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8 The Champions Tour Returns to TPC Tampa Bay 2011 Champion John Cook defends his Encompass Insurance Pro-Am of Tampa Bay title April 9-15. 14 Chi Chi Rodriguez Academy Preparing students for the game of life for more than 32 years. 20 Featured Courses Find out more about Tampa Bay’s best public-access courses. 52 Driving Ranges Experience Tampa Bay’s finest practice facilities. 63 Area Maps/Directory We’ll help you find the courses and the best way to get there. 70 Local News/Events Golf news & events from the Tampa Bay area. 4
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here’s much for local and visiting golfers alike to be excited about this spring. First, the Transi-tions Championship returns to Innisbrook Resort in Palm Harbor March 12-18. This highly anticipated event will showcase many of the PGA Tour’s brightest young stars including defending champion Gary Woodland. The Champions Tour comes back to the TPC Tampa Bay in Lutz April 9-15 for the Encompass Insurance Pro-Am of Tampa Bay. It’s a new name, but the same great event. The tournament’s unique pro-am format attracts virtually all of the Champions Tour’s stars as well as an elite supporting cast of celebrities and athletes from other professional sports. The relaxed, laid back atmosphere is in inevidence everywhere – from the smiles on player’s faces to the multitude of “watering holes” on the golf course. Read all about the 2012 Encompass Insurance Pro-Am of Tampa Bay starting on page 8. The May/June cover story features the Chi Chi Rodriguez Youth Foundation. Based in Clearwater, the Foundation’s connection with the game of golf is legendary. It is dedicated to assisting at-risk children by improving their self esteem, character, work ethic, social adjustment and academic performance using the game of golf as a forum.
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Hosted By Tampa Bay Lightning New Name, Same Great Event
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he Encompass Insurance Pro-Am of Tampa Bay hosted by Tampa Bay Lightning continues to be the “must attend” golf event in the Tampa Bay area. Celebrating 25 Years, the 2012 tournament will once again provide an exhilarating golf experience with their legendary Champions Tour professional golfers, fan friendly celebrities, and renowned hospitality. Fans will be entertained with the “up close and personal” crowd interaction this April 9-15, 2012 at TPC Tampa Bay. The 2011 tournament had spectators on the edge of their seat as the champion was decided by an exciting playoff between professionals John Cook and Jay Don Blake.
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Cook took home the trophy making it his first win on the PGA TOUR and Champions Tour in the Sunshine State. He will defend his title as former Ryder Cup Captains, Presidents Cup Captains, and Master Champions compete for the title in 2012 at TPC Tampa Bay. Legends of the game like Tom Watson, Bernhard Langer, Tom Lehman, Fred Couples, Mark O’Meara and Fuzzy Zoeller are expected to once again compete for the 2012 Encompass Insurance Pro-Am of Tampa Bay title. Each year the Encompass Insurance Pro-Am of Tampa Bay produces a field that is “second to none”. One of the most popular elements to the Encompass Insurance Pro-Am of
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Tampa Bay is the notable sports personalities and stars of movies and television that participate each year. Michael J. Fox, Bill Murray, Kevin Costner, George Lopez, Mark Wahlberg, John O’Hurley, Vince Gill, Huey Lewis, Fred McGriff, Shelton Quarles, Ray Knight, Ronde’ Barber, Boomer Esiason, Jim Courier, Joe Theismann, Emmitt Smith, and Carson Daly are just a few of the celebrities who have played in the tournament. You can expect new and returning faces in 2012 including Honorary Chairman Phil Esposito. New in 2012, Chicago-based Company Encompass Insurance has signed on as the title sponsor and Tampa Bay Lightning has been added as host of the tournament. Part of the Allstate group of companies, Encompass is one of the nation’s largest insurers to provide protection through independent insurance agencies. Through spring 2012
the co-promotional marketing partnership between the Tampa Bay Lightning and the Encompass Insurance Pro-Am, Tampa Bay Lightning Day will be added to the schedule of events, as well as, free grounds admission will be offered to Tampa Bay Lightning season ticket holders. Tampa Bay Lightning Day will take place on Saturday, April 14th. Fans wearing Lightning branded shirts or jerseys will receive half off a one-day pass for grounds admission. The Encompass Insurance Pro-Am of Tampa Bay is more than just great golf. This is the only stop on the TOUR where fans can feast on food from the various OSI Restaurant Partners, LLC concepts such as Outback Steakhouse, Carrabba’s Italian Grill, Bonefish Grill, and Lee Roy Selmon’s while watching the best names in the history of golf. The infamous “Food Court” behind the practice range is where golf fans will be able to sample the various specialties from each of the restaurants. Spectators can upgrade their general admission tournament tickets to the Green-Hopper Party Pass This pass allows entrance into two different hospitality venues on Holes #11 and #17. Each venue offers VIP golf viewing and spectacular hospitality. Anheuser-Busch drafts, featured drinks, wine, non-alcoholic beverages, and light snacks will be complimentary in the VIP hospitality venues. The Encompass Insurance Pro-Am of Tampa Bay pays tribute each year to our military for their service, sacrifice and courage. The “2012 Encompass Insurance Pro-Am of Tampa Bay Military Salute” plans to honor our active and retired troops in numerous and various ways including, but not limited to, complimentary, multi-day admission into the tournament, courtesy of Bright House Networks, for active, guard, reserves, retirees, and immediate family with proper military identification. In addition to
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free general admission, the 2012 tournament invites the United States Armed Forces to enjoy this premier Champions Tour event in style. The Military Bunker presented by JCI Jones Chemicals, Inc. is back and better than ever in 2012. Located on the 18th fairway, this complimentary venue is for military and their families. With proper identification they will enjoy complimentary light snacks from Outback Steakhouse, Anheuser-Busch drafts, non-alcoholic beverages, and great golf viewing. Since the inception of the tournament twenty-four years ago, more than 9 million dollars have been given to local charities. The Encompass Insurance ProAm of Tampa Bay has a passion for the local community and continuing to raise money for Tampa Bay area causes. This year’s benefitting charities are Homeless Emergency Project (The Campaign to 10
Bring Our Veterans All the Way Home) and Lee Roy’s Selmon’s Foundation. The 2012 Encompass Insurance ProAm of Tampa Bay will be played at TPC Tampa Bay in Lutz, FL, April 9-15 will be broadcast on the Golf Channel (Friday Sunday). Children under 18 receive free grounds admission with a ticketed adult. Tickets are available for purchase by calling the tournament office at 813-265-4653 or visiting www.tampabayproam.com. TPC Tampa Bay
So why is TPC Tampa Bay such a popular facility among locals, visitors and touring professionals alike? Legendary players including Arnold Palmer, Jack Nicklaus, Hale Irwin, Tom Watson, Raymond Floyd and many others have routinely called TPC Tampa Bay “a beautiful golf course,” and “one of the better TPC courses we play”. High praise, indeed, from the world’s best golfers. TPC Tampa Bay was designed by
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renowned golf course architect Bobby Weed along with Champions Tour professional consultant Chi Chi Rodriguez. This signature design team not only created a golf course that tests the best players in the world, but it also provides a challenging and fun experience for golfers of all levels. With this year’s 2012 Encompass Insurance Pro-Am of Tampa Bay hosted by Tampa Bay The 574-yard, par-4 14th will be a key hole on the back nine Sunday. Lightning, the course will truly put these staff, you’ll receive the kind of service that Champions Tour professionals to the test. makes TPC Tampa Bay truly memorable. The course’s design is highlighted by TPC Tampa Bay is more than a great strategic bunkering, gentle undulations place to play golf. It’s also the ideal place to and a dramatic spectator mounding. Playhold that special party, shower, wedding or ing to 6,900 yards from the back tees, the golf event you’re planning. The professional wide fairways meander through natural event staff hosts dozens of golf outings and lakes, wetlands and Cypress heads, which banquets each year, including the Encomare home to abundant wildlife. pass Insurance Pro-Am of Tampa Bay to Combine unique playability with con- benefit local charities and the Birdies for the sistently exceptional PGA TOUR-quality Brave Tampa Bay Tournament that supports course conditioning and it’s easy to see returning U.S. troops and their families. why TPC Tampa Bay has been awarded a While TPC Tampa Bay is a public four and a half star rating in Golf Digest’s facility, annual play plans are available. Places To Play. Most recently the course The Vantage Partner Program allows you has been ranked the #13 public golf facilto play TPC Tampa Bay for just cart fees ity in the nation by Golfworld Magazine’s year-round among other benefits and 2010 Reader’s Choice Poll. privileges. To reserve your starting time up Now you too can enjoy TPC Tampa to 60 days in advance, or for more informaBay. You’ll not only get to play a great tion regarding outings or annual play plans, tournament-quality golf course, but you’ll call toll free 1-866-PLAY-TPC or visit www. also get to enjoy the PGA TOUR experitpctampabay.com. For Encompass Insurence for yourself. From the well-stocked ance Pro-Am of Tampa Bay tournament golf shop, to the Champion’s Locker and ticket information, call the Tournament Room, to the world-class practice faciliOffice at (813) 265-4653 or go to ties and the professionalism of the golf www.tampabayproam.com. spring 2012
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The Chi Chi Rodriguez Academy
In 1979, profes professional golfer and showman Juan “Chi Chi” Rodriguez, Bob James founder of Raymond James Financial, Inc. and eeducator Bill Hayes founded the Chi Chi Book a Tee Time at the Chi Chi Rodriguez Rodriguez Youth Foundation Golf Club to Support the Academy Students to help at-risk youth achieve academic success using the golf ronment ronment. The Academy’s forward thinking course as a living classroom. educational model has been recognized by Today, Chairman Thomas James, son of the Florida Department of Education as late co-founder Bob James and Executive one of the highest-rated dropout prevenChairman of Raymond James Financial, tion programs in the state. Inc. is leading this innovative educational The Chi Chi Rodriguez Golf Club model into the future through the Chi Chi Rodriguez Academy in Clearwater, Florida. and Sports Complex are located on the Academy campus. Open to the public, The Chi Chi Rodriguez Academy is these entities act as living classrooms for a public-private partnership school that Academy students providing them with serves at-risk fourth through eighth grade unique hands-on learning experiences. students who are not achieving at their The Chi Chi Rodriguez Golf Club – degrade level, have low self-esteem or have difficulty adjusting to their academic envi- signed by renowned golf architect Denis 14
