Temple Terrace Golf & Country Club Changes Management

TEMPLE TERRACE, FL — One of Florida’s most iconic golf clubs is officially under new management.

Integrity Golf Company of Orlando took over operations at Temple Terrace Golf & County Club Wednesday following a Jan. 31 membership vote and follow-up approval by the Temple Terrace City Council.

The Temple Terrace course is the second Florida golf course ever placed on the National Register of Historic Places. Temple Terrace’s original developers hired Scottish-born Tom Bendelow to design the course, which opened with nine holes in 1922. By 1923, a full 18-hole course was ready for play. Covering more than 6,600 yards, the course was one of the state’s biggest at the time.

The 18-hole, par-72 course today features four sets of tees. The course itself is nestled within the historic Temple Terrace Estates community.

In addition to providing daily standard play, the course also serves as the host site for the U.S. Professional Hickory Tournament each year. The 2016 tournament is set to take place Feb. 20-22.

“We are honored to be associated with one of Florida’s historic golf course properties,” Gene Garrote of Integrity Golf said in a statement. “We see so much potential with the golf course, property and membership.”

Integrity Golf Company operates and owns 41 private clubs, day-fee facilities and municipal courses across the country.

To learn more about the club, visit it online.

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