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Innisbrook, A Salamander Resort

Innisbrook is built for golfers who want proper tournament pedigree without the usual faff. As a Florida golf resort, it's set up to make a multi-course trip easy, right down to shuttling your clubs between the courses so you can focus on tee times, not logistics.

The star of the show is Copperhead, a regular PGA Tour host venue for the Valspar Championship. It's tight in places, tree-lined and unapologetic, the sort of course where you'll hit plenty of good shots and still walk off thinking, 'Right, that was a test.' Big names have won here, including Paul Casey, and you can feel that tour-standard edge from the first tee.

What I like about Innisbrook is that it doesn't feel like a high-rise, busy resort. The low-rise lodges sit across 900 wooded acres, which keeps it calm and surprisingly secluded for Florida. Rooms and suites have been refreshed with a cleaner, more modern look too, so you get the comfort you need after 18 (or 36) without it feeling dated.

Logistically it's a winner for UK and European groups. Tampa International Airport is around 30 minutes away, Clearwater Beach is close if your legs need a day off and Tampa Bay gives you extra options if you're travelling with non-golfers.

Who is this for?

Golfers or groups looking for a multi-course Florida golf break with PGA Tour pedigree, modern resort facilities and easy access from Tampa. Ideal for friends' trips, societies or couples who want variety in their golf and a relaxed base with good dining and spa options.

Who is it best for?

Mid-to-low handicappers who want to test themselves on a tour venue like Copperhead, plus groups who value convenience, quality accommodation and the ability to play multiple courses without leaving the resort.

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Golf Courses at Innisbrook, A Salamander Resort

Copperhead Course

Innisbrook’s outstanding collection of four distinct golfing experiences – all designed by E. Lawrence Packard – has long made it a favorite of professionals, weekend warriors, golfing groups and players who are just learning the game. Considered among America’s finest golf courses and woven into the natural fabric of the resort’s landscape, the Copperhead Course is home to the annual PGA TOUR’s Transitions Championship and offers Innisbrook’s most challenging golf experience.

Defined by tree-lined fairways and rolling terrain, Copperhead tests players with its many uphill and downhill shots, significant elevation changes and a variety of water-protected approach shots. The surrounding lakes, ponds and swamp lands are home to abundant wildlife, including bald eagles, alligators, blue herons, fox squirrels and many other types of water fowl. With the fairways and greens mostly free of traditional course-lined residences, Copperhead provides the opportunity to enjoy golf the way nature intended.

The Copperhead course at Innisbrook is ranked as one of the best courses in Florida

Course Information

Par 71
Designed by Larry Packard
Opened for play 1974
Previously hosted Valspar Championship since 2000

Tees

Black 7,209 yards SSS 75.9
Green 6,624 yards SSS 73.1
White 6,243 yards SSS 71.1
Gold 5,676 yards SSS 69.2
Red 4,851 yards SSS 69.8

Island Course

With tight fairways, intimidating water hazards and abundant bunkers, the newly renovated and lengthened Island Course is considered by many to be as equally demanding as Copperhead. The extraordinarily picturesque Island has played host to numerous U.S. Open qualifiers and NCAA Championships and has also been ranked among the country’s top 50 resort courses by Golf Digest.

The course was the site of the first LPGA-sanctioned Legends Tour Open Championship and returned to the Island Course in 2010, proving that women professionals appreciate Innisbrook’s golfing experience as much as their PGA TOUR® counterparts.

Course Information

Par 72
Designed by Larry Packard
Opened for play 1970

Tees

Black 7,194 yards SSS 75.1
Green 6,686 yards SSS 72.7
White 6,139 yards SSS 69.7
Gold 5,695 yards SSS 67.5
Red 5,460 yards SSS 72.3

North Course

In addition to its tournament venues, Innisbrook® offers two equally beautiful championship courses with less complex designs. Similar in terrain to Copperhead, the North Course is known for its beautiful par threes, tight fairways and an abundance of trees and well-bunkered greens.

It has long been popular with players who enjoy a more forgiving golf course. Recent course enhancements include additional yardage to selected par 4s and 5s, along with strategically placed bunkers and “waste bunkers.”

