If you have been trying to plan a night out at topgolf tampa, the first thing to know is that you are not signing up for a round of golf on a course. You are renting a hitting bay by the hour, in a big bay-and-screen building east of downtown, and the details of how that works are where people get tripped up. The confusion usually starts with the spelling. ⛳ Below is what I would tell a friend before they booked, including the parts I could not pin down.
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- Topgolf Tampa is at 10690 Palm River Road, Tampa, FL 33619. Phone (813) 298-1811. It is not the Topgolf in St. Petersburg.
- The company writes the name as one word, Topgolf. Spell it that way when you search or book.
- You pay per hour, per bay, not per person. A bay holds up to six players. Sales tax is extra.
- Walk-ins pay as they play, with a 30-minute minimum, and may have to wait on a list the day of. You can also reserve a bay up to two weeks ahead.
- Tampa hours: Monday through Thursday 10 a.m. to 11 p.m., Friday and Saturday 10 a.m. to 1 a.m., Sunday 10 a.m. to midnight.
- Under 16 needs a guest 21 or older supervising at all times. Under 18 needs the same after 9 p.m. You must be 18 or older to book.
- Check current bay rates with the venue before you go. I am not giving a number here because it changes.
1. Spell It One Word, and It Is Still the Same Building
The company spells the brand Topgolf, one word, capital T. That is how it shows up on the building, on the booking screens, and in the app. The Tampa venue is Topgolf Tampa. When you go to book, you will see Book Topgolf Tampa, and you will be told to sign into your bay or order food and drinks with the Topgolf App.
People write it as two words, top golf, usually when they are thinking about the game rather than the company. Both spellings are trying to reach the same place. The one-word form is the one the company uses, so start there.
The spelling does not change the building. One word or two, if the address you are heading to is 10690 Palm River Road in 33619, you are going to the Tampa venue. Nothing about the name creates a second location.
2. Topgolf Tampa Is Not the St. Petersburg Venue: Check the Address
This is the mistake I would worry about most. The same logo and nearly the same amenities show up across the bay at Topgolf St. Petersburg, at 220 Carillon Pkwy N, St. Petersburg, FL 33716, phone (727) 870-4030. It is a sister venue, not the Tampa one. It has its own clock, its own street, and its own phone number.
I looked at the St. Petersburg listing specifically because the one-word brand name blurs the bay. It is the same kind of building, with three floors, more than 100 all-weather bays, Toptracer games, more than 200 HDTVs, a rooftop terrace, and a bar and restaurant. The hours are different, though. If you say "meet at Topgolf" and someone shows up on Carillon Parkway, you are going to have a bad night.
Tampa is not downtown and it is not a Riverwalk bar. It sits out on Palm River Road in east Tampa. When you tell your group where to meet, use the full name and address: Topgolf Tampa, 10690 Palm River Road, Tampa, FL 33619. Say "Tampa" out loud so nobody ends up across the bay.
3. Book a Bay, Not a Tee Time
Nothing at the Tampa venue is an eighteen-hole green fee. Topgolf prices per hour, per hitting bay, and the price is for the group, not per person. Each bay fits up to six players. Bays for seven or more may be limited, so if your group is bigger than six, plan on two bays and check ahead.
There are two ways in. The first is a walk-in. You walk in, book a tee time on the spot, and pay as you play. The minimum is 30 minutes. On a busy night you may have to join a waitlist, so don't assume you can wander in at 9 and start hitting right away. Walk-in rates can be higher than the prices quoted for booking ahead.
The second is a reserved bay. You book ahead, choose how long you want to play, and can book up to two weeks in advance. There is also an option to choose your location at booking. If the night matters, reserve. A reserved bay is the only way I would plan a birthday or a group dinner around a specific time.
Neither path includes food or drinks. Order those separately through the app or at the bar and restaurant. Sales tax is extra on top of the bay price, so the number on the screen is not always the number you pay. Keep your tickets or confirmation handy on your phone in case the front desk asks for them.
4. Know the Tampa Hours and the Age Rules
I am giving you the Tampa hours, not the St. Petersburg ones. 🕒 Monday through Thursday, the venue runs 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. Friday and Saturday it runs 10 a.m. to 1 a.m. Sunday it runs 10 a.m. to midnight. These are the hours I have for Tampa, and businesses change hours without much notice, so confirm the day you go.
The age rules are the part that catches families. You must be 18 or older to book. Anyone under 16 must be supervised by a guest who is 21 or older at all times. Anyone under 18 must be supervised by a guest who is 21 or older after 9 p.m. Those rules are separate, and they are not the same as "whoever made the reservation." The person who books is not automatically the person who is allowed to stand with a 17-year-old after 9.
If you are bringing teenagers, decide before you arrive who the 21-plus supervisor is, and make sure that person is actually there for the whole visit. I would rather tell you this now than watch someone get turned around at the front desk.
5. Plan the Group: Fees, the Membership, and the Money Side
A night at Topgolf Tampa has a few parts that are easy to forget. There is sales tax on the bays, and there is a $6 one-time Topgolf Account activation fee for new players. If someone in your group has never activated an account, plan for that $6 on top of the bay price.
