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Cliff Stephens Park

Clearwater, Florida 33755

BDA Index: 858 View PDGA Course Evaluation

Course Established: 1986 Record Last Modified: 2006-10-12 20:05:20

Description: Surrounded by Moccasin Lake Nature Park. Beautiful course with great roller potential. Ten amateur tees plus long tees. Beware of gators and snakes!

Holes: 18 Chainstar

Tee Type: Concrete

Course Length: 5635 Alternate Course Length: 6172
11	4	3

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Restrooms

ADA Facilities

Camping

Pay To Play

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Directions: I-275 south through Tampa, Rte. 60 west to Clearwater, north on US 19, right on Drew, left on Fairwood to park. Plan Route to Course Zip Code

Course Coordinates (Long/Lat): -82.6441,27.8738 MapQuest Google Maps

Website:
http://www.tampabaydiscsportsclub.com/

Contact: C.R. Willey

Home: (727) 392-3940

Hole #16 at Cliff Stephens Disc Golf Park

North East Coachman Park

Clearwater, Florida 33755

BDA Index: 657 View PDGA Course Evaluation

Course Established: Record Last Modified: 2006-10-12 20:05:35

Description: Sliced out of Florida wilderness through a plethora of flora. Well-defined fairways with low ceilings. Connects to Cliff Stephens by sidewalk at #16.

Holes: 18 Mach3

Tee Type: Concrete

Course Length: 5171 Alternate Course Length: 5509
9	9	0

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Directions: I-275 south thru Tampa, Rte. 60 west to Clearwater, north on McMullen Booth, left on Drew 2.5 miles, right at Old Coachman, 1 mile on left. Plan Route to Course Zip Code

Course Coordinates (Long/Lat): -82.7380,27.9773 MapQuest Google Maps

Website:
http://www.tampabaydiscsportsclub.com/

http://www.med.ufl.edu/anatomy/todd/DiscGolf/

Contact: C.R. Willey

Home: (727) 392-3940

C.R.Willey

http://www.discraft.com/team_willey.html

Gregg Paas Memorial DGC

Safety Harbor, Florida 34695

Course Established: 2004 Record Last Modified: 2006-08-22 07:19:45

Description: Beautiful native Florida wooded area with no water hazards. Good training course. Tight but well-defined fairways. 36 carpeted tees. On church property - respectful disc golfers are welcome. No litter or alcohol please.

Holes: 9 Mach2

Tee Type: Other

Course Length: 1573 Alternate Course Length: 2451
5	4	0

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Directions: SR 60 (Courtny-Campbell Causeway) west from Tampa to a right (north) on McMullen Booth Rd. 2.5 miles to a right on Marshall (just north of Cedar/Union St. light). 1 block to Harborside Christian Church on right at 2200 Marshall St. Plan Route to Course Zip Code

Course Zip: 34695 Map Zip Code

Website:
http://GDisc.com

Contact: Joe Gagliardo

Home: (727) 644-9693

Work: (727) 725-2654

Taylor Park Disc Golf Course

Largo, Florida 33755

Course Established: 2003 Record Last Modified: 2005-03-31 19:59:49

Description: Fairly challenging, with trees in play on most holes. Several lakeside hazards. Nice tree canopy.

Holes: 18 Chainstar

Tee Type: Concrete

Course Length: N/A Alternate Course Length: N/A
4	10	4

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Restrooms
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ADA Facilities
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Camping

Pay To Play

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Directions: West from US 19 on East Bay Dr. Then south on Clearwater/Largo Rd. to a right on 8th Ave., 0.25 mile to the park. Course is at rear of park. Plan Route to Course Zip Code

Course Zip: 33755 Map Zip Code

Contact: C.R. Willey

Home: (727) 392-3940

Tocobaga DGC

St. Petersburg, Florida 33709

Course Established: 2001 Record Last Modified: 2005-10-05 15:45:23

Description: Winding thru canopies of exotic plants, the fairways range from open to wooded, several with water looming. Swimming, boat launch and a picnic area right on the water.

Holes: 18 Mach2new

Tee Type: Concrete

Course Length: 5485 Alternate Course Length: 4800
8	7	3

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Restrooms
Yes

ADA Facilities

Camping
Yes

Pay To Play

Private

Directions: I-275 south of St Pete; exit #16. Turn west into Maximo Park, take 1st left to playground on right to find 1st tee. Plan Route to Course Zip Code

Course Coordinates (Long/Lat): -82.6808,27.7098 MapQuest Google Maps

Website:
http://www.freewebs.com/tocobagadiscgolf

Contact: Benton Jones

Home: (727) 821-8605

Clifford at Beautiful Maximo Disc Golf Course in St. Petersburg

Saint Andrews Links Golf Course

Dunedin, Florida 34698

Course Established: 2003 Record Last Modified: 2007-04-05 11:59:17

Description: Par 58 golf course - flat with a lot of OB and water. Golf carts. Drinking is allowed. Fly 18 - 714-235-0100

Holes: 18 Mach5

Tee Type: Fly 18 mats

Course Length: 6988 Alternate Course Length: 6067
4	5	9

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Restrooms
Yes

ADA Facilities
Yes

Camping
Yes

Pay To Play
Yes

Private

Directions: 15 minutes north of Clearwater. Plan Route to Course Zip Code

Course Zip: 34698 Map Zip Code

Website:
http://www.Fly18.com

Contact: Pro Shop

Home: (727) 738-2905

Hammock Park

Dunedin, Florida 34698

Course Established: 2001 Record Last Modified: 2004-04-21 00:00:00

Description: Short. Somewhat technical with some heavy rough.

