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Black Diamond Florida’s Crown Jewel

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FROM THE EDITOR

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Cover Story

Experience 45 holes of world renowned Tom Fazio-designed golf. The Quarry course winds in and around the walls of two abandoned limestone canyons.

8 WELCOME

Where to contact us, plus a letter from our publisher.

ON THE WEB

Visit GolfCoastMagazine.com to keep up with local news and events.

12 STAY & PLAY

Summer is the best time for new golf adventures.

Head for the mountains of North Carolina or stay closer to home right here in Florida.

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The quarry holes at Black Diamond may be the most spectacular holes of golf this side of Pebble Beach.

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Looking for a new challenge?

Welcome to Esplanade at Azario Lakewood Ranch, the area’s newest upscale golf club. Designed by golf course architect Chris Wilc- PINELLAS, HILLSBOROUGH, zynski and managed by Pope & HERNANDO COUNTIES Golf, it’s sure to become one 40 & 41 MAPS 42 COURSE DIRECTORY of your favorites.

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MANATEE, SARASOTA & CHARLOTTE COUNTIES 60 MAP 61 DIRECTORY

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WELCOME LETTER FROM THE EDITOR

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Connecting Golfers on the West Coast of Florida.

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COVID-19 pandemic has shaped the start of 2020 and will continue to be with us for months to come, but our local courses have proven that golf is a safe activity and that we can play through this pandemic.

Thanks to hardworking golf professionals, courses have taken enormous steps to keep golfers safe – from social distancing, sanitization, to minimizing surface contact, golf has been and will continue to be a safe way to stay active.

For more information on safety, along with your responsibilities as a player, please visit GolfSafeFlorida.com.

In this issue, we are excited to feature Black Diamond as our cover story. Starting on page 18, dive into the fascinating story of how developer Stan Olsen created a 1,320-acre golf oasis in the sand hills and limestone quarries of Citrus County, Florida; and how Tom Fazio built two world-class 18-hole courses and a 9-hole course all enhancing the natural beauty of this landscape. This issue also features several other exciting Stay and Play options in addition to Black Diamond, including Streamsong Resort, Mission Inn Resort and Maggie Valley.

Streamsong and Mission Inn are an easy drive away. Maggie Valley is a much more serious road trip, but well worth the extra travel time.

Summer is here, and the deals are more aggressive than ever.

You’ll find great local courses that offer first-class golf at an extraordinary value, along with all the local businesses that help support our golfing community.

Please keep up with us at GolfCoastMagazine.com to see all the latest golf stories and don’t forget to subscribe to our free e-newsletter, which is published every week!

Follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter and join us as we continue to support our local courses and businesses!

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Maggie Valley Club and Resort

Are you looking for a great escape to mild weather and spectacular views? Look no further than Maggie Valley Club & Resort. Nestled between the Blue Ridge and Great Smoky Mountains at about 3,000 feet of elevation, you’ll experience southern hospitality, luxurious accommodations, a wide variety of amenities and mountain golf at it’s finest.

Maggie Valley Club has been welcoming golfers and families for decades. Some come to escape the city heat and relax, others for the outdoor adventures, and many are lured by the challenge of mountain golf.

Beginners and even the most seasoned players will enjoy the 6,500-yard course surrounded by 100 year-old trees and 30 acres of fairways leading to large bent grass greens. The front Valley Nine allows players to warm up before tackling the more challenging Mountain Nine, which features an elevation rise of 800 feet and panoramas of the valley and beyond.

Guests may choose from 2 - or 3-bedroom, 2-bath condos featuring a fully equipped kitchen, a dining room and an inviting living room with gas fireplaces, a sleeper sofa and private balconies offering golf course views.

Maggie Valley Lodging Suites offer king-size beds in the master bedroom and a queen-size bed or two twin beds in the second and third bedrooms. The fully equipped kitchens are perfect for bringing out your inner gourmet chef, or steps

away you can take the night off from cooking at The Maggie Valley Clubhouse and Pin High Bar & Grille.

As a guest you have full access to all of the amenities, including the heated pool and hot tub, yoga and fitness center, tennis courts, walking trails, driving range, short game practice area and Pro Shop.

Nearby adventures include numerous hiking and biking trails, fishing, rafting, zip-lining adventures, antiquing, horseback riding, or just enjoying a relaxing drive through the twists and turns of the mountains to experience the stunning scenery.

Summer is a great time to experience Maggie Valley Golf & Resort, and when autumn turns the leaves into a riot of color, the course and surroundings become even more show-stopping.

For all stay and play packages, visit www.

MaggieValleyClub.com or call 800-438-3861 MaggieValley Club, 1819 Country Club Dr, MaggieValley, NC 28751

El Campeon, #7

Mission Inn Resort & Club Located in the heart of Central Florida, in Howey-In-The-Hills, Mission Inn Resort is a one-of-a-kind 1,100 acre full-service resort located 35 minutes north of Orlando and 90 minutes from Tampa Bay. It is easily accessible by Interstate 75 or the Florida Turnpike. It is a resort destination with an abundant amount of activities for everyone.

Mission Inn features 176 freshly-decorated guest rooms and club suites with golf front patios. All rooms feature new Stearns & Foster bedding, modern dĂŠcor, safes, a new lock system and doors, plus much more. Club suites are larger and now include refrigerators for snacks and beverages, a separate sofa and second TV for relaxing over dinner. The resort setting features quaint courtyards, low profile buildings, red roof tiled accents and an intimate Spanish hacienda feeling.

With four restaurants, two championship 18-hole golf courses, a luxury spa, fitness center and a wide range of outdoor recreation, the resort offers a perfect guest experience for couples, buddy groups, and family outings. The golf is truly remarkable.

The terrain provides hills that roll and pitch, mature pine and magnolia trees that tower, where eagles and ospreys fly overhead.

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Las Colinas, #5

The terrain of this part of Central Florida, originally orange groves, provides up to 85-foot elevation changes and a peaceful ambiance removed from busy city life.

Golfers looking to hone their skills can practice on the 130 person golf range, several putting greens and chipping areas before their rounds. After golf, relax over lunch at Nicker’s clubhouse pub or relax at Spa Marbella over a refreshing massage.

Special Summer/Fall Golf Package offers are now available. For example, book any two-night golf package with room, golf and daily breakfast for as low as $158 per person, per night, based on double occupancy.

For all stay and play packages, go online to MissionInnResort.com to review the many options for golf, spa, fishing, wine tours and more.

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COVER FROM THESTORY EDITOR

Black Diamond Florida’s Crown Jewel

One of the premier private golf

club communities in the U.S. begins with the vision of its developer, Stan Olsen. In the early 1980s, Olsen discovered the natural beauty of Citrus County on central Florida’s gulf coast. A man of adventure and traditional values, he was attracted to this relatively unknown region of Florida by its dramatic rolling terrain, unspoiled beaches and crystal clear springs and rivers that flow into the Gulf of Mexico.

Olsen was fascinated by the hisGolfCoastMagazine.com

tory, unique culture and abundant natural treasures of Florida’s Nature Coast, but it was the expansive sand hills that turned his attention to the development of the 1,320-acre property near the quaint little town of Lecanto that is now Black Diamond.

