Babe Zaharias Golf Course occupies a compact layout in Tampa’s Sulphur Springs neighborhood, where live oaks and cabbage palms frame a series of tight fairways that wind around two small lakes. The greens, rebuilt with TifEagle bermuda in 2018, run firm and fast, rewarding precise approach shots and steady putting. Elevation changes are subtle yet strategic: several tee boxes sit slightly above the landing areas, while the 11th and 15th greens slope sharply toward water, creating natural collection points for errant shots. A drainage canal cuts across the lower nine, forcing players to decide between conservative lay-ups and aggressive carries on four separate holes. The course’s small footprint keeps walking distances short, and the absence of housing along the perimeter keeps distractions to a minimum. Maintenance crews emphasize firm, fast conditions year-round, rolling the greens each morning and verticutting the bermuda rough weekly to keep it at a consistent intermediate height that penalizes missed fairways without slowing play.
Babe Zaharias Golf Course currently has (within 1 mile) 56 single family homes for sale with an average list price of $670,515.48, 3 townhouses for sale with an average list price of $609,600, 3 condos for sale with an average list price of $206,433, and 1 lot for sale with a list price of $519,900. There are 2 short sales. For anyone looking for a brand new home, there are 17 new construction homes for sale. The average annual property tax for Babe Zaharias Golf Course is $4,025.89.