America’s 100 Greatest Public Courses is one of my favorite lists to read (yes, I realize I’m in the minority). When reading this list, you’ll notice the Streamsong Resort has not one, not two, but three courses in the top 35. Streamsong Red clocks in at number 20 followed by Streamsong Blue at number 26 and Streamsong Black at number 34. Where else in the US, other than Bandon Dunes, are you going to find three courses at the same resort ranked this high?
There’s no question Streamsong Resort earns its stripes on America’s 100 Greatest Public Courses list. As a point of comparison, I’ve played #8 Bethpage Black, #25 Omni Homestead Resort Cascades Course, #34 The Greenbrier Old White Course, #36 Torrey Pines South Course, #38 Fallen Oak, #60 Old Waverly Golf Club, #61 Tullymore Golf Course, #63 Mossy Oak, #66 Red Sky Ranch Norman, #79 Red Sky Ranch Fazio, and #97 Poipu Bay Golf Course.
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Best Credit Cards to Use at Streamsong Resort Golf Course
Streamsong Resort generally codes as “Travel” when making purchases on property. When making purchases at any of the golf course clubhouses, the transaction may code as “Entertainment.”
One of the best credit cards to use for Travel purchases is the Chase Sapphire Reserve. Separately, the Citi Double Cash Card is one of the best cards to use for purchases that code as Entertainment.
How to Get to Streamsong Resort Golf Course
Streamsong resort is 48 miles from Tampa and 86 miles from Orlando. We flew into Tampa International Airport (TPA) and had an hour and fifteen to an hour and a half drive each way. Here are the major airlines that fly into/out of TPA:
- Alaska Airlines > Los Angeles, Seattle/Tacoma
- American Airlines > Austin, Charlotte, Chicago–O’Hare, Dallas/Fort Worth, Los Angeles, Miami, Philadelphia, Phoenix–Sky Harbor, Raleigh/Durham, Washington–National, Nashville
- Delta Air Lines > Atlanta, Boston, Cincinnati, Detroit, Los Angeles, Minneapolis/St. Paul, New York–JFK, New York–LaGuardia, Raleigh/Durham, Salt Lake City, Seattle/Tacoma
- JetBlue > Boston, Cancún, Hartford, Newark, New York–JFK, New York–LaGuardia, San Juan, White Plains
- Southwest Airlines > Albany, Atlanta, Austin, Baltimore, Birmingham (AL), Buffalo, Chicago–Midway, Chicago–O’Hare, Cleveland, Columbus–Glenn, Dallas–Love, Denver, Fort Lauderdale, Hartford, Havana, Houston–Hobby, Houston-Intercontinental, Indianapolis, Kansas City, Las Vegas, Long Island/Islip, Louisville, Manchester (NH), Milwaukee, Nashville, New Orleans, New York–LaGuardia, Philadelphia, Phoenix–Sky Harbor, Pittsburgh, Providence, Raleigh/Durham, Rochester (NY)[64], San Antonio, San Juan, St. Louis, Washington–National
- United Airlines > Chicago–O’Hare, Denver, Houston–Intercontinental, Los Angeles, Newark, San Francisco, Washington–Dulles
Best Time to Visit Streamsong Resort Golf Course
March-April and October-November would be the ideal months to play golf at Streamsong Resort. The highs during these spring months average 78-84 degrees and the low average 59-66 degrees. In the fall, the highs average 78-85 and the lows average 61-69 degrees.
We visited in mid-May. While not scorching hot, the temperature certainly wasn’t cool. I’m not bothered by playing golf in the mid to upper 80s with relatively high humidity. However, if you want to avoid the temps we played in target visit earlier in the spring or later in the fall.
Where to Stay at Streamsong Resort Golf Course
The lodging at Streamsong Resort is located at Streamsong Lodge. There are 228 guestrooms and suites with amenities that are great to relax after a long day on the course. Rooms overlook the pool area or the golf course itself.
Based on how remote Streamsong Resort is, you’ll want to stay on the property. Not only do you receive the full resort experience, but the convenience of being that close to the course makes everything that much easier.
Streamsong Resort Golf Black Course
Golf Digest rated the Black Course its best new course of the year in 2018 and for good reason. Golf course architect Gil Hanse designed this par-73 course. When you’re walking the course, you can’t help but notice the elevation changes, sand ridges, waste areas throughout, and some of the largest greens I’ve ever played. The punchbowl green on number nine is a sight to behold. You feel like you landed in a meteor crater. One of the more interesting parts of the Black Course is The Gauntlet, a 1+ acre putting course, and The Roundabout, a practice area with three double green complexes. The Gauntlet and The Roundabout were fun to play with a drink in hand after you’re winding down for the day.
Streamsong Resort Golf Blue Course
Designed by golf course Tom Doak, the Blue Course is a top 100 course in the US according to Golf Digest. The Blue Course also features elevation changes, wild grasses, deep ponds created by the quarry that used to be on-site, gigantic bunkering complexes, insanely tall dunes, and undulating greens. The tone is set on the Blue Course when you tee off from a hundred-plus feet in the air with expansive views of the property.
Streamsong Resort Golf Red Course
The Red Course gets my vote for the best course on the property. Designed by golf course architects Bill Coore and Ben Crenshaw, this top 100 course in the US according to Golf Digest is spectacular! The course is the complete opposite of the black course in that the Red Course is much tighter off the tee. As you’re walking the course you can’t help but take in the dunes, lakes, bunkers, and rolling terrain. The Red Course is the most challenging of the three courses for me. However, the Red Course was the most fun to play.
Common Streamsong Resort Questions
Do you have to walk at Streamsong?
Per this article, you can walk or ride a golf cart. Based on personal experience, I highly recommend walking.
How many courses are there at Streamsong?
Streamsong has three courses per this article. There’s a fourth golf course on the way.
Are carts allowed at Streamsong?
Per this article, carts are available April 1 – December 7, 2022, on all courses. Starting December 8, 2022, all courses will move to walk only.
Where do you fly into for Streamsong?
Streamsong is located near many airports, including Tampa International Airport and Orlando International Airport per this article.
Impressions of Streamsong Resort Golf Course
Three 18-hole courses designed by three of the best golf course architects in the world are all you need to know about Streamsong Resort. This resort has everything a golfer could ask for and more – convenient to a major US airport, multiple top-flight golf courses, comfortable lodging, plenty of restaurants, and some of the best customer service I’ve received at a golf resort.
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