In 1984, Olsen selected Tom Fazio – the world’s pre-eminent golf course architect – to design and build two world-class, 18-hole courses that would compliment and enhance the natural beauty of the Black Diamond landscape. Olsen’s charge to Fazio

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was to “Build the best golf courses in most spectacular and most photothe world, and I’ll figure out where graphed holes in the world of golf. the homes will go.”

Tom Fazio is a master when it comes Early on in the planning stages, to designing unique and dramatic golf Olsen’s foresight, Fazio’s artistry environments that are as challenging and a mountain of earthwork turned as they are beautiful. A true artist, he a potential development problem was blessed with a wonderful canvas – in the form of two unsightly and on which to paint a grand masterpiece. abandoned limestone quarries – into And that he has done, creating a magthe hallmark of Black Diamond’s first nificent complex of 45 holes of golf, in18-hole layout – the Quarry Course. cluding the 18-hole Quarry and Ranch These two canyon-like features were Courses and a 9-hole layout named the transformed into the setting for a Highlands Course that’s as worthy of stunning five-hole odyssey of the accolades as the other two courses.

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COVER FROM THESTORY EDITOR

The 80-foot chasm facing you and the white sand surrounding the green make the par-3 13th hole as beautiful as it is difficult.

The Quarry Course opened to rave reviews in December 1987, and has garnered widespread praise and recognition. Golf Digest rated it among the Top 100 Courses in the U.S., and 3rd in the state behind only Seminole and the TPC at Sawgrass, while the Ranch Course has been ranked among the top 10 in Florida.

Also, Golfweek magazine has ranked the Quarry Course among the top five Real Estate Courses in the U.S., and 25th among America’s Best Modern Courses (built since 1960), and Golf Magazine has ranked the Quarry Course 60th in the Top 100 Courses in the U.S. The Ranch Course is a little more natural and a little less manicured.

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sand, and dotted by native vegetation. The Ranch’s 16th, 17th and 18th holes “represent the three best finishing holes I’ve ever designed,” according to Fazio.

Black Diamond is ideally located less than 15 miles from the Gulf of Mexico. It’s just over an hour and a half from Tampa and Orlando, and 30 minutes from Ocala. Black Diamond’s hometown of Lecanto allows members and their friends and family to slip back to a time when life was kinder and less hurried, and traditional values were embraced whole-heartedly.

Black Diamond is a relaxing but vibrant community, wonderfully insulated from the hectic pace of today’s world. At the same time, its members are a diverse group

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of people who create a refreshing and invigorating atmosphere. They savor a life filled with laughter, adventure, memorable times and life experiences with other members and friends.

Although golf is king, Black Diamond offers members many other enjoyable amenities and activities.

They can stay in shape at the wellequipped fitness center, play a game of tennis, take a dip and relax at the swimming pool, or fish for bass in the Quarry Lake. In addition, there’s always a variety of interesting social activities and wonderful cuisine at the spacious clubhouse.

Within Black Diamond are a variety of splendid homesites that are generous in size and offer beautiful views of the golf courses and the colorful countryside. Distinctive homes that will fit your lifestyle and satisfy the most discriminating tastes are custom built according to the property owner’s needs.

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one-third acre with approximately 1,650 to 4,000 air-conditioned square feet. Homes, including homesite, in the Village areas range from $250,000 to $800,000. Estate Home homesites range from three-quarters of an acre to more than one-andone-half acre in size and are priced from $140,000. Whether you’re looking for a home or a home away from home, Black Diamond is the natural choice. For more information, call (352) 746-3440 or visit BlackDiamondRanch.com.

Stay and Play packages are available starting with one night and two rounds of golf with two- and threenight packages also an option. Visit BlackDiamondRanch.com/stay or call Cherri Shepard at (352) 453-5454 for details and availability.

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The Village Homes are built on homesites rangThe Ranch Course’s 16th, 17th and ing in size from 18th holes “represent the three best finishing one-quarter to holes I’ve ever designed,” according to Fazio.

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REVIEW

Tarpon Springs Golf Course The Best Golf Value in Pinellas County

The Tarpon Springs Golf Course is

owned and operated by the City of Tarpon Springs. The original nine holes were built in 1907. In 1927 the course was redesigned by Wayne Styles and John Van Kleek and made into an 18-hole facility. Par is 72 and the course plays 6,200 yards from the back tees.

The course follows the architecture of the time with small, elevated greens and quite a few doglegs. The course is very scoreable on your good days, while water hazards can wreak havoc on your bad ones.

During the summer of 2014, all 18 greens and two practice greens were reconstructed. The greens now feature new contours and state-of-the-art SeaGolfCoastMagazine.com

shore Paspalum turf. At the same time, bunkers were re-sanded and the driving range renovated.

Florida Historic Golf Trail Tarpon Springs golf course is honored to be a participating course on the Florida Historic Golf Trail. Florida’s golf history is recognized as one of the earliest in the nation, dating back to the 1890s, when a number of early courses were created along with the development of railroads and hotels in the state. The “Trail” celebrates Florida’s early golf heritage by featuring publicly accessible golf courses throughout the state that golfers can still play today.

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LOCATION

1310 S. Pinellas Avenue Tarpon Springs, FL 34689

Historic Golf Trail have retained much of their historic character while others have been modified over the years. At each of these sites, golf has been played for more than half a century.

Tarpon Springs boasts two PGA Professionals, each with over 25 years of experience. Together, they oversee golf operations, leagues, clinics, summer junior camps and much more.

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STATISTICS 18 Hole Championship Course, Par 72, Tee Yards Rating Slope Blue 6069 68.5 117 White 5729 67.0 113 Yellow 5145 64.4 107 Red 4886 67.6 113 Family (M) 3388 58.7 96 Family (W) 3388 59.6 96 RESERVATIONS

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TEE INFORMATION

Yardage/Rating/Slope: Blue: 5313/66.4/121 White: 4864/64.1/112 Gold: 4289/62/102 Red: 3785/62.7/103 Junior: 2252/N/A/N/A

Clear water

Chi Chi Rodriguez Golf Club 40 S ING CES SE T A C BR SU URPO LE F CE RS O ITH P A YE AY W PL

COURSE FACTS

Holes/Par: 18 holes, Par 69 Architect: Denis Griffith Chief Executive Officer: James Poulter Director of Golf: Al Arrigoni, PGA Superintendent: Eric Dixon

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• Pro Shop • Snack Bar • 7-Day Advance Tee Times • League Play Available • Discounts for Groups • Club Rental • Proceeds support Programs for kids • Home of The First Tee of Clearwater Public Daily Fee

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TEE INFORMATION

Yardage/Rating/Slope: Back: 6451/70.1/128 Middle: 5967/68.1/125 Forward: 5286/71.5/129

For Best Rates Book Online at chichi.org The Chi Chi Rodriguez Golf Club is open to the public with proceeds supporting the Chi Chi Rodriguez Youth Foundation. The par-69 course is well maintained and was renovated in 2018. The course features strategic bunkering and water hazards to challenge all levels of golfers. The Pro Shop features golf supplies, clothing, snacks and beverages. Fees vary by season and time of day. Juniors (under 15) play for reduced rates.

The 140-acre site is home to the Chi Chi Rodriguez Academy, a publicprivate partnership with the Pinellas County School System that works to positively impact the graduation rate of our community.

