University Park Country Club

Consistently rated four stars by Golf Digest since 1996 and voted “Best Place to Play Golf” by Sarasota Magazine for 17 years running, this course is considered by many to be one of the best in the state. Designed by Ron Garl, University Park Country Club features 27 exhilarating holes winding their way through natural woodlands and wetlands, all surrounded by canopies of southern live oak and slash pines. Private and group instruction by PGA and LPGA golf professionals is offered through The Golf Academy at University Park. There's also a great practice facility, unique, well-equipped pro shop and casual lakeside dining for lunch daily and breakfast on Sunday. Just 50 minutes south of Tampa, 2 miles west of I-75 and just 15 minutes from the gulf beaches! University Park Country Club should top your roster of must-play courses.