There are 19 golf courses in Tampa, Florida and 3 are municipal courses. There are also another 61 golf courses within 20 miles of Tampa, including 32 public, 6 municipal and 23 private courses. The oldest course in the Tampa area is the Clearwater Country Club which was designed by Herbert Strong and opened in 1921. The longest course is Old Memorial Golf Club, which is 7,510 yards. Tampa Palms Golf & Country Club is rated the best course near Tampa.