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Griffiths – features a well-manicured par 69 course with more than 70 sand traps, water hazards on 12 holes, two-tiered greens and lush Bermuda grass fairways. Certified as an Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary, Superintendent Garth Boline uses the golf course to help educate Academy students about the environment. The Chi Chi Rodriguez Sports Complex, features a driving range with 40 bays, golf instruction by 20-year PGA Professional Tony Simpson and a new 3-acre paintball challenge course. The on-campus golf club and sports complex cater to family fun for all ages to enjoy. All proceeds go to support Chi Chi Rodriguez Academy students. Currently, the Academy serves over 90 students from 4th through 8th grade and is made possible by a unique public-private partnership between the City of Clearwater, the Pinellas County School System and the Chi Chi Rodriguez Youth Foundation. The Pinellas County School System identifies those children who are in need of the Academy’s unique educational environment and provides the teachers and principal; while the Chi Chi Rodriguez Youth Foundation provides the assistants, facilities, classroom enrichment materials, guidance and the on-campus Golf Club and Sports Complex. In order to be accepted into the Academy, students must meet two or more of the following requirements: • have been traumatized • from a single parent home • be on some form of government assistance • have poor grades • be socially withdrawn • poor school attendance
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Over the past 32 years, the Chi Chi Rodriguez Youth Foundation has been using a holistic approach to reach these students. Golf is a major part of that approach because the game helps students learn personal discipline, selfcontrol, respect for others, responsibility, concentration and honesty. Through the Academy’s unique shadow program, students spend time with adults in each department of the on-campus Chi Chi Rodriguez Golf Club and Sports Complex, seeing firsthand and how management, marketing, retail sales, landscaping, and agronomy apply to real life. In the pro shop, they might help the staff sort golf balls, attach pricing stickers to merchandise, restock shelves, or staff the checkout counter. While learning hands-on about these various jobs, the children see how basic educational skills like math and reading are used on an everyday basis. The Academy’s teachers feel that students are much more enthusiastic when they see how the things they learn are involved beyond the classroom. At the Academy emphasis is placed on homework assistance, life management, social skills, personal grooming, business skills, consumer education, art, and reading enhancement. Also, the small-school atmosphere, individual attention, counseling, availability of student services and special instruction foster a desire in Academy students to succeed. For example, during the 20092010 school year, the Academy had a staff of 12 with a 9:1 student-teacher ratio and only 19 students per classroom. According to a staff member at the Academy, “we maximize the resources that the students would receive at mainstream schools, and then provide them with additional support. The students 16
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have a much greater opportunity to succeed because of that support.” Teachers at the Academy see their students as smart kids who just need an alternative and authentic way of learning. As one staff member said, “it makes you feel so good to hear kids say, I like school again.” PROGRAMS The Chi Chi Rodriguez Academy is also a chapter of The First Tee. The First Tee of Clearwater chapter is embedded into the Academy programming, offering students basic golf instruction as a means of helping to instill its nine core values: honesty, integrity, sportsmanship, respect, confidence, responsibility, perseverance, courtesy, and judgment. Each summer The First Tee of Clearwater hosts one of the most popular junior golf camps in Clearwater. Located at the Chi Chi Rodriguez Golf Club and Sports Complex, children learn golf skills, compete in fun golf-related games and play golf at the Chi Chi Rodriguez Golf Club. Golf instruction is lead by PGA Professional Tony Simpson. The camp also integrates positive life skills into its programming based on The First Tee’s nine core values. The program was awarded best in the U.S. by Golf Digest and best in America for kids by the National Golf Foundation. For more information on The First Tee of Clearwater Summer Camp please call (727) 726-8829. Another great program offered at the Academy is its after-school program. Since its inception, the program has helped thousands of children by reinforcing and furthering academic studies in a positive after school environment. Integrated into the program is curriculum from the Boys and Girls Club and
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Big Brothers Big Sisters that adds value to the student’s experience. A staff of professional educators, specialists, mentors and volunteers are available to help students who are facing difficulty academically as well as socially. Students in the program work at completing their homework, accomplishing tasks and reaching goals. The program is designed to encourage positive changes in self-image. For more information about the after-school program please call (727) 726-8829. CONNECT To learn more about the Chi Chi Rodriguez Academy and its wonderful programs please check them out on the web at chichi.org. Follow Academy students on their journey to success by “liking” them at facebook.com/chichiacademy or following them at twitter.com/chichiacademy. For exclusive access to social media deals from the Chi Chi Rodriguez Golf Club and Sports Complex “like” them at facebook. com/chichigolfclub or follow them at twitter.com/ chichigolfclub. Remember that all proceeds from the Chi Chi Rodriguez Golf Club and Sports Complex go to benefit the Academy students on their journey to success. SPRING 2012
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esigned by world-famous architect Donald Ross, the Bel- Belleair, FL leview Biltmore Golf Club has been an American favorite (727) 581-5498 e.com since 1925. The 18-hole championship par-71 course has www.belleviewbiltmore.com a reputation for its challenging design, which harmonizes beauti- For current rates or to reserve your tee time up to 7 days in advance, fully with the surrounding environment. Nature, not houses, call the Pro Shop at (727) 581-5498. dominates the field of play at the Biltmore. Crowned pedestal To schedule a lesson, contact greens, a Ross trademark, invite run-up shots but tend to shed Bill Shriver at (727) 215-5801 or Pat careless approaches, while well-placed fairway bunkers snare McClanan Shriver at (727) 480-9049. errant drives. Large water oaks and pines narrow a few fairways, Now offering 3-Month, 6-Month and water comes into play on seven holes. But the biggest deterand Annual Memberships. rent to low scoring is the wind. In common with a links, much of STATISTICS – LAKES COURSE the course is relatively flat and exposed to Gulf breezes. Par: 71 Yards Rating Slope Blue 6614 71.9 124 Specializing in corporate and charity outings, the BiltWhite 6137 69.3 120 more’s professional staff will make any function, large or Yellow 5760 67.2 118 Red 5143 70.0 115 small, a complete success. Every golfer needs to be taught a method of playing golf PERSONNEL that will bring out his/her personal best. The Shriver Golf Acad- Architect ................... Donald Ross G.M. & Dir. of Golf ....... Chuck Eade emy instructors seek to help their students reach their highest Teaching Pro................. Bill Shriver Teaching Pro..Pat McClanan-Shriver potential. The Shriver Golf Academy offers private lessons, Superintendent ...... Jason Richards group clinics, day golf schools and junior programs. Visit 4 Map Key Number www.beachgolfschool.com for details. SPRING 2012
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City of St. Petersburg Golf Courses Home of the St. Petersburg City Am Championship.
St. Petersburg, FL S St Ma Mangrove M Bay (727) 893-7800 Cypress Links (727) 551-3333 C Cyp Twin Brooks (727) 893-7445 T Twi T Times Hotline (727) 893-1790 Tee www.stpete.org/golf w ww
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angrove Bay Golf Course is a well maintained, 18-hole championship golf course with excellent practice facilities including a grass tee driving range. The facility maintains a fully-stocked pro shop and comfortable snack bar where you can enjoy lunch and cold drinks before or after your round. For tee times up to seven days in advance, call (727) 893-1790. Cypress Links, a 9-hole, par-3 golf course with challenging holes and outstanding putting surfaces, is located next to Mangrove Bay. Twin Brooks is an 18-hole, par-3 golf course with a excellent driving range and fully-stocked pro shop.
MANGROVE BAY STATISTICS Par: 72 Yards Rating Slop Champ. 6656 71.5 123 Men 6112 69.1 119 Senior 5726 67.0 116 Ladies 5176 69.1 111 CYPRESS LINKS STATISTICS Yards Par Champ. 1311 27 TWIN BROOKS STATISTICS Yards Par Champ. 2016 54 Map Key Numbers Twin Brooks 31 Mangrove Bay/Cypress Links 30
Cove Cay Golf Club Clearwater, FL
New Mini Verde Greens
(727) 535-1406 Pro Shop www.covecaygolf.com
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ove Cay is a semi-private, 18-hole championship golflf course located on the shores of Old Tampa Bay. The Cove Cay golf course and clubhouse offer spectacular views of Tampa Bay with an abundance of wildlife to add to your experience of the “Old Florida� lifestyle. In addition to new MiniVerde greens, all 18 tee boxes have been reconstructed. The driving range also has been reworked. Amenities include a full-stocked pro shop, on-course refreshments, leagues, fundraisers, waterfront restaurant and patio, full-service bar, banquet facilities, weddings and ceremonies, private parties and marina. For membership information call Bill Armstrong at (727) 535-1406. 24
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Please call the Pro Shop at (727) 535-1406 for current rates and daily specials. New Seasonal Memberships Available DIRECTIONS Located on Old Tampa Bay. On U.S. Hwy. 19, two miles south of Hwy. 60, one mile north of East Bay Dr. Directly across from Walker Ford. STATISTICS Par-70 Blue White Red Beige
Yards 6261 5859 5483 4704
Rating Slope 70.4 130 67.8 123 66.4 115 68.7 111
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We Challenge You To Find A Better Value For Your Golf Dollar In This Area
$39 Member for the Day $116 Foursome Rate $29 Twilight Rate After 3:00 PM $19 Super Twilight Rate After 5:00 PM
Includes Green Fees, Cart Fees, Range Balls and Lunch (Lunch entitles you to any item from our extensive lunch menu includes and an d incl in ncl clud udes des a ssoft o drink, tax and gratuity)
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Interested In Membership? Don’t Join Anywhere Else Until You’ve Checked Us Out Our Memberships carry No Initiation Fees and No Food & Beverage Minimums and include unlimited use of the golf course, practice facilities, fitness center, pool, walking privileges everyday after 3:00, restaurant and all Social functions.
