
Babe Zaharias Course
Babe Zaharias Golf Course
Public: #2781
Public: #2552
Public: #206


About this course
Babe Zaharias Golf Course, nestled in the heart of Tampa, Florida, bears the spirit of one of the greatest athletes of the 20th century. It’s a course woven into the fabric of the community. This traditional Florida layout, originally designed in the mid-20th century, winds through mature pines and gently rolling terrain that demands strategic play and a deft touch around the greens. While not particularly long by modern standards, Zaharias favors the shot maker, placing a premium on accurate iron play and creative shot making. The course, set back from the sprawling city, offers a quaint and quieter experience for golfers. The club fosters a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere, a testament to its roots as a community gathering place. While Zaharias may not host championships on a grand scale, it proudly serves as a fixture for local tournaments and casual rounds alike. Many members love to play it because it’s a nice reprieve from some of the more busy courses in Tampa Bay.
Quick facts
- Location
- Tampa, FL, USA
- Access
- Public
- Year built
- 1926
- Holes
- 18
- Designer
- Ron Garl
- Par
- 73
- Length
- 6,020 yards
- Difficulty
- 67.9/115
- Course Vaults score
- 5.0
Getting there
The journey to Babe Zaharias Golf Course begins at Tampa International Airport (TPA), a major hub situated just eight miles northwest of the course, making the drive a straightforward fifteen to twenty minutes through the heart of Tampa's urban landscape. Those arriving by private aircraft may touch down at nearby Peter O. Knight Airport (TPF), a convenient executive aviation facility that places you even closer to the course's location in the Ballast Point neighborhood. The final approach winds through Tampa's established residential streets, where the transition from commercial corridors to tree-lined avenues signals your arrival at this municipal gem - a course that has hosted champions and shaped the game's legacy since its opening in 1947, named after the legendary Babe Didrikson Zaharias.

FAQ
Common questions about Babe Zaharias
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
Babe Zaharias has a Course Vaults score of 5.0 out of 10 based on 19 logged golfers.
Babe Zaharias was designed by Ron Garl.
Yes. Babe Zaharias is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.
Par at Babe Zaharias is 73.
Babe Zaharias plays 6,020 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.
The slope rating at Babe Zaharias is 115.