3030 McMullen Booth Rd. Clearwater, FL 33761 (727) 726-4673 www.chichi.org

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Holes/Par: 18 holes, Par 71 Architect: William Mitchell General Manager: Bruce Orr Superintendent: Bruce Orr Teaching Pro: Jeff Myers

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Located 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 on-course beverage cart service. Tees, fairways and greens are overseeded for the winter season. Now featuring the Pro Shot GPS System on every golf cart with accurate yardages and detailed hole graphics. Located on East Bay Drive, 2.5 miles west of U.S. Hwy. 19.

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Public Course

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TEE INFORMATION

Yardage/Rating/Slope: Blue: 4540/62.3/96 White: 4490/61.8/93 Red: 3556/63.7/107

COURSE FACTS

Holes/Par: 18 holes, Par 67 General Manager: Tyson Duane Director of Golf: Michael Summers Superintendent: Aaron May

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Pinellas Park

Mainlands Golf Club Family owned and operated for over 49 years Family owned and operated for over 49 years, The Mainlands Golf Club is the destination for both discriminating locals and savvy snowbirds. The course is conveniently located in the heart of Pinellas County about 1 mile north of US 19 and Park Boulevard. Great conditions and friendly service are cherished traditions here.

A par 67, nine par 4’s, seven par 3’s, and two par 5’s comprise a walker-friendly, links-style course. A completely stocked pro shop is onsite to cater to any and all golfer’s needs before your round.

After your round, visit the snack bar, grab a bite to eat and a cold beer and tally up your score on the patio. Come play The Mainlands Golf Club. We look forward to seeing you.

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9445 Mainlands Boulevard West Pinellas Park, FL 33782 (727) 577-4847 Pro Shop (727) 577-2797 Tee Times www.mainlandsgolf.com

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TEE INFORMATION

Yardage/Rating/Slope: Champ: 6898/73.5/129 Blue: 6053/69.4/117 White: 5487/66.9/109 Red: 4773/68.2/116

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Holes/Par: 18 holes, Par 72 Course Architects: Jed Azinger & Gordon Lewis Pro Shop Manager: John Panno Superintendent: Marty Ford

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Lutz

Heritage Harbor Golf & Country Club Specializing in wedding receptions, golf tournaments, meetings, quinceaneras and all other celebrations.

Heritage Harbor measures nearly 7,000 yards from the back tees and

is one of the most challenging public-access layouts in the Tampa Bay area. Four sets of tees are incorporated into the design, making the course fun for golfers of all skill levels. Swirling winds and strategically located bunkers can wreak havoc with players of this 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 our website for golf rates and specials.

We specialize in wedding receptions, golf tournaments, professional meetings, quinceaneras, and all other celebrations! We provide the highest standard of personalized service, and an outstanding variety of menu items from which to choose. Our attention to detail and our goal of total satisfaction, has been noticed by receiving awards from national wedding websites. Our full-service dining room offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner with full liquor bar available, providing a full day of enjoyment before and after your round of golf. Wedding and current banquet pricing are available on our website.

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At olf ices G hip se Pr s n r pio Cou m e a Ch cutiv Exe

Public Golf Course

MAP #27

TEE INFORMATION Yardage/Rating/Slope: Gator/Panther: 6270/70.8/120 Bobcat/Gator: 6039/69.7/117 Panther/Bobcat:: 6110/70.0/119

COURSE FACTS Holes/Par: 27 holes, Par 71-73 General Manager: Ken Ross Director of Golf: Bob Capobianco Superintendent: Bill Stanton

COURSE AMENITIES • Clubhouse & Snack Bar • Lounge • Pro Shop • Driving Range • 3-Hole Practice Course • Lessons Available with Bobby Capobianco • Rental Clubs • Book Online 24/7 • Saturday AM Junior Clinics • Thursday Ladies Day (1/2 price)

Odessa

Silver Dollar Golf Club 27 Holes of Championship Golf Silver Dollar Golf Club offers a truly great golfing experience for every skill level, with three 9-hole courses that can be played individually or consecutively. This scenic golf club, located on the northwest corner of Tampa, Florida, conveniently located on the Pinellas/Hillsborough border offers a complete pro shop, extensive practice area, restaurant, and a fun, friendly staff.

Enjoy the perfect blend of challenge and relaxation on three 9-hole courses with a wide variety of fairways, bunkers and water features designed to test and entertain you. Flanked by stately trees and sparkling waters, nature enhances the beauty of Silver Dollar Golf Club and adds to your enjoyment. Pristine Paspallum turf putting surfaces are a pleasure to play.

Practice facilities include full driving range, three putting greens, a pitching and chipping green with sand trap, and three practice holes. Come and round out your game with us at the Silver Dollar! Ask about our rewards program.

12711 Silver Dollar Drive Odessa, FL 33556 (813) 920-3884 www.silverdollargolf.com

COURSES

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Semi-Private GC

PINELLAS | HILLSBOROUGH | PASCO | HERNANDO MAP #10

TEE INFORMATION

Yardage/Rating/Slope: Gold: 6976/74.3/137 Blue: 6236/70.4/133 White M: 5615/67.6/129 White W: 5615/72.7/134 Green: 5033/66.2/114 Red: 4832/69.2/117

New Tampa

Heritage Isles Golf & Country Club Rated 4 ½ Stars By Golf Now

COURSE FACTS

Holes/Par: 18 holes, Par 72 Architects: Gordon G. Lewis, Jed Azinger Director of Golf: Rich Unger, PGA Superintendent: Don Cox

COURSE AMENITIES • • • • • •

Beautifully carved from Florida’s rich landscape, Heritage Isles is everything Florida golf was meant to be. Architects Gordon G. Lewis and Jed Azinger dedicated themselves to preserving the land’s rustic beauty to create a course that is not only challenging but also extremely enjoyable. Heritage Isles now features all-new Champion Dwarf Bermuda grass greens.

Clubhouse - Restaurant & Bar Pro Shop Aqua Driving Range Short Game Area Lessons by PGA Professional Tournaments, Outings, Weddings & Banquets Welcome • Book Online 24/7 • Home of Players Advantage Club

10630 Plantation Bay Drive Tampa, FL 33647 (813) 907-7447 www.heritageislesgolf.com

Semi-Private GC

River view

MAP #28

TEE INFORMATION

$5.00 OFF

POSTED 18-HOLE RACK RATE WITH THIS COUPON

Good Any Day until 2:00 PM • Not Valid on Replay or League Rates Good for up to 4 Players • Offer Good Thru 10/31/2020

Summerfield Crossings Golf Club

Yardage/Rating/Slope: Green: 6903/73.0/125 Gold: 6375/70.6/121 Black: 5779/67.5/115 Silver: 5139/69.4/114

COURSE FACTS

Holes/Par: 18 holes, Par 71 Architect: Ron Garl General Mngr: Jason Blanchard, PGA Head Pro: James Gottschalk, PGA Superintendent: Keith Lamb, GCSAA

COURSE AMENITIES

• Clubhouse – Doc’s Grille • Tournaments for 12-144 • 2-tiered Driving Range • Putting & Chipping Greens • Practice Bunker Area • 7-Day Advanced Tee Times • Book Online 24/7

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Golf Digest’s Places to Play 4-1/2 Stars Summerfield 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. The signature 15th hole is a demanding Par 3 featuring an island green and unpredictable winds. Facilities include a two-tiered driving range, putting and chipping greens and a practice bunker. Doc’s Grille offers a full-service bar, golfer’s grille and full banquet facilities.