We Feature The Lowest Membership Rates In The Area Single
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Ages 21 ~ 29 Per Month ~ Family $140 Per Month
Ages 30 ~ 40 Single $125 Per Month ~ Family $170 Per Month Over 40 Years Of Age Single $150 Per Month ~ Family $230 Per Month To Sign up, or for more information regarding our membership programs, please give us a call at 727-391-3318 Ask About Our “Kids Play Free” Offer
Affordable Quality Golf
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ith $1 million in golf course and clubhouse upgrades, Crescent Oaks Country Club is now open to all, and semi-private along with sister club Wentworth Golf Club. Steve Smyers’ championship design challenges all skill levels with seven sets of tees ranging from 4,260 to 6,914 yards. The 198-acre secluded property is adjacent to Brooker Creek Preserve where deer and turkey are a frequent sight. Convenient Eastlake area of NE Pinellas with all new TifEagle Bermuda greens, driving range, putting & short game area, new golf carts, and 200+ banquet/meeting facility.
Tarpon Springs, FL T Ta (7 ((727) 937-4653 (GOLF) www.crescentoaksgolf.com w ww O On Online Tee Times & Specials
STATISTICS Par-72 Silver Black Gold Blue White Red Orange
Yards 6914 6631 6269 6041 5726 5156 4260
Rating Slope 73.8 137 72.2 135 70.2 128 69.2 123 67.6 117 69.9 123 64.9 113
PLAY OUR SISTER COURSES Wentworthgolfclub.org (727) 942-4760 Pebblecreekclub.com (813) 973-3870 PRACTICE AT ACE RANGES Ace-golf.com 44 Map Key Number
Dunedin Golf Club Dunedin, FL
Celebrating Our 85th Anniversary!
(727) 733-7836 www.dunedingolfclub.com
DUNEDIN GOLF CLUB
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esigned by Donald Ross, this historic course opened Jan. 1, 1927. From 1945 to 1962, it was the original PGA of America national headquarters and home course. Bobby Jones, Gene Sarazen, Ben Hogan, Sam Snead, Byron Nelson, Paul Runyan and others played here. Memberships are available. For tournament or membership information call Debbie Logerquist at (727) 733-2134, Ext. 235. 26
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STATISTICS Par-72 Blue White Silver Red (L) Silver (L) Gold (L)
Yards 6625 6245 5267 5370 5267 4710
Rating Slope 71.3 131 69.7 125 64.8 110 70.1 116 69.7 115 67.9 111
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East Bay Golf Club Largo, FL (727) 581-3333 www.eastbaygolfclub.com BOOK TEE TIMES ONLINE
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ocated in the heart of Pinellas County, minutes from the Gulf beaches, East Bay is an 18-hole, par-71 championship layout. Water comes into play on 14 holes. East Bay offers full restaurant, lounge, banquet facilities and beverage cart service on course. Tees, fairways and greens are overseeded during the winter season. Now featuring the Pro Shot GPS system on every golf cart with accurate yardage and detailed hole graphics. Located on East Bay Drive, 2.5 miles west of U.S. 19.
Please call the Pro Shop at (727) 581-3333 for current rates. •AUTOMATED TEE TIMES 10 DAYS IN ADVANCE 24 HRS/7 DAYS •Proshot GPS Yardages • Under New Ownership STATISTICS Par-71 Back Middle Forward
Yards 6451 5967 5286
Rating Slope 70.1 128 68.1 125 71.5 129 9
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Mainlands Golf Club Pinellas Park, FL (727) 577-4847 Pro Shop www.mainlandsgolf.com BOOK TEE TIMES ONLINE Automated Tee Times Call (727) 577-2797
For current rates visit our website or call the Pro Shop at (727) 577-4847 10-Play Discount Cards Available
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elebrating our 40th anniversary this year, Mainlands Golf Club has been the golf destination for both discriminating locals and savvy vacationers. Centrally located off of US Hwy 19 N. in Pinellas Park, this par 67’s nine par-4s, seven par-3s and two par-5s will have you using most every club in your bag. We invite you to come and experience the great conditions and comfortable prices that have made this family-owned and operated establishment a local favorite for nearly 40 years. Mainlands also boasts a fully-stocked pro shop with a wide selection of golf apparel and equipment.
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STATISTICS Par-67 Blue White Red
Yards 4803 4607 4180
Rating Slope 62.3 96 61.8 93 63.7 107
PERSONNEL General Manager ........ Tyson Duane Pro Shop Mgr. ...........Darlene Bonds Dir. of Golf. .......... Michael Summers Superintendent. ........Marianne Clay Map Key Number
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Pinecrest Golf Course Largo, FL
(727) 584-6497
Please call the pro shop at (727) 584-6497 for current rates.
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iscover Largo’s best-kept secret for executive golf. Don’t let this small course fool you. Pinecrest is a challenging par-55 short course with 17 par 3s 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 personal atmosphere. Annual memberships and ten play tickets. Enjoy the newly-renovated pro shop. Also, visit “Your Pizza Shop” upstairs for great food.
Statistics Yards Yards Par White 2235 55 Red 2029 56 Personnel General Manager........... Jeff Meyers Record.................48, Robby Robison Directions Located on 8th Ave. SW, just west of Pinellas Trail, directly across form Taylor Park. Map Key Number
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Tarpon Springs Golf Course Tarpon Springs, FL (727) 934-5191 ci.tarpon-springs.fl.us
Now Book Online Please call the pro shop at (727) 934-5191 for current rates. Discount Books/Cards Available Call for Details.
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arpon Springs was built in 1908 and follows the architecture of the time, with small, elevated greens and quite a few doglegs. The golf course is very scoreable on your good days, while the water can play havoc on your bad ones. Monthly tournaments offered to all golfers with food and prizes at each event. The course is located on Alt. U.S. 19 between Klosterman Rd. on the south and Tarpon Ave. on the north. Both roads intersect U.S. 19. 28
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Statistics Par-72 Blue White Yellow Red
Yards Rating Slope 6243 69.3 127 5910 68.0 121 5289 64.5 118 5130 68.9 110
Personnel Dir of Golf/GM........... Chuck Winship Head Pro................ Steve Didik, PGA Superintendent............ Dave Kiesow Map Key Number
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Wentworth Golf Club New Greens & New Carts
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emi-Private for the first time ever, prestigious Wentworth is a course not to miss. Steve Smyer’s design features new Platinum Paspallum greens, 83 bunkers, manicured fairways and an intricate layout amongst naturally rolling terrain and million dollar homes. The front nine meanders through stately cypress heads, majestic pines and old oak trees. The back nine presents a Scottish links style layout to test your shot making ability. Convenient East Lake area of NE Pinellas. Driving range, putting green and short game area. New Irish Pub and event facilities. Open to all.
Tarpon Springs, FL (727) 942-4760 www.wentworthgolfclub.org Online Tee Times & Specials
STATISTICS Par-71 Black Blue White Red
Yards 6459 6053 5500 5010
Rating Slope 71.5 144 69.6 135 67.6 127 70.8 132
PLAY OUR SISTER COURSES Crescentoaksgolf.com (727) 937-4653 Pebblecreekclub.com (813) 973-3870 PRACTICE AT ACE RANGES Ace-golf.com Map Key Number
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Freedom Fairways Golf Course Sun City Center, FL (813) 633-GOLF www.brookdaleliving.com
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his well-maintained, challenging par-63 executive course winds around an abundance of lakes and through stands of pines and oaks. It features a mix of nine par 3s and nine par 4s ranging from 89 to 238 yards. Tight, tree-lined fairways and small greens place a premium on accuracy. Playing Freedom Fairways will definitely improve your short game. Freedom Fairways is open to the public, and memberships are available. SPRING 2012
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Please call the Pro Shop at (813) 633-GOLF (4653) for current rates and group discounts DIRECTIONS Take I-75 to 674 exit (exit 240 from south; exit 240A from north). Go east to first light. Turn left then right at Upper Creek Dr. Follow to course on left. STATISTICS Par-63 Yards Rating Slope Gold 3210 56.0 78 Blue 2699 54.0 74 White 2393 54.1 73 Red 2022 51.0 67 PERSONNEL Pro Shop Manager ..........Bree Baker Superintendent……..Chris Driggers Map Key Number
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Heritage Harbor Golf & Country Club Lutz, FL (813) 949-4886 www.heritageharborgolf.com
Call The Pro Shop at (813) 949-4886 for current rates. Public welcome. Seven day advanced tee times.
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he Heritage Harbor Golf Club measures nearly 7,000 yards from the back tees and is one of the more challenging public course layouts in the Tampa Bay area. Four sets of tees have been incorporated into the design, making the course fun for golfers of all skill levels. Swirling winds and strategically-located bunkers will play havoc with the players of these 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 www.heritageharborgolf.com for golf rates and coupons.
STATISTICS Par: 72 Champ. Blue White Red
Yards Rating Slope 6898 73.5 129 6053 69.4 117 5487 66.9 109 4773 68.2 116
PERSONNEL Architects ........................ Jed Azinger Gordon Lewis Pro Shop Manager .........John Panno Superintendent ............Jim Poertner Map Key Number
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Heritage Isles Golf & Country Club Tampa, FL (813) 907-7447 www.heritageislesgolf.com
Call the Pro Shop at (813) 907-7447 for current rates. Public welcome. Seven day advanced tee times.
