pro Shop (727) 577-2797 Tee Times www.mainlandsgolf.com
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Largo
East Bay Golf Club e om c l e ic W l b Pu
Yardage/Rating/Slope: Back: 6451/70.1/128 Middle: 5967/68.1/125 Forward: 5286/71.5/129
COURSE FACTS
Holes/Par: 18 holes, Par 71 Architect: William Mitchell General Manager: Bruce Orr Superintendent: Bruce Orr Teaching Pro: Jeff Myers
COURSE AMENITIES
• Clubhouse - Restaurant • Pro Shop • Driving Range • Practice Green • Lessons Available • Rental Clubs • Pro Shot GPS Yardages • Leagues Welcome • Book Online 24/7
Public Course
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Yardage/Rating/Slope: White: 2235 Yards Red: 2029 Yards
COURSE FACTS
Located 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 facilities and on-course beverage cart service. Tees, fairways and greens are overseeded for the winter season. Now featuring the Pro Shot GPS System on every golf cart with accurate yardages and detailed hole graphics. Located on East Bay Drive, 2.5 miles west of U.S. Hwy. 19. 702 Country Club Drive Largo, FL 33771 (727) 581-3333 www.eastbaygolfclub.com
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Pinecrest Golf Course me lco e cW bli u P
Holes/Par: 18 holes, Par 55 General Manager: Jeff Myers Teaching Pro: Jeff Myers
COURSE AMENITIES
• Clubhouse – Restaurant • Pro Shop • Practice Green • Lessons Available • Rental Clubs • Walking Allowed
Discover best kept secret for evecutive golf. Don’t let this small course fool you. Pinecrest is a challenging par-55 short course with 17 par 3s and one par 4. Walking anytime and electric carts are available if you wish to ride. At Pinecrest you will enjoy a very friendly and personable atmosphere. Annual memberships and 10-play tickets are also available. Enjoy the renovated pro shop. Also visit “Your Pizza Shop” upstairs for great food.
1200 – 8th Avenue, S.W. Largo, FL 34640 (727) 584-6497
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Seminole Lake Country Club
“Family-Owned, Old-Florida Golf” Annual and Seasonal Memberships available or
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6100 AUGUSTA BOULEVARD SEMINOLE, FLORIDA 33777 FOR TEE TIMES CALL THE PRO SHOP OR BOOK ONLINE 24/7 727-391-6255 ~ WWW.SEMINOLELAKE.NET
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We are Open to the Public June 1 -September 30, 2020 Isla Del Sol Yacht & Country Club is opening its doors to outside play June1 through September 30, 2020. Tee times are available after 10:00 a.m. any day. The course is closed on Tuesdays. • 18-Hole Championship Golf Course • Seashore Paspalum Greens • Summer Membership Specials Available Check Website For Current Rates
IslaDelSolYCC.com Call Pro Shop up to two days in advance to reserve a tee time.
(727) 864-2417 6000 Sun Blvd., St. Petersburg, FL 33715 On Pinellas Bayway 3 miles west of U.S. Hwy. 19
18-hole Golf Course Driving Range Short GAme Area Putting Green Modern Pro Shop Clinics Event Hosting
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1100 Tarpon Woods Blvd, Palm Harbor, FL 34685 www.TarponWoodsGC.com (727) 784-7606
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Located in Palm Harbor, Florida, our golf course borders the Brooker Creek Preserve. As a result, this scenic 18-hole public golf course features an abundance of wildlife including deer, gators, turkey, coyotes, otters and exotic birds for you to enjoy as you play. In April 2017, Tarpon Woods GC came under the ownership of legendary LPGA Golfer Jan Stephenson’s Crossroads Foundation. The Foundation hosts tournaments and events that benefits Purple Heart, blind and disabled veterans and first reponders. Jan Stephenson’s Crossroads Foundation is a 501c3 charitable organization that benefits Purple Heart, blind and disabled veterans and first reponders. Tax ID#45-4646127
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Municipal Course
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Yardage/Rating/Slope: Blue: 6069/68.5/117 White: 5729/67.0/113 Yellow: 5145/64.4/107 Red: 4886/67.6/113 Family (M): 3388/58.7/96 Family (W): 3388/59.6/96
COURSE FACTS
Holes/Par: 18 holes, Par 72 Architects: Wayne Styles, John Van Kleek Golf Course Manager: Howard Hunt, PGA Head Pro: Steve Didik, PGA
COURSE AMENITIES
• Clubhouse • Snack Bar • Pro Shop • Renovated Driving Range • Range Memberships Available • Short Game Practice Area • Lessons Available • Rental Clubs • Walking Allowed • Book Online 24/7
Tarpon Springs
Tarpon Springs Golf Course Originally built in 1908, the Tarpon Springs golf course follows the architecture of the time with small, elevated greens and quite a few doglegs. The course is very scoreable on your good days, while water hazards can wreak havoc on your bad ones. During the summer of 2014, all 18 greens and two practice greens were reconstructed. The greens now feature new contours and state-of-the-art Seashore Paspalum turf. At the same time, bunkers were re-sanded and the driving range renovated. Tarpon Springs golf course is honored to be a participating course on the Florida Historic Golf Trail. The “Trail” celebrates Florida’s early golf heritage by featuring publicly accessible golf courses throughout the state that golfers can still play today. Tarpon Springs boasts two PGA Professionals, each with over 25 years of experience. Together, they oversee golf operations, leagues, clinics, summer junior camps and much more. PARTICIPATING GOLF COURSE FLORIDA HISTORIC GOLF TRAIL
1310 South Pinellas Avenue Tarpon Springs, FL 34689 (727) 934-5191 www.tarponspringsgc.com
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Semi-Private GC
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Yardage/Rating/Slope: Gold: 6976/74.3/137 Blue: 6236/70.4/133 White M: 5615/67.6/129 White W: 5615/72.7/134 Green: 5033/66.2/114 Red: 4832/69.2/117
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Heritage Isles Golf & Country Club Rated 4 ½ Stars By Golf Now
COURSE FACTS
Holes/Par: 18 holes, Par 72 Architects: Gordon G. Lewis, Jed Azinger Director of Golf: Rich Unger, PGA Superintendent: Don Cox
COURSE AMENITIES • • • • • •
Beautifully carved from Florida’s rich landscape, Heritage Isles is everything Florida golf was meant to be. Architects Gordon G. Lewis and Jed Azinger dedicated themselves to preserving the land’s rustic beauty to create a course that is not only challenging but also extremely enjoyable. Heritage Isles now features all-new Champion Dwarf Bermuda grass greens.
