The Lakes at Timber Pines Golf Club

The Lakes at Timber Pines Golf Club is a Ron Garl design located in Spring Hill, Florida, along the state's Nature Coast north of Tampa. Garl, a Florida-based architect who worked extensively throughout the state during the 1970s and 1980s, created a layout that reflects the region's characteristic flat terrain and abundant water features. The course takes its name from the numerous lakes and wetlands that define the routing and come into play on many holes.

The design incorporates the natural Florida landscape, with water hazards serving as both strategic elements and habitat for local wildlife. Pine trees frame many fairways, providing definition and occasional wind protection in an otherwise open setting. The course is part of a larger residential community at Timber Pines, which includes a second eighteen-hole layout, making it a centerpiece of golf activity in northern Pasco County.

Garl's work here emphasizes playability for a range of skill levels while maintaining strategic interest through water placement and green contouring. The Lakes operates as part of a member-focused club environment, though the community also accommodates seasonal residents drawn to Florida's Gulf Coast region. The course serves both the local golfing population and those seeking year-round or winter golf in a setting removed from the more densely developed areas farther south along the peninsula.