Streamsong
Florida's interior golf corridor. No beach, no parks, just extraordinary courses rising from phosphate mines.
Photo courtesy of Streamsong Resort · Streamsong Resort press kit
State
Florida
Courses
4
Green Fees
$50–$395
Best Months
Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr
Airport
TPA - Tampa International Airport (75-90 minutes)
Florida has a lot of golf. Most of it occupies the predictable geography of the state's coastline and suburban sprawl: flat courses carved through housing developments, resort layouts wrapped around retention ponds, fairways framed by palm trees and condominiums. Streamsong Resort exists in a different Florida entirely. Built on 16,000 acres of reclaimed phosphate mining land in Bowling Green, roughly 80 miles southeast of Tampa, the resort sits in terrain that most visitors would not associate with the state at...
Read our full editorial guide →Quick Facts
- Best months
- Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr
- Courses
- 4
- Green fee range
- $50–$395
- Nearest airport
- TPA - Tampa International Airport (75-90 minutes)
- Rental car
- Essential
Courses Worth the Trip
4 courses across Streamsong
Bucket List
Streamsong Blue
Streamsong, Florida
The Quieter Genius of Streamsong's Original Pair
USD 275–395ResortTom Doak (Renaissance Golf Design)
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Bucket List
Streamsong Red
Streamsong, Florida
The Course That Rewrote What Florida Golf Could Be
USD 275–395ResortCoore & Crenshaw (2012)
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Premium
Streamsong Black
Streamsong, Florida
Gil Hanse's Answer to the Streamsong Landscape
USD 275–395ResortGil Hanse & Jim Wagner (2017)
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Mid-Range
The Chain at Streamsong
Streamsong, Florida
Nineteen Holes, No Tee Times, Pure Golf
USD 50–75ResortCoore & Crenshaw (2023)
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Photo courtesy of Streamsong Resort
Where to Stay
5 options near the courses
Hotel
The Terrace Hotel Lakeland
Streamsong, Florida
A downtown Lakeland boutique hotel that splits the difference between Streamsong and Cabot, with Frank Lloyd Wright architecture next door.
From $130/nightSouthern Hills Plantation (~50 miles); Streamsong (~40 miles south)
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Resort
Streamsong Resort
Streamsong, Florida
Three championship courses on reclaimed phosphate land, 228 rooms, and no reason to leave the property until the trip is over.
From $300/nightOn-site golf
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Hotel
Comfort Suites Lakeland North
Streamsong, Florida
The lowest nightly rate in the destination at $70, with suite-style rooms and in-room kitchen amenities.
From $70/nightSouthern Hills Plantation (~50 miles); Streamsong (~40 miles south)
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Hotel
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Bartow
Streamsong, Florida
The closest off-site option to Streamsong, 20 miles north in Bartow, at rates that start under $100.
From $80/nightStreamsong Resort (~20 miles)
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Hampton Inn by Hilton Lakeland
Hotel
Hampton Inn by Hilton Lakeland
Streamsong, Florida
Brand-standard reliability in Lakeland with free breakfast and a rate that redirects the budget toward green fees.
From $100/nightSouthern Hills Plantation (~50 miles); Streamsong (~40 miles south)
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Off the Fairway
Non-golf activities and companion experiences
Scenic
Half day
Streamsong Resort Spa
Streamsong, Florida
The Resort Spa Serves Recovery as Much as Relaxation
$100-$250 per treatment
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Airboat Eco Tour
Cultural
1.5-2 hours
Airboat Eco Tour
Streamsong, Florida
Airboat Through the Everglades Headwaters With Alligators and Wading Birds
$40-$60
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Bok Tower Gardens
Cultural
2-3 hours
Bok Tower Gardens
Streamsong, Florida
A 205-Foot Singing Tower Set Within 250 Acres of Olmsted-Designed Gardens
$15-$20
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Cabot Citrus Farms Property Tours
Cultural
1-2 hours
Cabot Citrus Farms Property Tours
Streamsong, Florida
Tour a Golf Property Still Taking Shape on Former Citrus Farmland
Varies (may be complimentary for guests)
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Circle B Bar Reserve
Cultural
2-3 hours
Circle B Bar Reserve
Streamsong, Florida
1,267 Acres of Wetlands, Boardwalks, and Florida Wildlife at No Cost
Free
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Historic Bartow & Polk County Museum
Cultural
1-2 hours
Historic Bartow & Polk County Museum
Streamsong, Florida
A Restored 1908 Courthouse and Small-Town Florida at Twenty Minutes' Distance
Free-$5
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Lakeland Frank Lloyd Wright Architecture
Cultural
2-3 hours
Lakeland Frank Lloyd Wright Architecture
Streamsong, Florida
Frank Lloyd Wright's Largest Single-Site Collection, on a College Campus You Can Walk for Free
Free-$15
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Legoland Florida
Cultural
Full day
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Streamsong Bass Fishing
Cultural
2-4 hours
Streamsong Bass Fishing
Streamsong, Florida
Guided Bass Fishing on Private Resort Lakes With Florida Largemouth
$75-$100
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Streamsong Sporting Clays
Cultural
1-2 hours
Streamsong Sporting Clays
Streamsong, Florida
Fifteen Stations Through Native Florida Terrain With All Equipment Provided
$50-$75
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Plan Your Trip
Pre-planned itineraries for Streamsong
Best Value Trip
Cabot Full
Karoo, The Roost, and The Squeeze across two nights at Cabot's developing Florida property.
3 daysUSD 1500–2500/person
Bucket List Trip
Streamsong Full
All three championship courses, The Chain at sunset, and three nights without leaving the property.
4 daysUSD 2500–3500/person
Bucket List Trip
The Combined Pilgrimage
Streamsong and Cabot Citrus Farms across four nights, two resorts, and 90 miles of central Florida interior.
5 daysUSD 3500–5500/person
Planning Your Trip
Airports, rental cars, seasonal pricing, and local knowledge for Streamsong.
From the Editorial
Articles covering Streamsong
Streamsong vs Cabot Citrus Farms: Florida's Interior Golf
Opinion
Streamsong vs Cabot Citrus Farms: Florida's Interior Golf
Comparing two remote Florida interior golf resorts built on reclaimed land: Streamsong's phosphate-mine courses and Cabot Citrus Farms' citrus-grove design.
Streamsong / Central Florida: Long Weekend Golf Guide (3 Days)
Trip Planning
Streamsong Resort: A 4-Day Golf Trip Itinerary
Trip Planning
Streamsong / Central Florida: Insider Tips for First-Time Visitors
Course Guide
Streamsong / Central Florida: How to Book and What to Pay
Course Guide
Streamsong / Central Florida: Best Time to Visit
Destination Guide
Streamsong vs Bandon Dunes: Remote Golf Resort Showdown
Opinion
Streamsong Resort: Best Courses Guide
Destination Guide
Streamsong / Central Florida: The Complete Golf Trip Guide
Destination Guide
Streamsong Red: Course Review and Playing Guide
Course Guide