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10630 Plantation Bay Drive Tampa, FL 33647 (813) 907-7447 www.heritageislesgolf.com
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Summerfield Crossings Golf Club
Yardage/Rating/Slope: Green: 6903/73.0/125 Gold: 6375/70.6/121 Black: 5779/67.5/115 Silver: 5139/69.4/114
COURSE FACTS
Holes/Par: 18 holes, Par 71 Architect: Ron Garl General Mngr: Jason Blanchard, PGA Head Pro: James Gottschalk, PGA Superintendent: Keith Lamb, GCSAA
COURSE AMENITIES
• Clubhouse – Doc’s Grille • Tournaments for 12-144 • 2-tiered Driving Range • Putting & Chipping Greens • Practice Bunker Area • 7-Day Advanced Tee Times • Book Online 24/7
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Golf Digest’s Places to Play 4-1/2 Stars Summerfield 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. The signature 15th hole is a demanding Par 3 featuring an island green and unpredictable winds. 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 grille and full banquet facilities. 13050 Summerfield Blvd. Riverview, FL 33568 (813) 671-3311 www.summerfieldgc.com
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Yardage/Rating/Slope The Forest Course Black: 6604/72.3/134 Blue: 6159/70.2/129 White: 5606/67.8/117 Gold (M): 5112/65.3/112 Gold (W): 5112/69.9/123 Red: 4762/67.8/121 The Lakes Course Black: 7001/73.8/135 Blue: 6572/72.0/130 White: 6222/69.8/129 Gold (M): 5612/66.7/123 Gold (W): 5612/72.3/125 Red: 5200/69.8/124
COURSE FACTS
Forest Course: 18 holes, Par 72 Lakes Course: 18 holes, Par 72 Architects: Ron Garl/Gary Koch General Manager: John Russell Director of Golf: Brian Richter, PGA
COURSE AMENITIES
• Clubhouse - Restaurant & Bar • Fully-stocked Pro Shop • Aqua Driving Range • PGA Lessons Available • Banquet Facilities • Rental Clubs • Book Online 24/7
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Odessa
The Eagles Golf Club Offering Two Championship Layouts at Affordable Rates The Eagles Golf Club boasts a long, proud tradition as the standard of excellence for public access golf in the Tampa Bay area. At over 7,000 yards from the tips, the Lakes Course features all-new Champion Bermuda greens and a traditional look and feel. Bring your long game as it will be tested with par 3s measuring up to 232 yards and par 4s topping off at 462 yards. At 6,719 yards from the championship tees, the Forest Course demands precise shot making and course management. The signature par-3 sixth hole offers the drama of a forced carry over water to a peninsula green. The back nine is nestled in a setting more reminiscent of a nature preserve than a golf course. Playing conditions at The Eagles are consistently excellent. Attention to detail both on the golf courses and in the clubhouse promise to make your experience at The Eagles a memorable one.
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16101 Nine Eagles Drive Odessa, FL 33556 (813) 920-6681 www. eaglesgolf.com
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Semi-Private GC
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Yardage/Rating/Slope: Champ: 6898/73.5/129 Blue: 6053/69.4/117 White: 5487/66.9/109 Red: 4773/68.2/116
COURSE FACTS
Holes/Par: 18 holes, Par 72 Course Architects: Jed Azinger & Gordon Lewis Pro Shop Manager: John Panno Superintendent: Marty Ford
COURSE AMENITIES
• Newly Renovated Clubhouse • Restaurant & Bar • Banquet Facilities • Pro Shop • Driving Range • Putting Green • Short Game Area • Lessons • Rental Clubs • Book Online 24/7
Lutz
Heritage Harbor Golf & Country Club Specializing in wedding receptions, golf tournaments, meetings, quinceaneras and all other celebrations. Heritage Harbor measures nearly 7,000 yards from the back tees and
is one of the most challenging public-access layouts in the Tampa Bay area. Four sets of tees are incorporated into the design, making the course fun for golfers of all skill levels. Swirling winds and strategically located bunkers can wreak havoc with players of this finely manicured links. Course designers Jed Azinger and Gordon Lewis took extra care when laying out the course to preserve the wildlife in residence. Check our website for golf rates and specials. We specialize in wedding receptions, golf tournaments, professional meetings, quinceaneras, and all other celebrations! We provide the highest standard of personalized service, and an outstanding variety of menu items from which to choose. Our attention to detail and our goal of total satisfaction, has been noticed by receiving awards from national wedding websites. Our full-service dining room offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner with full liquor bar available, providing a full day of enjoyment before and after your round of golf. Wedding and current banquet pricing are available on our website. 19502 Heritage Harbor Parkway Lutz, FL 33558 (813) 949-4886 www.heritageharborgolf.com
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Public Golf Course
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Yardage/Rating/Slope: Gator/Panther: 6270/70.8/120 Bobcat/Gator: 6039/69.7/117 Panther/Bobcat:: 6110/70.0/119
COURSE FACTS
Holes/Par: 27 holes, Par 71-73 General Manager: Ken Ross Director of Golf: Bob Capobianco Superintendent: Bill Stanton
COURSE AMENITIES
• Clubhouse & Snack Bar • Lounge • Pro Shop • Driving Range • 3-Hole Practice Course • Lessons Available with Bobby Capobianco • Rental Clubs • Book Online 24/7 • Saturday AM Junior Clinics • Thursday Ladies Day (1/2 price)
Odessa
Silver Dollar Golf Club 27 Holes of Championship Golf Silver Dollar Golf Club offers a truly great golfing experience for every skill level, with three 9-hole courses that can be played individually or consecutively. This scenic golf club, located on the northwest corner of Tampa, Florida, conveniently located on the Pinellas/Hillsborough border offers a complete pro shop, extensive practice area, restaurant, and a fun, friendly staff. Enjoy the perfect blend of challenge and relaxation on three 9-hole courses with a wide variety of fairways, bunkers and water features designed to test and entertain you. Flanked by stately trees and sparkling waters, nature enhances the beauty of Silver Dollar Golf Club and adds to your enjoyment. Pristine Paspallum turf putting surfaces are a pleasure to play. Practice facilities include full driving range, three putting greens, a pitching and chipping green with sand trap, and three practice holes. Come and round out your game with us at the Silver Dollar! Ask about our rewards program. 12711 Silver Dollar Drive Odessa, FL 33556 (813) 920-3884 www.silverdollargolf.com
