the SHORT COURSE at rogers park

The Short Course at Rogers Park broke ground in 2022 and officially opened on November 5th, 2023. Built on land flanked by the 12th, 13th and 16th holes of the traditional golf course at Rogers Park, the Short Course is a collaboration between the City of Tampa, the Tampa Sports Authority, the Tampa YMCA and First Tee – Tampa Bay.  World-renowned golf course architect Steve Smyers and PGA TOUR professional Gary Koch volunteered their time and services to design the Short Course. Their mission was to create a fun and challenging experience for golfers of all levels.

 

*The Short Course is closed to the general public on Saturdays for First Tee – Tampa Bay youth programs.*

 
 

Short Golf Course Rules

  • All players must check in with the Pro Shop before teeing off. 

  • If you want to play another 9 holes after finishing, you must check in again with the Pro Shop.

  • Players are allowed to use the Short Course Practice area to warm up prior to their round unless otherwise noted. 

  • This is a WALKING course. Golf carts are not allowed except for medical exemptions. Pull carts are allowed. 

  • All players MUST tee off from the synthetic tee box. Teeing off from the surrounding grass is NOT permitted. 

  • It is recommended that players stand facing the First Tee Core Value sign or sit on the bench at each tee box while waiting for their playing partner to tee off. 

  • There is a maximum score of 7 on any hole – after that, pick it up.

  • Practicing is NOT permitted on the Short Golf Course and may result in suspension or expulsion from Rogers Park.

  • Rogers Park Golf Course has the right to remove anyone for violation of these or other rules not listed.

  • Neither Rogers Park Golf Course nor First Tee – Tampa Bay assume any liability for injuries or property damage resulting from errant shots.

Hole Sponsors

The Short Course at Rogers Park will sell Hole Sponsorships for each of its 9 holes. All funds raised from these Hole Sponsorships will go directly to help the youth programs of First Tee – Tampa Bay.