EAGLES GOLF CLUB (813-920-6681)
The Lakes Course
Florida Golf Course Review 12/12/04
General information
The Eagles Golf Club in Odessa, just NE of downtown Tampa is a 36-hole facility whose courses have been
awarded 3 1/2 stars by Golf Digest Places to Play. Rick Robbins, Gary Koch and Ron Garl collaborated on the
layouts, which feature varying personalities. The Forest Course presents scenic beauty and is a shot makers
design, while the Lakes features plentiful water hazards that frame wide fairways, and lead to open green
complexes that invite golfers of all skill levels. Over 30 ponds, lakes, and canals - plus an abundance of majestic oaks help to create and aesthetically pleasing environment.
A favorite for corporate and charity golf events and outings, The Eagles has a spacious clubhouse with a fully
stocked golf shop, a large dining room with panoramic views of the golf courses, outdoor patio, and unique
meeting rooms/facilities that can facilitate groups from 10 to 150. The latest technology is available including
High Speed T-1 based internet access and a six channel, standards based videoconferencing system. The
dining room can also seat up to 150 people (200 with the outdoor terrace), and with a large dance floor can
service special functions including weddings receptions and parties. For more info, visit the Eagles website.
For members, the Eagles also features a swimming pool and a playground with a basketball court. Golfers can
make use of the practice area, which features a unique aqua driving range with three target greens, plus a full size putting green.
Lakes Course
The Lakes Course is a mature layout that features massive oaks and vast water hazards, plus generous fairways
that lead to some of the largest putting surfaces that can be found in Florida. The greens have been completely
resurfaced with Champion Ultra dwarf Bermuda grass, which can be cut short to facilitate tour speeds. Four sets
of tees play to yardages measuring 7089, 6646, 6278 and 5375 yards, with a top slope of 130. Bunkering is
understated with 39 in total, but those that are there are strategically placed. Water comes into play directly or
indirectly on all but one hole. As with the Forest course, there are some interesting doglegs and beautiful par threes.
With these incredible facilities, 36 holes of finely conditioned championship golf, excellent service, and
competitive pricing, The Eagles is a good bet for a leisurely round and for special events. Their website is one of
the better we have perused - with lots of info on the courses and facilities. For more info, visit our page for the
property, with a direct link to their website by clicking here. For info and photos on the Eagles Forest Course, click here.
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