Golf

Buffalo Creek Golf Course. The excellent county-owned course was designed by Ron Garl to resemble a Scottish links course, making it among the more challenging courses in the area. Still, novice golfers have a shot here. There are water hazards on several holes (not to mention a gator or two), and the terrain varies throughout. Some consider it to be the best public golf course in the Tampa Bay area. Players can choose to play the whole course or just a quick 9-hole game. The clubhouse offers cold beer at the end of the course. 8100 69th St. E , Palmetto, Florida, 34221. 941/776–2611; www.golfbuffalocreek.com. 18 holes from $49, 9 holes $30.