Trip to Tampa in Janurary!!

[Mrd19abhs]

Only thing about about bloomingdale is the greens are in horrible shape but bloomingdale otherwise is a nice course.

Originally Posted by i-Guy

Hey Rebel_Golfer...noticing your a 9 handicap I would want you to play some of Tampa's real test (within your budget)...now most of the courses mentioned are not what I would consider Tampa's real test of your game (sorry if I offended anyone) other than Riverhills and Silverado (but you have to play Silverado from the tips to really play a good golf course) anyway besides those two I would definitely say you should try to play Bloomingdale GC...it is a course that will test your game but you will like it...it has a bit of a reputation in these parts as there are a few PGA, LPGA etc players that hang around there and Lee Jantzen has the lowest round ever shot there (59)...I am a member at Apollo Beach Golf Club (only Robert Trent Jones Sr. design on the west coast of FL) but the course has had a set back lately and is not in the best condition but it is one of the best layouts in all of the Tampa Bay area and you can play it for $42 on the weekend in the morning...well I hope we given you some things to think about and hope you enjoy your stay!

[Chicago Lefty]

Glad I found this thread...I'm trying to put something together for a mid-February trip to the Tampa/Clearwater area...

And to the OP, if you're in Tampa the last week of January, don't forget to hit up Gasparilla!

[Rebel_Golfer]

Originally Posted by i-Guy

Hey Rebel_Golfer...noticing your a 9 handicap I would want you to play some of Tampa's real test (within your budget)...now most of the courses mentioned are not what I would consider Tampa's real test of your game (sorry if I offended anyone) other than Riverhills and Silverado (but you have to play Silverado from the tips to really play a good golf course) anyway besides those two I would definitely say you should try to play Bloomingdale GC...it is a course that will test your game but you will like it...it has a bit of a reputation in these parts as there are a few PGA, LPGA etc players that hang around there and Lee Jantzen has the lowest round ever shot there (59)...I am a member at Apollo Beach Golf Club (only Robert Trent Jones Sr. design on the west coast of FL) but the course has had a set back lately and is not in the best condition but it is one of the best layouts in all of the Tampa Bay area and you can play it for $42 on the weekend in the morning...well I hope we given you some things to think about and hope you enjoy your stay!

Thanks, i-Guy! That course looks nice. Right now I think I am down to Cove Cay, Silverado, and Bloomingdale. Problem is, I MIGHT only be able to play once while we are there as I kind of got the "evil eye" from the wife when I mentioned a second round, LOL! She doesn't play so usually she ends up alone all day while I am out and gets bored. But, we'll see.

So, for those familiar, of these three which one should I target if I can only play one round???

[Rebel_Golfer]

Originally Posted by iSlice Left

Glad I found this thread...I'm trying to put something together for a mid-February trip to the Tampa/Clearwater area...

And to the OP, if you're in Tampa the last week of January, don't forget to hit up Gasparilla!

We will definitely be hitting Gasparilla, it was one of the deciding factors in choosing Tampa!!

[Mrd19abhs]

I would say your best bet would be Cove Cay, or Riverhills personally. I would say Bloomingdale is a good course if you were going to play a few rounds  to play but their greens currently just arent up to par and silverado is a bit of a drive from airport, but I would def say Silverado over Bloomingdale.

Originally Posted by Rebel_Golfer

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Originally Posted by i-Guy

Hey Rebel_Golfer...noticing your a 9 handicap I would want you to play some of Tampa's real test (within your budget)...now most of the courses mentioned are not what I would consider Tampa's real test of your game (sorry if I offended anyone) other than Riverhills and Silverado (but you have to play Silverado from the tips to really play a good golf course) anyway besides those two I would definitely say you should try to play Bloomingdale GC...it is a course that will test your game but you will like it...it has a bit of a reputation in these parts as there are a few PGA, LPGA etc players that hang around there and Lee Jantzen has the lowest round ever shot there (59)...I am a member at Apollo Beach Golf Club (only Robert Trent Jones Sr. design on the west coast of FL) but the course has had a set back lately and is not in the best condition but it is one of the best layouts in all of the Tampa Bay area and you can play it for $42 on the weekend in the morning...well I hope we given you some things to think about and hope you enjoy your stay!

Thanks, i-Guy! That course looks nice. Right now I think I am down to Cove Cay, Silverado, and Bloomingdale. Problem is, I MIGHT only be able to play once while we are there as I kind of got the "evil eye" from the wife when I mentioned a second round, LOL! She doesn't play so usually she ends up alone all day while I am out and gets bored. But, we'll see.

