DJTheoret - 1/19/23
For years, TPC Tampa Bay has been regarded as one of the best public access facilities in the Tampa market. After all, whenever the letters TPC precede anything to do with golf, expectations are automatically raised, and TPC Tampa Bay delivers. In mid-September 2022, TPC Tampa Bay reopened to rave reviews. For the most part, the outstanding design that Weed and Rodriguez created was left intact. The greens were regrassed with Champion G-12 hybrid Ultradwarf Bermuda, the tees and fairways were regrassed with Bimini Bermuda, and enhancements were made to the practice facility. Extensive work was done to improve the drainage throughout the course. For General Manager Steve Ostroff and his staff, it’s all about a “Return to Glory” and bringing the club back to what it once was.

TPC Tampa Bay is extremely diverse - not only has it challenged the best golfers in the world, but every day it is played and enjoyed by golfers with abilities that range from future professionals to those who are simply on vacation. TPC Tampa Bay offers golfers six sets of tees to choose from; the TPC Tees play 6,898 yards. From back here you can get an idea of what the pros experience. At 6,008 yards, the White Tees provide a lot of enjoyment and may even let you leave with a little dignity still intact. For those that may feel overwhelmed, try the Forward Tees at 4,990 yards. Pick the set that best suits your game and you’re sure to have an enjoyable round.

TPC Tampa Bay winds its way through an upscale neighborhood in Lutz, FL and as you make your way around the golf course, you can tell from all of the mounds around the greens and on the peripheries of the fairways that this course was built with spectators in mind. Heritage Golf Group is determined to bring professional golf back to TPC Tampa Bay. The 2022 Finals of the PGA TOUR Champions were held here, and the intent is to bring it back in the upcoming years. It is the perfect venue for what many regard as one of golf's most difficult competitions.

The course is set among natural wetlands with strands of cypress trees and several manmade and natural lagoons. The majority of holes at TPC have generous fairways that leave manageable shots into the green. Miss the fairway off the tee and you can easily find one of many sculpted fairway bunkers that dot the landing areas. Most of the greens are raised, placing a premium on accurate approach shots. Hit a poor approach shot and you can easily find yourself in one of the many grass swales or in the mounding that surrounds many putting surfaces. The greens themselves have a lot of undulation; many have multiple tiers and are usually protected by bleach-white bunkers. The difficulties around the green will give you a new appreciation for a PGA TOUR player’s short game!

There are several risk-reward opportunities and if you ever feel overly challenged on a particular shot, odds are there’s a place where you can bail out and still give yourself a chance to make par. TPC requires you to think your way around the course, for the most part, it’s brains over brawn.

TPC features some amazing practice facilities as well. Since they are a daily fee property, those playing the course are welcome to use any part of the practice area before or after their round. If you’re looking for a place where you can work on your game, TPC Tampa Bay offers a Practice Facility Experience pass which provides you with access to the driving range, short game area, and putting green for the entire day. Get there early to get the biggest bang for your buck!

TPC Tampa Bay is a must-play for all golfers and if you are visiting Tampa, come to the place where many of the greatest players of all time have played. TPC Tampa Bay…. play it once and you’ll come back for more. For more information or to book your next round, visit their website.

TPC Tampa Bay is owned by Heritage Golf Group, the fastest-growing golf club ownership company in the country. Their attention to detail at their clubs is second to none. To see some of their other courses, visit them online.

  EHarveyIII - 6/30/15
Outstanding course, deep bunkers, water carries and water running along the side of the fairways, make sure you are aiming correctly at your landing target area or you will find the water. Fast greens and good luck if you are 10 feet and beyond putting to the hole. It's what you would expect playing on a 100+ dollars course.

  Dastick - 6/8/15
Super slick greens...bring your ice skates.
Nice facility though...pricey if you are not a resident.

  Wyndance1 - 5/11/13
tough greens / use your putter any where you can

  Mr. E. - 9/17/12
Tee to greens were in great shape but the greens did no appear to be cut and roled that day. Ball bounced alot when putting.

  dbxanten - 9/4/12
Goos layout, course condition could have been better.

  Thomas Schmidt - 5/22/12
One of the nicest courses in the area. We got an outstanding price with the Paradise Golf Card. Not a blemish anywhere on the course. Plays easier than it looks from the gallery at the Senior Pro Am. All the staff was super. I will surely return.

  Red Pride - 4/10/12
I am a 12 year old so my rate was lower what a great opportunity for me to Play there. Course was in excellent shape and they were getting ready for the Senior event so Grandstands were going up NICE Atomosphere.

  dvc777 - 2/29/12
worth playing big undulating greens strategic sand traps play the right tees
fun course

  brianwernimont - 7/2/11
Awesome course. Very well maintained