Clearwater Beach, Florida, is located on the sun-touched waters of the Gulf Coast but for those traveling to the area, it's the other type of golf that's most important. Situated next to Tampa and right above St. Petersburg, Clearwater is a beach oasis right in the middle of a southern Florida golf mecca. Even though there's beach everywhere you look, some people prefer to stay a little closer to sand around the 18th green bunker.
Belleview Biltmore Resort
Since 1897, the Belleview Biltmore Resort has served the needs of golfing guests ranging from British Royalty to celebrities, movie stars and tourist just passing through. On the National Registry of Historic Places, the Biltmore offers golfers a Donald Ross 18-hole championship course. Unfortunately, the resort has been closed recently to begin a $100 million renovation project and should be opening the doors back up in 2012.
Belleview Biltmore Resort
25 Belleview Blvd.
Clearwater, Florida 33756
(727) 373-3000
belleviewbiltmore.com
Innisbrook Resort and Golf Club
Just to the north of Clearwater Beach is the Innisbrook Resort and Golf Club. Innisbrook thinks of itself as a resort first, which is nice because this mentality has allowed it to broaden its offerings so golf isn't the only thing to do. The 620 rooms give new meaning to comfort with full kitchens and private patios or balconies. Six swimming pools, a water park, spa and a complimentary beach shuttle are almost enough to overshadow the four Lawrence Packard-designed championship courses.
Innisbrook Golf Resort
36750 U.S. Highway 19 North
Palm Harbor, Florida 34684
innisbrookgolfresort.com/
Hilton Clearwater Beach Resort
The Hilton Clearwater Beach Resort doesn't have its own golf course--that's about the only downside. Its location on the Gulf of Mexico is perfect, with a wealth of room choice options, a kids club, lots of beach activities and poolside fun. The beach is 10 acres of pristine white sand with private cabanas and water and bike rentals. And when you're in the heart of southern Florida's golf country, you're bound to have a wealth of courses nearby. The Eagles, Bardmoor and Westchase all within a few miles.
Hilton Clearwater Beach Resort
400 Mandalay Ave.
Clearwater Beach, Florida 33767
(727) 461-3222
clearwaterbeachresort.com/
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