2023 Florida Show Guide

FLORIDA’S PREMIER

DESTINATIONS | GOLF RESORTS | COURSES

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WINTER/SPRING 2023

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Welcome to the Leading Golf Destination in the World

GREAT GOLF FOR EVERYONE – From Pensacola, to Naples/Marco Island, from Amelia Island to the southernmost tip of Key West, and from Clearwater/St. Petersburg to Daytona, Florida’s more than 1,100 courses drive golfers to the Sunshine State. From Doak and Dye, to the King, the Bear, the Tiger and the Shark, Florida offers a who’s who of the game’s greatest players, architects and courses, all ready and awaiting your arrival. You can play tracks designed by some of the best known architects to the very same courses the pros play on major tour events you watch on TV. The Florida Historic Golf Trail, a collection of more than 50 historic courses celebrating Florida’s early golf heritage from the late 1800’s through WWII, features courses that can still be played today. This Guide highlights Florida’s Top publicly accessible courses, including daily-fee, municipal, and resorts. Whether this is your first time playing in Florida or you are returning for more exciting golf, please enjoy the World’s Leading Golf Destination!

Enjoy your stay in Florida – Play Golf!

For a complete directory of all our great destinations and courses, visit www.FloridaGolfInfo.com

COUNTY

BEYOND THE BEACH

From the sugar-white beaches to north of the Choctawhatchee Bay, Walton County is home to a wide variety of golf courses that welcome all levels of experience.

Challenge yourself on championship links at modern golf and beach resorts or at a classic course that’s part of Florida’s Historic Golf Trail. Each course incorporates unique elements of the diverse terrain, allowing you to fully interact with these stunning natural landscapes.

DESTINATION : RELAXATION

When settling into the wide-open space along our 26 miles of stunning beaches, you can check out a good book or simply check out. Find your perfect beach at VisitSouthWalton.com.

NORTHWEST

PANAMA CITY BEACH

Holiday Golf Club

850-234-1800 holidaygolfclub.com

Bay Point Golf Club

850-235-6950 baypointgolf.com

PENSACOLA

Lost Key Golf Club

850-492-1300 lostkey.com

Tiger Point Golf Club

850-940-4653 tigerpointgolf.com

Scenic Hills Country Club 850-476-0380 scenichills.com

DESTIN/ FORT WALTON BEACH

Kelly Plantation Golf Club 850-650-7600

kellyplantationgolf.com

Regatta Bay Golf & CC 850-337-8080 regattabay.com

SOUTH WALTON

Blackstone Golf Course

850-520-4670 blackstonegolfcourse.com

Sandestin Resort

850-267-8155 Sandestin.com

Santa Rosa GC 850-267-2229 santarosaclub.com

Seascape Resort

850-654-7888 seascape-resort.com

TALLAHASSEE

Southwood Golf Club

850-942-4653 southwoodgolf.com

St James Bay 850-697-9606 stjamesbay.com

NORTH CENTRAL GAINESVILLE/LAKE CITY

Quail Heights Golf Course

386-752-3339

quailheightscc.com

Ironwood Golf Course

352-334-3120

cityofgainesville.org

OCALA

Candler Hills Golf & CC

352-861-9712 candlerhillsgolfclub.com

Juliette Falls Golf Club

352-522-0309 juliettefalls.com

Ocala Golf Club 352-401-6917 ocalagolfclub.com

CRYSTAL RIVER

Plantation on Crystal River

352-795-4211

plantationoncrystalriver.com

Twisted Oaks Golf Club

352-746-6257 twistedoaksgc.coma

NORTHEAST

AMELIA ISLAND

Amelia River Club 904-491-8500 ameliarivergolf.com

Golf Club at North Hampton 904-548-0000 hamtongolfclubs.com

JACKSONVILLE

Eagle Harbor Golf Club

904-269-9300

eagleharborgc.com

Queens Harbour Yacht & CC 904-220-2118

QHYcc.com

Windsor Parke Golf Club 904-223-4653

WindsorParke.com

PALM COAST

Hammock Beach Resort

386-246-6710

hammockbeach.com

Palm Harbor Golf Club

386-986-4653

palmcoastgov.com

ST AUGUSTINE

Palencia Club 904-599-9030

vivapalencia.com

St Johns Golf & CC 904-940-3215

stjohnsgolf.com

World Golf Village 904-940-6088

golfwgv.com

Hammock Beach Resort

NESTLED

ALONG THE SHORELINE and overlooking the Atlantic Ocean, Hammock Beach Golf Resort & Spa offers two awardwinning Signature golf courses for the ultimate golf getaway.