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t 6,976 yards from the tips, Heritage Isles is one of the most demanding public golf courses in the Tampa Bay area. Four sets of tees provide opportunities for players of all skill levels to enjoy this scenic layout cut through native cypress heads and natural wetland areas. Come and enjoy the golf course, service-oriented staff, spectacular wildlife and fullyequipped golf shop. Public driving range and short game practice facility open seven days-a-week. Heritage Isles is located just minutes from I-75 on Cross Creek Blvd. in New Tampa. Enjoy our new Back 9 Cafe full-service restaurant and Tiki Bar. Check www.Back9Cafe.com for specials. 30
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The Eagles Golf Club
New hip Owners
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he Eagles Golf Club – carved out of 1,000 acres of Odessa, FL (813) 920-6681 scenic woodlands, picturesque lakes and rolling www.eaglesgolf.com terrain – tests players of all skill levels. The club’s BOOK YOUR TEE TIME ONLINE two 18-hole, par-72 courses offer 36 of the most challengCall the Pro Shop at (813) 920-6681 ing and exhilarating holes of golf in the Tampa Bay area. for current rates. Tournaments, banquets, weddings and outings are The Champion Bermuda greens are often thought of as our specialties. the best in the area. STATISTICS – LAKES COURSE The Lakes Course, measuring up to 7,150 yards, is Par: 72 Yards Rating Slope 7074 74.6 134 your traditional Florida golf course. Bring your long game Black Blue 6664 72.5 130 for it will be tested with par 3s measuring up to 232 yards White 6323 70.9 127 Red (W) 5375 72.1 123 and par 4s topping off at 462 yards. STATISTICS – FOREST COURSE Accuracy is placed at a premium on the Forest Par: 72 Yards Rating Slope Course, which features small greens and narrow landing Black 6719 72.8 134 6215 70.3 130 areas. This course stretches to more than 6,700 yards. The Blue White 5625 67.8 116 Forest’s signature hole, No. 6 with its island green, rivals Red (W) 4901 69.6 117 the famed 17th at TPC Sawgrass. PERSONNEL Architects .......... Ron Garl/Gary Koch The Eagles Golf Club is the place to hold your next General Manager .......... John Russell outing. We host over 150 charity and corporate golf Director of Golf ......Ricky Weber, PGA Superintendent ................. Bob Kuzio tournaments per year. The Eagles is one of the few golf facilities in the area with the ability to seat more than 200 17 Map Key Number participants for after-golf banquets and parties. SPRING 2012
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Pebble Creek Golf Club Tampa, FL T
Free Pro Link GPS In Every Cart
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ebble Creek has Champion Ultra Dwarf Bermuda greens, Celebration tees, NEW bunkers, carts with FREE GPS and an Irish Pub and billiard room. Experience the $2 million improvements to this majestic, locally-owned, 18-hole championship course. Pebble Creek is conveniently located in New Tampa, three miles off I-275 in the USF/Tampa Palms area. Pebble Creek - nestled into a preserve-like setting - is spacious and serene. The layout features huge moss-draped oaks and water comes into play on 16 holes. Wildlife is abundant. Pebble Creek is challenging, yet enjoyable for all levels. New, expanded Banquet Facility (up to 200) and Veranda.
STATISTICS Par-71 Champ. Men Senior Ladies
Yards 6436 6032 5516 5280
Rating Slope 71.1 127 69.1 122 66.3 111 70.3 120
PLAY OUR SISTER COURSES Crescentoaksgolf.com (727) 937-4653 Wentworthgolfclub.org (727) 942-4760 PRACTICE AT ACE RANGES Ace-golf.com Map Key Number
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Silver Dollar Golf Club Odessa, FL (813) 920-3884 www.silverdollargolf.com
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ilver Dollar is located in northwest Hillsborough County just a few minutes from Tampa, Clearwater and St. Petersburg. We have 27 holes of championship golf, providing excellent opportunities for walk-on and last-minute tee times. Facilities include driving range, three-hole practice course, chipping green, lounge, snack bar, beverage cart and some of the best greens in the area. Directions: Take SR 580 (Hillsborough Ave) to Race Track Rd., go north six miles to Patterson Rd., then go west three miles to course. 32
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Please call the Pro Shop at (813) 920-3884 for current rates. •TOURNAMENTS WELCOME •Tee times accepted 7 days in advance. STATISTICS Yards Gator/Panther PAR: 72 6489 Bobcat/Gator PAR: 73 6222 Panther/Bobcat PAR: 71 6139
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TPC Tampa Bay
John Cook 2011 Champion
TPC Tampa Bay is home to the Encompass Insurance Pro-Am of Tampa Bay.
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laying to a par 71, TPC Tampa Bay challenges the Lutz, FL (813) 949-0090 best players on the Champions Tour while providwww.tpctampabay.com ing a fun and memorable experience for players of all ages and abilities. The 18-hole design features the PGA Please call the golf shop at (813) 949--0090 Ext. 205 Tour’s trademark stadium mounding, numerous bunkers for current rates. and water hazards and large, undulating greens that com- Statistics Par: 71 Yards Rating Slope bine to provide both a visual treat and golfing adventure TPC 6898 73.6 135 that rewards the most accurate shot makers. Blue 6610 72.3 132 The property is also enhanced by a first-class practice Green 6332 71.0 129 White 6008 69.5 125 facility, an award-winning golf shop and the TPC Grille, Red 5036 69.7 119 open to the public for breakfast and lunch every day. Location Your chance to play the home course of the EncomTPC Tampa Bay is located on Lutz Lake Fern Road, just ½ mile east of pass Insurance Pro-Am of Tampa Bay, one of the most Veteran’s Expressway Exit #16 successful tournaments on the Champions Tour, is closer (15 minutes north of TIA). than you think. Now conveniently located just a half mile Personnel General Manager.....Brady Boyd, PGA east of Veteran’s Expressway exit No. 16, the club is only Head Pro................ Justin Wink, PGA a 15-minute drive from Tampa International Airport. Visit Superintendent............. Jason Kubel Architects.. Bobby Weed, Chi Chi Rodriquez TPC Tampa Bay and experience first hand the standards Rated #13 Best Public Facility in of excellence for which the TPC Network is recognized North America by GolfWorld Magathroughout the industry. All it takes is a phone call or visit zine’s 2010 Reader’s Choice Poll. to our website to reserve your starting time at one of the 58 Map Key Number premier daily-fee facilities in America. 34
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Westchase Golf Club
The Westchase Golf Club course winds through acres of lakes, woods and conservation areas.
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he Westchase Golf Club takes full advantage of Tampa, FL (813) 854-2331 its setting‌natural lakes and wetlands teemwww.westchasegc.com m ing with wildlife including an occasional gator. Florida golf at its best. The layout, designed by nationally-recognized architect Lloyd Clifton, winds through acres of lakes, For current rates or to reserve your woods, conservation areas and communities. Westtee time, visit us online at chase offers manicured greens surrounded by natural www.westchasegc.com or call the Pro Shop at (813) 854-2331. wetlands, wooden bridges and bulkheads. Discounted rates and free GPS With its 9,500-sq.-ft. clubhouse, full-service dining all year for Advantage Cardholder and up to 3 guests. room, and fully-stocked pro shop, Westchase offers a country club atmosphere along with first-class service. STATISTICS Par: 72 Yards Rating Slope The golf club has established itself as one of Tampa Blue 6699 72.6 131 Bay’s best upscale public golf facilities. The National White 6233 70.6 127 Red 5205 70.8 127 Golf Foundation has ranked Westchase in the Top 10 nationally and No. 1 in the state of Florida in customer PERSONNEL Architect ........................ Lloyd Clifton loyalty and satisfaction. Gen. Man. ...........Clay Thomas, PGA Join our E-mail Club and be the first to receive Dir. of Golf ...........Clay Thomas, PGA e-specials on green fees, merchandise and more. Go to Head Pro ......... Richard Veghte, PGA Superintendent ......... Gene Roberts www.westchasegc.com and sign up today. 63 Map Key Number New Westchase Advantage Card Now Available SPRING 2012
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Summerfield Crossings Golf Club Riverview, FL (813) 671-3311 www.summerfieldgc.com BOOK ONLINE
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ummerfield Crossings is a links-style golf course that looks like the great layouts of Scotland. This championship course is unique with pot bunkers, waste areas and small, undulating greens. Facilities include a two-tiered driving range, putting and chipping greens and a practice bunker. Doc’s Grille offers a fullservice bar, golfer’s grill and full banquet facilities. Now featuring full-color GPS on every golf cart. No more pacing off yardage; GPS included with every round of golf.
Please call the Pro Shop at (813) 671-3311 for current rates • Open to the Public. • Great Membership values available. • A Brighton Golf Facility STATISTICS Par-71 Green Gold Black Silver
Yards 6903 6375 5779 5139
Rating Slope 73.0 125 70.6 121 67.5 115 69.4 114 51 Map Key Number
Lexington Oaks Golf Club Wesley Chapel, FL (813) 907-7270 www.lexoaks.com
Please call the Pro Shop at (813) 907-7270 for current rates. Book tee times online 24/7.
