On Top of the World at On Top of the World Golf Club

On Top of the World Golf Club in Clearwater, Florida, is a semi-private facility designed by Chic Adams, a regional architect active in Florida course design during the latter decades of the twentieth century. The course serves a large active adult community of the same name, situated in the rolling terrain of north Pinellas County, an area that offers more topographical variation than the flatter coastal zones closer to the Gulf of Mexico. Adams routed the layout to take advantage of the natural elevation changes, incorporating modest hills and mature vegetation that provide definition and character throughout the round.

The course plays as a traditional parkland design with tree-lined fairways, strategic bunkering, and water features that come into play on several holes. The layout is designed to accommodate a wide range of skill levels, with multiple tee boxes allowing members and guests to choose appropriate yardages. The conditioning and pace of play reflect the community-oriented nature of the club, where golf serves as a central recreational and social activity for residents.

On Top of the World Golf Club functions primarily as an amenity for the surrounding residential community, with a clubhouse that supports casual dining and social gatherings. The course reflects the practical, accessible design philosophy common to many Florida community courses built during its era, emphasizing playability and year-round use in the state's subtropical climate.