The Eagles Golf Club's Lakes Course sits in Odessa, a community in the Tampa Bay metropolitan area of west-central Florida. Designed by Ron Garl and opened in the early 1990s, the course reflects the architect's approach to working with Florida's flat terrain by incorporating substantial water features and strategic bunkering to create definition and challenge. Garl, a Florida-based designer who worked extensively throughout the state during the development boom of the 1980s and 1990s, typically emphasized playability for a range of skill levels while maintaining interest through green complexes and hazard placement.
The Lakes Course routing makes extensive use of the property's water features—ponds, lakes, and interconnected waterways that come into play on multiple holes and provide both visual character and strategic demands. The flat topography is typical of the region, with elevation changes created through shaping around greens and tee boxes rather than natural landforms. Bermudagrass fairways and greens suit the subtropical climate, and mature landscaping now frames many holes.
The Eagles operates as a semi-private facility, offering both member and daily-fee play. The club includes additional amenities common to Florida golf communities, with the Lakes Course serving as one of multiple layouts on the property. The course caters primarily to local and regional golfers, fitting into the Tampa Bay area's dense concentration of golf facilities that serve both residents and winter visitors.
Reviews
Fun course when in good condition, hasn’t been for awhile unfortunately.
FAQ
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
Lakes was designed by Ron Garl.
Yes. Lakes at The Eagles glof club is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.
Par at Lakes is 72.
Lakes plays 7,005 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.
The slope rating at Lakes is 135.
Lakes is a 18-hole course.