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ocated just 20 minutes north of downtown Tampa, Lexington Oaks has built a reputation as one of the best courses in the area. This challenging layout is 6,646 yards from the tips and is known for tough par 3s, fast greens, unparalleled fairways and difficult closing holes. Course conditioning and a commitment to customer service are top priorities and it shows. We invite you to visit our beautiful clubhouse and restaurant when you experience Lexington Oaks for your next round of golf. 36
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STATISTICS Par-72 Black Blue White Gold (M) Gold (L) Red
Yards 6646 6073 5617 5061 5061 4435
Rating Slope 72.5 136 69.6 126 67.2 123 64.4 111 69.8 114 66.1 104
PERSONNEL Architect ...................... Gordon Lewis GM & Dir. of Golf ..... Dave Creighton Superintendent ..............Chuck Kelly 76 Map Key Number
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WE ARE OPEN TO THE PUBLIC! The Groves is a Challenging Course Quality Golfing That Won’t Take All Day!
Now Book Online!
Magnolia Valley Golf Club New Port Richey, FL (727) 847-2342 (727) 461-9596 Pinellas BOOK YOUR TEE TIME ONLINE www.magnoliavalleygolfclub.com
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agnolia Valley Golf Club exemplifies the tradition i of great golf experiences in the tropical climate of Florida. Whether you are looking for a new home course, a winter haven for golf or the location of your next golf tournament, Magnolia Valley is your best bet. Magnolia Valley offers an 18-hole championship course and a 9-hole executive course that’s great for sharpening up your short game. Come and experience our pristine course conditions today. Visit www.magnoliavalleygolfclub.com for golf specials and promotions. SPRING 2012
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• Check out our Web site or call the Pro Shop at (727) 847-2342 for current rates. • Call for information on membership specials, tournaments or league specials. • Tee times available up to 7 days in advance. STATISTICS Yards Rating Slope Championship (Cypress/Pines) Par-72 6166 70.3 127 Executive (Palms) Par-33 1808 Map Key Number
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Plantation Palms Golf Club Land O’Lakes, FL
New Ownership
(813) 996-7122 Toll Free: (866) 512-GOLF www.plantationpalms.net
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lantation Palms Golf Club provides every golfer with h a chalhl lenging and rewarding golf experience. The links-style design has many elevation changes with greens framed by trees, water and large snow-white bunkers. Plantation Palms offers a practice facility where you can work on every phase of your game; a fully-stocked pro shop; and a full-service bar and dining room. Plantation Palms is under new ownership and management. The MJS Golf Group purchased this fine facility in May of 2011 and is working hard to become “Your Golf Facility of Choice.”
Please call the Pro Shop at (813) 996-7122 for current rates. Public welcome. Call for information about tournaments, charity and corporate events and banquets. Tee times available up to seven days in advance. STATISTICS Par-72 Blue White Gold Red
Yards 6824 6324 5924 5396
Rating Slope 73.4 139 71.1 135 69.3 131 71.8 130
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Tampa Bay Golf & Country Club San Antonio, FL (352) 588-5454 Public Play Welcome
TifEagle Greens
Please call the Golf Shop at (352) 588-5454 for current rates. Tee times available 3 days in advance.
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ne of Pasco’s best championship golf courses. A challenging layout carved between beautiful lakes and conservation areas. With four sets of tees, the course is appealing to all golfers. Also featuring one of the area’s finest nine-hole executive courses. A great community offering all the amenities of country club living. Conveniently located 25 minutes from Tampa 1/8 mile west of I-75 at S.R. 52. Now managed by Pure Golf Management.
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STATISTICS Par-72 Gold Blue White Red
Yards 6210 5835 5482 4632
Rating Slope 70.6 131 69.3 126 66.4 118 67.6 112
PERSONNEL General Manager .......... Paul Ascioti Superintendent ..... Dennis Swander
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Fox Hollow Golf Club
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ox Hollow Golf Club holds the enviable distinction Trinity, FL (727) 376-6333 or of being the very last golf course in a long line of world famous golf courses to be built and designed by Toll Free (800) 943-1902 www.golfthefox.com Robert Trent Jones, Sr. Everywhere you turn, from the playerfriendly five sets of tees, to the rolling, undulating fairways, it’s vintage Robert Trent Jones, Sr. Since the course was designed more than 17 years ago, Fox Hollow Golf Club has grown and developed into one For tee time reserva reservations ons up to six days in advance, call the of the Tampa Bay area’s finest and well-known semi-private Pro Shop or visit www.golfthefox.com. clubs with one of Florida’s finest practice facilities and PGA Tournaments, corporate outings and banquets are welcome. Professional teaching staffs. PGA instruction available. STATISTICS All 18 greens and the practice putting green utilize SeaPar: 71 Yards Rating Slope Dwarf Seashore Paspalum turf. The greens run fast and true Black 7138 74.6 131 Blue 6801 72.8 127 365 days a year because they don’t have to be overseeded in White 6402 71.2 126 cooler weather. Fox Hollow now has the finest quality, most Gold (M) 6018 69.3 123 Gold (F) 6018 75.4 135 environmentally-friendly greens in the Tampa Bay area. Red 5203 70.9 125 PERSONNEL The 15,000-square-foot clubhouse features an upscale Architect ..... Robert Trent Jones, Sr. dining room to serve as an alternative to the more relaxed Head Golf Pro ..........Matt Coté, PGA Asst. Pro ................. Brian Cummings atmosphere of the Windows On The Green Tavern. Both Superintendent ...............Terry Teats share the fantastic views of the 18th green, 10th tee and the Map Key Number 66 beautiful 10-acre lake.
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Brooksville Country Club Brooksville, FL
Play Our Quarry Holes
(352) 796-8879 www.brooksvillecc.com
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ocated just 45 minutes North of Tampa, Brooksville Country Club’s contoured and rolling fairways, uphill and downhill elevation changes, meticulously maintained greens and the picturesque backdrop of four rock quarry holes create a breathtaking course and appeal. The 18-hole, par-72 championship course measuring 6,812 yards from the tips demands precision, requires imagination, and rewards shot making while affording playability from each tee length. Come play our spectacular rock quarry holes… you’ll experience nothing else like them in Hernando County! Directions: Take 41 and turn east on Croom Rd. (CR 480) for 1.2 miles. Turn right on Dogwood Estates and follow signs to course.
Tee times may be reserved up to 7 days in advance by calling the Pro Shop at (352) 798-8879. NOW BOOK ONLINE AT www.Brooksvillecc.com STATISTICS Par-72 Yards Rating Slope Black 6812 72.9 128 Blue 6357 70.8 123 White 6000 69.0 122 Gold 5645 70.1 120 Red 5300 70.6 118 PERSONNEL Architect .........................Bobby Weed General Manager ...........Jim Carman Superintendent ................Jim Larner Map Key Number
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Hernando Oaks Golf & Country Club Brooksville, FL (352) 799-9908 www.hernandooaksgc.com
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ernando Oaks Golf & Country Club features an 18-hole championship course with expansive fairways surrounded by majestic oaks. Scott Pate designed Hernando Oaks to blend in naturally with the native landscape, complementing the rolling wooded terrain just south of Brooksville. Hernando Oaks is a semi-private facility and welcomes tournaments and outings. Golf Digest’s Places to Play rating: 4½ Stars. Tampa Tribune rating: 4½ T’s. 40
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STATISTICS Par-72 Yards Rating Slope Gold 6905 73.3 132 Blue 6430 70.8 127 White 6085 70.2 125 Orange (M) 5777 67.7 114 Orange (L) 5777 72.8 125 Red 5099 69.0 112 DIRECTIONS Located 3 miles south of Brooksville on U.S. Hwy 41 PERSONNEL General Mgr ........... Rich Unger, PGA Superintendent ............ Mike McNeil Map Key Number
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Lake Jovita Golf & Country Club
Stay & Play Packages Available
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ake Jovita Golf & Country Club is the “must play”in Dade City, FL (352) 588-9200 Florida. Surrounded by rolling hills, this spectacular Toll Free (877) 481-2652 652 36-hole facility was rated as one of the “Top 10 New www.lakejovitagolfcc.com com Upscale Courses in America” by Golf Digest in 2000. Both courses own a Golf Digest 4 1/2-Star rating and the North Course is rated #16 in Florida by Golfweek. STATISTICS: SOUTH COURSE Lake Jovita is a continuing host of PGA TOUR Q-Schools PAR: 72 YARDS RATING SLOPE Gold 7153 74.8 136 since 2002. Located a 20-minute drive northeast of Tampa, Blue 6690 72.2 133 Lake Jovita is ideally situated just a few minutes from I-75. White 6206 69.9 123 Red 5145 70.3 121 Lake Jovita is blessed with rippling terrain and tall hardSTATISTICS: NORTH COURSE woods that give it a North Carolina look. Freshwater lakes PAR: 72 YARDS RATING SLOPE Gold 7226 74.9 134 dot the landscape and quicken the pulse of an avid golfer. Blue 6863 72.9 131 Tom Lehman, the PGA Tour star who designed Lake White 6299 70.2 124 Jovita South, built greens with subtle, even confounding, Red 5184 69.1 117 STAFF & PERSONNEL contours. The North Course – with its fast, true greens – Architects ..................Tom Lehman boasts even more elevation changes than its sister course. Kurt Sandness Lake Jovita offers several “Stay and Play” packages as well General Manager .....Stephen Lee Dir. of Golf ............... Jonathan Lee as daily tee times for those not staying on-site. Visitors can Superintendent ........ Roy Wilshire stay at privately owned three-bedroom/two-bath Club Villas Membership & Villa Manager overlooking the 18th green. A 32,000-square-foot clubhouse ...................................Sharon Gebhart and a 15-acre practice facility complement the courses. 57 Map Key Number SPRING 2012
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The Southeast’s Best 36-Hole Complex
orld Woods Golf Club took one more step during the summer of 2010 toward meeting its goal of being the Southeast’s best 36-hole golf complex. The Rolling Oaks Course re-opened in November 2010 after a complete renovation. Both courses are in excellent condition and
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mutations based on all the choices tested. While Rolling Oaks’ contouring remains the same, the greens have been restored to their original size. This is a 20 percent expansion in the size of the greens after renovations. The Pine Barrens Course remains a par 71 and Rolling Oaks remains a par 72, but both courses have extensive new teeing grounds resulting in extended yardages for both. Pine Barrens’ greens remain in immaculate condition. With the renovations, Rolling Oaks’ greens will run as true and fast as those on Pine Barrens. World Woods has also added new cart paths throughout the facility and a new fleet of golf carts. The clubhouse has been totally refurbished and course restroom facilities have been renovated as well. In addition, World Woods now offers golf Stay and Play packages that are perfect for the avid golfer. Visit our Web site at www.worldwoods.com for details.
