
Old Memorial Course
Old Memorial Golf Club



About this course
Old Memorial Golf Club occupies a distinctive site in Tampa, designed by Steve Smyers and opened in the late 1990s. Smyers, known for his naturalistic approach and strategic design philosophy, routed the course through varied Florida terrain that includes elevation changes uncommon for the region, along with native vegetation, wetlands, and mature tree corridors. The layout emphasizes ground game options and rewards thoughtful course management over pure distance, reflecting Smyers' admiration for Golden Age design principles adapted to a modern Florida context. The course features wide fairways with internal contours that create preferred angles of approach, and greens with substantial movement that demand precision in both distance and placement. Bunkers are shaped with irregular, natural edges and positioned to frame strategic decisions rather than simply penalize wayward shots. Several holes play along or across wetland areas, integrating the native landscape into the routing without relying on forced carries. The property's relatively rolling topography provides sightlines and shot variety less common in Florida golf. Old Memorial operates as a private club and maintains a reputation for firm, fast playing conditions that accentuate the strategic elements of Smyers' design. The course has hosted regional amateur competitions and remains well-regarded among players familiar with Smyers' portfolio, which includes other notable Florida designs. The club emphasizes a golf-focused environment with attention to course conditioning and playability across different skill levels.
Rankings
Ranked by CV ratings from golfers who've played this course. Positions are shown worldwide, by country, and by state; the Private column compares member-only and guest-restricted courses.
Best in World
Best in USA
Best in FL
Quick facts
- Location
- Tampa, FL, USA
- Access
- Private
- Year built
- 1997
- Holes
- 18
- Designer
- Steve Smyers
- Par
- 72
- Length
- 7,389 yards
- Difficulty
- 76.7/145
- Course Vaults score
- 8.6
Getting there
Old Memorial Golf Club is most readily accessed via Tampa International Airport (TPA), situated approximately 25 minutes northwest of the club's location in the quiet residential enclave of Tampa's south shore. Private aviators will find Peter O. Knight Tampa Bay Airport (TPF) a convenient alternative, offering a more intimate arrival just minutes from the property. The drive from TPA traces a straightforward path through Tampa's urban landscape before transitioning into the tree-lined streets of the Old Memorial neighborhood, where the club's entrance emerges with understated elegance amid mature oaks and manicured grounds - a sanctuary of refined golf that feels worlds removed from the bustle of the city just beyond.

FAQ
Common questions about Old Memorial
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
Old Memorial has a Course Vaults score of 8.6 out of 10 based on 53 logged golfers.
Old Memorial was designed by Steve Smyers.
Old Memorial is listed as private on Course Vaults; guest access is typically restricted.
Par at Old Memorial is 72.
Old Memorial plays 7,389 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.
The slope rating at Old Memorial is 145.