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OUT OF BOUNDS
The Shanks By Jeff Thoreson, Golf and Travel Writer j.thoreson@comcast.net
The shanks are the golf equivalent of the common cold. It’s a simple virus, so why oh why can’t anybody figure out how to cure either? They say a cold is three days coming, three days here and three days going. The shanks might show up and stay until Christmas. But you just have to let both run their course, and while you have either, you’re miserable. We’re only talking about a runny nose or a quarter of an inch in the arch of the swing plane, but the answer has eluded man for several millennia and the 500 years since the first shepherd had to yell “Fore” at the foursome playing to the rabbit hole way right. I don’t understand how we can be so scientifically advanced that we can isolate the Higgs Boson particle, land Curiosity on Mars and communicate with our thumbs, but we can’t figure out how to get the hosel out of the GolfCoastMagazine.com
swing path? I believe somewhere out there in this vast cosmos is a more advanced civilization where no one ever sniffles and no one ever shanks. But until we reach that more sophisticated level of human scientific know-how, we’ll just have to tolerate both. Truth be told, I rarely shank the ball. My outside-in, over-the-top excuse for a swing all but ensures the hosel is moving away from the ball at impact. So to me, the shanks are funny. I can’t explain them, and I can’t cure them, so I laugh at them. There was an E-Trade commercial many years ago that coined the hilarious term “Shankapotamus” and it’s still part of the golf lexicon. But if you get tagged with the moniker, it’s anything but funny. The worst case of the shanks I ever saw was my son after his junior year in college. He had played only a couple of times during the school year, so the Continued On Page 94
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Upscale Public GC
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Yardage/Rating/Slope: Blue: 6699/72.6/131 White: 6233/70.6/127 Green: 5869/67.2/121 Red: 5205/70.8/127
COURSE FACTS
Holes/Par: 18 holes, Par 72 Architect: Lloyd Clifton General Manager: Jarod Atkinson, PGA Superintendent: Terry Mounce
COURSE AMENITIES
• Clubhouse • Full-Service Dining Room • Full Liquor Bar • Banquet Facilities • Weddings/Private Functions • Fully-Stocked Pro Shop • Aqua Driving Range • Putting & Chipping Greens • Season Passes Available • Book Online 24/7
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Tampa
Westchase Golf Club The course winds through acres of lakes, woods and conservation areas. The Westchase Golf Club takes full advantage of its setting… natural lakes and wetlands teeming with wildlife including an occasional gator. Florida golf at its best. The layout, designed by nationally recognized architect Lloyd Clifton, winds through acres of lakes, woods, conservation areas and communities. Westchase offers manicured Paspallum greens surrounded by natural wetlands, wooden bridges and bulkheads. With its 9,500-square-foot clubhouse, full-service dining room, and fully stocked pro shop, Westchase offers a country club atmosphere along with first-class service. The 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 #1 in the state of Florida in customer loyalty and satisfaction. Westchase Golf Club’s promise to its customers is the relentless pursuit of perfect conditions and uncompromising service in a fun and relaxed environment. 11602 Westchase Golf Drive Tampa, FL 33626 (813) 854-2331 www.westchasegc.com
World Woods Golf Club
Featuring Two World-Class Golf Courses
Opened in April 1993, World Woods Golf Club has since firmly established itself as one of North America’s finest golf facilities. World Woods offers two championship layouts, both consistently rated among the top 100 courses in the USA. For good measure, World Woods also boasts one of the top-ranked practice facilities in America. World-renowned architect Tom Fazio carved two distinctly different courses out of ancient live oak groves and pine tree forests along the rolling terrain of Florida’s Nature Coast in northwest Hernando County. “We didn’t start by designing golf holes, “ said Fazio. “We began by viewing the big picture, the land mass, the scale, the concept. We allowed the land to tell us what to do.” Pine Barrens is an intimidating layout named for its large number of pine trees and barren waste areas. Its terrain is reminiscent of the sand hills of North Carolina. Over 7,200 yards long, this par-71 course has impressed all players – amateurs and professionals alike – who have challenged it. Requiring long carries as well as precise placement, Pine Barrens resembles Pine Valley, perennially ranked the best golf course in America. Rolling Oaks – 7,333 yards, parGolfCoastMagazine.com
72 – is a traditional course with rolling hills and beauty rarely seen in Florida. Fairways lined with live oaks, dogwoods and magnolias complement large greens, which feature multiple tiers and cavernous bunkers. The presence of azaleas and closely manicured fairways and greens has helped Rolling Oaks draw comparisons to Augusta National. Prior to challenging World Woods’ championship tracks, players are invited to experience its nationally-ranked practice facility. The circular practice park, occupying over 22 acres, features eight separate teeing areas, target greens, bunkers and trees. Fazio created a rare opportunity for golfers to practice in a variety of wind and sun conditions. The practice facilities also include three challenging practice holes, a 9-hole short course featuring seven par-3s and two par-4s, and a two-acre putting course that has tremendous undulations guaranteed to challenge even the game’s best putters. If you have never experienced golf at World Woods, you have missed a little bit of golf paradise. For most golfers, it’s as close as they’ll ever get to Pine Valley and Augusta National. For more information – including rates and views of all 36 holes – visit www.worldwoods.com.
