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Vacation up in Clayton twice a year and always played Kingwood. Kingwood decided to make their resort private (and have an empty golf course everyday), so I needed to find a new place to play. Wow, I should have been playing this course the last four years instead of Kingwood. The property is just amazing. The views make you forget about the ball you just drove into the woods. Excellent, fast greens even though it rained the day before. Can't imagine how fast and true they would be under normal conditions. Tee boxes, rough and fairways are in great shape. Some fun holes where you can place your drive over some trees to shorten the hole or make a smart shot. While the cost is pricey when compared to Florida summer rates (not apples to apples obviously), I felt it was worth it.

I vacation up in Clayton twice a year. While up there, I always try to play a couple rounds at Kingwood. I love this golf course. The only drawback is that they always seem to have new ownership. The property and course are amazing. Just a shame that this place has not caught on. If you are in the area, this is definitely worth a visit. Greens and fairways are always in good shape. You cannot beat the views while out there. Makes the double bogeys easier to swallow.

If you only have one chance to play while you are in Tampa, I would make this my stop. Course brings into play all that is great about Florida. Plus seeing a Gator sunbathing is always an added plus. They were working on the greens the day I was going to be playing, but they called the day before to make sure I was aware of the course maintenance. Course maintenance never bothers me, so this did not affect my round. The scenic views and challenging holes make this an amazing 18 holes of golf. The staff was amazing and the clubhouse is in amazing condition.