BELLEAIR COUNTRY CLUB
🇺🇸 Belleair, FL, USA
Designed by John Duncan Dunn


West at Belleair Country Club is where Donald Ross meticulously sculpted a Florida golfing haven that still whispers of a bygone era. Nestled along the shimmering waters of the intercostal waterways in Belleair, this classic layout contrasts sharply with modern length obsessions. Its charm lies in the strategic positioning of bunkers and subtly contoured greens that demand creativity and finesse over brute power. The course has stood as a testament to Ross's genius for nearly a century.
While Ross's original design shines, subsequent refinements by Bill Bergin have enhanced playability without sacrificing the course's essential character. The terrain is a unique blend of parkland and coastal influences, rewarding thoughtful shot selection and a deft touch around the greens. It is known for its strategic layout that favors accuracy and guile.
Though Belleair has remained somewhat insulated from the clamor of major championships, its enduring appeal lies in its unwavering commitment to traditional values and the camaraderie of its membership. It's a place where the echoes of laughter from generations past still resonate, and where the simple pleasure of a well-played round remains the ultimate reward. Belleair's membership embraces a tradition of culinary excellence, particularly the club's celebrated seafood offerings sourced daily from the Gulf.
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Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
West at Belleair Country Club has a Course Vaults score of 8 out of 10 based on 24 explicit golfer ratings.
West was designed by John Duncan Dunn.
West at Belleair Country Club is listed as private on Course Vaults; guest access is typically restricted.
Par at West is 71.
West plays 6,541 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.
The slope rating at West is 124.