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Black Diamond Ranch (352) 746-3440 PR 18 18 39 3125 W. Black Diamond Cr, Lecanto, FL 34461; 18
Type: PR=Private, P=Public, SP= Semi-Private, MIL=Military, R=Resort
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Type Hole
Map Number
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TAMPA BAY
CR 491, 1.5 miles N of Norel Bryant Hwy. (CR486).
Chi Chi Rodriquez Golf Club
(727) 726-4673
1 3030 McMullen Booth Rd., Clearwater, FL 33761;
P 18
69
Q:7159/75.0/137 • • • R: 6921/73.4/130 H: 3447/74.8/143 5454/66.6/122
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1/4 mile north of SR 580
Countryside Country Club
(727) 796-2153 PR 27
72 B/L: 6635/72.1/137 • • • 72 L/P: 6766/73.3/135 72 P/B: 6665/72.6/133
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6808/73.2/137
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(727) 581-3333 P 18
71
6451/70.1/128
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(727) 784-8576 PR 36
72 72
N: 6807/73.4/142 • • • S: 6705/72.6/127
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(813) 920-6681 SP 18
72
F:6604/72.3/134 • • •
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(727) 376-6333 SP 18
71
7138/74.6/131
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Heritage Harbor Golf & Country Club (813) 949-4886 SP 18 9 19502 Heritage Harbor Pkwy., Lutz, FL 33558; North on
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6976/73.2/132
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7058/73.5/135
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6251/69.1/130
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4803/62.3/96
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44 3001 Countryside Blvd., Clearwater, FL 33761; On Countryside Boulevard, 1 mile north of SR 580.
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Crescent Oaks Golf Club (727) 937-4653 SP 18 3 3300 Crescent Oaks Blvd., Tarpon Springs, FL 34688; On Eastlake Rd, 1/2 mile north of Keystone Rd.
East Bay Golf Club 7 702 Country Club Dr., Largo, FL 33771; 2 miles west of US 19 off East Bay Dr.
East Lake Woodlands GC
47 1055 East Lake Woodlands Blvd., Oldsmar, FL 34777; Off McMullen Booth Rd., 1 mile north of SR 584
The Eagles Golf Club
6 16101 Nine Eagles Drive, Odessa, FL 33556; SR 584 to Race Track Road, north 3 miles
Fox Hollow Golf Club
8 10050 Robert Trent Jones Pkwy., Trinity, FL 34655; On Little Rd., 3 miles south of SR 54
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Dale Mabry Hwy. to Lutz Lake Fern Rd., west to course
Heritage Isles Golf & Country Club
10 10630 Plantation Bay Drive, Tampa, FL 33647;
(813) 907-7447 SP 18
Bruce B. Downs Blvd to Cross Creek, East to course
Hunter’s Green Country Club 49 18101 Longwater Run Dr., Tampa, FL 33647;
(813) 973-1000 PR 18
On Bruce B. Downs Blvd., 7 miles north of Bearss Ave.
Isla Del Sol Yacht & Country Club 11 6000 Sun Blvd., St. Petersburg, FL 33713;
(727) 864-2714 PR 18
On 54th Ave. South, 3 miles west of US Hwy 19
Mainlands Golf Club
(727) 577-4847
14 9445 Mainlands Blvd. W., Pinellas Park, FL 33782; On US Hwy 19 North, 1 miles north of Park Blvd.
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TAMPA BAY Mission Inn Resort (888) 283-6363 R 18 17 10400 CR 48, Howey-In-The-Hills, FL 34737;
72 EC: 7015/73.8/136 • • • LC: 7230/75.8/131
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On CR 48 .2 miles past San Luis Blvd.
Pebble Creek Golf Club
18 10550 Regents Park Dr., Tampa, FL 33647;
(813) 973-3870 SP 18
6824/73.14/139 • • •
Off Bruce B. Downs Blvd., 7 miles N of Bearrs Ave.
Pinecrest Golf Course
19 1200 - 8th Ave., SW, Largo, FL 34640;
(727) 584-6497 P 18
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• • 70
(813) 996-4653 SP 18
72
6436/71.1/127
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72
6501/71.2/125
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1 1/2 miles west of Seminole Blvd.
