
Isla del Sol Course
Isla del Sol Yacht and Country Club


About this course
Isla del Sol Yacht and Country Club occupies a waterfront setting in St. Petersburg, Florida, where the Gulf Coast landscape shapes the character of its golf course. Designed by Mark Mahannah and Charles Mahannah Jr., the layout reflects the work of a father-son architectural team active in Florida golf course design during the latter decades of the twentieth century. The course takes advantage of its coastal location, with holes routed through terrain typical of the region's barrier islands and peninsular geography. The design incorporates water features and native vegetation characteristic of Florida's Gulf Coast, where tidal influences and sandy soils define the playing environment. Fairways move through corridors of palms and subtropical growth, and several holes offer views across the surrounding waterways. The routing accounts for prevailing winds that come off the Gulf of Mexico, a factor that influences club selection and shot strategy throughout the round. Isla del Sol functions as a private yacht and country club, serving a membership drawn to the combination of golf and boating amenities. The club's location in St. Petersburg places it within a metropolitan area with a long history of resort and recreational golf, though Isla del Sol itself maintains a quieter profile compared to some of the region's more prominent tournament venues. The course provides a setting where the technical demands of the layout blend with the natural qualities of Florida's coastal environment.
Quick facts
- Location
- St. Petersburg, FL, USA
- Access
- Private
- Year built
- 1977
- Holes
- 18
- Designer(s)
- Mark Mahannah, Charles Mahannah Jr.
- Par
- 72
- Length
- 6,401 yards
- Difficulty
- 70.3/135
- Course Vaults score
- 6.7
Getting there
Isla del Sol Yacht and Country Club is most readily accessed via Tampa International Airport (TPA), situated roughly forty minutes north of St. Petersburg, or the closer but smaller St. Petersburg-Clearwater International Airport (PIE), a mere twenty-minute drive from the club's waterfront gates. For those arriving by private aircraft, the nearby Albert Whitted Airport offers convenient executive aviation services with direct access to the club's peninsula location. The final leg of the journey traces the gentle curve of Boca Ciega Bay, transitioning from the bustle of downtown St. Petersburg into the serene, palm-lined streets of the barrier island, where the club's elegant Spanish Colonial architecture and manicured grounds emerge as a refined sanctuary overlooking the Gulf waters.

FAQ
Common questions about Isla del Sol
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
Isla del Sol has a Course Vaults score of 6.7 out of 10 based on 10 logged golfers.
Isla del Sol was designed by Mark Mahannah and Charles Mahannah Jr..
Isla del Sol is listed as private on Course Vaults; guest access is typically restricted.
Par at Isla del Sol is 72.
Isla del Sol plays 6,401 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.
The slope rating at Isla del Sol is 135.