Brooksville, FL (352) 796-5500 www.worldwoods.com Call the Pro Shop at (352) 796-5500 for current rates or tee times, or book online. ROLLING OAKS STATISTICS Par: 72 Yards Rating Slope Elite 7333 74.8 132 Black 6873 72.3 129 Green 6438 70.3 121 White 5948 68.0 115 Red 5011 68.3 116 PINE BARRENS STATISTICS Par: 71 Yards Rating Slope Elite 7237 75.3 133 Black 6817 72.5 131 Green 6316 70.2 125 White 5891 68.5 118 Red 4983 68.4 114 PERSONNEL Architect ............................ Tom Fazio GM/Head Golf Pro...Scott Wyckoff,PGA Golf Shop Supervisor ..... Roger Kirby Dir. of Maintenance..David Court, GCSAA Map Key Number
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his Gem – designed by renowned golf course architect Weeki Wachee, FL (352) 596-7888 Arthur Hills – offers an extraordinary golfing experience well worth the trip from anywhere in the Tampa (800) 232-1363 www.dunesgolfclub.com Bay area. Recently renovated, the Dunes is recognized by local golf professionals as one of the finest layouts on Florida’s west central coast. The dramatic rolling terrain is dominated by intimidating Please call the Pro Shop for current rates. Corporate and Charinative sand dunes and a mature planned pine forest. Golfers table Outings are welcome. can expect to encounter native wildlife such as wild turkey, gopher tortoises, fox squirrels and the occasional deer or coyote. STATISTICS Par-72 Yards Rating Slope Ask about our Preferred Player Card which provides Black 7200 74.0 132 Blue 6767 72.2 129 year-round discounts and complimentary warm up range White 6222 69.8 122 balls before every round. For a limited time, the Dunes is Gold 5803 66.9 115 5007 68.8 113 offering a complimentary round of golf with the purchase of Red PERSONNEL a Preferred Player Card. Architect................................Arthur Hills Director of Golf ......................Jim Cocchi Our friendly professional staff is committed to making Head Professional ...Walter Newell, PGA your day at the Dunes a memorable one. Ask us about Stay Teaching Pro ..........Gary Nicoll, PGA & Play packages. The Dunes is located on U.S. Highway 19, “Single Plane” Teacher ....Craig Young Superintendent .............Roger Edwards ten miles north of State Road 50 and Weeki Wachee. Pro Shop Manager........ Melissa Turner THE DUNES HONORS ALL GOLF DISCOUNT Map Key Number 26 PLAY CARDS.
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The River Club Bradenton, FL
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(941) 751-4211 www.riverclubgc.com
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easuring more than 7,000 yards from the back tees, River Club is considered one of the more challenging layouts in the area. Two distinctive nines incorporate rolling fairways with plenty of mounding on the front; and dense woods with undulating, rolling greens on the back. To add to the playability, the Ron Garl-designed 18-hole championship course has incorporated all new state-of-theart Jones Dwarf greens. Rated ★★★★ by Golf Digest.
DIRECTIONS Conveniently located one mile east of I-75 (exit 217), only minutes from Sarasota, Tampa and St. Pete. STATISTICS Par-72 Gold Blue White Green Red
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River Strand Golf & Country Club Bradenton, FL (941) 708-3617 www.riverstrandgolf.com
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STATISTICS ESTUARY/SANCTUARY PAR: 72 Yards Rating Slope GOLD 7113 74.7 140 TRIBUTARY/ESTUARY PAR: 72 Yards Rating Slope GOLD 6854 73.1 135 SANCTUARY/TRIBUTARY PAR: 72 Yards Rating Slope GOLD 6687 72.2 135
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or the most satisfying golf experience in the Tampa Imperial Lakewoods Bay area, visit the Imperial Lakewoods Golf Club in Golf Club Palmetto, FL Palmetto. Family-owned and operated and superbly conditioned year-round, Imperial Lakewoods offers www.ILWGC.com (941) 747-4653 Pro Shop championship-caliber golf at reasonable rates. (800) 642-2193 Five sets of tees offer a challenge to golfers of all lev(941) 723-3655 Restaurant els. The 600-yard par-5 18th – Imperial’s signature hole Tee Times online: 24 hours a day/7 days a week. – is regarded among the finest holes found anywhere in Florida and considered by The Herald as the best golf hole STATISTICS Par: 72 Yards Rating Slope in the area. Champs/Gold 7019 73.9 136 The lakeside restaurant is open for breakfast and Mens/Blue 6802 72.9 132 lunch. Reserve the dining room with full bar for weddings Mens/White 6225 71.0 126 Mens/Silver 5602 69.9 118 and banquets. Ladies/Red 5275 69.9 117 Our friendly staff will help to ensure that all our PERSONNEL guests feel like members. Memberships are currently beArchitect .........................Ted McAnlis ing offered at very affordable rates with no initiation fees! GM’s ......................Ric & John Cueto PGA Golf Pro ...................Tracy Lowry Imperial Lakewoods is conveniently located within Supert. .................Gregg Richardson Teaching Pros. ............Tracy Lowry 30 minutes of St. Petersburg, Tampa and Sarasota at the Patrick Walsh, Susan Grams intersection of I-275 and I-75 at Exit 229. Food & Beverage ...........Eric Richard Map Key Number 24
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Map Key Course YDS./Reg. Yds./Ch Phone PG.
PINELLAS COUNTY 10
Baypointe GC
9399 Commodore Dr., Seminole 33776; Ulmerton west to Oakhurst.
Public
4
Belleview Biltmore Golf Club Semi-Private
1501 Indian Rocks Rd., Belleair, 33576; East Bay W. to Indian Rocks Rd., then North to course.
12
Chi Chi Rodriguez Golf Club Public
3030 McMullen Booth Rd., Clearwater 33761; 1/4 mi.n. of SR 580 on west side of McMullen Booth Rd.
18
Cove Cay Country Club
2612 Cove Cay Dr., Clearwater, FL 33760; Off U.S. 19 1 mile north of East Bay Dr.
44
Crescent Oaks CC
3300 Crescent Oaks Blvd., Tarpon Springs 34688; On Eastlake Rd., 1/2 mile n. of Keystone Rd.
30
Cypress Links
875 62nd Ave., NE, St. Petersburg 33702; On 62nd Ave. N. 1 mile east of 4th St.
49
Dunedin Golf Club
1050 Palm Blvd., Dunedin 34698; East of U.S. Alt. 19 and South of Curlew Rd.
9
East Bay Golf Club
702 Country Club Dr., Largo 33771; 2 miles west of US 19 off East Bay Dr.
79
Largo Golf Course
12500 131st St. N., Largo 33770; 4 blocks north of SR 688 on 131st St. North.
64
Mainlands GC
9445 Mainlands Blvd. W., Pinellas Park 33782; US 19 N., 1 mile north of Park Blvd.
30
Mangrove Bay GC
875 62nd Ave., NE, St. Petersburg 33702; 62nd Ave., North 1 mile east of 4th St.
98
Pinecrest GC
1200-8th Ave., S.W. Largo 34640; 8th Ave., S.W. 1 1/2 miles west of Seminole Blvd.
22
Seminole Lake Country Club Semi-Private
6100 Augusta Blvd., Seminole 33777; Part St. N. to Augusta Blvd., south to course.
32
Tarpon Springs Golf Course
1310 S. Pinellas Ave., Tarpon Springs 34689; On Alt. 19 one mile north of Klosterman Rd.
42
Tarpon Woods Golf Club
1100 Tarpon Woods Blvd., Palm Harbor 34686; On Eastlake Rd., 2 miles north of Tampa Rd.
31
Twin Brooks GC
3800 22nd Ave. S., St. Petersburg 33711; 22nd Ave. S.; 1/2 mile west of US 19
35
Wentworth Golf Club
2990 Wentworth Way, Tarpon Springs 34688; Located on East Lake Rd. just south of Keystone Rd.
Semi-Private Semi-Private Municipal Semi-Private Semi-Private Municipal Public Municipal Semi-Private
Municipal Semi-Private Municipal Semi-Private
3,167-2,384/63 6,614-5,143/71 5,454/3,929/69
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(727) 937-4653
1,311/27
(727) 551-3333
6,625-4,710/72
(727) 733-7836
6,462-5,193/71
6,656-5,176/72
(727) 581-5498
(727) 535-1406
6,914-4,260/72
4,803-4,180/67
22
(727) 726-4673
6,161-4,704/70
3,335-2,655/62
(727) 595-2095
6,105-5,338/72 6,540-5,245/72 2,016/54 6,459-5,010/72
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(727) 581-3333
27
(727) 518-3024
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(727) 577-4847 (727) 893-7800
2,235-2,029/55-56 (727) 584-6497 6,601-5,536/72
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(727) 391-6255 (727) 934-5191 (727) 784-7606 (727) 893-7445 (727) 942-4760
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YDS./REG.
YDS./CH
PHONE
PG.
HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY 53
Babe Zaharias Golf Course
Municipal
6,244-5,256/70
(813) 631-4374
33
11412 Forest Hills Dr., Tampa 33612; I-275 to Fowler Ave. exit, west 2 miles. 6
Cheval Golf & Country Club
Private
7,031-5,085/72
(813) 949-4231
7
4312 Cheval Blvd., Lutz 33549; On N. Dale Mabry, just north of Veteran’s Expressway. 27
Countryway Golf Club
Public
3,503-2,690/61
(813) 854-1182
70
11111 W. Waters Ave., Tampa 33635; On Waters Ave. 1 mile west of Sheldon Rd 17
The Eagles Golf Club
Semi-Private
The Forest 6,719-4,910/72;
The Lakes 7,074-5,375/72
36 holes
(813) 920-6681
31
16101 Nine Eagles Dr., Odessa 33556; SR 584 to Race Track Rd., north 3 miles. 38
Freedom Fairways GC
Semi-Private
3,267-2,056/63
(813) 633-GOLF
29
3940 Upper Creek dr. Sun City Center 33573; I-75 exit 240 to 1st light. Turn left then right at Upper Creek Dr. 87
Heritage Harbor G & CC
Public
6,898-4,773/72
(813) 949-4886
30
19502 Heritage Harbor Pkwy., Lutz 33558; North on Dale Mabry to Lutz Fern Rd., west to course. 91
Heritage Isles G&CC
Public
6,976-4,832/72
(813) 907-7447
30
10630 Plantation Bay Dr., Tampa 33647; Take Bruce R. Downs Blvd. to Cross Creek Blvd., east 3 1/2 miles. 37
Pebble Creek Golf Club
Semi-Private
6,436-5,280/71
(813) 973-3870
32
10550 Regents Park Dr., Tampa 33647; Bruce B. Downs Blvd. 7 miles north of Bearss Ave. 54
Rocky Point Golf Course
Municipal
6,450-5,172/71
(813) 673-4316
33
4151 Dana Shores Dr., Tampa 33614; 2 miles west of Tampa Int’l Airport off Memorial Hwy. 55
Rogers Park Golf Course
Municipal
6,855-6,215/72
(813) 356-1670
33
(813) 920-3884
32
7910 N. 30th St., Tampa 33610; I-275 to Sligh exit, east to 30th Street. 47
Silver Dollar Golf Club
Public
27 Holes
Bobcat/Panther 6,489/72; Panther/Bobcat 6,139/71; Bobcat/Gator 6,222/72 12711 Silver Dollar Dr., Odessa 33556; SR 584 to Race Track Rd., north 6 miles to Patterson Rd. West 3 miles. 51
Summerfield Crossings GC
Semi-Private
6,903-5,139/71
(813) 671-3311
36
13050 Summerfield Blvd., Riverview 33568; 1-75 to exit 246, east 2 miles on Big Bend Rd. 58
TPC Tampa Bay
Daily Fee
6,898-5,036/71
(813) 949-0090
34
5300 Lutz-Lake Fern Rd., Lutz 33558; 1/2 mile east of Veteran’s Expressway (SR 589) Exit #16. 63
Westchase Golf Club
Public
6,710-5,205/72
(813) 854-2331
35
11602 Westchase Golf Dr., Tampa 33626; Take Veteran’s Expressway to exit 7. Go west on Linebaugh Ave. 3.5 miles
PASCO COUNTY 66
Fox Hollow Golf Club
Semi-Private
7,138-4,454/71
(727) 376-6333
39
10050 Robert Trent Jones Pkwy., New Port Richey 34655; On Little Rd., 3 miles south of SR 54. 80
The Groves G&CC
Semi-Private
4,019-3,001/65
(813) 996-0161
37
7924 Melogold Cir., Land O’ Lakes 34639; On US 41, 6 miles north of SR 54.
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COURSE
Lake Jovita G&CC
YDS./REG. Semi-Private
YDS./CH
36 Holes
PHONE
PG.
(352) 588-9200
41
(813) 907-7270
36
(727) 847-2342
37
North Course 7,226-5,184/72; South Course 7,153-5,145/72. 12900 Lake Jovita Blvd., Dade City 33525; On SR 52, 5 miles east of I-75. 76
Lexington Oaks Golf Club
Semi-Private
6,724-4,515/72
26133 Lexington Oaks Blvd., Wesley Chapel 33544; 1 mile west of I-75. 34
Magnolia Valley Golf Club
Semi-Private
6,106-4,869/71
7223 Massachusetts Ave., New Port Richey 34653; Located 4 miles east of US 19. 99
Plantation Palms GC
Daily Fee
6,824-5,396/72
(813) 996-7122
38
23253 Plantation Blvd., Land Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Lakes 34639; I-75 to SR 54, 7 miles west to Collier Pkwy. North 1 mile. 48
Silverado G&CC
Semi-Private
6,663-5,200/72
(813) 788-1225
74
36831 Clubhouse Dr., Zephyrhills 33541; S.R. 54 east 6 miles to Eiland Blvd. North 3 miles. 50
Summertree Golf Club
Public
2,836/35
(727) 856-0771
76
11816 Paradise Pointe Way, New Port Richey 34654; On S.R. 52 3 miles East of Little Rd. 28
Tampa Bay G&CC
Semi-Private
6,212-4,516/71
(352) 588-5454
38
10641 Old Tampa Bay Dr., San Antonio 33576; I-75 to S.R. 52 West 1/8 mile.
HERNANDO COUNTY 65
Brooksville CC
Semi-Private
6,752-5,402/72
(352) 796-8879
40
23446 Links Dr., Brooksville 34601; US Hwy. 41 to Croom Rd., East 1.2 miles. 26
The Dunes Golf Club
Semi-Private
7,195-5,034/72
(352) 596-7888
45
18200 Seville Clubhouse Dr., Weeki Wachi 34614; On U.S. 19 N. about 10 miles north of S.R. 50. 46
Hernando Oaks GC
Semi-Private
6,915-5,099/72
(352) 799-9908
40
5230 Delacroix Dr., Brooksville 34604; Take Veterans Expwy. to Spring Hill Dr, Go east to 41, then north 1.4 mi. 77
Southern Hills Plantation
Private
7,153-5,205/72
(352) 277-5000
21
5374 Broad St. (U.S.41), Brooksville 34604; Take Veterans Expwy to Spring Hill Dr., go east to 41, then north 2 miles. 71
The Ridge GC
Semi-Private
6,412-4,797/72
(352) 608-4800
74
34450 Whispering Oaks Blvd., Ridge Manor 33523; Off Hwy. 301 just north of SR 50. 81
World Woods GC
Public
36 Holes
(352) 796-5500
42-43
Rolling Oaks 6,935-5,441/72; Pine Barrens 6,902-5,301/71 17590 Ponce De Leon Blvd., Brooksville 34614; Hwy. 98, 5 miles east of U.S. Hwy 19.
CITRUS COUNTY 82
El Diablo Golf & CC
Semi-Private
7,045-5,144/72
(352) 465-0986
44
10405 N. Sherman Dr., Citrus Springs 34434; Take U.S. Hwy. 41 North to Citrus Springs Blvd. N, turn right, follow signs 83
Twisted Oaks Golf Club
Semi-Private
6,773-5,132/72
(352) 746-6257
44
4801 N. Forest Ridge Blvd., Beverly Hills 34465; Take Rt. 491 to Forest Ridge Rd. Turn south and follow to course.
MANATEE COUNTY 24
Imperial Lakewoods GC
Semi-Private
7,019-5,275/72
(941) 747-4653
47
(941) 751-4211
46
6807 Buffalo Rd. Palmetto 34221; I-75 to exit 229, then east to course. 43
River Club
Semi-Private
7,026-5,157/72
6600 River Club Blvd., Bradenton 34202; 1 mile east of I-75 off SR 70. (Exit 217). 74
River Strand G&CC
Semi-Private
27 Holes
(941) 708-3617
46
Estuary/Sanctuary 7,113/72; Tributary/Estuary 6,854/72; Sanctuary/Tributary 6,687/72 7155 Grand Estuary Trial, Bradenton 34212; I-75 to Exit 220, east on SR 64.
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ENTERTAINMENT/SERVICES
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PG.
Brandon Riverview Belleair Clearwater Oldsmar Tampa Largo
(813) 651-4653 (813) 672-7750 (727) 480-9049 (727) 216-6389 (813) 854-4946 (813) 220-8099 (727) 584-8088
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Big Summer Golf Card County Golf Association ExecGolf Fairway Golf & E Cars Paradise Golf Senior Golf Association Teeofftampabay.com West Florida Am Tour
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PG.
(727) 726-5737 73 (727) 542-9228 71 (727) 787-1234 2, 55-62 (813) 960-5330 2, 55-62 (813) 621-7775 2, 55-62 (813) 265-8999 79 (727) 321-4653 3 (813) 855-5385 5 (813) 888-5433 5
PHONEPG BIG SUMMER GOLF (800) 391-3665 (727) 530-7226 (352) 277-5007 (813) 854-4664 (800) 605-2582 (727) 942-9876 teeofftampabay.com (215) 813-0237
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GOLFER’S GUIDE NEWS Local Golf News from the Greater Tampa Bay Area ■ 2012 Transitions Championship At Innisbrook Resort – March 12 - 18 The Copperhead Course at Innisbrook Resort in Palm Harbor recently finished ninth in a rating by the pros of the 52 championship courses played annually on the PGA TOUR. Such a high finish for the course Gary Woodland among such outstanding competition is one reason why the 2012 Transitions Championship is expecting another outstanding field March 12-18. Luke Donald, the world’s top-ranked player, is expected to play. He joins Webb Simpson, Nick Watney, K.J. Choi and Matt Kuchar to give the field five of the top six on the 2011 official money list. Jason Day and David Toms are two other players in the top 10 who had committed as of midFebruary. Simpson was a prime figure in the 2011 Transitions Championship finishing second to another rising young player, Gary Woodland, by one shot. The two • • • •
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were relative unknowns at the time, but by the time the year ended they had each won again. “A lot of veterans win at Copperhead, it’s a very hard golf course,” remembers Woodland. “We kept it in play which was a huge deal because the rough is really nasty. Being in the fairway enabled us to put it in the right positions on the greens. Fortunately, we had a hot putter that week which is always a key when you win. Hopefully we can come back this year and bring out the good vibes and roll it in on Sunday.” In order to successfully defend, Woodland will also have to beat such stars as past winners on the Copperhead Jim Furyk, Retief Goosen, Sean O’Hair and Choi. Padraig Harrington, Justin Leonard, Brandt Snedeker, John Daly and Camilo Villegas are just a few of the other recognizable names expected to play. Tickets for the 2012 Transitions Championship are available at TransitionsChampionship.com and at Publix. Get them early, as prices will increase tournament week.