Plantation Palms Golf Club
20 23253 Plantation Blvd., Land O’Lakes, FL 34639; I-75 to SR 54, 7 miles west to Collier, north 1 mile
Seminole Lake Country Club
23 6100 Augusta Blvd., Seminole, FL 33777;
(727) 391-6255 SP 18
Take Park Blvd. to Park St., go south 2 miles.
Silver Dollar Golf Club (813) 920-3884 27 12711 Silver Dollar Drive., Odessa, FL 33556;
SP 27
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G/P:6270/70.8/120 • • • B/G: 6039/69.7/117 P/B: 6110/70.0/119
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Streamsong Resort (877) 366-8029 R 18 24 1000 Streamsong Drl, Bowling Green, FL 33834; 18 On Ft. Green Road, 4 miles south of CR-630; 18
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B: 7176/74.1/131 • • • R: 7148/74.2/130 Bk: 7331/74.7/135
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Summerfield Crossings Golf Club 28 13050 Summerfield Dr., Riverview, FL 33568;
(813) 671-3311 SP 18
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6903/73.0/125
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(813) 972-1991 PR 18
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7004/74.3/140
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(727) 934-5191 SP 18
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6243/69.3/127
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(727) 784-7606 SP 18
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6504/71.3/129
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(727) 942-4760 SP 18
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Westchase Golf Club (813) 854-2331 P 18 36 11602 Westchase Golf Dr., Tampa, FL 33626; Take Veteran’s
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SR 584 to Race Track Rd, N 6 miles to Patterson Rd, W 3m
I-75 to exit 246, east 2 miles on Big Bend Rd
Tampa Palms Golf & Country Club
50 5811 Tampa Palms Blvd., Tampa, FL 33647; On Bruce B. Downs Blvd., 3 miles south of I-75
Tarpon Springs Golf Course 30 1310 S. Pinellas Ave., Tarpon Springs, FL 34689; On Alr. US 19, 1 mile north of Klosterman Rd.
Tarpon Woods Golf Club
42 1100 Tarpon Woods Blvd., Palm Harbor, FL 34685;
East Lake Road S. to Tarpon Woods Blvd., east 1/4 mile
Wentworth Golf Club
35 2990 Wentworth Way, Tarpon Springs, FL 34688; On Eastlake Rd., 1/2 mile south of Keystone Road
Expressway to exit #7, west on Linebaugh Ave 3.5 miles
World Woods Golf Club (352) 796-5500 P 18 37 17590 Ponce De Leon Blvd., Brooksville, FL 34614; Veteran’s 18 Expressway to Hwy. 98, then east 1/4 mile
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SHOPPING | ENTERTAINMENT/SERVICES | INSTRUCTION TAMPA BAY AREA MAP PAGE 82 & 83
SHOPPING Blue Collar Golf Shop 11616 Seminole Blvd., Largo, FL 33778 | www.bluecollargolf.net | (727) 542-9228 | Map #51, Ad Page 68
ENTERTAINMENT/SERVICES Amuni Financial, Inc. 720 Second Ave. S., St. Petersburg, FL 33701 | www.amuni.com | (800) 868-6864 | Map #59, Ad Page 58
Bob VanSweden Golf 2300 – 26th St. North, St. Petersburg, FL 33713 | www.BobVanSwedenGolf.com | (727) 321-4653 | Map #54, Ad Page 62
County Golf Association www.countygolf.com | (727) 446-6644 | Ad Page 91
Edwin Watts Golf Shops 32257 US Hwy 19 North, Palm Harbor, FL 34684 | www.worldwidegolfshops.com (727) 787-3370 | Map #52, Ad Page 95
Pelican Women’s Championship 525 IndianRocks Rd., Belleair Bluffs, FL 33770 | www.pelicanlpga.com | (727) 977-5180 | Map #25, Ad Page 14
Edwin Watts Golf Shops 11921 North Dale Mabry Hwy, Tampa, FL 33618 | (www.worldwidegolfshops.com | 813) 960-5330 | Map #53, Ad Page 95 Florida Aerial Services Team www.fastaerial.com | (800) 723-7425 | Ad Page 61 Florida Physio 3700 Ulmerton Rd, #204, Clearwater, FL 33704 | www.floridaphysio.com | (727) 490-8262 | Ad Page 65
Valspar Championship 36750 US Hwy 19 N, Palm Harbor, FL 34684 | www.valsparchampionship.com | Map #40 DRIVING RANGES/LESSON TEE Ace Golf Riverview 12910 Boyette Rd., Riverview, FL 33569 | www.ace-golf.com | (813) 672-7750 | Map #32, Ad Page 66
In The Sand Golf 1628 Dale Mabry Hwy, Lutz, FL 33548 | www.ITS-GOLF.com | (813) 264-7911 | Map #48, Ad Page 62
Chi Chi Rodriguez Driving Range 2987 N. McMullen Booth Rd, Clearwater, FL 33626 | www.chichi.org | (727) 216-6387 | Map #61, Ad Page 64
Southern Golf of Pinellas, Inc. 4647 – 4th St. North, St. Petersburg, FL 33703 | www.southerngolfofpinellas.com | (888) 690-4920 | Map #55, Ad Page 61
The Downs Golf Practice Facility 11225 Race Track Rd., Oldsmar, FL 33626 | www.tampabaydowns.com | (813) 854-4946 | Map #62, Ad Page 64
T & D Golf Stores 4205 W. Waters Ave., Tampa, FL 33614 | www.tanddgolfstores.com | (813) 888-5433 | Map #56, Ad Page 60 T & D Golf Stores 180 Race Track Rd., Oldsmar, FL 34677 | www.tanddgolfstores.com | (813) 855-5385 | Map #57, Ad Page 60 Winnie’s Golf Carts www.winniesgolfcarts.com | (813) 255-4726 | Ad Page 89
John Hayes Golf, PGA At Chi Chi Golf & Family Sports Complex | 2987 N. McMullen Booth Rd., Clearwater, FL 33761 | www.JohnHayesGolf.com | (727) 692-4679 | Map #61, Ad Page 65 James Kyle Golf At East Lake Woodlands Country Club | 1055 East Lake Woodlands Parkway | www.jameskylegolfacademy.com | (813) 810-9043 | Map #47, Ad Page 65
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GOLF COURSES NOT FEATURED IN THIS ISSUE OF GOLF COAST MAGAZINE COURSE PINELLAS COUNTY
