Tarpon Springs area

[golfgoob]

There is a slight chance a family trip may happen in the general area. It will be me and my 13yr old playing. Need recommendations. Doesn't have to be perfect but something nice. Probably going in October. Something not breaking the bank either. Less than $100 each if possible. Thanks in advance. 

[Rosey31]

If you are talking October 2022 there will be quite a few places to play. Since it's still not quite season yet here the fees will be lower. In the Tarpon area you have the following Public/Semi Private Courses:

 

Tarpon Woods GC

Lansbrook

Chi Chi Rodriguez

Dunedin GC

Wentworth GC

Cresent Oaks GC

Tarpon Springs GC

Westchase GC

The Eagles (36 Holes)

Fow Hollow

Seven Springs

 

Private (If you can get your club pro to call):

East Lake Woodlands (36 holes)

Countryside CC (27 Holes)

Cypress Run CC

 

There are even more depending how far away from Tarpon you want to go. I hope this helps. 

 

[golfgoob]

Are the course the order you'd play them? About how much to play the Copperhead course? 

[Rosey31]

During October any of these could be hit or miss as they start to get ready for our season here.  Copperhead is always going to be a premium at Innisbrook but they also have 3 other courses there as well. North, South and Island. All great courses. Since it's really a resort type course you would have to call to see what availability they have for daily play. If you want some really nice courses to play they are a few that are within a hours drive.

All 5 of these have held US Open, QSchool and other major qualifiers

Tampa Palms

Hunters Green

Lake Jovita

Southern Hills

TPC of Tampa Bay

 

From the list I gave you I would rank them:

Innisbrook

East Lake Woodlands (36 holes)

Cypress Run CC

Westchase GC

Fow Hollow

Dunedin GC 

Countryside CC (27 Holes)

Chi Chi Rodriguez

Lansbrook

The Eagles (36 Holes)

Tarpon Woods GC

Wentworth GC

Cresent Oaks GC

Tarpon Springs GC

Seven Springs

 

 

 

[golfgoob]

33 minutes ago, mantismike said:

During October any of these could be hit or miss as they start to get ready for our season here.  Copperhead is always going to be a premium at Innisbrook but they also have 3 other courses there as well. North, South and Island. All great courses. Since it's really a resort type course you would have to call to see what availability they have for daily play. If you want some really nice courses to play they are a few that are within a hours drive.

All 5 of these have held US Open, QSchool and other major qualifiers

Tampa Palms

Hunters Green

Lake Jovita

Southern Hills

TPC of Tampa Bay

 

From the list I gave you I would rank them:

Innisbrook

East Lake Woodlands (36 holes)

Cypress Run CC

Westchase GC

Fow Hollow

Dunedin GC 

Countryside CC (27 Holes)

Chi Chi Rodriguez

Lansbrook

The Eagles (36 Holes)

Tarpon Woods GC

Wentworth GC

Cresent Oaks GC

Tarpon Springs GC

Seven Springs

 

 

 

Thank you very much. This is exactly what I was looking for. 

[Robber6656]

17 hours ago, golfgoob said:

Are the course the order you'd play them? About how much to play the Copperhead course? 

You probably can't get on Copperhead in October unless you are staying there. I go there with a member every October and it's crowded. The South Course is fun. The Island was in poor condition this October and is harder than Copperhead. There is some talk of a renovation on it soon. The North course is terrible. I think they are closing it to sell lots and also putting in a short course on that location.

 

Dunedin is a fine choice for you. A lot of history. Great old Donald Ross. 

[golfgoob]

1 hour ago, Robber6656 said:

You probably can't get on Copperhead in October unless you are staying there. I go there with a member every October and it's crowded. The South Course is fun. The Island was in poor condition this October and is harder than Copperhead. There is some talk of a renovation on it soon. The North course is terrible. I think they are closing it to sell lots and also putting in a short course on that location.

 

Dunedin is a fine choice for you. A lot of history. Great old Donald Ross. 

How much Ross is left of the course? My oldest son works at a Ross course but their pro won't let him bring me to play. 

[Robber6656]

6 hours ago, golfgoob said:

How much Ross is left of the course? My oldest son works at a Ross course but their pro won't let him bring me to play. 

I think it's pretty intact but you could call the club and ask. Very historic course. Check out their website.

[ME27]

For the money you can't really beat fox hollow. It's a Robert Trent Jones course with some fun holes. Always my go to when I'm in town. Just played Dunedin today and it's a typical Donny Ross with raised greens and guarded by plenty of bunkers however the condition was not ideal. Could be different come October though.