The Claw At Usf is an 18-hole golf course in Tampa, FL with a par of 71. It offers 4 tee sets: dark green (6,738 yards, slope 128, rating 73.4), gold (6,177 yards, slope 127, rating 70.4), light green (5,888 yards, slope 125, rating 69.1), yellow (5,128 yards, slope 118, rating 65.6). The hardest hole is #3, a par 5 playing 496 yards from the first tee.
The Claw At Usf
Tampa, FL
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A straightforward par 4 that opens with a wide fairway before narrowing as it approaches the green. Bunkers protect the right side of the green, demanding accuracy on the approach shot to a moderately sized putting surface.
A short par 4 that plays downhill toward the green, offering a scoring opportunity despite its modest length. The narrow green and surrounding hazards require precision over distance to avoid trouble around the putting surface.
The course's first par 5 presents a reachable three-shotter with an inviting fairway corridor. Strategic bunkering and potential water hazards frame the hole, rewarding controlled positioning over aggressive play.
A compact par 4 with a tight driving zone that demands accuracy off the tee. The green sits elevated and well-protected, making proper distance control essential for a scoring opportunity.
A short par 3 playing to an intimate green complex surrounded by bunkers and rough terrain. The exposed nature of the hole means wind and slope play significant roles in club selection and ball placement.
A sprawling par 5 with a dogleg character that allows aggressive players room to advance the ball. Hazards tighten around the green, making the approach shot more demanding than the tee shot on this birdie opportunity.
A demanding par 4 that plays longer than its yardage suggests, with potential water or out-of-bounds left creating risk off the tee. The fairway narrows significantly near the green, requiring both power and precision.
An elevated par 3 where the tee shot must carry to a well-bunkered green set atop a hill. Wind exposure and the length differential between tees make this one of the course's most variable holes.
A challenging par 4 that ranks among the course's toughest holes, with hazards tightening the landing zone and guarding the green. Proper positioning off the tee is critical to avoiding trouble on this strategic test.
A moderate par 4 with a fairly straightforward design that offers a reprieve on the scorecard. Bunkers frame the green on at least one side, though the hole generally rewards solid, middle-of-the-fairway positioning.
A wordy par 4 that features a dogleg or narrowing fairway creating decision-making off the tee. Bunkers and rough protect the green, making this a mid-round test of both distance and control.
The shortest par 3 on the course, yet one of its most treacherous due to extreme length variance between tees. A small, heavily bunkered green leaves little margin for error despite the short distance.
A difficult par 4 that ranks among the course's most challenging holes with strategic hazard placement. Tight fairways and well-guarded greens demand precision from tee to green, punishing wayward shots severely.
The back nine's toughest par 5, this hole demands three quality shots to reach the scoring zone. Water and bunkers strategically positioned throughout create a demanding test of both power and accuracy.
A mid-length par 4 featuring a dogleg or directional challenge that rewards smart positioning. Bunkers and hazards define the hole's character, making strategic club selection as important as execution.
A mid-range par 3 to a well-defended green surrounded by multiple hazard options. The hole's accessibility from the forward tees contrasts sharply with the back tee challenge, making it a versatile test.
A short, relatively forgiving par 4 that serves as a potential scoring hole despite its strategic demands. The compact design and moderate hazards offer relief compared to the course's more imposing tests.
The finishing par 4 provides a strong closing test with hazards framing the fairway and green. A solid approach shot to the final green separates good finishes from great ones on the scorecard.
Scorecard
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Tot |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 71 |
| HCP | 5 | 15 | 1 | 11 | 17 | 7 | 9 | 13 | 3 | 6 | 10 | 18 | 4 | 2 | 8 | 12 | 16 | 14 | |||
| dark green | 405 | 401 | 524 | 406 | 156 | 494 | 469 | 199 | 426 | 3480 | 399 | 422 | 165 | 418 | 531 | 391 | 186 | 377 | 369 | 3258 | 6738 |
| gold | 386 | 343 | 496 | 363 | 138 | 450 | 408 | 184 | 398 | 3166 | 373 | 378 | 145 | 391 | 506 | 363 | 168 | 326 | 361 | 3011 | 6177 |
| light green | 371 | 315 | 480 | 343 | 137 | 438 | 391 | 166 | 371 | 3012 | 364 | 368 | 127 | 371 | 487 | 344 | 149 | 314 | 352 | 2876 | 5888 |
| yellow | 348 | 275 | 412 | 319 | 115 | 402 | 357 | 123 | 313 | 2664 | 347 | 313 | 81 | 307 | 469 | 277 | 121 | 252 | 297 | 2464 | 5128 |