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■ Steve’s World Of Golf Traveling Tour Open To All Tampa Bay Golfers The Steve’s World of Golf Traveling Tour is comprised of men and women who love to play golf in the Tampa Bay and surrounding areas. Events are played at premier golf courses and at the best rates available. Amateur players of all skill levels are welcome to join. This Tour is for everyone! The Tour format is a points-based Quota Game, so each golfer is actually trying to beat his or her own best scores. All players that score better than their quota are winners. There are three flights for each event. “A” Flight plays from 6,600+ yards; “B” Flight plays from 6,000+ yards and women play from around 5,500 yards. Yardages will vary from course to course since the Tour will be played at all Steve’s World of Golf related golf courses. Bring your own group or register as a single and the professional tournament staff will pair you with golfers in your skill range. Entry fees are a modest $25 per event and are distributed to the prize pool. Players also pay a discounted rate for green fees and cart that usually ranges around $25 plus tax. A unique feature of the Tour is that there is an individual club manufacturer Demo Day at the course prior to each event. The line up of manufacturers includes Adams, Nike, Bridgestone, Callaway, Cleveland, Cobra, Ping, TaylorMade and more. It’s an opportunity to demo the newest equipment in the game and purchase equipment “that day”. Range balls are free. For more details regarding the Steve’s World of Golf Traveling Tour and their Spring/Summer schedule, visit www.stevesworldofgolf.com. Continued on page 74.
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Wedges: The Most Important Clubs in Your Bag The wedges are the most important clubs in most golfers’ bags. You would think with so many wedges to choose from that average golfers could find a set of wedges that would help them with the short game. While there are many golfers who have wedges they are comf comfortable with, we know that m many of you out there are strugg struggling with your wedges. If you you’re one of those golfers, we aask that you take a look at the exciting new Black Magic W Wedges. Black Magic Wedges are amazingly easy to use because of their hybrid design. These wedges
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virtually eliminate shanked and chunked shots, two of the most common problems golfers have with their short game. Black Magic Wedges with 300-gram head weight have the mass to cut through heavy rough with ease, slide through sand with no problem and pick the ball off of hard pan and set it on the green softly. This makes these wedges nothing short of amazing. Visit www.blackmagicwedge. com to see what a wide range of playing and teaching professionals have to say about these wedges and you will see why golfers worldwide are switching from standard wedges to the new hybrid technology. Call Toll Free 877-799-6099. ■
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available for those trying out new equipment. Representatives from TaylorMade, Adams Golf, Nike, Titleist, Wilson and Black Magic Wedges will be on hand with their new products for 2012. There will be discounted pricing on all equipment purchased on Club Day plus a huge Pro Shop sale with prices anywhere from 20% to 50% off regular prices. • County Golf Association Thurs. Mar. 1 Seminole Lake Mon. Mar. 5 Wentworth Thurs. Mar. 8 ELW (S) Mon. Mar. 12 Cypress Run Thurs. Mar. 15 Crescent Oaks Mon. Mar. 19 Pasadena Thurs. Mar. 22 Seminole Lake Mon. Mar. 26 Hunter’s Green Thurs. Mar. 29 ELW (N) Mon. Apr. 2 Countryside Thurs. Apr. 5 Crescent Oaks Mon. Apr. 9 Pasadena Weds. Apr. 11 River Wilderness Mon. Apr. 16 Bayou Club Thurs. Apr. 19 Seminole Lake Mon. Apr. 23 Feather Sound Thurs. Apr. 26 Isla Del Sol Mon. Apr. 30 ELW (S) Weds. May 2 Bardmoor Mon. May 7 TBA Thurs. May 10 Seminole Lake Mon. May 14 Pasadena Thurs. May 17 Isla Del Sol Mon. May 21 Bayou Club Thurs. May 24 Countryside Mon. May 28 Memorial Day Thurs. May 31 Belleair Mon. June 4 St. Pete CC Thurs. June 7 Bayou Club Mon. June 11 Innisbrook (Osprey S) Thurs. June 14 ELW (N) Mon. June 18 TBA Thurs. June 21 Seminole Lake Mon. June 25 Countryside SPRING 2012
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• A Message From The Chapter President Listed below are the 2012 schedules of events for both the West Central Chapter and the North Florida Section PGA. The line up of events and venues is hard to beat. Both professionals and amateurs are invited to participate. – Jon Johnson, President
• 2012 West Central Chapter Schedule of Events Mon. Mar. 26 Stableford @ Fox Hollow Mon. Apr. 23 Pro-Am @ Belleview Biltmore Mon. Apr. 30 Two-Person Team Championship @ World Woods Thurs. May 31 Pro-Pro @ TBA M.-Tu. June 11-12 Regular/Senior Chapter Championship @ Old Memorial Mon. June 25 Pro-Pro @ Hernando Oaks Th.-F. June 28-29 PGA Junior Championship @ Belleair Mon. July 2 Pro-Am @ Lone Palm Mon. Aug. 6 Pro-Supt. @ Cypress Run Mon. Aug. 27 Pro-Am @ Avila Mon. Sep. 24 Patriot Day Pro-Am Scratch @ Quail Hollow Mon. Oct. 8 Shootout @ Glen Lakes SPRING 2012
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Mon. Oct. 22 Pro-Pro @ Rocky Point Mon. Nov. 5 Pro-Lady @ Vinoy M.-Tu. Nov. 12-13 Porter Cup Matches vs. East Central Chapter @ TBA Mon. Nov. 26 Chapter Ryder Cup @ Countryside Mon. Dec. 10 Holiday Pro-Pro @ Westchase Tues. Dec. 11 Sponsor Appreciation & Awards Dinner @ Tampa Bay Downs • 2012 North Florida Section PGA Schedule of Events M.-W. Apr. 16-18 Senior Match Play Championship @ Rio Pinar M.-Th. June 4-7 Match Play Championship @ Isleworth M.-Tu. July 9-10 Two-Person Team Championship @ Orange Lake Resort M.-Tu. July 30-31 PNC @ Hammock Beach M.-Tu. Aug. 6-7 Puma Assistants Championship @ Southern Dunes Th.-F. Aug. 23-24 PNC @ Reunion (Palmer Course) M.-Th. Sep. 17-20 Section Championship @ Ritz Carlton-Sarasota M.-Tu. Dec. 3-4 Annual Meeting in Orlando ■
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Harness the Unseen Force in the Golf Swing By Rick Bradshaw, PGA
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his golf energy tornado and gyroscope has everything this silhouette golfer needs to generate perfect control, swing plane, effortless power, and consistency in his golf swing. Posture is maintained by the gyroscope’s axle. Ground force dynamics and spine angle are achieved and maintained through the rotation of the torso around this axis into the resistance of your legs and golf shoe spikes digging into the ground. Gyroscopic Stability is established by both the feet and legs resistance to rotation and of the gyroscope’s gimble which is fixed around the golfer’s hips insuring a tight pivot without sway or wobble. I have always talked about the feet and legs resisting the pivot and hopefully this picture presents an image of how the friction or shear forces is generated and moves upward into the golfer’s center of gravity located near the sternum. The golf swing is not a full circle but basically two halves – the back swing and through swing. By rotating your hips and torso into the resistance of your right foot on the backswing, potential energy is resurrected upward and stored predominately into your right calf, thigh, gluteus, and center of gravity. Once centered, this energy is then thrust outward through the arms toward the club head as a result of an automatic reverse propulsion, or rotation of the torso back toward the target. This elusive transition of power is triggered from the right foot, as Tommy
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Armour stated, and will occur automatically if you brace your right foot and knee so you don’t sway on the backswing. This loading of energy is extremely similar to a professional pitcher using the rubber for powering his fastball with the legs. As the hips and body are propelled through the shot and into the resistance of the left foot, the potential energy that was stored is released outward into the club head as it whips as if mad with rage into and through the golf ball. Just like the club is getting whipped out of your inner tornado. The gyroscope’s rim represents the silhouette golfer’s swing plane and acts as a guide for the club to swing up on perfect plane on the back swing and then back down and into the ball on the down swing. This swing plane should occur automatically because of the inward centripetal rotating force of the body and outward centrifugal result of the club head pulling. Gyroscopic Stability is defined as centripetal force, and is what makes a spinning bullet fly straight. It is also what gives a tornado its wind force and will definitely result in great swing velocity, perfect swing plane, and consistent ball striking. Hopefully you see this photo as a fun way to picture golf’s critical forces and HARNESS GOLF’S UNSEEN SWING FORCE. ■ Rick Bradshaw is the Director of Instruction of the Dent/Bradshaw School of Golf located at Heritage Isles G&CC in New Tampa. Rick is a two-time (2004 and 2006) Teacher of the Year for the West Center Chapter North Florida Section PGA and has been featured multiple times on Golf Channel. For more information, contact Rick, call (813) 220-8099 or visit www.tourexperience.com.
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