There is also a membership, Topgolf PlayMore, which I was told includes a free hour of play each month, a free appetizer every visit, and the option to bring up to five guests, for $20 per month. That was the offer when I asked, and I would recheck it before anyone signs up, the same way you would recheck bay rates. A membership price is not the same thing as what you will pay for a bay on a Saturday night, so do not mix the two when you budget.
I am not going to give you an hourly bay rate. The company explains how the pricing works, but the actual numbers change. Any hourly figure you see in a group text or a forum post is probably out of date. Pull up the booking screen for Topgolf Tampa the week you plan to go, and look at the price for the exact time and group size you have. 🎯
Useful Things to Know
Parking is a gap I cannot fill in. I never got a lot price or a garage name for the Tampa venue, and I am not going to invent a validation deal. Plan to park on arrival and give yourself a few extra minutes. Since the building is not downtown, do not assume you will find street parking.
Walk-ins are not guaranteed. If the group is coming for a set time, reserve. Walk-in means pay as you play, a 30-minute minimum, and a possible waitlist.
Bay size matters. Six per bay is the limit. If you have seven or more people, you will likely need two bays. Book them together so the group does not get split up.
Food and drinks are their own purchase. Bay pricing does not include them. Use the app to order from your bay or at the bar.
Sign in on the day. The instructions are to sign into your bay or order food and drinks with the app. Download it before you leave the house so you are not hunting for signal in the parking lot.
Staying nearby. If you are coming from out of town, you may be looking at a hotel. I do not have a specific hotel recommendation for this area, so pick one based on your driving time to Palm River Road, not on the drive to downtown.
Toptracer and scoring. The bays use Toptracer to track each shot, and the balls score themselves on the outfield targets. Expect the scoring to be the main game, not a traditional round.
Golf lessons exist. The Tampa venue offers golf lessons. I do not have details on price or schedule, so ask the venue directly if you want one.
Not a stadium, not a course. People sometimes picture a golf course or a sports stadium when they hear the name. Altitude, the trampoline park on West Hillsborough, is a different booking. It is a building with bays, screens, and a bar, and the game is closer to a bowling alley than a round of golf.
FAQ
Is Topgolf Tampa the same place as Top Golf Tampa?
Yes, as far as I can tell. The company writes the brand as one word, Topgolf, and the Tampa venue is Topgolf Tampa at 10690 Palm River Road, Tampa, FL 33619. The two-word spelling is how a lot of people write it, but it does not point to a different building in Tampa.
Is Topgolf in St. Petersburg the same as Topgolf Tampa?
No. Topgolf St. Petersburg is a separate venue at 220 Carillon Pkwy N, St. Petersburg, FL 33716, with its own phone number and its own hours. It has a similar building and similar features, so check the address before you go.
What is the phone number for Topgolf Tampa?
The Tampa venue's phone number is (813) 298-1811. Call if you have a question about your reservation, the group size, or the age rules before you show up.
What hours does Topgolf Tampa keep?
For Tampa, the hours are Monday through Thursday 10 a.m. to 11 p.m., Friday and Saturday 10 a.m. to 1 a.m., and Sunday 10 a.m. to midnight. Hours change, so confirm the day you visit.
Do I need to be 21 to go to Topgolf Tampa?
No. You must be 18 or older to book. Anyone under 16 has to be supervised by a guest 21 or older at all times, and anyone under 18 has to be supervised by a guest 21 or older after 9 p.m.
How much does it cost to play at Topgolf Tampa?
Pricing is per hour, per bay, and the bay fits up to six players. Sales tax is extra, and a $6 one-time activation fee applies to new players. I am not giving an hourly rate because the numbers change, so check the booking screen for the time and group size you plan to use.
Can I walk in at Topgolf Tampa, or do I need a reservation?
You can walk in. You book a tee time on the spot and pay as you play, with a 30-minute minimum. On busy nights you may have to join a waitlist. A reserved bay lets you book up to two weeks ahead and choose how long you play, so reserve if the time matters.
Does the Tampa venue offer a membership?
It offers Topgolf PlayMore, which I was told includes a free hour of play each month, a free appetizer every visit, and the option to bring up to five guests, for $20 per month. That was the offer when I asked, so recheck it before you subscribe.
Final Thoughts
If you remember one thing, make it the address. Topgolf Tampa is at 10690 Palm River Road, and the one-word spelling does not change that. Say Tampa when you tell your group where to meet, because the same brand and nearly the same building exist across the bay in St. Petersburg.
Book a reserved bay if the night matters. Walk in only if you are flexible and do not mind a possible wait. Count six players per bay, plan for tax, and remember the $6 fee if someone is new. Get the 21-plus supervisor sorted before you arrive if you are bringing anyone under 18.
Check the hours and the price the week you go. That is the part I cannot promise will stay the same, and it is the part that matters most when you are standing at the counter. Have a good time out there. 🏌️
