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Layout
3.7
Friendliness
3.8
Pace
3.4
Amenities
1.7
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About

Holes 18
Type Public
Par 71
Length 6863 yards
Slope 135
Rating 73.6

Editor's Note: Course closed for business in 10/2023.

The newly renovated Claw at USF, named thus for its many doglegged fairways, offers a distinct layout that seamlessly winds through moss draped oaks and towering pines on pristine Florida preservation land. You will enjoy the fact that there are no houses crowding the fairways. Located at the University of South Florida, this manicured course is home to alligators, deer, turkeys and many other rare inhabitants. You will feel like you are playing in the heart of a nature preserve. "The Claw" is also home to the nationally ranked men's and women's USF Golf Teams. Elevated greens and new Tif-Dwarf putting surface, will test your finesse and shot making ability.

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Course Details

Year Built 1967
Greens Champion Bermuda Grass
Golf Season Year round

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - included in green fees
Clubs No
GPS No
Pull-carts No

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Caddies No
Golf School Academy Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Dress code Proper golf attire required.

Food & Beverage

Grill

Available Facilities

Clubhouse

Reviews

2.4
835 Reviews (835)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 20
Brunch 9
Watching the Game 8
Course Challenges Include:
Narrow Fairways 43
Water Hazards 36
Bunkers 29
This course/club is great for:
Locals 34
Wildlife/ Scenic Views 33
Advanced Golfers 31
This Course's Location is:
Convenient to the City 43
On a College Campus 39
Worth the Drive 19

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Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Absolutely terrible

Never played at a worse golf course in my life! Course was a joke, people were driving on greens and the 7th hole didn’t even have a hole in the green. It makes sense that they are closing soon

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Worst kept course I’ve ever seen

This was quite literally the worst condition golf course I’ve ever seen. One of the holes does not have a hole and there were more flag poles without flags, than flags. The worst 60 dollars I’ve ever spent.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 51
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Terrible conditions

I know the course is closing but they could have kept it up a little until then. It is terrible however the bunkers are great go figure
I Hope someone buys it and builds it back up to better standards

Conditions Poor
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap Don't know
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Course closing soon

Course is closing soon. Appears that the maintenance has ceased.

Conditions Poor
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Not what it once was

Sad to see the continued condition decline of this once tough course. Condition is dreadful and greens are non existent. Go just to get exercise and practice tee shots and approaches.

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Fair
Pace Good
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 26
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Disrepair

Very poor condition. They must be going to close the course. Greens with no grass, tee boxes with no grass, fairways aren't cut. More weeds than grass everywhere. Cart barn condemned as is clubhouse. If you want to pay $10-$15 to practice on a course, then go ahead.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Poor
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Poor
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
First Time Playing

Bad

Course layout was cool but most fairways and greens were in bad shape

Conditions Poor
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Fair
Pace Good
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser

Pro: Cheap

Atleast it’s cheap. Half the boxes and greens are dirt.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Fair
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 1
1.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
1.0
Previously Played

Don’t waste your time or $

Course is not being maintained at all…one of the worst courses I’ve ever played…I heard that the university isn’t putting any money into the course because they’re directing all their funds to build a new stadium and it shows…

Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Poor
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Poor
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Worse Course in Tampa

The staff is great ! But that’s the extent of it. Tee box is crap. Greens are terrible. How are they still open ? Wow!

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Fair
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 28
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
Previously Played

Close this dump

Why wait until September? Pull the plug on this dump and get it over with. It’s obvious USF has zero interest in the golf program.

Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
2.0
Previously Played

The Claw has gone downhill…fast

This has been a respectable establishment in the past, but the university is losing so much money on the course that they’ve elected against maintaining the tee boxes and greens. Fairways and bunkers are good, but I’ve never seen greens as bad as this. The layout of the course is challenging. Lots of turns, elevated greens, and water hazards. The staff is wonderful. Very friendly and accommodating. They recognize the condition of the course mandates some concessions, and so they’ll gladly work with you on price. They’ll let me boys play with me for free, which is awesome for the boys while they learn.

Conditions Poor
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Fair
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 1
1.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

They need a lot of work

2 out of 18 holes were decent the rest looked like they gave up on the course.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Poor
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