13050 Summerfield Blvd.

Riverview, FL 33568 (813) 671-3311 www.summerfieldgc.com

PINELLAS | HILLSBOROUGH | PASCO | HERNANDO

Upscale Public GC

MAP #36

TEE INFORMATION

Yardage/Rating/Slope: Blue: 6699/72.6/131 White: 6233/70.6/127 Green: 5869/67.2/121 Red: 5205/70.8/127

COURSE FACTS

Holes/Par: 18 holes, Par 72 Architect: Lloyd Clifton General Manager: Jarod Atkinson, PGA Superintendent: Terry Mounce

COURSE AMENITIES

• Clubhouse • Full-Service Dining Room • Full Liquor Bar • Banquet Facilities • Weddings/Private Functions • Fully-Stocked Pro Shop • Aqua Driving Range • Putting & Chipping Greens • Season Passes Available • Book Online 24/7

COURSES

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Tampa

Westchase Golf Club The course winds through acres of lakes, woods and conservation areas.

The Westchase Golf Club takes full advantage of its setting… natural lakes and wetlands teeming 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, woods, conservation areas and communities. Westchase offers manicured Paspallum greens surrounded by natural wetlands, wooden bridges and bulkheads.

With its 9,500-square-foot clubhouse, full-service dining room, and fully stocked pro shop, Westchase offers a country club atmosphere along with first-class service. The club has established itself as one of Tampa Bay’s best upscale public golf facilities. The National Golf Foundation has ranked Westchase in the Top 10 nationally and #1 in the state of Florida in customer loyalty and satisfaction.

Westchase Golf Club’s promise to its customers is the relentless pursuit of perfect conditions and uncompromising service in a fun and relaxed environment.

11602 Westchase Golf Drive Tampa, FL 33626 (813) 854-2331 www.westchasegc.com

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REVIEW

Fox Hollow Golf C This Tampa Bay Favorite Keeps Getting Better

Fox Hollow Golf Club, is one of the premier golf course in the state of Florida and was recently rated 57th by Golf Digest’s “Top 75 Courses Accessible to the Public in Florida.” As a testament to the quality of the golf course, Fox Hollow has hosted U.S. Open and U.S. Amateur qualifiers as well as qualifiers for the Valspar Championship, a PGA Tour event played at nearby Innisbrook resort.

Opening in 1994, the Fox Hollow golf course has the distinction of being one of the last courses designed and built by Robert Trent Jones, Senior, one of the most prolific and innovative golf course designers of all time. In his design of Fox Hollow, the legendary Jones created a layout as picturesque as it is playable.

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The par-71 championship layout features five sets of tees and offers new challenges every time it’s played, mixing native trees and vegetation, sparkling lakes, sand bunkers and a variety of wildlife. Fox Hollow’s rolling fairways are a delightful departure from the pancake-flat layouts found elsewhere in Florida.

Fox Hollow’s greens feature SeaDwarf Paspalum turfgrass. This grass has the ability to deliver fast green speeds (9+ on the Stimpmeter) and requires less fertilizer, pesticide, weed control and irrigation than Bermudagrass.

The updated Fox Hollow clubhouse is available for tournaments, private parties, receptions and dinners, all catered by

REVIEW

Club

LOCATION

10050 Robert Trent Jones Parkway Trinity, Florida 34655 On Little Road, three miles south of SR 54

STATISTICS its professional events staff. They handle tournament groups from 20 to 144 players.

Competitive pricing is available. For more information, visit FoxHollowGolfClub. com or call (727) 264-8939.

Fox Hollow’s practice facilities include a large putting green; a pitching green with sand bunker; and a natural turf driving range. Lessons and clinics are available, taught by Fox Hollow’s highly experienced PGA professional teaching staff.

Fox Hollow is a semi-private club that welcomes daily fee players. You will be pleasantly surprised by their rate structure. Playing Fox Hollow has never been more affordable. Reserve tee times online at FoxHollowGolfClub.com or call the Pro Shop at (727) 376-6333.

GC

18 Hole Championship Course, Par 71, Designed by Robert Trent Jones, Sr. Tee Yards Rating Slope Black 7079 74.6 134 Blue 6757 72.8 130 White 6288 71.2 125 Gold (M) 5908 68.3 122 Silver (M) 5529 75.4 137 Red (M) 4825 70.9 125 RESERVATIONS

For tee times up to 6 days in advance, call (727) 376-6333 or toll free (800) 943-1902. Tee times available online at FoxHollowGolfClub.com.

Tournaments, Corporate Outings, Weddings and Banquets are welcome.

Instruction by PGA Professionals available.

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World Woods Golf Club

Featuring Two World-Class Golf Courses

Opened in April 1993, World Woods Golf Club has since firmly established itself as one of North America’s finest golf facilities. World Woods offers two championship layouts, both consistently rated among the top 100 courses in the USA. For good measure, World Woods also boasts one of the top-ranked practice facilities in America.

World-renowned architect Tom Fazio carved two distinctly different courses out of ancient live oak groves and pine tree forests along the rolling terrain of Florida’s Nature Coast in northwest Hernando County. “We didn’t start by designing golf holes, “ said Fazio. “We began by viewing the big picture, the land mass, the scale, the concept. We allowed the land to tell us what to do.”

Pine Barrens is an intimidating layout named for its large number of pine trees and barren waste areas. Its terrain is reminiscent of the sand hills of North Carolina. Over 7,200 yards long, this par-71 course has impressed all players – amateurs and professionals alike – who have challenged it. Requiring long carries as well as precise placement, Pine Barrens resembles Pine Valley, perennially ranked the best golf course in America.

Rolling Oaks – 7,333 yards, parGolfCoastMagazine.com

72 – is a traditional course with rolling hills and beauty rarely seen in Florida.

Fairways lined with live oaks, dogwoods and magnolias complement large greens, which feature multiple tiers and cavernous bunkers. The presence of azaleas and closely manicured fairways and greens has helped Rolling Oaks draw comparisons to Augusta National.

Prior to challenging World Woods’ championship tracks, players are invited to experience its nationally-ranked practice facility. The circular practice park, occupying over 22 acres, features eight separate teeing areas, target greens, bunkers and trees. Fazio created a rare opportunity for golfers to practice in a variety of wind and sun conditions.

The practice facilities also include three challenging practice holes, a 9-hole short course featuring seven par-3s and two par-4s, and a two-acre putting course that has tremendous undulations guaranteed to challenge even the game’s best putters.

If you have never experienced golf at World Woods, you have missed a little bit of golf paradise. For most golfers, it’s as close as they’ll ever get to Pine Valley and Augusta National. For more information – including rates and views of all 36 holes – visit www.worldwoods.com.