Our breathtaking Jack Nicklaus-designed Ocean Course winds along pristine wetlands and sparkling lakes, while the Conservatory Course, designed by Tom Watson, is highlighted by waterfalls, babbling brooks, and field stone work.

The Ocean Course features six breathtaking holes on the doorstep of the Atlantic – the most in Florida and offers over 100 acres of playable turf covered with Platinum Paspalum grass, a salt-water resistant/tolerant turf. The final four holes, nicknamed “Bear Claw” gives golfers a truly unique experience that has placed it on countless “best of” lists by acclaimed golf publications around the world.

Spanning approximately 140 acres, the Conservatory Course features undulating greens, including a picturesque island green, and a classic link-style layout unique to Florida golf. The course recently underwent a complete bunker renovation in 2021 costing 1.2 million dollars.

Additionally, the resort offers a putt-putt course for family fun, bike rentals, ocean view accommodations, a full-service spa, multiple pools & waterpark, fitness center, tennis courts, and numerous dining options on-site.

200 Ocean Crest Dr., Palm Coast, FL 32137 #lifeathammockbeach hammockbeach.com

Discover Lake County,

Located a short drive directly west of Orlando, Lake County is a premier sports destination. Whether you are hosting a championship event, team training, corporate getaway or leisurely traveling, Lake County’s natural resources and top-notch facilities welcome competitors of all levels. Nestled among the rolling hills of Central Florida, visitors can find Mission Inn Resort & Club in the town of Howey-in-the-Hills.

Mission Inn Resort’s two golf courses are wonderfully complementary. El Campeón (The Champion) — one of the oldest courses in the South, with classic design elements to prove it—showcases unusually sharp elevation changes in usually flat central Florida. The course is featured on the historic Florida golf trail. Las Colinas (The Hills) lives up to its name with wide fairways rolling over gentle rises. Both courses feature large, undulating greens, are surrounded by tropical

vegetation, and incorporate large water hazards on many holes.

Mission Inn features 176 graciously appointed guestrooms, suites and villas; three restaurants, two lounges and a poolside bar. Recreational amenities also include tennis, trap and skeet shooting

range, jogging and bicycling trails, volleyball courts, outdoor pool and hydrospa, fitness center, and a marina offering fishing, powerboat and eco-touring. The 6,200-squarefoot Spa Marbella provides an extensive menu of treatments and services. More than 30,000 square feet of well-appointed indoor and outdoor event space is available for meetings, banquets, holiday parties, weddings and special occasions.

Lake County is truly Florida’s Lakeside Escape with multiple waterfront downtowns and rich history to discover. The City of Mount Dora has an array of small businesses, antique shops and cuisine from around the world. Catch a seaplane ride in Downtown Tavares to Downtown Clermont and “lake hop” to the best breweries around. There’s so much more to discover and do in Lake County.

“FLORIDA’S LAKESIDE ESCAPE.”

