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Par-3 and executive courses in Tampa Bay
12 open courses in our directory are par-3 or executive layouts: shorter rounds, cheaper fees, and good for beginners. Sorted by lowest known price.
| Course | City | Type | Holes / par | Lowest $ | Walking |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mainlands Golf Club | Pinellas Park | Executive | 18 / 67 | $15 | – |
| Cypress Links (Par 3) | St. Petersburg | Par-3 | 9 / 27 | $16 | Yes (green fee excludes cart; pull cart rental $4) |
| Twin Brooks Golf Course | St. Petersburg | Par-3 | 9 / 27 | $16 | Yes (pull carts rented; singles walk-on) |
| Terrace Hill Golf Club | Temple Terrace | Executive | 9 / 30 | $21 | Yes (walking rates published) |
| Countryway Golf Club | Tampa | Executive | 18 / 61 | $22 | Yes (per search summary of official rates; verify) |
| The Landings Golf Club (fka Clearwater Executive) | Clearwater | Executive | 18 / 63 | $26 | Yes (walking rate published) |
| Rogers Park Golf Course - Par 3 | Tampa | Par-3 | 9 | – | – |
| On Top of the World - Regulation | Clearwater | Executive | 18 / 65 | – | – |
| The Groves Golf & Country Club | Land O' Lakes | Executive | 18 / 65 | – | – |
| Freedom Fairways | Sun City Center | Executive | 18 / 63 | – | – |
| Highland Lakes on Lake Tarpon (Red/White/Blue) | Palm Harbor | Executive | 27 (three 9s) / 30 per 9 | – | – |
| Seven Springs Golf & CC (Championship + Little Course) | New Port Richey | Executive (Little Course) | 36 / 72 / 64 | – | – |
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What's the difference between par-3 and executive courses?
A par-3 course has only par-3 holes. An executive course mixes par-3s with some par-4s (and sometimes par-5s), so it's shorter than a regulation course but longer than a pure par-3.
Where is a par-3 course in St. Pete?
Cypress Links (Par 3), Twin Brooks Golf Course are listed as par-3 courses in St. Petersburg.
Where is a par-3 course in Tampa?
Rogers Park Golf Course - Par 3 (Par-3), Countryway Golf Club (Executive), Terrace Hill Golf Club (Executive).
Are short courses good for beginners?
Yes – shorter holes, faster rounds and lower fees make them the usual starting point. Spark Golf also runs a casual league at Cypress Links; see leagues.
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Data compiled from official course sites and public directories; each venue page lists its source and the date we saw it. Prices change often, so always confirm on the tee sheet. Last updated 2026-10-15.