Course Information

Par 70
Designed by Larry Packard
Opened for play 1974

Tees

Black 6,325 yards SSS 69.9
Green 6,070 yards SSS 68.0
White 5,580 yards SSS 66.2
Red 4,955 yards SSS 68.6

South Course

The South Course features a links-style approach, both in terms of rolling terrain and numerous fairway bunkering. The breezes from the Gulf of Mexico usually come sweeping across the wide open fairways, helping to round out a perfect foursome of golf courses. This is a comfortable course for the casual player or one just beginning to learn the game. Play from the back tees and it is as challenging as the North Course.

Irrespective of your playing ability, Innisbrook® offers a golf experience where you can enjoy yourself and have fun – whether it’s following in the footsteps of the pros or breaking 100 for the first time. The resort also offers expert instruction on how to improve your score on all four courses, and instills a newfound confidence in your golf game.

Course Information

Par 71
Designed by Larry Packard
Opened for play 1974

Tees

Black 6,620 yards SSS 71.2
Green 6,340 yards SSS 68.8
White 5,900 yards SSS 66.7
Red 4,975 yards SSS 68.2

Accommodation at Innisbrook, A Salamander Resort

Between the four, you've got enough variety to play 72 holes without it feeling repetitive, and the fact that the resort shuttles your clubs between courses means you can tee off at different times and locations without any hassle.

Innisbrook's accommodation works brilliantly for golf groups. Suites come in one, two and three-bedroom options with full kitchens, big living and dining areas plus a patio or balcony. Ideal for a post-round card game, a few drinks and an early night before the next tee time. The suites have been refreshed with a modern, cleaner aesthetic that feels more contemporary than traditional resort style. Everything is functional and comfortable, with enough room for groups or families to share without feeling cramped.

The kitchens are fully equipped, so if you prefer to keep things low-key in the evening or grab breakfast before an early tee time, you've got the option. That flexibility is handy when you're playing multiple rounds and don't want to be tied to restaurant schedules.

Food and drink

Five dining venues cover most bases. The steakhouse is the go-to for a sit-down meal, while the sports bar and casual American grill offer more relaxed options. The grill also does fully prepared meals to take back to your suite, which is handy if you'd rather eat in after a long day. The Osprey Bar overlooks the golf greens and catches the sunset, with indoor and outdoor seating, open firepits and live entertainment. It's a solid spot to wind down with a drink and compare scorecards.

Leisure facilities

For recovery, the Salamander Spa is a 20,000-square-foot facility with treatment terraces, steam rooms, a meditation labyrinth and a relaxation courtyard. The therapists offer everything from facials and body wraps to deep tissue and sports massages, the latter being particularly useful if you've walked multiple rounds or played Copperhead's undulating stretches. It's a full-size spa setup, not an afterthought, and golfers will appreciate the focus on muscle recovery and relaxation.

Address: Palm Harbor, Florida, 34684-1239

Features

  • Indoor Swimming Pool
  • Massage
  • Tennis
  • Fishing
  • Outdoor Swimming Pool
  • Cycle Hire
  • Air-Conditioning
  • Direct Dial Telephone
  • Wake-up Call
  • Satellite TV
  • Minibar
  • On-Site Parking
  • In House Bar
  • In House Restaurant
  • Golf Buggies
  • Driving Range
  • Pro Shop
  • Tuition
  • Putting Greens
  • Practice Area
  • Golf Club Hire
  • Club House
  • Championship Standard Course

Innisbrook, A Salamander Resort Reviews

Overall rating: 9.2 / 10

Hotel reviews

9.0 9 / 10

Bar / Restaurant
7 / 10
Facilities
8 / 10
Location
8 / 10
Room comfort
9 / 10
Staff
7 / 10
Value for money
8 / 10

10 / 10

A sprawling metropolis of a resort that due to the heat you cannot walk around it, thankfully they have a resort transport system that is great to use. Staff are fantastic and couldn't do enough for you, food was great tasting and plentiful, also reasonably priced. Room very comfortable with air conditioning working overtime. A great resort that we will definitely return to.

John Paul Reviewed 26 Sep 2019

8 / 10

This is a purpose built golf resort hotel. We had a large apartment with kitchen and a view over the first hole of the Copperhead course. Nice apartment, cleaned daily. The reception was helpful. Restaurants / bars are typical golf club - decent food, although limited range.

Terry Reviewed 5 Mar 2019

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