
Tampa Palms Course
Tampa Palms Golf and Country Club
About this course
Tampa Palms Golf and Country Club sits in the northern suburbs of Tampa, designed by Arthur Hills and opened in 1989. Hills, known for his work throughout Florida and the Midwest, routed the course through a landscape of mature palms, pines, and wetlands typical of the region's transition zone between coastal lowlands and interior terrain. The layout reflects his characteristic approach of integrating natural features while creating strategic variety through bunkering and water hazards. The course plays across gently rolling terrain with water coming into play on roughly half the holes, including several ponds and natural wetland areas that define landing zones and approach angles. Hills incorporated the native vegetation to frame holes and create distinct corridors, with doglegs and elevation changes modest by Florida standards but sufficient to add visual interest and shot-making demands. The greens feature moderate undulation, and the bunkering style follows the naturalistic aesthetic Hills favored during this period. Tampa Palms operates as a private country club serving a residential community in the Tampa Palms neighborhood. The club includes tennis facilities and a clubhouse that functions as a social hub for members. The course has hosted regional amateur events over the years and serves primarily as a daily-play venue for its membership, offering a well-maintained layout that balances challenge with playability across different skill levels.
Quick facts
- Location
- Tampa, FL, USA
- Access
- Public
- Year built
- 1987
- Holes
- 18
- Designer
- Arthur Hills
- Par
- 72
- Length
- 7,004 yards
- Difficulty
- 74.3/140
- Course Vaults score
- 7.3
Getting there
Tampa Palms Golf and Country Club is most readily accessed via Tampa International Airport (TPA), situated approximately twenty miles west of the club, a straightforward thirty-minute drive eastward through the suburban corridors of the Tampa metropolitan area. Private aviation enthusiasts will find Peter O. Knight Airport (TPF) on Davis Islands offering a more intimate arrival, though TPA remains the primary hub for most guests; the final approach winds through the established neighborhoods of south Tampa before arriving at the club's gated entrance in the heart of the Palms community. The transition from the bustle of the city gives way to the lush, manicured grounds that define this long-established private enclave, where mature oaks and championship fairways announce your arrival at one of Florida's most respected private clubs.

FAQ
Common questions about Tampa Palms
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
Tampa Palms has a Course Vaults score of 7.3 out of 10 based on 12 logged golfers.
Tampa Palms was designed by Arthur Hills.
Yes. Tampa Palms is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.
Par at Tampa Palms is 72.
Tampa Palms plays 7,004 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.
The slope rating at Tampa Palms is 140.



