Mark Mahannah Sr.
Mark Mahannah, Sr. was born in 1906, he is a key contributor to the impressive golf course architecture in the state of Florida. Growing up in Fort Lauderdale, Mark attended the University of Florida and his first step into the golf architecture industry was becoming a member of the construction crew for William S. Flynn, who was constructing hotel courses in Boca Raton.
After working on a few of Flynn's projects, he would move on to become the head greenkeeper at Miami Biltmore Country Club. Mahannah also served as a technical advisor on turf problems during World War II at his army post in Florida. After the war, Mark took responsibility for redesigning one of the courses at Miami Biltmore Country Club. This led to other contracts, and he moved to full-time practice in the early 1950s.
During his time as a golf course architect, Mark Mahannah, Sr. would help change the landscape of golf in Florida through his designs and redesigns, before retiring from active work in the late 1970s. Manhannah was elected to ASGCA in 1961 and promoted to Fellow status in 1976. He remained an active member for thirty years until his death in 1991.
Golf Courses designed by Mark Mahannah Sr.
Caloosa Golf and Country Club
Sun City Center, FL, United States
Distance: 6,378yd Par: 72
Caloosa Golf and Country Club, located in Sun City Center, Florida, is one of the many facilities of one of the Tampa Bay area’s premier active adult communities. It is a member-owned, debt-free, private club and offers an 18-hole golf course, driving range, pitching area with sand bunker, practice hole, two putting greens, social events,...
Granada Golf Course
Coral Gables, FL, United States
Distance: 3001yd Par: 36
One of the historic golf courses in Florida, the Granada Golf Course, is a public 9-hole layout. The Par 36 Course has a distance of 3001 yards which can accommodate beginners or pro golfers looking to practice. The Granada is smaller than neighboring Courses providing an ideal course for beginners, who comprise the majority of...
Greynolds Golf Course
North Miami Beach, FL, United States
Distance: 3100yd Par: 36
One of the most popular golf courses in Miami-Dade County Parks Greynolds Golf Course in North Miami Beach, Florida, is a go-to place for relaxation, for amateurs, or even pro-golfers. The public golf course offers a 9-hole layout, which measures 3,100-yards. The Par 36 Greynolds is designed for all levels of play, with its 34.4...
Hollywood Beach Golf Club
Hollywood, FL, United States
Distance: 6,376yd Par: 70
The scenic Hollywood Beach Golf Club offers a golf experience that cannot be duplicated in Hollywood Beach, Florida, and is home to a challenging 18-hole championship golf course that is perfect for golfers of all levels. The picturesque course gives players an experience reminiscent of old Florida and lets them focus on their golf game...
Isla del Sol Yacht and Country Club
St. Petersburg, FL, United States
Distance: 6307yd Par: 71
Isla del Sol Yacht and Country Club boast an 18-hole regulation length course designed by Mark Mahannah, Sr., and his team of golf architects. The course is simply coined “Isla del Sol” by islanders and members of the community ever since it was put up in 1977. This par 72 routing stretches to 6307 yards...
Jacaranda Golf Club, East Course
Plantation, FL, United States
Distance: 7247yd Par: 71
Jacaranda Golf Club provides 36-holes of some of the best golf South Florida has to offer. The club, located in Plantation and close to Fort Lauderdale, is semi-private with the ability to organize public tournaments and corporate outings. The grounds of the Jacaranda Golf Club are immaculately maintained and the club prides itself on providing some of the best...
Lost Tree Club
North Palm Beach, FL, United States
Distance: 6849yd Par: 72
Lost Tree Club in North Palm Beach, Florida, is a private club that prides itself on being family and guest-friendly. Situated on the northern end of Singer Island the club is approximately 20-minutes north of Palm Beach International Airport and 45-minutes north of Fort Lauderdale Airport. Nestled between Little Lake Worth Lagoon and The Atlantic...
Oak Leaf Golf Course
Okeechobee, FL, United States
Distance: 6,699yd Par: 72
Oak Leaf Golf Course is an 18-hole semi-private layout located in Okeechobee, Florida. Just off US Route 441 Oak Leaf is just eight miles north of the Okeechobee City center area. The golf club first opened in 1965 and was a staple in Okeechobee’s golf scene despite undergoing numerous renovations and multiple ownerships. The Bermuda...
