Tampa, FL?

[House Hitter]

Anybody else out here? check in

[AMGfan]

  House Hitter said:

Anybody else out here? check in

Checking in...been here since 1985 (sophomore year @ USF - University of Sun and Fun).

[House Hitter]

Nice, I can see USF from my Apt. are ou still in the area?

[AMGfan]

  House Hitter said:

Nice, I can see USF from my Apt. are ou still in the area?

Yes...it's a shame that USF GC (The Claw) isn't in better shape. I play a lot of golf in Tampa...Babes Zaharias, Westchase, Heritage Isles, Heritage Harbor, etc...

My group likes to go to Orlando, too. We are playing OCN (Orange County National) this weekend.

[Jrick212]

My old man has a place in Heritage harbor, Bradenton so I get down there and play every so often.

[House Hitter]

  AMGfan said:

Yes...it's a shame that USF GC (The Claw) isn't in better shape. I play a lot of golf in Tampa...Babes Zaharias, Westchase, Heritage Isles, Heritage Harbor, etc...

I actually posted the Claw as one of my worst home courses. I like the design, but the upkeep and the time to play is horrendous. I played Babes Zaharias a couple of days ago. Heritage Isles is fun to play from the blac/blues. a lot of trees to hit over *or tree clearings*. I bet ive seen you out there before.

[AMGfan]

  House Hitter said:

I actually posted the Claw as one of my worst home courses. I like the design, but the upkeep and the time to play is horrendous. I played Babes Zaharias a couple of days ago. Heritage Isles is fun to play from the blac/blues. a lot of trees to hit over *or tree clearings*. I bet ive seen you out there before.

If you've played the Babes on a regular basis...you probably have seen me there. We usually play first thing in the morning Saturday or Sunday. I'm the short Filipino guy smoking cigars.

[House Hitter]

  AMGfan said:

If you've played the Babes on a regular basis...you probably have seen me there. We usually play first thing in the morning Saturday or Sunday. I'm the short Filipino guy smoking cigars.

Ill keep my eyes open, do you know who billy is. the retard of babe zaharies.

[Q.Q.Quillume]

  House Hitter said:

Nice, I can see USF from my Apt. are ou still in the area?

Just a question that I've been wondering about since USF clobberd my Heels in football last year -- hows come the University of South Florida is NOT in South Florida?

[AMGfan]

  House Hitter said:

Ill keep my eyes open, do you know who billy is. the retard of babe zaharies.

I play with a Bill, but he's just bald...not a retard. What makes your Billy a "retard."

[House Hitter]

  AMGfan said:

I play with a Bill, but he's just bald...not a retard. What makes your Billy a "retard."

Well he's not our billy. Let me expalin. We went out there as a threesome one day and the starter goes..hey do you mind if this guy plays with you. We were trying to keep it a private game and we said we didn't want him in our group..( we didn't know he was retarded at the time, we just didn't wanna fourth) he asked us again and we said no again. The starter ends up stickin him with us anyways...we are not going to complain, So billy is now golfing with us..(he only plays for 9 ,the starter said) we start trying to make basic convo with this guy and he was Aurtistic(sp?) or somthing. he could interact with no social skillz. and when he tried to talk he studderd like crazy and dind't make any sence..we bought him a drink and stuff to try and calm him down..It kinda threw all our games off. we would park the cart next to his ball and he would sprint about 40yds off into the distance, WTF..he wasnt a bad player..he had a john Daly swing, but always over hit it when he got close. anyways, yeah, thats billy and our only experience with him.

[Clubchucker]

I think of the Tampa area as my second home; we vacation there practically every year. Love the TPC, and since we stay down by St. Pete Beach area (actually Isla del Sol) I also enjoy Bardmoor. Nothing like a good round of golf during the day then going back up to have a fine meal at Berns Steakhouse!

  AMGfan said:

My group likes to go to Orlando, too. We are playing OCN (Orange County National) this weekend.

While Orlando is chock full of extremely nice courses obviously, if you ever get a chance to drive a little further East to DeLand, play Victoria Hills if you haven't already. My wife has a childhood friend who lives just around the corner from it and her husband took me there; wow.

[AMGfan]

Thanks for the info on the course. I'll look it up...

[i-Guy]

I live in Tampa and I am new to the site. Even though I am not an official member I consider Bloomingdale my home course. However, I have played the following courses in the area:

Bloomingdale
Babes Zaharias
Roger's Park
Diamond Hill
Summerfield
Westchase
The Eagles
Heritage Isles
Pebble Creek
Terrace Hill (good for your short game)
East Bay Golf Club

[House Hitter]

  i-Guy said:

I live in Tampa and I am new to the site.

Ive played about half of those courses. Babes, Diamond, Heritage, Pebble Creek, and Terrace Hill ( 2 days ago)

[Philfest]

Hey Guys, I live in Lutz and play all the courses you mentioned except the Babe. I won't play there as long as Kenny, the head pro is there.

Have you guys purchased your Paradise cards yet... Check it out, it's well worth it.

PM me if you're interested and I'll give you our group # for a discount.

Philfest

[i-Guy]

  House Hitter said:

Ive played about half of those courses. Babes, Diamond, Heritage, Pebble Creek, and Terrace Hill ( 2 days ago)

What did you think about Terrace Hill? There are a few funky holes but for the most part if you leave your woods in the car it gives you work on your long and short irons. Also the course is actually USGA rated...

[Philfest]

Have you guys played the Countryway Executive. Now that one's prety decent to go and play your irons.