THE COURSE

TPC Tampa Bay was the 15th most difficult course on the Champions Tour last year, and much of its fury can be found on the back nine.

Of particular menace is the par-4 15th hole, 452 yards with a combination of lagoon and wetlands protecting the entire left side. The green is nestled alongside the lagoon with a picturesque backdrop of trees. Bunkers guard both sides of the green, adding another degree of difficulty to the hole and demanding that the long-iron second shot be precise. It was the fifth most difficult hole on the Senior Tour in 2000, playing to a scoring average of 4.389.

The 10th hole also ranks among the toughest for the Champions Tour pros. A 395-yard par-4, it demands an accurate tee shot between bunkers on the left and water that guards the entire right side. Water on the right and a cypress mitigation area on the left guard the green, while steep falloffs behind and left require a skillful recovery shot.

The 18th is another sizable par-4 of 456 yards that often plays into the wind. A fairway bunker guards the right side off the tee and water greets the errant shot that leaks too far to the right of the green.

It is a strong finisher to a simple, straightforward design. TPC Tampa Bay is a pure test of golf for the low handicapper and yet offers enough room for players of lesser skill to navigate. It asks a player to formulate a strategy and then carry it out with sound and accurate ball striking.

For more information about TPC Tampa Bay visit
http://www.tpc.com/course_locator.html
http://www.tpc.com/daily/tampa_bay/index.html

REGISTRATION FEES
$85

TEE TIMES
Players will be notified of individual tee times 48 hours in advance via email and website. The first group will tee off at approximately 8:00 a.m.  Please check your profile for exact tee time.

DIRECTIONS

COURSE CONTACT
5300 W. Lutz Lake Fern Road
Lutz, FL 33558

OFFICE: (813) 949-0090
GOLF SHOP: 949-0090 x205
FACSIMILE: 949-0038
TOLL FREE: 866-PLAYTPC (752-9872)