Overview
Avila Golf & Country Club is a private club set inside a gated residential community in north Tampa. It opened in 1980 and is built around a Mediterranean-style clubhouse.
The 18-hole championship course is credited by the club to Jack Nicklaus, while some golf directories list Ron Garl as the architect. Water is in play on many holes.
Other facilities include Har-Tru tennis courts, a fitness center of roughly 7,000 square feet with massage services, a pool, a golf simulator and junior programming.
Golf
| Course | Holes | Par | Yards | Architect | Opened |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AvilaThe club credits Jack Nicklaus with the design; some directories (GolfN) credit Ron Garl. Water comes into play on 13 holes. | 18 | — | — | Jack Nicklaus | 1980 |
Membership
Private membership club.
The Community
Gated residential community in north Tampa.
Sources
Photo Credits
- Pond reflecting tall pines on a golf course (representative) — Gamweb, CC BY-SA 3.0, source
- Bunkers and palms on a seaside course (representative) — Carol M Highsmith, CC0 1.0, source
- Palm-lined green on a sunny afternoon (representative) — PattayaPatrol, CC BY-SA 4.0, source
- Lap pool framed by tropical palms (representative) — Carol M Highsmith, CC0 1.0, source
- Outdoor tennis courts on a clear day (representative) — rawpixel.com, CC0 1.0, source
- Restaurant terrace overlooking the water (representative) — rawpixel.com, CC0 1.0, source
Information compiled from public sources and last checked October 2026. Details such as membership terms change often; please confirm directly with the club.