Silver Dollar Golf & Trap Club - Gator/Panther Course
About
Located just northwest of Tampa, Silver Dollar Golf & Trap Club sprawls across the lush landscape of the west Florida coast. The club offers three nines: the Gator, the Panther, and the Bobcat. The nines can be played individually for a quick round or in three different 18-hole combinations. The Gator/Panther layout offers a good balance of challenges and player-friendly features. Narrow, tree-lined fairways are complemented by generous landing areas. There are sparkling lakes and ponds that come into play on a few holes and strategically placed bunkers are situated along the greensides. In addition to the three golf courses, Silver Dollar boasts one of the area's most extensive practice facilities, which includes a full driving range, two putting greens, a pitching and chipping green with a sandtrap, and three practice holes.
| Tee | Par | Length | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue | 72 | 6489 yards | 71.0 | 119 |
| White | 72 | 6101 yards | 69.0 | 113 |
| Gold | 72 | 5429 yards | ||
| Red (W) | 72 | 4510 yards |
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue M: 70.8/120 | 330 | 127 | 430 | 492 | 356 | 175 | 405 | 576 | 360 | 3251 | 384 | 123 | 440 | 195 | 396 | 373 | 512 | 595 | 185 | 3203 | 6454 |
| White M: 69.3/117 | 319 | 118 | 415 | 421 | 348 | 160 | 370 | 500 | 352 | 3003 | 375 | 116 | 390 | 174 | 348 | 360 | 463 | 577 | 171 | 2974 | 5977 |
| Gold M: 65.4/110 | 300 | 113 | 400 | 403 | 330 | 117 | 340 | 493 | 296 | 2792 | 319 | 110 | 340 | 152 | 320 | 313 | 416 | 527 | 140 | 2637 | 5429 |
| Red M: 61.9/104 W: 65.1/109 | 239 | 100 | 300 | 343 | 304 | 99 | 256 | 446 | 270 | 2357 | 295 | 103 | 295 | 106 | 229 | 262 | 352 | 437 | 74 | 2153 | 4510 |
| Handicap | 15 | 17 | 9 | 3 | 13 | 11 | 5 | 1 | 7 | 4 | 18 | 6 | 14 | 8 | 12 | 10 | 2 | 16 | |||
| Par | 4 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 37 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 35 | 72 |
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Photo submitted by bagmm17 on 02/18/2026
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Photo submitted by LadyJamie on 01/10/2026
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Photo submitted by MrSKasica2021 on 10/28/2025
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Photo submitted by MrSKasica2021 on 10/28/2025
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photo by Scott Welch Photo submitted by Greens4Greens on 12/05/2021
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photo by Scott Welch Photo submitted by Greens4Greens on 12/05/2021
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Photo submitted by JJV616 on 07/20/2020
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Photo submitted by Jrome585 on 03/17/2020
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Photo submitted by webbknight on 10/25/2015
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We can then all over the course Photo submitted by Gilbert3585586 on 05/27/2013
Wait Til This Course is in Better Shape!
I've golfed here many times. It's never been in the greatest shape, however, i see that they are trying to improve it. My issue with this is that they should wait to impose higher green fees UNTIL the course is in good enough condition to charge these amounts!
Course needs work
Me and two friends of mine played Silver Dollar 9/24/23. The course is in abd shape. Fairways need more water the green are hit or miss. Some are fine and some were just really bad. SIlver Dollar is a discount course so I never expect alot when I play there but it has gotten worse when it should be getting better. I would recomend spending a 10-15 dollars more and playing anohter course. Just doesnt make for a fun golf day.
Very Disappointing
I read the reviews for Silver Dollar and though they were mixed we decided to give the course a try. We played on a Monday and we fully understand most courses are pretty rough from a weekend of hard play. The fairways and roughs neede to be cut but they were pretty wet and it was a holiday Monday. The part that was disappointing was the overall care fore the course. The teeboxes were invery poor condition with bare spots on most of the tees. The fairways were not much better. With are spots throughout. Finally, the greens were in very poor shape. Any putt made over five feet was pure luck. For some unknown reason the maintenance crew decided to move the pins two feet from the previous spot which contributed to worn and bumpy greens. Unfortunately, if the conditions don't improve this course will close in the next few years due to a lack of play.
Solid experience
Course has an interesting layout. It was in good but not great shape. Pace was good and price was right. Will return.
Hidden gem of a place
Really enjoyed the panther course , it was the only one open due to heavy rains but I’ll be back soon to try the others.
I have played there before, the course is in very good shape. they have done a lot of work to improve it.
Nice layout, great value!
Being a long time resident of Florida, I realize that July is not the easiest time to care for a course. Temporary greens on one and two for repairs to the originals were the only true negative during my round. Course plays very well with some strategic hazards, but open for the most part. The staff was extremely friendly and knowledgeable. Will definitely be back again and again in the near future.
Course management and conditions
Course itself is in terrible condition. Several greens are just dirt. Others have so much weed could not put. Staff don’t seem to know what to do when checking in to play and ion course marshal seems to be very prejudiced against non white cultural players, observed pacing other cultural players. Do not recommend this course, and will NEVER play this course again.
Horrible conditions
Some greens were brown, unplayable. You’ll lose all your balls because they don’t know how to cut grass. Avoid. Should be $20 max for 18.
7/2/2023
When we arrived we were informed 9 holes had been shut down. Arrive at the first green we found it to be brown due to herbicide. The 3 additional greens were the same way. The greens that were not brown were full of holes and areas with no grass. The fairway were sparse as well in many places. We have a weekly outing Sunday morning. This course will not be in the rotation again. I believe the course should be flagged on Golf Now it was that bad!
Cow pasture golf
Greens and Fairways were not up to par. Too many flags on course grass overgrown in fairways.
Nice place to play
Great value for the money. Not the greatest condition course, with very bad tee boxes but good greens.
Round took 4 hours and 40 minutes. Ugh
Silver Dollar
Generally in ok shape. Some T boxes were sparce and a couple of fairways in need of more grass. Pace was slow. We like the layout and always play a round here.