TYPE LOCATION
PHONE
COURSE Sandpiper GC
TYPE LOCATION SP Sun City Center
PHONE (813) 634-3377
Bardmoor GC
SP
Largo
(727) 392-1234
Scepter GC
PV
Sun City Center
(813) 634-4393
Bayou Club
PV
Largo
(727) 399-1000
Temple Terrace G&CC
PV
Temple Terrace
(813) 988-1791
Belleair CC
PV
Belleair
(727) 442-0229
Terrace Hill GC
P
Temple Terrace
(813) 985-4653
Clearwater GC
SP
Clearwater
(727) 443-5078
TPC Tampa Bay
P
Lutz
(813) 949-0090
Cove Cay GC
SP
Clearwater
(727) 535-1406
Walden Lake G&CC
SP
Plant City
(813) 754-8575
Cypress Links
M
St. Petersburg
(727) 551-3333
Cypress Run GC
PV
Tarpon Springs
(727) 937-3191
Dunedin GC
SP
Dunedin
(727) 733-7836
Fairway Village
PV
Largo
(727) 531-8134
Abbey at St. Leo’s
SP
St. Leo
(352) 588-2016
Feather Sound CC
PV
Clearwater
(727) 572-6677
Beacon Woods GC
SP
Bayonet Point
(727) 868-9528
Highland Lakes GC
PV
Palm Harbor
(727) 785-9819
Forest Hills GC
SP
Holiday
(727) 934-7317
Innisbrook Resort & GC PV/R
Palm Harbor
(727) 942-2000
Groves Golf & CC (The)
SP
Land O’Lakes
(813) 996-0161
The Landings GC
Clearwater
(727) 447-5272
Heritage Pines CC
PV
Hudson
(727) 861-1645
Palm Harbor
(727) 784-7333
Heritage Springs CC
PV
Trinity
(727) 372-5281
Largo
(727) 518-3024
Lake Jovita G&CC
SP
Dade City
(352) 588-9200
Lexington Oaks GC
SP
Wesley Chapel
(813) 907-7270
Links of Lake Bernadette SP
Zephyrhills
(813) 788-7888
Meadow Oaks GC
SP
Hudson
(727) 856-2878
River Ridge GC
SP
New Port Richey (727) 847-4762
Lansbrook GC
P SP
Largo GC Mangrove Bay GC
P
St. Petersburg
(727) 893-7800
Palm Hill GC
SP
Largo
(727) 581-1710
Pasadena Y&CC
PV
Pasadena
(727) 381-7922
St. Petersburg CC
PV
St. Petersburg
(727) 867-2111
Top of the World GC
SP
Clearwater
(727) 726-7773
Treasure Bay Golf & Tennis P
Treasure Island
(727) 360-6062
Twin Brooks GC
M
St. Petersburg
(727) 893-7445
PV/R
St. Petersburg
(727) 896-8000
Vinoy Club
M
HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY Apollo Beach GC
SP
Apollo Beach
(813) 645-6212
Avila G&CC
PV
Tampa
(813) 961-1754
P
Tampa
(813) 631-4374
Babe Zaharias GC
Bay Palms Golf Complex MIL
MacDill AFB
(813) 840-6904
Bloomingdale GC
Valrico
(813) 685-4105
SP
Buckhorn Springs G&CC
PV
Valrico
(813) 689-7766
Caloosa CC
PV
Sun City Center
(813) 634-2870
Carrollwood CC
PV
PASCO COUNTY
Saddlebrook Resort
R, SP
Scotland Yards GC
SP
Wesley Chapel
(813) 973-1111
Dade City
(352) 567-7600 (727) 863-1214
Sea Pines GC
SP
Hudson
Seven Springs G&CC
SP
New Port Richey (727) 376-0035
Silverado G&CC
SP
Zephyrhills
(813) 788-1225
Southport Springs GC
SP
Zephyrhills
(813) 780-7637
Springer’s Gulf Harbor GC
P
New Port Richey (727) 849-7675
Summertree Golf Club
P
New Port Richey (727) 856-0771
Tampa Bay Golf & CC
SP
San Antonio
Timber Greens CC
SP
New Port Richey (727) 372-0789
Town & Country GC
SP
Dade City
(352) 567-6622
M
Zephyrhills
(813) 782-0714
Zephyrhills GC
(352) 588-5454
Tampa
(813) 961-1369
HERNANDO COUNTY
Cheval Golf & Athletic Club SP
Lutz
(813) 949-4231
Brookridge CC
PV
Brooksville
(352) 596-8161
The Claw at USF
P
Tampa
(813) 632-6893
Brooksville CC
SP
Brooksville
(352) 796-8876
Countryway GC
P
Tampa
(813) 854-1182
Glen Lakes CC
PV
Brooksville
(352) 597-1118
Club Renaissance
SP
Sun City Center
(813) 642-9091
The Heather G&CC
SP
Brooksville
(352) 596-2019
Cypress Creek
SP
Ruskin
(813) 634-8888
Hernando Oaks GC
SP
Brooksville
(352) 799-9908
Diamond Hill GC
SP
Valrico
(813) 689-7219
High Point GC
PV
Brooksville
(352) 596-0833
Freedom Fairways
SP
Sun City
(813) 633-4653
Oak Hills GC
SP
Spring Hill
(352) 683-6830
Northdale G&TC
SP
Tampa
(813) 962-0428
The Quarry
P
Brooksville
(352) 544-5495
Old Memorial GC
PV
Tampa
(813) 926-8888
Rivard G&CC
SP
Brooksville
(352) 796-1410
Palm Ceia G&TC
PV
Tampa
(813) 253-3061
The Ridge GC
SP
Ridge Manor
(352) 608-4800
River Hills CC
PV
Valrico
(813) 653-1554
Seven Hills GC
SP
Spring Hill
(352) 688-8888
Riverside GC
SP
Ruskin
(813) 645-2000
Silverthorn CC
SP
Brooksville
(352) 799-4653
Rocky Point GC
P
Tampa
(813) 673-4316
Southern Hills Plantation
PV
Brooksville
(352) 277-5000
Rogers Park GC
P
Tampa
(813) 356-1670
Timber Pines CC
PV
Spring Hill
(352) 666-2311
P=Public SP=Semi-Private PV=Private MIL=Military M=Municpal
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GOLF COAST NEWS Local Golf News from the Greater Tampa Bay Area
Valspar Championship Returns March 16-22
The Valspar Championship, one of the premier tournaments on the PGA TOUR®, returns to the challenging Copperhead Course at Innisbrook Resort in Palm Harbor, Florida, on March 16-22, 2020. 2018/2019 Champion Paul Casey will be attempting a tournament historic 3-peat, but he’ll need to defeat 143 other top PGA Tour professionals first, including Brooks Koepka, Dustin Johnson, Louis Oosthuizen, Jim Furyk, Gary Woodland, Bubba Watson, Cameron Smith, Charl Schwartzel, Adam Hadwin, Viktor Hovland and many more. Tournament patrons will also have a chance to see headliner Chris Young and special guests Big & Rich in a free concert. The Valspar LIVE concert presented by Chick-fil-A takes place on the Osprey Driving Range after the conclusion of play on Saturday, March 21st and is free of charge to Saturday tournament patrons. New in 2020 will be a Copperhead Crawl ticket, which will feature multiple drink tickets and food at a special price. For fans looking for an upscale hospitality option, tickets to the DEX Imaging Champions Club may be purchased by the day. Tickets to the 2020 Valspar Championship are on sale at