So, for those familiar, of these three which one should I target if I can only play one round???

[kpaulhus]

We need to set something up where a few TST guys can all play together. iSlice left, let us know when your in town and Ill come down from Jax and we can get 2 more TST guys to join.

[Rebel_Golfer]

Originally Posted by kpaulhus

We need to set something up where a few TST guys can all play together. iSlice left, let us know when your in town and Ill come down from Jax and we can get 2 more TST guys to join.

That is a great idea! It is always more enjoyable to play a course with someone more familiar!

[i-Guy]

Originally Posted by Mrd19abhs

I would say your best bet would be Cove Cay, or Riverhills personally. I would say Bloomingdale is a good course if you were going to play a few rounds  to play but their greens currently just arent up to par and silverado is a bit of a drive from airport, but I would def say Silverado over Bloomingdale.

The only way you are going to get on Riverhills is with a member unless they have chnaged...Silverado is quite far from the airport (not sure of its condition as I have not played there in a while)...and not sure why "Mrd19abhs" keeps saying Bloomingdale's greens are in rough shape???  Has he played there lately...last year Bloomingdale closed the course for 3 months to install brand new greens and they are really nice...I played there about a month ago and they were very nice...your call Rebel_Golfer...however, I will throw one more into the mix and that is "The Claw".  This is USF golf course and it is very reasonable and they also replaced their greens last year and the course is a very challenging lay out (especially from the tips)...just watch out for the gators (not kidding).

[Chicago Lefty]

Originally Posted by kpaulhus

We need to set something up where a few TST guys can all play together. iSlice left, let us know when your in town and Ill come down from Jax and we can get 2 more TST guys to join.

Will do...I'll let you know if it comes together.

[Mrd19abhs]

The reason I say the greens are in bad shape is cause I golf there about once every two weeks and they are in bad shape. Bloomingdale is owned by a company called Fore Golf which is same company that owns Riverhills and they just redid greens @ most of their courses. However some courses just dont keep their course up very well and with Bloomindale being a public course unfourtunalty they cant keep their green condition up.

But your recomendation for Usf is a great recomendation I think. Course can be very challenging with tight fairways on a few holes.

Also Meeman and myself are both members @ Riverhills that is why I offered suggestion that he could come play there.

Originally Posted by i-Guy

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Originally Posted by Mrd19abhs

I would say your best bet would be Cove Cay, or Riverhills personally. I would say Bloomingdale is a good course if you were going to play a few rounds  to play but their greens currently just arent up to par and silverado is a bit of a drive from airport, but I would def say Silverado over Bloomingdale.

The only way you are going to get on Riverhills is with a member unless they have chnaged...Silverado is quite far from the airport (not sure of its condition as I have not played there in a while)...and not sure why "Mrd19abhs" keeps saying Bloomingdale's greens are in rough shape???  Has he played there lately...last year Bloomingdale closed the course for 3 months to install brand new greens and they are really nice...I played there about a month ago and they were very nice...your call Rebel_Golfer...however, I will throw one more into the mix and that is "The Claw".  This is USF golf course and it is very reasonable and they also replaced their greens last year and the course is a very challenging lay out (especially from the tips)...just watch out for the gators (not kidding).

[i-Guy]

Originally Posted by Mrd19abhs

The reason I say the greens are in bad shape is cause I golf there about once every two weeks and they are in bad shape. Bloomingdale is owned by a company called Fore Golf which is same company that owns Riverhills and they just redid greens @ most of their courses. However some courses just dont keep their course up very well and with Bloomindale being a public course unfourtunalty they cant keep their green condition up.

But your recomendation for Usf is a great recomendation I think. Course can be very challenging with tight fairways on a few holes.

Also Meeman and myself are both members @ Riverhills that is why I offered suggestion that he could come play there.

That's cool...I played Bloomingdale about a month ago or so and like Isaid and they did not seem to bad to me then but if you play there that often you would know better then me...I will be quiet.

Rebel_Goler then I would play RiverHills if these guys are offering as this is a "Great Track" (I use to be a member) and I still know a few members and they say the greens are rolling really fast right now...makes Riverhills a real challenege...have fun!

[Mrd19abhs]

Originally Posted by i-Guy

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Originally Posted by Mrd19abhs

The reason I say the greens are in bad shape is cause I golf there about once every two weeks and they are in bad shape. Bloomingdale is owned by a company called Fore Golf which is same company that owns Riverhills and they just redid greens @ most of their courses. However some courses just dont keep their course up very well and with Bloomindale being a public course unfourtunalty they cant keep their green condition up.