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Yardage /Rating /Slope

PINELLAS | HILLSBOROUGH | PASCO | HERNANDO

Par

COURSES

Type Hole

Map Number

42

TAMPA BAY 39

Black Diamond Ranch

(352) 746-3440 PR 18

18 18

72 72 72

P 18

69

5454/66.6/122

• • •

• • 28

(727) 937-4653 SP 18

72

6808/73.2/137

• • •

• • 24

(727) 581-3333 P 18

71

6451/70.1/128

• • •

• • 28

(813) 920-6681 SP 18

72

(727) 376-6333 SP 18

71

7138/74.6/131

• • • • • 36

72

6898/73.5/129

• • •

72

6976/73.2/132

• • • • • 34

71

6251/69.1/130

• • •

• • 30

R 18

72

6466/70.4/132

• • •

• • 12

P 18

67

4803/62.3/96

• • •

• • 29

3125 W. Black Diamond Cr, Lecanto, FL 34461; CR 491, 1.5 miles N of Norel Bryant Hwy. (CR486).

1

Chi Chi Rodriquez Golf Club

(727) 726-4673

Q:7159/75.0/137 • • • R: 6921/73.4/130 H: 3447/74.8/143

• • 18

3030 McMullen Booth Rd., Clearwater, FL 33761; 1/4 mile north of SR 580

3

Crescent Oaks Golf Club

3300 Crescent Oaks Blvd., Tarpon Springs, FL 34688; On Eastlake Rd, 1/2 mile north of Keystone Rd.

7

East Bay Golf Club 702 Country Club Dr., Largo, FL 33771; 2 miles west of US 19 off East Bay Dr.

6

The Eagles Golf Club

F:6604/72.3/134 • • •

• •

16101 Nine Eagles Drive, Odessa, FL 33556; SR 584 to Race Track Road, north 3 miles

8

Fox Hollow Golf Club

10050 Robert Trent Jones Pkwy., Trinity, FL 34655; On Little Rd., 3 miles south of SR 54

9

Heritage Harbor Golf & Country Club

(813) 949-4886 SP 18

• • 31

19502 Heritage Harbor Pkwy., Lutz, FL 33558; North on Dale Mabry Hwy. to Lutz Lake Fern Rd., west to course

10

Heritage Isles Golf & Country Club

(813) 907-7447 SP 18

10630 Plantation Bay Drive, Tampa, FL 33647; Bruce B. Downs Blvd to Cross Creek, East to course

11

Isla Del Sol Yacht & Country Club

(727) 864-2714 PR 18

6000 Sun Blvd., St. Petersburg, FL 33713; On 54th Ave. South, 3 miles west of US Hwy 19

Maggie Valley Club & Resort

(828) 926-4831

9445 Mainlands Blvd. W., Pinellas Park, FL 33782; On US Hwy 19 North, 1 miles north of Park Blvd.

14

Mainlands Golf Club

(727) 577-4847

9445 Mainlands Blvd. W., Pinellas Park, FL 33782; On US Hwy 19 North, 1 miles north of Park Blvd.

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COURSES

Yardage /Rating /Slope

Par

Type: PR=Private, P=Public, SP= Semi-Private, MIL=Military, R=Resort

Type Hole

Map Number

PINELLAS | HILLSBOROUGH | PASCO | HERNANDO

TAMPA BAY Mission Inn Resort (888) 283-6363 R 18 17 10400 CR 48, Howey-In-The-Hills, FL 34737;

72 EC: 7015/73.8/136 • • • LC: 7230/75.8/131

• • 14

71

• • 24

On CR 48 .2 miles past San Luis Blvd.

Pebble Creek Golf Club 18 10550 Regents Park Dr., Tampa, FL 33647;

(813) 973-3870 SP 18

6824/73.14/139 • • •

Off Bruce B. Downs Blvd., 7 miles N of Bearrs Ave.

Pinecrest Golf Course 19 1200 - 8th Ave., SW, Largo, FL 34640;

(727) 584-6497 P 18

55

2235

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• •

Plantation Palms Golf Club (813) 996-4653 SP 18 20 23253 Plantation Blvd., Land O’Lakes, FL 34639;

72

6436/71.1/127

• • •

• • 24

72

6501/71.2/125

• • •

• • 64

• • 33

1 1/2 miles west of Seminole Blvd.

I-75 to SR 54, 7 miles west to Collier, north 1 mile

Seminole Lake Country Club

(727) 391-6255 SP 18

23 6100 Augusta Blvd., Seminole, FL 33777; Take Park Blvd. to Park St., go south 2 miles.

Silver Dollar Golf Club

(813) 920-3884

27 12711 Silver Dollar Drive., Odessa, FL 33556;

SP 27

SR 584 to Race Track Rd, N 6 miles to Patterson Rd, W 3m

72

G/P:6270/70.8/120 • • •

72

B/G: 6039/69.7/117

72

P/B: 6110/70.0/119

Streamsong Resort (877) 366-8029 R 18 24 1000 Streamsong Drl, Bowling Green, FL 33834; 18

72

B: 7176/74.1/131 • • •

72

R: 7148/74.2/130

18

72

Bk: 7331/74.7/135

(813) 671-3311 SP 18

71

6903/73.0/125

• • •

• • 34

(727) 934-5191 SP 18

72

6243/69.3/127

• • •

• • 26

(727) 942-4760 SP 18

72

6459/71.5/144

• • •

• • 24

Westchase Golf Club (813) 854-2331 P 18 36 11602 Westchase Golf Dr., Tampa, FL 33626; Take Veteran’s

72

6699/72.6/131

• • •

• • 35

71 PB:7237/75.3/133 • • • 72 RO:7333/74.8/132

• • 38

On Ft. Green Road, 4 miles south of CR-630;

Summerfield Crossings Golf Club 28 13050 Summerfield Dr., Riverview, FL 33568;

• • 16

I-75 to exit 246, east 2 miles on Big Bend Rd

Tarpon Springs Golf Course

30 1310 S. Pinellas Ave., Tarpon Springs, FL 34689; On Alr. US 19, 1 mile north of Klosterman Rd.

Wentworth Golf Club

35 2990 Wentworth Way, Tarpon Springs, FL 34688; On Eastlake Rd., 1/2 mile south of Keystone Road

Expressway to exit #7, west on Linebaugh Ave 3.5 miles

World Woods Golf Club (352) 796-5500 P 18 37 17590 Ponce De Leon Blvd., Brooksville, FL 34614; Veteran’s 18 Expressway to Hwy. 98, then east 1/4 mile

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DIRECTORY

PINELLAS | HILLSBOROUGH | PASCO | HERNANDO

SHOPPING | ENTERTAINMENT/SERVICES | INSTRUCTION TAMPA BAY AREA MAP PAGE 40 & 41

SHOPPING Blue Collar Golf Shop 11616 Seminole Blvd., Largo, FL 33778 | www.bluecollargolf.net | (727) 542-9228 | Map #51, Ad Page 22 Bob VanSweden Golf 2300 – 26th St. North, St. Petersburg, FL 33713 | www.BobVanSwedenGolf.com | (727) 321-4653 | Map #54, Ad Page 8 Cigars International www.CigarsIntl.com | (888) 244-2790 | Ad Page 7 Copper Tech www.coppertechglove.com | (800) 669-5239 | Ad Page 22 Edwin Watts Golf Shops 32257 US Hwy 19 North, Palm Harbor, FL 34684 | www.worldwidegolfshops.com (727) 787-3370 | Map #52, Ad Page 63 Edwin Watts Golf Shops 11921 North Dale Mabry Hwy, Tampa, FL 33618 | (www.worldwidegolfshops.com | 813) 960-5330 | Map #53, Ad Page 63 Florida Aerial Services Team www.fastaerial.com | (800) 723-7425 | Ad Page 11 Golfers911 www.Golfers911.com | Ad Page 23 In The Sand Golf 1628 Dale Mabry Hwy, Lutz, FL 33548 | www.ITS-GOLF.com | (813) 264-7911 | Map #48, Ad Page 8 Nature’s Rite www.MyNaturesRite.com | (800) 991-7088 | Ad Page 32 Southern Golf of Pinellas, Inc. 4647 – 4th St. North, St. Petersburg, FL 33703 | www.southerngolfofpinellas.com | (888) 690-4920 | Map #55, Ad Page 11

