Avila at Avila Golf & Country Club

Avila Golf & Country Club in Tampa features a course with design contributions from both Ron Garl and Jack Nicklaus, reflecting two distinct eras of Florida golf architecture. The original layout was designed by Ron Garl, a prolific Florida-based architect known for his work throughout the state during the 1970s and 1980s. Nicklaus later provided a renovation or redesign that updated elements of the course, though the extent and timing of his involvement shaped how the routing and features present today.

The course occupies land characteristic of west-central Florida, with relatively flat terrain punctuated by water features that come into play on multiple holes. Lakes, wetlands, and natural areas typical of the Tampa Bay region define much of the strategy and visual character. The layout incorporates the kind of target golf common to Florida designs, where water hazards and bunker complexes frame landing areas and greens. Mature landscaping and native vegetation provide definition between holes.

As a private country club, Avila serves a membership-focused community in the Tampa area. The club offers the traditional amenities associated with Florida country club life, including dining and social facilities alongside the golf course. The design reflects the practical demands of year-round play in a subtropical climate, with turf and maintenance standards suited to Florida's weather patterns and the expectations of a residential membership base.