But your recomendation for Usf is a great recomendation I think. Course can be very challenging with tight fairways on a few holes.

Also Meeman and myself are both members @ Riverhills that is why I offered suggestion that he could come play there.

That's cool...I played Bloomingdale about a month ago or so and like Isaid and they did not seem to bad to me then but if you play there that often you would know better then me...I will be quiet.

Rebel_Goler then I would play RiverHills if these guys are offering as this is a "Great Track" (I use to be a member) and I still know a few members and they say the greens are rolling really fast right now...makes Riverhills a real challenege...have fun!

Sry if my reponse came off as I was being an A$$ not trying to @ all. But yeah greens a couple weeks ago were rolling to a 12"2' now they are @ an 11 something.

[meenman]

Originally Posted by Mrd19abhs

The reason I say the greens are in bad shape is cause I golf there about once every two weeks and they are in bad shape. Bloomingdale is owned by a company called Fore Golf which is same company that owns Riverhills and they just redid greens @ most of their courses. However some courses just dont keep their course up very well and with Bloomindale being a public course unfourtunalty they cant keep their green condition up.

We know my preference for RH but I have played Bloomingdale twice in the last 2 weeks and the greens are fine. A little slower than RH, but in good shape.

The biggest problem with Bloomingdale right now is pace of play. They no longer seem to send rangers out to speed things up. Every hack is teeing off from the blues when 3 out of each 4-some cant seem to reach the red tees on tee 1.

The 2 times I played, we tee'd off an hour late. First round took 5.5 hours, second one took 5. I am sure it is slower during the week, but weekends continue to be a nightmare there.

[Rebel_Golfer]

Originally Posted by meenman

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Originally Posted by Mrd19abhs

The reason I say the greens are in bad shape is cause I golf there about once every two weeks and they are in bad shape. Bloomingdale is owned by a company called Fore Golf which is same company that owns Riverhills and they just redid greens @ most of their courses. However some courses just dont keep their course up very well and with Bloomindale being a public course unfourtunalty they cant keep their green condition up.

We know my preference for RH but I have played Bloomingdale twice in the last 2 weeks and the greens are fine. A little slower than RH, but in good shape.

The biggest problem with Bloomingdale right now is pace of play. They no longer seem to send rangers out to speed things up. Every hack is teeing off from the blues when 3 out of each 4-some cant seem to reach the red tees on tee 1.

The 2 times I played, we tee'd off an hour late. First round took 5.5 hours, second one took 5. I am sure it is slower during the week, but weekends continue to be a nightmare there.

If you guys would like to get together and play while I am there, I'd welcome the opportunity to play a nice track with people who know it!! I will be looking to play either Saturday 1/29 or Sunday 1/30...

[meenman]

Originally Posted by Rebel_Golfer

If you guys would like to get together and play while I am there, I'd welcome the opportunity to play a nice track with people who know it!! I will be looking to play either Saturday 1/29 or Sunday 1/30...

We have 8:22 at RH every Sat - you are more than welcome to join

[Rebel_Golfer]

Originally Posted by meenman

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Originally Posted by Rebel_Golfer

If you guys would like to get together and play while I am there, I'd welcome the opportunity to play a nice track with people who know it!! I will be looking to play either Saturday 1/29 or Sunday 1/30...

We have 8:22 at RH every Sat - you are more than welcome to join

That would be great! Thanks! Can you hook me up with some directions from the Grand Hyatt Tampa Bay by the airport?

[meenman]

Originally Posted by Rebel_Golfer

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Originally Posted by meenman

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Originally Posted by Rebel_Golfer

If you guys would like to get together and play while I am there, I'd welcome the opportunity to play a nice track with people who know it!! I will be looking to play either Saturday 1/29 or Sunday 1/30...

We have 8:22 at RH every Sat - you are more than welcome to join

That would be great! Thanks! Can you hook me up with some directions from the Grand Hyatt Tampa Bay by the airport?

Not a problem - i'll work on that tomorrow and send along instructions on how to get by the gate nazis

[i-Guy]

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Sry if my reponse came off as I was being an A$$ not trying to @ all. But yeah greens a couple weeks ago were rolling to a 12"2' now they are @ an 11 something.

Oh no you weren't and I did not want to come off as A$$ by keep on saying Bloomingdale was okay if it was not...no problem!