T & D Golf Stores 4205 W. Waters Ave., Tampa, FL 33614 | www.tanddgolfstores.com | (813) 888-5433 | Map #56, Ad Page 5 T & D Golf Stores 180 Race Track Rd., Oldsmar, FL 34677 | www.tanddgolfstores.com | (813) 855-5385 | Map #57, Ad Page 5 ENTERTAINMENT/SERVICES Amuni Financial, Inc. 720 Second Ave. S., St. Petersburg, FL 33701 | www.amuni.com | (800) 868-6864 | Map #59, Ad Page 2 County Golf Association www.countygolf.com | (727) 446-6644 | Ad Page 47 Golf Today www.golftodaychallenge.com | (561) 880-1007 | Ad Page 30 Pelican Women’s Championship 525 IndianRocks Rd., Belleair Bluffs, FL 33770 | www.pelicanlpga.com | (727) 977-5180 | Map #25, Ad Page 3 DRIVING RANGES/LESSON TEE Ace Golf Riverview 12910 Boyette Rd., Riverview, FL 33569 | www.ace-golf.com | (813) 672-7750 | Map #32, Ad Page 24 Chi Chi Rodriguez Driving Range 2987 N. McMullen Booth Rd, Clearwater, FL 33626 | www.chichi.org | (727) 216-6387 | Map #61, Ad Page 9 The Downs Golf Practice Facility 11225 Race Track Rd., Oldsmar, FL 33626 | www.tampabaydowns.com | (813) 854-4946 | Map #62, Ad Page 9 John Hayes Golf, PGA At Chi Chi Golf & Family Sports Complex | 2987 N. McMullen Booth Rd., Clearwater, FL 33761 | www.JohnHayesGolf.com | (727) 692-4679 | Map #61, Ad Page 47

PINELLAS | HILLSBOROUGH | PASCO | HERNANDO

DIRECTORY

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GOLF COURSES NOT FEATURED IN THIS ISSUE OF GOLF COAST MAGAZINE COURSE PINELLAS COUNTY

TYPE LOCATION

PHONE

COURSE Rogers Park GC

TYPE LOCATION P Tampa

PHONE (813) 356-1670

Bardmoor GC

SP

Largo

(727) 392-1234

Sandpiper GC

SP

Sun City Center

(813) 634-3377

Bayou Club

PV

Largo

(727) 399-1000

Scepter GC

PV

Sun City Center

(813) 634-4393

Belleair CC

PV

Belleair

(727) 442-0229

Tampa Palms G&CC

PR

Tampa

(813) 972-1991

Clearwater GC

SP

Clearwater

(727) 443-5078

Temple Terrace G&CC

PV

Temple Terrace

(813) 988-1791

Countryside Country Club PR

Clearwater

(727) 796-2153

Terrace Hill GC

P

Temple Terrace

(813) 985-4653

Cove Cay GC

Clearwater

(727) 535-1406

TPC Tampa Bay

P

Lutz

(813) 949-0090

Walden Lake G&CC

SP

Plant City

(813) 754-8575

Cypress Links

SP M

St. Petersburg

(727) 551-3333

Cypress Run GC

PV

Tarpon Springs

(727) 937-3191

Dunedin GC

SP

Dunedin

(727) 733-7836

East Lake Woodlands CC PR

Oldsmar

(727) 784-8576

PASCO COUNTY

Fairway Village

PV

Largo

(727) 531-8134

Abbey at St. Leo’s

SP

St. Leo

(352) 588-2016

Feather Sound CC

PV

Clearwater

(727) 572-6677

Beacon Woods GC

SP

Bayonet Point

(727) 868-9528

Highland Lakes GC

PV

Palm Harbor

(727) 785-9819

Forest Hills GC

SP

Holiday

(727) 934-7317

Innisbrook Resort & GC PV/R

Palm Harbor

(727) 942-2000

Groves Golf & CC (The)