Spring 2020
ValsparChampionship.com. Kids 15 and under are free. Military ticket plans are offered with access to the Pinch A Penny Patriots’ Outpost. For updated information, follow @ValsparChamp on Twitter, like Facebook.com/ValsparChampionship or go to valsparchampionship.com. Florida Physio Offers Complete Golf Physicals
Florida Physio is a Physical Therapy and Sports Performance practice designed specifically for golfers. The business is operated by Dr. Leighton Peavler, a former Division 1 college golfer turned Doctor of Physical Therapy who is certified through the Titleist Performance Institute. He founded Florida Physio to help golfers increase their club head speed and distance by focusing on individualized strength training, flexibility exercises, and getting out of pain. He completes a thorough “Golf Physical” which includes a Titleist Performance Screen, a physical therapy evaluation of any injury, and a video swing analysis using a golf simulator. The “Golf Physical” helps Dr. Leighton find your “focus areas” and meet you where you are at no matter what ability you have. You are then given exercises via online videos to complete at home
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The President’s Report The 2020 season has begun.I hope everyone had a great holiday season and you’re ready for another fantastic year! We are extremely proud of our tournament calendar and offerings prepared by our Tournament Chairman, Keith Kulzer, PGA. But before we get into our tournament schedule, the chapter is proud to offer and recognize some other accomplishments. Zoran Ilic, PGA continues to push our Assistant Association into the future. Once again 5 events that combine education and tournament opportunities for our Associates will be offered. If any Associate attends a minimum of 3 events, they will have the opportunity to follow criteria to be awarded an Assistant Grant for $1,000 towards their PGA Associate education. Recently, Gary Koch committed to donating $3,000 to our Assistants Grant from his foundation. We are excited to be able to assist our Associate Professionals financially through their PGA Program and desire to be a PGA Member. Our 2019 grant winners are Harrison McClimans, Matt Camara, Tim Hume, and Dan Kutz. Congratulations to all of our chapter award winners. Each recipient will be recognized after our Pro-Pro at Palma GolfCoastMagazine.com
Ceia on April 2nd. For a complete list of our award winners as well as the chapter’s 2020 tournament schedule, please visit our website at NFPGA.COM. Education continues to assist our professionals grow. We will be offering 4 stand-alone opportunities discussing, Golf Fitness, Turf Grass Management, Teaching and Coaching, and the opportunity to become a specialized professional in golf operations. Our tournament calendar continues to get better each and every year with outstanding venues. This year we will showcase our Pro-Pro’s, Pro-Am’s and our latest addition, a Pro-Lady Amateur. As always, we can’t thank our partners enough for their dedication and involvement with our chapter. Our chapter partners are Horus Construction, Tampa Bay Bone and Joint, Century Buick and Kia, Jan-Pro, Break-Thru Beverage, Full Torque Fitness, Southern Pro Restoration, Capello Jewelry, Physicians Wellness, and Golf Coast Magazine. Without our chapter and section partners, we couldn’t provide the world class tournament and education experiences our professionals have come to enjoy. Yours in golf, – Matt Jordan, President
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Black Diamond Ranch By David Daubert
On a recent visit to Citrus County, I had
the opportunity to experience Black Diamond Ranch, the #1 golf community in the area. This gated enclave in the rolling hills just 15 miles from the Gulf of Mexico is home to some of the most spectacular golf in the country, not just Florida. The 45 holes of unmatched golf were designed by the imaginative Tom Fazio, one of the true geniuses in golf-course architecture. At Black Diamond Ranch there was a land feature the original owner, Stan Olson, wanted to show off to the world, and Fazio made a big canyon-like hole in the ground come to life in The Quarry, which has been chosen as “one of America’s Greatest Courses” by Golf Digest for 20 years. He punctuated a nice rolling terrain of 13 fun holes with five dynamic gems, starting at the 13th (par 3), a 184-yard shot to a tiny green hugging the 80-foot cliffs on the right and a ravine to clear on the tee shot. This quintet of holes will give you as much trepidation as you GolfCoastMagazine.com
