Guide
55+ Golf Communities in Tampa Bay
7 verified age restricted communities with their own courses.
Updated by Barrett Henry, Licensed Florida Real Estate Broker
Tampa Bay has 7 verified 55+ golf communities in this guide: Heritage Pines, Heritage Springs, Lake Ashton, Solivita, Sun City Center, Tampa Bay Golf and Country Club, Timber Pines. Only communities with a confirmed age restriction are listed here. Many other golf communities market to active adult buyers but are open to all ages.
Heritage Pines
55+Hudson, Pasco County
Heritage Pines Country Club (18 holes)
Membership: Varies, ask for current details
Heritage Springs
55+Trinity, Pasco County
Heritage Springs Country Club (18 holes)
Membership: Varies, ask for current details
Lake Ashton
55+Winter Haven, Polk County
Lake Ashton Golf Club East (18 holes), Lake Ashton Golf Club West (18 holes)
Membership: Optional
Solivita
55+Poinciana, Polk County
Stonegate Golf Club at Solivita, The Oaks (18 holes), Stonegate Golf Club at Solivita, The Cypress (18 holes)
Membership: Optional
Sun City Center
55+Sun City Center, Hillsborough County
Sandpiper Golf Club (27 holes), Scepter Golf Club (27 holes), Caloosa Golf and Country Club (18 holes), Freedom Fairways (18 holes)
Membership: Varies, ask for current details
Tampa Bay Golf and Country Club
55+San Antonio, Pasco County
Tampa Bay Golf and Country Club, Championship Course (18 holes), Tampa Bay Golf and Country Club, Executive Course (9 holes)
Membership: Optional
Timber Pines
55+Spring Hill, Hernando County
The Grand Pines (18 holes), The Hills (18 holes), The Lakes (18 holes), The Highlands (pitch and putt) (9 holes)
Membership: Varies, ask for current details
What to check before buying in a 55+ golf community
Start with the age policy. Ask the association for its age verification rules, how it handles a younger spouse or caregiver, and the limits on guests and renters. Next, get the full cost picture: HOA dues, any club dues or minimums, a CDD if there is one, and what each fee actually covers. Last, look at the course itself. Ask who owns it, how it is funded, and what happens to dues if it changes hands. That one question saves buyers a lot of surprises.
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Frequently asked questions
What are the 55+ golf communities in Tampa Bay?
Verified 55+ golf communities in this guide: Heritage Pines (Hudson), Heritage Springs (Trinity), Lake Ashton (Winter Haven), Solivita (Poinciana), Sun City Center (Sun City Center), Tampa Bay Golf and Country Club (San Antonio), Timber Pines (Spring Hill).
What does 55+ mean legally?
Under the federal Housing for Older Persons Act, a community can qualify as 55+ housing when at least 80 percent of occupied homes have at least one resident 55 or older and the community follows its published age policies. Each association sets its own rules on younger residents and guests, so read the documents before you buy.
Can someone under 55 buy in a 55+ community?
Sometimes. Many associations allow a limited share of homes without a resident 55 or older, and some allow purchases by younger owners who will not live there full time. Rules vary by association, so ask for the age verification policy early.
Are there golf communities near Tampa that are not age restricted?
Yes. Most golf communities in Tampa Bay are open to all ages, including River Hills, Bloomingdale, Westchase, Cheval and Avila.