SP

Land O’Lakes

(813) 996-0161

The Landings GC

Clearwater

(727) 447-5272

Heritage Pines CC

PV

Hudson

(727) 861-1645

P

Palm Harbor

(727) 784-7333

Heritage Springs CC

PV

Trinity

(727) 372-5281

Largo GC

P

Largo

(727) 518-3024

Lake Jovita G&CC

SP

Dade City

(352) 588-9200

Mangrove Bay GC

M

St. Petersburg

(727) 893-7800

Lexington Oaks GC

SP

Wesley Chapel

(813) 907-7270

Lansbrook GC

SP

Palm Hill GC

SP

Largo

(727) 581-1710

Links of Lake Bernadette SP

Zephyrhills

(813) 788-7888

Pasadena Y&CC

PV

Pasadena

(727) 381-7922

Meadow Oaks GC

SP

Hudson

(727) 856-2878

St. Petersburg CC

PV

St. Petersburg

(727) 867-2111

River Ridge GC

SP

New Port Richey (727) 847-4762

Tarpon Woods GC

SP

Palm Harbor

(727) 784-7606

Saddlebrook Resort

Top of the World GC

SP

Clearwater

(727) 726-7773

Scotland Yards GC

Treasure Bay Golf & Tennis P

Treasure Island

(727) 360-6062

Sea Pines GC

Twin Brooks GC

M

St. Petersburg

(727) 893-7445

Seven Springs G&CC

PV/R

St. Petersburg

(727) 896-8000

Silverado G&CC

SP

Zephyrhills

(813) 788-1225

Southport Springs GC

SP

Zephyrhills

(813) 780-7637

Vinoy Club

R, SP

Springer’s Gulf Harbor GC

HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY

Wesley Chapel

(813) 973-1111

Dade City

(352) 567-7600

SP

Hudson

(727) 863-1214

SP

New Port Richey (727) 376-0035

SP

P

New Port Richey (727) 849-7675 New Port Richey (727) 856-0771

Apollo Beach GC

SP

Apollo Beach

(813) 645-6212

Summertree Golf Club

P

Avila G&CC

PV

Tampa

(813) 961-1754

Tampa Bay Golf & CC

SP

San Antonio

P

Tampa

(813) 631-4374

Timber Greens CC

SP

New Port Richey (727) 372-0789

SP

Dade City

(352) 567-6622

M

Zephyrhills

(813) 782-0714

Babe Zaharias GC

Bay Palms Golf Complex MIL

MacDill AFB

(813) 840-6904

Town & Country GC

Bloomingdale GC

Valrico

(813) 685-4105

Zephyrhills GC

SP

Buckhorn Springs G&CC

PV

Valrico

(813) 689-7766

Caloosa CC

PV

Sun City Center

(813) 634-2870

Carrollwood CC

PV

(352) 588-5454

Tampa

(813) 961-1369

HERNANDO COUNTY

Cheval Golf & Athletic Club SP

Lutz

(813) 949-4231

Brookridge CC

PV

Brooksville

(352) 596-8161

The Claw at USF

P

Tampa

(813) 632-6893

Brooksville CC

SP

Brooksville

(352) 796-8876

Countryway GC

P

Tampa

(813) 854-1182

Glen Lakes CC

PV

Brooksville

(352) 597-1118

Club Renaissance

SP

Sun City Center

(813) 642-9091

The Heather G&CC

SP

Brooksville

(352) 596-2019

Cypress Creek

SP

Ruskin

(813) 634-8888

Hernando Oaks GC

SP

Brooksville

(352) 799-9908

Diamond Hill GC

SP

Valrico

(813) 689-7219

High Point GC

PV

Brooksville

(352) 596-0833

Freedom Fairways

SP

Sun City

(813) 633-4653

Oak Hills GC

SP

Spring Hill

(352) 683-6830

Hunter’s Green CC

PR

Tampa

(813) 973-1000

The Quarry

P

Brooksville

(352) 544-5495

Northdale G&TC

SP

Tampa

(813) 962-0428

Rivard G&CC

SP

Brooksville

(352) 796-1410

Old Memorial GC

PV

Tampa

(813) 926-8888

The Ridge GC

SP

Ridge Manor

(352) 608-4800

Palm Ceia G&TC

PV

Tampa

(813) 253-3061

Seven Hills GC

SP

Spring Hill

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The President’s Report The West Central Chapter’s 2020 tournament season is officially underway.

The WCC is hosting 20 events this year.

I would like to sincerely thank all of our professionals for continuing to participate in these events during the uncertain year we have had so far.

Our Chapter Championship took place June 8th & 9th at Innisbrook Resort. After two days of play split between the Island and Copperhead courses, Nathalie Filler was crowned as the overall Chapter and Women’s Chapter Champion. Nathalie shot a two-day total of 145 while Bryan Florio and Greg McClimans tied for second one stroke back.

Our Assistant’s Championship was held simultaneously at Innisbrook Resort.

Fielding Brewbaker and Time Hume led the way with 145 totals. Brewbaker won the playoff to win the 2020 WCC Assistant’s Championship.

The following week, June 15th & 16th, our Senior Chapter Championship was held at Countryside Country Club. Keith Kulzer won with a 3-under par total of 141. Gary Koch finished a close second with a 1-under par total of 143.

I would like to extend a special note of appreciation to Century Buick GMC GolfCoastMagazine.com

of Tampa for sponsoring all of the WCC Championship events. I would also like to thank all of our partners for their dedication and support. Our Chapter Partners are: Tampa Bay Bone and Joint Center, Horus Construction, Breakthru Beverage Group, Jan-Pro Cleaning Systems, Full Torque Fitness and Golf Coast Magazine. It is because of their support that we are able to provide our professionals with first-class tournaments and educational experiences.

Yours in golf, – Tim Baker, President 2020 West Central Chapter Tournament Schedule Mon. July 20 2-Person Championship at World Woods Mon. Aug. 3 Gary Koch Pro-Junior at Temple Terrace Mon. Aug. 10 Pro-Pro at Streamsong Resort Thur. Aug. 27 Assistants at Avila Thur. Sep. 3 Assistants at Temple Terrace Mon. Sep. 28 Senior-Junior at Isla Del Sol Mon. Oct. 5 Stableford Championship at Fox Hollow Mon. Oct. 26 Pro-Am at Buckhorn Springs Continued Page 47

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2020 West Central Chapter Award Winners Chapter Professional of the Year: Thomas McKone IV, Lansbrook GC Chapter Horton Smith Award: Matt Jordan, Streamsong Resort

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Chapter Player Development Award: Glen Scapin, Pasadena Y&CC Chapter Patriot Award: Fred Curtis, Isla Del Sol Y&CC

• Private Lessons • Group Clinics • Specialty Schools

Chapter Merchandiser of the Year (Private): Bryan Moran, Lone Palm CC

A portion of all lesson fees goes to the Chi Chi Rodriguez Youth Foundation

Chapter Merchandiser of the Year (Resort): Scott Wilson, Streamsong Resort Chapter Merchandiser of the Year (Public): Justin Wink, TPC Tampa Bay

Call (727) 692-4679 or email: jh@johnhayesgolf.com

2987 N. McMullen Booth Rd., Clearwater,FL 33761 Across the street from Chi Chi Rodriguez Golf club

Chapter Teacher of the Year: Brad Lusenhop, Palma Ceia G&CC Youth Player Development Award: Karen Wise, Chi Chi Rodriguez Foundation Chapter Assistant of the Year: Zoran Ilic, Lone Palm CC Chapter Sales Representative of the Year: Nick Kowall, Titleist Chapter Amateur of the Year: Marianne Rechtoris, Oldsmar, Florida Chapter Superintendent of the Year: Craig Ironside, Rogers Park GC Chapter Deacon Palmer Award: Zoran Ilic, Lone Palm CC Chapter 2019 Player of the Year: Brad Lusenhop, Palma Ceia G&CC Chapter 2019 Senior Player of the Year: Jim Slattery, Belleair Country Club GCM

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Chapter Bill Strausbaugh Award: Matt Jordan, Streamsong Resort

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Esplanade at Azario Lakewood Ranch Come for the golf, stay for the lifestyle

The new community of Esplanade at Azario Lakewood Ranch features friendly golf, Esplanade at Azario is the newest private golf course in the an 18-hole championship golf course that opened to the public in May Sarasota/Manatee area. To reserve 2020. Esplanade at Azario Lakeyour tee time, call (941) 253-2901. wood Ranch is a creation of Taylor Discover the newest golf course in Morrison, a nationally acclaimed deManatee County that is creating buzz veloper and home builder that is well among local golfers. If golf is your known for its beautiful lifestyle-cengame, you’ll love this course which tered communities. Taylor Morrison features breath-taking views and tee partnered with Golf Course Archilocations for all players, making it both tect Chris Wilczynski, ASGCA, to friendly and challenging. Come for the bring this stunning course to life. championship golf, stay for the lifestyle! This is the third course on Florida’s With 18 holes of challenging, yet

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west coast that the two parties have collaborated to produce.

“Esplanade at Azario Lakewood Ranch is an exciting new addition to the master-plan community of Lakewood Ranch, a highly desirable location for new housing in Manatee County,” said Joseph Fontana, Division President of Taylor Morrison Sarasota. “We were excited to work with Chris again to build a golf course that residents will enjoy for many years to come. Chris under-

stands the vision of our Esplanade brand and helped us develop a golf course that complements its signature lifestyle.”

“It was an honor to partner with Taylor Morrison again to create another state-of-the-art golf course that reflects their vision of the Esplanade brand, one that will provide Azario residents and the Lakewood Ranch community with an exceptional golf experience,” said Wilczynski. “Our goal was to create a course that’s

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visually dynamic and fun for players of all backgrounds. I’m excited for people to experience it.”

The golf course, which sits within the approximately 1,000-acre Azario Lakewood Ranch community, provides homes with picturesque views and a serene setting. Five of the Esplanade at Azario holes are played along and through mature oaks and pines.

Hole 12, named “Enclave,” plays to a raised green surrounded by several deep bunkers and Florida’s native vegetation. Hole 17, “Big Oak,” requires a bold tee shot across a lake to the multitiered 9,000 square foot green, adjacent to the largest native oak on the property. Wilczynski’s signature touch of building within mature trees is visible throughout, elevating the beauty and memorability of the GolfCoastMagazine.com

course. With six sets of tees that play from 3,500 to over 7,000 yards, the layout features wide fairways, randomly placed strategic bunkering and 18 masterfully designed greens.