CENTRAL WEST BROOKSVILLE

Cabot Citrus Farms

352-796-5500

cabotcitrusfarms.com

Sherman Hills Golf Club

352-544-0990

shrmanhillsgolfclub.com

ST PETE/CLEARWATER

Innisbrook Golf Resort 888-794-8627

innisbrookgolfresort.com

Lansbrook Golf Club

727-784-7333

lansbrook-golf.com

Mangrove Bay Golf Course 727-893-7800

stpete.org

TAMPA

Bloomingdale Golfers Club

813-685-4105

bloomingdalegolf.com

Claw at USF 813-632-6893

theclawatusfgolf.com

TPC Tampa Bay 813-949-0090

tpctampabay.com

WESLEY CHAPEL/LAND

O’LAKES

Fox Hollow Golf Club

727-376-6333

golfthefox.com

Lake Jovita Golf & CC 352-588-2233

lakejovita.com

Saddlebrook Resort 813-973-1111

saddlebrookresort.com

CENTRAL TAVARES/CLERMONT/ MOUNT DORA

Mission Inn Resort

352-324-3101

missioninnresort.com

Black Bear Golf Club 352-357-4732

blackbeargolfclub.com

Red Tail Golf Club 352-383-2700

redtailclub.com

Country Club of Mount Dora 352-735-2263

golfgroupfl.com

LAKELAND/ WINTER HAVEN

Cleveland Heights Golf Course 863-834-2377

clevelandheightsgolf.com

Club at Eaglebrooke 863-701-0101

eaglebrooke.com

Highlands Reserve Golf Club 863-420-1724

highlandsreserve-golf.com

Providence Golf Club 863-420-2652

providence-golf.com

Club at Eaglebrooke

Southern Dunes Golf Club

863-421-4653

southerndunes.com

Streamsong Resort

863-428-1000

streamsongresort.com

ORLANDO/KISSIMMEE

Reunion Resort

888-418-9611

reunionresort.com

Celebration Golf Club

407-566-4653

celebrationgolf.com

Eagle Creek Golf Club

407-273-4653

eaglecreekgolf.info

Falcon’s Fire Golf Club

407-239-5445

falconsfire.com

Orange County National 407-656-2626

ocngolf.com

Shingle Creek Golf Club

407-996-9933

shinglecreekfgolf.com

Walt Disney World Golf

407-939-4653

wdwgolf.com

CENTRAL EAST DAYTONA BEACH

DeBary Golf & CC

386-668-1705

debarycc.com

Halifax Plantation Golf Club

386-676-9600

halifaxplantation.com

LPGA International

386-274-5742

lpgainternational.com

Victoria Hills Golf Club

386-738-6000

victoriahillsgolf.com

MELBOURNE/TITUSVILLE

Duran Golf Club

321-504-7776

durangolf.com

The Habitat

321-952-6312

brevard.gol/thehabitat

Rockledge County Club

321-636-6022

rockledgecc.com

Spessard Holland

321-952-4529

brevard.golf/spessardholland

PORT ST LUCIE/ VERO BEACH

Indian Hills Golf Course 772-461-9620

indianhillsftpierce.com

PGA Village 772-467-1300

pgavillage.com

LPGA International

Where The Perfect Swing Makes A Perfect Landing.

When you golf Central Florida, you can challenge Streamsong’s legendary Red, Blue and Black courses. You can take on Eaglebrooke’s lush fairways and shimmering hazards. You can attack the 7,200-yard track at Southern Dunes. And you can learn how to do it all at VisitCentralFlorida.com/Golf

IT’S BACK TO NORMAL FOR THE 2023 FLORIDA GRAPEFRUIT LEAGUE SEASON

Major League Baseball Spring Training to Play Full Pre-Season in Florida

For the first time since 2020, the 15 Major League Baseball teams in the Florida Grapefruit League are scheduled to play at full schedule of games beginning on Saturday, February 25 and running through Tuesday, March 28, 2023.

For reasons still fresh in the memories of baseball fans everywhere, the 2020, 2021 and 2022 Florida Spring Training schedules were cut short.

With that in mind, we can all look forward, once again, games beginning at 1:00 p.m. under the March sun, with plenty of time to enjoy the Florida ame-

nities, pre- and post-game.

There’s the usual fun comings and goings of players and from the end of the 2022 season to spring training 2023, there was plenty of movement.

For the first time since 2004, St. Louis Cardinals fans at Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium, will be watching someone other than Yadier Molina donning the “tools of ignorance.” The Redbirds fixture behind the plate announced his retirement after the 2022 season. Now calling pitches will be Wilson Contreras, among others in Jupiter.

The 2022 American League Cy Young Award winner, Justin Verlander, moves north from the Ballpark of the Palm Beaches and the Houston Astros to the New York Mets and Clover Park. It’s a much-needed addition to the Mets pitching staff with the loss of fellow Cy Young Award-winner Jacob DeGrom.

Trea Turner returns to the Florida Grapefruit League and will be in action in a Philadelphia Phillies uniform at Clearwater’s BayCare Ballpark. Kevin Keirmeier will be patrolling centerfield at TD Ballpark for the Toronto Blue Jays

instead of Charlotte Sports Park for the Tampa Bay Rays.

When the Rays report for Spring Training it won’t be to Port Charlotte on Florida’s Southwest Coast. In early December, the Tampa Bay Rays announced their 2023 spring training camp will be relocated from Port Charlotte due to damage to the facility caused by Hurricane Ian, in September, 2022.

The Rays are considering several options for a new spring base, including Tropicana Field, the Disney complex formerly used by the Braves, and a Fort Myers location. Check www.floridagrapefruitleague.com for the latest information.

It’s another year of trying to identify which young players will emerge from “the backfields.” Michael Harris and Spencer Strider, of the Atlanta Braves accomplished the feat at CoolToday Park and were the top two finishers of the 2022 Rookie of the Year voting. Harris, the 2022 National League Rookie of the YUear, had four hits in 15 at bats in last year’s Florida Grapefruit League action and Strider pitched only 2.1 innings, in one spring start.

Fans can also be on the lookout for

2023 FLORIDA GRAPEFRUIT LEAGUE TEAMS AND LOCATIONS

ATLANTA BRAVES

CoolToday Park, North Port

BALTIMORE ORIOLES

Ed Smith Stadium, Sarasota

BOSTON RED SOX

JetBlue Park, Fort Myers

DETROIT TIGERS

Publix Field at Joker Marchant Stadium, Lakeland

HOUSTON ASTROS

International Baseball opponents during the 2023 Florida Spring Training season. The Atlanta Braves, Miami Marlins, New York Mets and St. Louis Cardinals are slated to host World Baseball Classic opponents, on March 8 and 9.