Holes: 9 Chainstar

Tee Type: Concrete

Course Length: N/A Alternate Course Length: N/A
8	1	0

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Directions: Take Alt-19 North from Clearwater Beaches. Just south of Curlew Road you will take a right at the Hammmock Park sign. Follow the brown signs to the park. Five minutes south of St. Andrews course. Plan Route to Course Zip Code

Course Coordinates (Long/Lat): -82.7845,28.0357 MapQuest Google Maps

Limona Disc Golf Course

Brandon, Florida 33510

Course Established: 2005 Record Last Modified: 2006-09-06 06:31:51

Description: Rolling hills with big trees and canopies. Water, sidewalks and parking lot OB. Large tees. Very safe - police right on property. Gateway Titan baskets. Dual pins. #7 and 9 are extremely long. Handicap league ($5) on Sat. at 9:30 am.

Holes: 9 Baskets

Tee Type: Concrete

Course Length: 2535 Alternate Course Length: 2685
7	2	0

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Directions: I-75; exit #257 onto Hwy 60 east to a left on Lakewood Dr. Go through 2 lights to the park on the right. Plan Route to Course Zip Code

Course Zip: 33510 Map Zip Code

Website:
http://home.earthlink.net/~mybearfamily/limonadiscgolfcourse/index.html

Contact: The McCrays

Home: (813) 657-7440

Work: (813) 323-4779

Limona's own JohnE McCray

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USF Riverfront Park

Tampa, Florida 33620

Course Established: 2002 Record Last Modified: 2005-10-20 08:25:08

Description: If not with U of SF, you must pay fee and be accompanied. 1st tee near parking area. Front 9 open, around the edges of the main clearing. Back 9 enters wooded camping area and ends on a high mound next to softball field.

Holes: 18 DISCatcher

Tee Type: Concrete

Course Length: N/A Alternate Course Length: N/A
0	0	0

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Restrooms
Yes

ADA Facilities
Yes

Camping
Yes

Pay To Play
Yes

Private
Yes

Directions: In Temple Terrace, north of Tampa. I-75; take exit 266 and go west on Fletcher Ave. The park is on right, just over Hillsborough River bridge. From I-275; take exit 52 and go east on Fletcher Ave. past USF campus. The park is on left past 56th St. Enter at large green sign. Plan Route to Course Zip Code

Course Zip: 33620 Map Zip Code

Website:
http://isis.fastmail.usf.edu/camprec/outdoor/discgolf.html

USF Riverfront Park

North Watertower Park

Sarasota, Florida 34236

Course Established: 1995 Record Last Modified: 2005-05-02 15:08:57

Description: Carved from very thick woods. Front 9 relatively open and back 9 very tight. Playground and picnic tables.

Holes: 18 Mach3

Tee Type: Concrete

Course Length: 5463 Alternate Course Length: 5344
13	3	2

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Restrooms
Yes

ADA Facilities
Yes

Camping

Pay To Play

Private

Directions: I-75 exit 213 west 6.5 miles on University Pkwy., left on Old Bradenton Rd., right at 47th St., 1st left into park, look for water tower. Plan Route to Course Zip Code

Course Coordinates (Long/Lat): -82.5497,27.3745 MapQuest Google Maps

Website:
http://www.sarasotaskypilots.com

Contact: Tim Willis

Home: (941) 333-8529

Lakeview Park

Sarasota, Florida 34236

BDA Index: 655 View PDGA Course Evaluation

Course Established: 1998 Record Last Modified: 2004-10-20 16:54:25

Description: Wooded with water hazards very much in play.

Holes: 18 Mach3

Tee Type: Concrete

Course Length: 4847 Alternate Course Length: N/A
13	5	0

Signs

Restrooms
Yes

ADA Facilities
Yes

Camping

Pay To Play

Private

Directions: From I-75, Bee Ridge exit (#207), go east to a right on Mauna Loa, 1 mile to a right on Lago Way to Hand Rd. Park is on your left. Plan Route to Course Zip Code

Course Coordinates (Long/Lat): -82.4267,27.2897 MapQuest Google Maps

Website:
http://www.sarasotaskypilots.com

Contact: Tim Willis

Home: (941) 333-8529

The Red Hawk

Crystal River, Florida 34429

Course Established: 2005 Record Last Modified: 2006-02-25 06:24:16

Description: Uses Lagoons Golf Course and adjacent property. Site of The Players Cup. 3 sets of tees. Greens fees; $5/walk or $10/electric cart. Very pretty - birds, fish, gators, and the occasional manatee sighting! Photos at web sites.

Holes: 18 Chainstar Tee Type: Concrete

Course Length: 9010
Alternate Course Length: 7025

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Directions: US-19 on the south side of Crystal River; W. Fort Island Tr. west (Big Plantation Inn billboard on the corner), 0.33 mile to golf shop on the left - across from driving range and hotel. Pay fees in pro shop and ask for disc golf scorecard. Plan Route to Course Zip Code

Course Zip: 34429 Map Zip Code

Website:
http://www.playerscup.org/news.html
http://www.etherbinge.com/plantation.htm

Contact: Mike Barnett

Home: (352) 212-3845

Work: (352) 212-3845

2005 Players Cup, Redhawk