Working with a flat canvas, the team turned the presented obstacles into beautiful solutions. To add dimension to the otherwise flat land, Wilczynski and his team dug several large manmade lakes and used the soil from the excavation to construct the golf course, residential lot pads and roads.

“The extensive earthmoving and detailed landscape that we created for each hole brings a dramatic transformation to the original property, which is not found elsewhere,” said Wilczynski.

The golf course, which will ultimately be a resident-only private golf venue,

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provides a scenic tour through 18-holes of rolling grounds within the Esplanade at Azario Lakewood Ranch resortlifestyle community, where new homes are now selling. Residents of Esplanade at Azario Lakewood Ranch will have access to the golf course in addition to an exciting array of planned resort amenities including a Wellness Center, Culinary Center, resort-style pool, Bahama Bar, sports courts, state-of-the-art fitness center, fire pits, and a full-time Lifestyle Manager located on-site to plan special events, parties, and much more for the residents. The Esplanade at Azario Lakewood Ranch community and daily operations of the golf course are managed by Pope Properties and

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Pope Golf, a local consulting firm that manages several other area courses throughout the Southeast region.

Visit Esplanade at Azario Lakewood Ranch, located off 44th Avenue in Lakewood Ranch, just north of the intersection of SR 70 and Lorraine Road. For more information about Taylor Morrison and the Esplanade at Azario Lakewood Ranch community, visit AzarioLakewoodRanch.com or call (866) 495-6006. To schedule a tee time, call (941) 253-2901.

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University Park Country Club UNIVERSITY PARK in MANATEE COUNTY

University Park Country Club, one of the area’s premier country clubs, continues to be the “not to be missed” golf destination on Florida’s Cultural Coast. The breathtaking championship golf course is designed to reward the golfer whatever their skill level and provide an exhilarating golf experience against a stunning backdrop of native Florida.

The impeccable conditions and beauty of the course as well as the club’s renowned friendly service create an unparalleled experience at competitive rates.

It is no surprise that University Park Country Club consistently earns awards and recognition from independent reader’s surveys and discerning golfers.

For the 25th year in a row, the award-winning and challenging 27 holes at University Park have earned Golf Digest’s 4-star rating, with writers enthusiastically calling it a “must play” course.

The Ron Garl-designed course has won accolades and distinction from, Golf for Women, Golfweek and Florida Sportsfan placing University Park in “Florida’s Top Fifty.” Locally University Park County Club has been voted “Best Place to Play Golf”

by Sarasota Magazine readers every year since 1993, and Golf Advisor has ranked it #10 on its 2015 top 25 courses in Florida.

Respect for nature and a commitment to excellence is a priority at University Park. Careful planning and attention to detail have created a beautiful piece of property with exceptional golf and an unsurpassed lifestyle. Among the most prestigious and revered awards for this community are “Best Community Design in America” awarded by The National Association of Home Builders and Professional Builder Magazine, and “Best Development in Region” by the Tampa Bay Regional Planning Council Future of the Region Award.

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For the 25th year in a row the beautiful and challenging 27 holes at University Park have earned Golf Digest’s 4-Star Rating with writers enthusiastically calling it a “must play” course.

LOCATION Unrelenting attention to detail is evident and these high standards keep the course in top playing condition to maximize player enjoyment of the course.

Add to this dedicated employees who create a friendly, relaxed atmosphere which is why the club has a reputation for first-class service.

University Park County Club is committed to an ongoing program of improving and upgrading its golf operations. Each year the club’s management reviews the changing needs of its golfing members and visitors and responds with innovative actions that reflect the rapidly changing environment and technology in the golfing industry today. The club’s website is responsive for all mobile devices and tee times may be booked online 24 hours a day.

7671 The Park Blvd.

University Park, FL 34201 1.8 miles west of I-75, exit 213.

www.universitypark-fl.com STATISTICS

Number of Holes: 27 Par-72 10+1 Emerald 6446 Platinum 6095 Gold 5607 Ruby 5338 Bronze 4875

10+19 6598 6205 5720 5456 4949

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LPGA tour player Sue Ertl and Head Golf Professional Ashley Hayden, bring golf instruction to every level of golfer. The Golf Academy offers a variety of clinics, golf schools, the popular Get Golf Ready programs, playing lessons and private instruction.

Architect: Ron Garl General Manager: Laurie Evans Head Golf Professional: Ashley Hayden Head Teaching Pro: Sue Ertl Director of Property & Facilities: Curtis Nickerson

The outstanding golf experience is enhanced by notable food and beverage service. Golfers are invited to enjoy lunch post or pre round and drinks and conversation are always welcomed on the lakeside café. The award-winning culinary staff and management attract many of the area’s most prominent charitable and corporate golf tournaments, weddings and special events.

Visit University Park Country Club located just 1.8 miles west of I-75 on University Parkway (Exit 213). For Tee Times call (941) 359-9999. For Club Membership call Ann Backus at (941) 355-3888 x234. Visit our website: www.universitypark-fl.com to be included in special e-news and rate promotions.

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Yardage/Rating/Slope: Blue: 6747 / 72.1 / 124; White: 6111 / 69.1 / 118; Gold M: 5435 / 65.9 / 110; Gold W: 5435 / 71.3 / 120; Red M: 5126 / 64.6 / 104; Red W: 5126 / 69.7 / 116

COURSE FACTS

Number of Holes: 18 Architect: Ted McAnlis General Mngr: Eddie Rodriguez Superintendent: Tom Hilferty

COURSE AMENITIES

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Tatum Ridge Golf Links Rated MMMM by Golf Digest.

Tatum Ridge is conveniently located approximately 2 miles east of I-75 off of Fruitville Road (exit 210). Turn left off of Fruitville Road onto Tatum Road and you’re there.

Tatum Ridge Golf Links is a Scottish-style links course complemented by preserved wetlands and 11 lakes in a natural setting, with plenty of wild life and nature at its best. We have been “Sarasota’s Fun Course to Play” since 1989. Our signature hole is the 504-yard, par 5, 13th, a dogleg right over water. A large practice facilty offers grass tees, chipping from grass and bunkers, and an 18-hole putting green. Lessons are available by appointment. Proper golf attire and soft spikes are required. Call for tee times up to seven days in advance or visit our website at www.tatumridgegolflinks.com to make your own tee time and look for special offers. We welcome large groups for outings and tournaments. Our restaurant is also available for special events.

For information about lessons and clinics please call the golf shop at 941-378-4211 ext 3.

421 North Tatum Road Sarasota, FL 34240 941-378-4211 www.tatumridgegolflinks.com

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4950 Peridia Blvd East, Bradenton 4260 Ironwood Circle, Bradenton

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Bent Tree Country Club Boca Royale Country Club Calusa Lakes Golf Club Capri Isles Golf Club The Meadows Mission Valley Golf & CC Misty Creek Golf & Country Club Tatum Ridge Golf Links Venice East Golf Club Waterford Golf Club

(941) 371-8200 (941) 474-7475 (941) 484-8995 (941) 485-3371 (941) 371-0982 (941) 488-7747 (941) 921-5258 (941) 378-4211 (941) 493-0005 (941) 484-6621

1601 Englewood Road, Englewood 1995 Calusa Lakes Boulevard, Nokomis 849 Capri Isles Boulevard, Venice 3400 Longmeadow, Sarasota

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