Tampa Golf Trip Planning Guide
The best of both worlds: PGA Tour-grade golf at Innisbrook's Copperhead just north in Palm Harbor, and a genuine big-city nightlife scene in Tampa's Ybor City and Water Street. Easy airport, tons of rentals, and Streamsong an hour away for a side trip.
Quick Facts
Fall, Spring
TPA (25 min drive)
$40–$419
$200/night
1 of 5
~$275/person
Sample 3-Day Itinerary
Here's a realistic 3-day itinerary for a group golf trip to Tampa. Every venue below is real and pulled from our curated database — no filler.
Day 1
Innisbrook Resort (Copperhead Course) — parkland, $150–$350 · 4.7★
Host of the PGA Tour's Valspar Championship — the tree-lined 'Snake Pit' finish is brutal and iconic
Bern's Steak House — steakhouse, $$$$ · 4.7★
Tampa institution — legendary aged steaks and the upstairs Harry Waugh Dessert Room
Ybor City strip (7th Avenue) — honky tonk · Open late
Tampa's historic nightlife district — bars, clubs, and cigar lounges all walkable on 7th Ave
Day 2
Streamsong Black — links, $150–$419 · 4.7★
Worth the hour drive — Gil Hanse's Sandbelt-inspired marvel as a day-trip bucket-list round
Inshore / Flats Fishing Charter (Tampa Bay) — half day, $125–$275/pp
Tampa Bay flats for snook and redfish, or run offshore for grouper with the bigger crew
Columbia Restaurant (Ybor City) — upscale, $$$ · 4.6★
Florida's oldest restaurant — Spanish/Cuban feast with flamenco and a 1905 dining room
Sparkman Wharf / Water Street — patio
Open-air beer garden and patio bars in the revitalized downtown waterfront
Day 3
Innisbrook Resort (Island Course) — parkland, $120–$250 · 4.5★
Innisbrook's #2 track — tight, watery, and a worthy second round on a stay-and-play
Clearwater Beach Boat Day — full day, $75–$200/pp
Pontoon or charter out to Caladesi Island sandbars for the ultimate rest-day beer cruise
Ulele — southern, $$$ · 4.6★
Riverwalk spot with native-inspired plates, in-house brewery, and a big patio
The Hub Bar — dive · Open late
Beloved downtown Tampa dive with stiff pours — the locals' classic
Course-by-Course Guide
Tampa has 5 courses worth playing, including 2 bucket-list tier layouts. 1 are walkable if you want to save on cart fees.
Where to Stay
Tampa has 2 group-friendly lodging options in our database, starting at $200/night for the whole house. Several options include hot tubs — a non-negotiable for most groups.
$500–$1500 /night
South Tampa, Davis Islands, or near Clearwater Beach — pool homes with easy course and downtown access
$200–$450 /night
Innisbrook Resort condos/suites — right on the Copperhead
Group Dining Guide
4 restaurants vetted for group golf trips. Several can handle large parties without a reservation headache.
Bern's Steak House
$$$$Tampa institution — legendary aged steaks and the upstairs Harry Waugh Dessert Room
Columbia Restaurant (Ybor City)
$$$Florida's oldest restaurant — Spanish/Cuban feast with flamenco and a 1905 dining room
Ulele
$$$Riverwalk spot with native-inspired plates, in-house brewery, and a big patio
Eddie & Sam's / Tampa pizza & casual
$$NY-style pies for the low-key group night after a long round
Nightlife
4 bars curated for groups. 3 stay open past midnight.
Ybor City strip (7th Avenue)
Late nightTampa's historic nightlife district — bars, clubs, and cigar lounges all walkable on 7th Ave
Sparkman Wharf / Water Street
Open-air beer garden and patio bars in the revitalized downtown waterfront
The Hub Bar
Late nightBeloved downtown Tampa dive with stiff pours — the locals' classic
Caddy's / Clearwater Beach bars
Late nightBeach-bar sprawl at Clearwater for the daytime-drinking rest-day crowd
Activities Beyond Golf
3 off-course activities for rest days or afternoons.
Inshore / Flats Fishing Charter (Tampa Bay)
Tampa Bay flats for snook and redfish, or run offshore for grouper with the bigger crew
Clearwater Beach Boat Day
Pontoon or charter out to Caladesi Island sandbars for the ultimate rest-day beer cruise
Cigar City Brewing Tour
Tour and taproom at Tampa's flagship craft brewery — Jai Alai IPA on tap
Getting There
Fly into Tampa International Airport (TPA) — it's a 25-minute drive to Tampa. For groups of 8+, consider booking a shuttle or party bus from the airport (local providers include Tampa Bay Party Bus and Elite Limousine Tampa). Renting two SUVs usually works for groups of 4-8.