have ever felt. Before teeing off at the short par 5 14th, it would be wise to locate where the green is. Once in the right side of the fairway, where most golfers play safe to avoid the left side which careens dramatically, you cannot see the green. From there I recommend a layup to about 100 yards so you can stop your third shot on the green, or “arrivederci baby.” Teeing off from an elevated green at 16, a par 4, to a fairway at the bottom of the quarry, I really enjoyed this hole with the limestone walls as the backdrop to the green hugging a sparkling turquoise pond along the left. Two good shots and you can be walking away with a birdie. You climb out of the quarry to what I consider one of the toughest holes, the 429-yard 16th (a par 4) with trouble looming all the way down the left as the fairway narrows as you get closer to the green overlooking the big hole in the ground. Your last challenge is another par 3 at 218 yards hitting into a ravine with a
two-tiered narrow green with cliffs left and a sprinkle of deep grass bunkers right. Good luck!
Although Black Diamond Ranch is a private sanctuary, golfers and small groups can enjoy the “Black Diamond Experience” with one of the stay and play Black Diamond Ranch is 17,655 yards of awardpackages available with onsite private home accomwinning purely manicured Fazio golf. After you modations. Contact Cherri Hall at 352-453-5454 have challenged the Quarry, you can enjoy what I consider one of his best layouts and my favorite, or CHall@BlackDiamondRanch.com. The Ranch’s 18 magnificent holes at just under There are a variety of memberships available at 7,000 yards. The good thing about the courses, Black Diamond Ranch which are by invitation there are 5 sets of tees to make them all playable only and limited to 750 golf memberships. You for any level of player. The Ranch is pure undis- can apply for a Full Golf; a Young Executive for turbed golf at its best that you will be wanting those 45 years old or younger: Business to Busito play again and again that blends perfectly with ness for entities outside 30 miles; National, for the abundant rolling hills of “The Manatee Capi- those individuals living outside 30 miles, now tal of the World.” The fairways are framed by with only a $5k initiation for full golf privihammocks of majestic oaks, tawny-colored sand leges; Sport, which allows access to all social waste areas and dotted with vegetation. activities and fitness center: and Social which allows access to the pool, tennis, restaurant and The legendary late Tommy Bolt was once an honorary touring pro at Black Diamond, and Steve Spurrier Diamond Dunes. I recommend you visit Blackthought so much of the layout that he was a member Diamond Ranch.com or call 352-746-3440 for when coaching the Florida Gators football team. a personal visit or more information.
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first thing we did when he arrived home for the summer was head to the course. It all started humorously enough with a floundering duck slice on the third hole into the adjacent 12th fairway, but he made a spectacular up-and-down for par. He hit a couple more that day, including one that ricocheted off a tree and back into the fairway, and we laughed about them all on the drive home. That’s the way it is with a virus. It creeps up on you. At first you’re not even sure you’re getting sick, but gradually it knocks you down. We went out a couple days later and his swing was clearly infected. We lost track of how many balls he shanked but it was probably half of his full-swing shots, several chips and I think even a couple of putts. It was a bad case, lasting most of the summer. I tried not to look when it was his turn to play, but it turns out the shanks are like an interstate car wreck.You just have to see what’s going on. So I studied hard. My research led me to the conclusion that a shank comes from a swing path slightly too inside-out, confounded by a slight forward movement of the head, thus redirecting the hosel ever so slightly forward and into the hitting path. The resulting shot looks like a one-winged bird trying to fly in a heavy wind. We ran through the litany of swing drills either of us had come across over the years, but no matter how we tried GolfCoastMagazine.com
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to fix it, his swing remained infected. It peaked on a 36-hole, triple-bogey hot August day when, on the drive home, we concluded that he had butchered the course with at least one shank, in either the first round or the second, on all but three holes. So I took him to the local pro who told him to he needed to make a better upper body turn with a quiet lower body and that his arms should feel like ropes. The pro fluffed one up for him on a plush piece of range turf, and he shanked it across the range like Tin Cup. Then he deadpanned: “Maybe I’ll just use the ropes to make a noose.” The shanks aren’t so bad you need a noose, but maybe they are more severe than a cold; maybe the shanks are the mononucleosis of golf. When September came my son returned to school and laid low. He didn’t exert himself too much; stayed away from the course and the driving range. When we hooked up for a round late in the fall semester, he looked good again – healthy and strong. He still fires one off the hosel every now and then, and when he does we look at each other as if to say, “Oh no, they’re back.”But now we have the cure: Feed a cold. Starve a fever. Ignore the shanks. They all go away. Just give it time.
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