Plantation on Crystal River, Championship Course
Crystal River, FL, United States
Distance: 6472yd Par: 72
Plantation on Crystal River, Championship Course along with a full-service marina, world-class spa, and a location for nature lovers the world over, Plantation on Crystal River also delivers 27-holes of magnificent golf action. As one of the premier spots for golf among Central Florida resorts, the resort features a challenging 18-hole Championship Course and the...
Plantation on Crystal River, Lagoons Course
Crystal River, FL, United States
Distance: 2,511yd Par: 33
At the Plantation on Crystal River, golfers will find an exclusive semi-private Central Florida Golf Resort featuring 27-holes of excellent golf including the 9-hole Plantation on Crystal River, Lagoons Course designed in 1990 by highly regarded course architect Mark Mahannah, Sr. Additional activities at the resort include fishing charters, river tours, sunset cruises, scuba lessons,...
Port Charlotte Golf Club
Port Charlotte, FL, United States
Distance: 6,754yd Par: 72
Located in the heart of Port Charlotte, Florida, the Port Charlotte Golf Club is a semi-private premier 18-hole layout and was the very first golf course in Charlotte County. Formerly known as The Golf Links of Charlotte Harbor, the routing measures 6,754-yards from the longest tees, with both fairways and greens covered in Bermuda grass...
Presidential Country Club
Miami, FL, United States
Distance: 6439yd Par: 71
Until its recent closure in 2009, the Presidential Country Club in Florida's North Miami Beach had long been a favourite amongst golfers in the area. Opened in 1962, the 18- hole, par 71 layout was originally designed by Tom Fazio and Mark Mahannah, Sr., and has seen further enhancements by both Tom and Tommy Fazio....
Rio Pinar Golf and Country Club
Orlando, FL, United States
Distance: 7,001yd Par: 72
One of the finest and most popular golf courses in Florida, Rio Pinar Golf and Country Club is just eight miles from downtown Orlando and just 15-minutes by car from the Orlando International Airport. A semi-private golf club that offers a membership package with exclusive perks, Rio Pinar, however, welcomes all golfers to its must-play...
Sandpiper Golf Club
Sun City Center, FL, United States
Distance: 6,400yd Par: 72
Sandpiper Golf Club is made up of three nine-hole layouts - the Oaks, the Palms and the Lakes. The 27-hole facility initially opened in 1968 as an 18-hole course and was designed by Mark Mahannah, Sr. Ron Garl, who designed neighboring Falcon Watch, added the third nine in 1985. All three nines are par 36 and...
Tarpon Springs Golf Course
Tarpon Springs, FL, United States
Distance: 6,069yd Par: 72
The 18-hole Tarpon Springs Golf Course is owned and operated by the City of Tarpon Springs. The original nine holes of the golf course were built in 1907 and followed the architecture of the time with small, elevated greens and quite a few doglegs. In 1927 the course was redesigned and made into an 18-hole...
The Biltmore Golf Course
Coral Gables, FL, United States
Distance: 7112yd Par: 71
Coral Gables is home to some of the best golf courses in Florida, one of which is the Biltmore Golf Course. Situated inside the grounds of the avant-garde Biltmore Hotel the golf course is a popular attraction of the hotel, along with many relaxing amenities for guests. The Biltmore Golf Course continues to attract new...
Ventura Country Club
Orlando, FL, United States
Distance: 5,659m Par: 70
Previously featured on the cover of Florida Golf Central, Ventura Country Club continues to play true to its slogan - “Orlando’s Best Kept Secret.” Players experience a uniquely challenging and well-manicured Mark Mahannah, Sr. designed 18 hole course while enjoying scenic landscapes as the layout winds between natural Florida habitats occupied by abundant wildlife. Mahannah,...
Village Golf Club
Royal Palm Beach, FL, United States
Distance: 5,000yd Par: 72
Village Golf Club features a championship 18-hole golf course located in the heart of Palm Beach County, less than 15-minutes from the Palm Beach International Airport. Set on 175-acres of uninterrupted lush South Florida terrain, the Village is a parkland-style golf course open to the public that features premium Jones Dwarf Bermuda grass greens. Designed...
