North at Innisbrook Resort and Golf Club

The North Course at Innisbrook, carved from the rolling Florida landscape near Palm Harbor, presents a demanding test steeped in traditional design principles. Characterized by tight, tree-lined fairways and undulating greens, the course recalls a Golden Age ethos, despite its later construction. This particular design aesthetic favors strategic shot-making over brute power. Players will find a premium on accuracy and thoughtful club selection.

Designed by Lawrence Packard, with later enhancements, the North Course offers a different experience from its celebrated sister courses at Innisbrook. While not hosting the same level of professional competition as the Copperhead, the North Course has proven a popular venue for regional amateur events. It presents a unique and challenging layout that reflects Packard's commitment to challenging golfers of all skill levels.

Local lore suggests the North Course’s relative obscurity compared to Copperhead allows for a more relaxed atmosphere. Regulars are known to gather on the clubhouse patio after their rounds, often debating the merits of the course’s tricky par-3s over plates of Innisbrook's famous shrimp and grits, a regional culinary staple.