On the Cheap North of Tampa

[Peter Keane]

Hello, a new member.  Caught the golf bug about 2-1/2 years  ago, am about a 20 HC. Any thoughts on a 4-5 day trip in the next few weeks near Tampa with a decent course or two and a nearby or on-course hotel with a bar?  On a tight budget so my thought is one of these places north of Tampa with greens fees (I've got so'west points for the flight), I'm not ready for too much of a challenge. (I'm by myself so packages don't work well).  I live in upstate NY and can't face not playing until April (at best).  I've been googling but there's TMI and I'm thinking someone might have some advice.  Thanks a lot.  

[Rkrider99]

I lived just north of Tampa for 15 years before moving nearer to Orlando. Lots of nice courses in the Tampa area. One of the courses, or should I say 2 of the courses,  I used to play regularly was World Woods, a 36 hole layout, in Brooksville. I believe they have condos that you can rent near the courses. I think there are also some hotels in that area if the condos are too much. Another course is the TPC of Tampa, in Lutz. Beautiful course. I know there are hotels near there. Heritage Harbour is a residential community right across from the TPC that has a pretty nice course. I used to play there almost every Monday. They had a special $18 for 18 holes. Of course that was in the off season. Good luck and have fun.

 

[TampaVol19]

Tampa resident here...sounds like World Woods might be a good option. It's about an hour north of Tampa and pretty convenient. In response to the other post, TPC of Tampa Bay is a good track, has been in great condition (i played it late November and middle of December) - but greens fees were just raised. 

[JuanTheGolfer]

I have lived in Tampa for 25 years, then moved north of Tampa about 90 minutes and now live south of Tampa about 90 minutes.... and play a LOT of golf...   AND am originally from upstate NY (Rochester).    There are LOTS of options, depending on how much you want to pay, how far you want to drive, what you mean by not too challenging, whether you are looking for deals from GolfNow or TeeTimes...... so hard to answer you question....without offering dozens of options.   

If you want to talk live, send me a PM and I would be glad to help... we could connect by phone.

[Bucki1968]

Hernando Oaks, Silverthorn, Brooksville cc, Plantation Palms, Seven Hills, Lake Jovita, Fox Hollow, Lake Brenadett. Various prices and level of challenges. Plenty of Hotels and Bars around.