
TAMPA
St. Petersburg, Brooksville, Clearwater

Why Tampa?

That's a great question. But it is also an easy question to answer.

The city of Tampa and outlying areas
provide a picturesque setting for your
next golf vacation. But more than that,
although Tampa is a large metropolitan
area, you will feel like one of the family.
Go to our restaurants, visit our attractions and enjoy our hospitality. You will find that the people of Tampa are what makes Tampa great.

Not enough? Well here are some other things to consider when planning your next golf vacation.

It should probably go without saying that Tampa offers some of the most comfortable year round golf in the country. But just in case you needed a reminder of just how great the weather is down here, the chart below should help.

So, as you can see, even in the dead of winter when much of the country is cold and covered in snow, Tampa provides a much sought-after relief.

MONTH

HIGH

LOW

RAINFALL (in.)

January	70	50	2.1
February	72	52	2.8
March	76	56	3.5
April	82	61	1.8
May	87	67	3.0
June	90	73	5.6
July	90	74	7.3
August	90	74	7.9
September	89	79	6.5
October	84	66	2.3
November	77	57	1.8
December	72	52	2.1

Golf
Assuming that your main reason for coming to Tampa is to play golf, feel confident in knowing that we have many great golf courses. As a matter of fact, Tampa is the home of 2 of Florida's top ten golf courses. You will find golf courses for every playing ability, and rates that are a fraction of what they
should be for the championship level of golf you will experience.

The courses that are featured in Tampa provide a balanced cross-section of courses for all golfers. If you are looking for a course that will challenge your skill level and keep you on your toes, or if you are just looking to go out a have a great time with your friends, look no further than the courses that are featured here.

And don't forget, if you are interested in relocating to Tampa, many of the golf courses in our alliance
feature golf community living as well. Simply ask the pro shop personnel regarding contact information.

Accommodations
Once your round is in, your dinner eaten and your night is over, its time for bed. Tampa, like most
metropolitan areas, has a wide range of hotels and resorts for every budget level. If you are looking for
a room with a bed and pillow, or if you are looking for a luxury suite with room service and concierge,
it's not hard to find here. And the accommodations in Tampa are very competitively priced, making
your decision to come and play golf easier.

The hotels and resorts featured on our site provide you with several levels with a variety of features and
amenities. Each accommodation is distinct and has been pre-screened by our reservations staff to ensure that your nights will be trouble free and relaxing.

Nightlife and Entertainment
All work and no play....except for golf. If you want to unwind and have fun after a great day on the links, consider the many options that Tampa provides. From professional sporting events like the
NHL Tampa Bay Lightning, NFL Tampa Buccaneers or MLB Tampa Bay Devil Rays to major college action like the University of South Florida, Tampa offers a way to enjoy your free time. We also have some of the finest dining around, convenient malls and shopping, and several disco's for dancing the night away.

Sporting Events
Spring Training for MLB
New York Yankees 813-879-2244
Philadelphia Phillies 727-442-8496
Tampa Bay Devil Rays 727-825-3250
Cincinnati Reds 941-954-4464
Toronto Blue Jays - Dunedin 1-800-707-8269

Professional and Collegiate Sporting Events
Ticket Master 813-287-8844
Tampa Bay Lightning (NHL) 813-301-6600
Tampa Bay Buccaneers (NFL) 813-879-2827
Tampa Bay Devil Rays (MLB) 888-326-7297
Tampa Yankees (Minor) 813-879-2244
Tampa Bay Mutiny 813-288-0096
University of Southern Florida 813-987-6816

(Featured Restaurants)

NAME, ADDRESS & TELEPHONE

TYPE

RESERVE

Bern's Steak 1208 S. Howard Ave. Tampa, 33606 813-251-2421	House Steak House	Yes
New Port Richey Leverock's 4927 US 19 New Port Richey, 34652 727-849-8000	Seafood	No
Columbia 800 Second Ave NE St. Pete, 33701 727-822-8000	Spanish/Cuban	Yes
Shells of Countryside 2543 Countryside Blvd Clearwater, 33761 727-797-1775	Seafood	No
Branch Ranch Dining Room 5121 Thonotosassa Rd. Plant City, 33564 813-752-1957	Southern	Yes
Salt Rock Grill 19325 Gulf Blvd. Indian Shores, 33785 727-593-7625	Steaks, Fresh Fish	Yes
Frenchy's Rockaway Grill 7 Rockaway St. Clearwater, 34630 727-446-4844	Seafood, Steaks, Chicken	No
Bob Heilman's Beachcomber Restaurants 447 Mandalay Ave Clearwater Beach, 33767 727-442-4144	American: fresh fish, shellfish, crab, prime aged beef	Yes
Cafe Baci 4001 S. Tamiami Trail Sarasota, 36231 941-921-4848	Northern Italian	Yes
Ruth's Chris Steakhouse 1700 N. Westshore Blvd. Tampa, 33607 813-282-1118	Steaks, Seafood, Lamb and Beef	Yes
Outback Steakhouse 10156 US 19 N Port Richey, 34668 727-863-9050	American	No
The Summerhouse Restaurant 6101 Midnight Pass Road Sarasota, 34242 941-349-1101	American Continental	Yes

Tampa is also the home to several major tourist attractions such as Busch Gardens, Adventure Island, Historic District of Ybor City, The Florida Aquarium, The Lowery Park Zoo and the Tampa Museum of Art.

Couple Tampa's location with the climate and you have the recipe for a great golf vacation. Tampa is convenient to the entire country thanks to the Tampa International Airport. No flying into small airports with ultra-expensive ticket prices here. Check out the rates, you will probably find that Tampa offers great rates from almost everywhere.

If you are looking to drive, know that Tampa is services by several major interstates, including I-75, I-275, and I-4 as well as major highways like US301 and US41. If you have been stuck in Myrtle Beach traffic on Route 17 or Route 501, you will understand the benefit of a reliable highway system. Tampa is close, convenient and easy to get to.

Here are some driving distances from some popular areas:

Orlando	77mi.	Charleston, SC	364 mi.
Jacksonville	171 mi.	Mobile, AL	387 mi.
Tallahassee	204 mi.	Atlanta, GA	416 mi.
Miami	206 mi.	Baton Rogue, LA	550 mi.
		Raleigh/Durham, NC	591 mi.
		Nashville, TN	619 mi.

At Tee Times USA, we want you to have the best golf vacation possible, and we feel that with the golf,
accommodations and other requirements you have that we can meet and surpass your expectations.
Please contact us and let us know what you are looking for in a golf vacation and we will be happy to
assist you in any way possible.