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Hardest Golf Courses in Hillsborough County, Florida

The 25 most challenging golf courses in Hillsborough County, Florida, ranked by maximum slope rating. Tee-by-tee yardage, slope, and course rating for every course.

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Ranked list of hardest golf courses in Hillsborough County

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1
Avila Golf & Country Club
BLUE tees · 6,530 yds · Rating 78.5 · Par 71 · PrivateTampa
152
2
Tampa Palms Country Club
GOLD tees · 6,871 yds · Rating 74.5 · Par 72Tampa
145
3
Old Memorial Golf Club
FORWARD tees · 6,006 yds · Rating 76.2 · Par 72 · PrivateTampa
145
4
Carrollwood Country Club
WHITE tees · 6,314 yds · Rating 77.2 · Par 72Tampa
144
5
TPC Tampa Bay
WHITE tees · 5,845 yds · Rating 74.6 · Par 71Lutz
140
6
Bloomingdale Golfers Club
Racoon tees · 7,165 yds · Rating 75.6 · Par 72Valrico
138
7
Summerfield Crossings Golf Club
GREEN tees · 6,697 yds · Rating 73.0 · Par 71 · Semi_privateRiverview
137
8
Northdale Golf & Tennis Club
BLUE tees · 6,704 yds · Rating 72.9 · Par 72Lutz
136
9
Buckhorn Springs Golf & Country Club
GREEN tees · 6,275 yds · Rating 75.9 · Par 72 · PrivateValrico
136
10
Palma Ceia Golf & Country Club
WHITE tees · 5,931 yds · Rating 75.5 · Par 71 · PrivateTampa
136
11
Diamond Hill Golf Club
BLACK tees · 7,002 yds · Rating 74.0 · Par 72Dover
135
12
The Eagles Golf Club
BLACK tees · 7,001 yds · Rating 73.8 · Par 72Odessa
135
13
USF The Claw Golf Course
LIGHT GREEN tees · 5,888 yds · Rating 74.9 · Par 71Tampa
135
14
Hunter’s Green Country Club
WHITE tees · 6,154 yds · Rating 75.9 · Par 72 · PrivateTampa
134
15
Heritage Isles
GOLD tees · 6,888 yds · Rating 73.0 · Par 72Tampa
133
16
Club Renaissance
Gold tees · 6,701 yds · Rating 72.4 · Par 72Sun City Center
132
17
Pebble Creek Golf Club
BLUE tees · 6,357 yds · Rating 71.7 · Par 71 · Semi_privateTampa
132
18
Heritage Harbor Golf & Country Club
GOLD tees · 6,843 yds · Rating 73.2 · Par 72Lutz
129
19
Westchase Golf Club
BLUE tees · 6,348 yds · Rating 69.9 · Par 72Tampa
128
20
Caloosa Golf & Country Club
GOLD tees · 6,010 yds · Rating 74.5 · Par 72 · PrivateSun City Center
128
21
Temple Terrace Golf & Country Club
BLUE tees · 6,345 yds · Rating 70.2 · Par 72Temple Terrace
127
22
Rogers Park Golf Course
BLACK tees · 6,699 yds · Rating 72.4 · Par 71Tampa
126
23
Scepter Golf Club
BLUE tees · 6,647 yds · Rating 72.7 · Par 72Sun City Center
126
24
Rocky Point Golf Course
BLUE tees · 6,230 yds · Rating 70.3 · Par 71Tampa
126
25
Babe Zaharias Golf Course
WHITE tees · 5,488 yds · Rating 71.7 · Par 72Tampa
125

Hillsborough County Golf Course Rankings FAQ

What is the hardest golf course in Hillsborough County, Florida?

Avila Golf & Country Club in Tampa is currently the hardest golf course in Hillsborough County based on slope (slope rating 152).

How many ranked golf courses are in Hillsborough County, Florida?

58 golf courses in Hillsborough County are cataloged in Stymie's directory. This ranking page shows the top 25 by slope.

How are the rankings calculated?

Rankings use the USGA slope rating from each course's most difficult tee set. Slope measures relative difficulty for a bogey golfer versus a scratch golfer, on a scale from 55 (easiest) to 155 (most challenging). A slope of 113 is average.

Can I book a tee time at these Hillsborough County courses?

Yes. Each course name links to its Stymie page with scorecard, reviews, architect info, and booking options. Set a tee time alert to be notified when availability opens.