Even with all of the changes entering the 2023 season, The Ballpark of the Palm Beaches welcome back two of the most familiar faces in Major League Baseball still wearing the same uniform. Stephen Strasburg returns for his 14th season with the Washington Nationals and Jose Altuve is back for the Houston Astros for his 13th season.

One final note for attending a spring training game. If you’re a fan of seeing more players on the field, go to the early games in the schedule, from February 15 through March 10. If you want to see the regulars play for four innings or more catch the games from March 11 through March 28. As the regular season approaches, the more established players start getting their reps.

Check out www.lforidagrapefruitleague.com for schedules and ticket prices for all 15 teams in one place and follow @ FlaSpringTrain on Twitter.

Ballpark of the Palm Beaches, West Palm Beach

MIAMI MARLINS

Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium, Jupiter

MINNESOTA TWINS

Hammond Stadium at the Lee County Sports Complex, Fort Myers

NEW YORK METS

Clover Park, Port St. Lucie

NEW YORK YANKEES

George M. Steinbrenner Field, Tampa

PITTSBURGH PIRATES

LECOM Park, Bradenton

PHILADELPHIA PHILLIES

BayCare Ballpark, Clearwater

ST. LOUIS CARDINALS

Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium, Jupiter

TAMPA BAY RAYS

TBD

TORONTO BLUE JAYS

TD Ballpark, Dunedin

WASHINGTON NATIONALS

Ballpark of the Palm Beaches, West Palm Beach

SOUTHWEST FORT MYERS

Eagle Ridge GC 239-768-1888 playeagleridge.com

Old Corkscrew Golf Club 239-949-4700 oldcorkscrew.com

NAPLES/MARCO ISLAND

Lely Resort Golf & CC 239-793-2600 lelyresortgolfandcountryclub.com

National Golf & CC 230-867-9090 thenationalgc.com

Panther Run Golf Club 239-304-2835 pantherrungolfclub.com

Rookery at Marco 239-389-6600 jwmarco.com

Tiburon Golf Club 239-594-2040 tiburongcnaples.com

TPC Treviso Bay 239-331-2052 tpctrevisobay.com

PORT CHARLOTTE/ PUNTA GORDA

Babcock National 941-347-2200 babcocknationalgc.com

Heritage Landing 941-347-2222 heritagelandinggcc.com

Heron’s Glen G&CC 239-731-4520 hggcc.com

Riverwood Golf Club 941-764-6661 riverwoodgc.com

Rotonda Golf Club 941-698-0918 rotondagolf.com

Rotonda Golf & CC 941-697-2414 Rotondagolf.com

SARASTOTA/BRADENTON

Buffalo Creek Golf Course 941-776-2611

manateegcpublic.com

Links at Greenfield Plantation 941-747-9432

linksatgreenfieldplantation.com

Mocassin Wallow 941-721-0500

golfthemoc.com

University Park Country Club 941-359-9999 universitypark-fl.com

Waterlefe Golf & River Club 941-744-0393 waterlefegolf.com

SOUTHEAST BOCA RATON/ PALM BEACH

Abacoa Golf Club 561-622-0036 abacoagolfclub.com

Atlantic National Golf Club 561-969-6600 atlanticnationalgolfclub.com

Osprey Point Golf Course 561-482-2868

pbcgolf.com

PGA National Resort 561-627-1800

pgaresort.com

FORT LAUDERDALE

Club at Emerald Hills 954-961-4000 theclubatemeraldhills.com

Jacaranda Golf Club 954-472-5836

golfjacaranda.com

Plantation Preserve 954-585-5020 plantationpreserve.org

MIAMI Biltmore Golf Course

305-460-5364

biltmorehotel.com

Crandon at Key Biscayne

305-361-9129

crandongolfclub.com

Miami Lakes Golf Club

305-820-8088

miamilakesgolf.com

Trump National Doral 305-592-2000

trumphotels.com

Turnberry Isle 305-932-6200

turnberryislemiami.com

STUART/PALM CITY

Champions Club at Summerfield 772-283-1500

thechampionsgolfclub.com

Heritage Ridge GC 772-546-2800

heritageridgegolf.com

Martin County GC 772-287-3747

martincountygolfcourse.com

Osprey Creek at Martin Downs 772-286-6818

martindownsgolfclub.com

Rotonda Golf Club