2023 Florida Golf - Winter/Spring

OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE FLORIDA GOLF ALLIANCE

THE CHIEF MARKETING ORGANIZATION FOR FLORIDA GOLF TOURISM

WINTER/SPRING 2023

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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.

PANAMA CITY BEACH

PENSACOLA

MARIANNA/CARABELLE

DESTIN/FORT WALTON BEACH

SOUTH WALTON

Camp Creek Golf Club (850) 231-7600 www.campcreekgolfclub.com

Eagle Springs Golf Club (850) 892-3812 www.eaglespringsgolfcenter.com

Sandestin Golf Resort (850) 267-8155 www.sandestin.com

Santa Rosa Golf & Beach Club (850) 267-2229 www.santarosaclub.com

Seascape Resort (850) 654-7888 www.seascape-resort.com

Windswept Dunes Golf Club (850) 835-1847 www.windsweptdunes.com

TALLAHASSEE

Golf Club At Summerbrooke (850) 894-4653 www.summerbrookegolf.com

Golf Club of Quincy (850) 627-8386 www.golfclubquincy.com

Hilaman Park Golf Course (850) 891-3935 www.talgov.com

Seminole Golf Course (8500 644-2650 www.seminolegolfcourse.com

Southwood Golf Club (850) 942-4653 www.southwoodgolf.com

Your Dream Vacation

Located along a 26-mile stretch of sugarwhite sand beaches and turquoise water on Northwest Florida’s Gulf Coast, South Walton is approximately 25 miles south of I-10 along Emerald Coast Parkway, with multiple neighborhoods sitting right along Scenic Highway 30A. Major corridors in close proximity to South Walton include: I-65, I-55, I-10, and US Hwy 331. South Walton is bordered on the east by Inlet Beach and on the west by Miramar Beach. Travel is a breeze, whether by car or by plane — South Walton is conveniently located approximately 25 miles from Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport (ECP) and Destin-Fort Walton Beach Airport (VPS), and is within less than a day’s drive from most locations in the Southeast. Getting here is easy.

South Walton is well known for its 16 unique beach neighborhoods, sugar-white sands and turquoise waters, but for those who hit the links, South Walton is also known for its collection of championship golf courses.

With vistas that showcase the beach, Choctawhatchee Bay and the area’s natural splendors, golfers in South Walton are treated to an experience like no other. From the first tee to the 18th, no matter your skill level, there’s a course that suites your game, but still offers a formidable challenge.

Our courses are works of art carefully crafted by some of the biggest names in course design, from Love Golf Design and Robert Trent Jones Jr. to Tom Jackson and Rees Jones. Not only do we think South Walton is home to some of the best golf in the country, the experts would agree. Our golf courses are consistently featured and honored by the likes of Golf Magazine, Golf Digest, and Golfweek.

From Miramar Beach to Inlet Beach, each of our neighborhoods showcase an array of dining options and culinary creations perfectly crafted by award-winning chefs. Whether it’s coastal casual, eclectic Asian cuisine, rustic Italian comfort food or fine dining fare, South Walton’s restaurant scene

is bursting with world-class restaurants, fresh Gulf flavors and remarkable wine lists.

No matter if you’re a seasoned foodie or just looking for an awesome bite to eat, let South Walton’s chefs treat you. Looking for a view to complement your meal? You don’t have to look too far for a breathtaking view, so sit back, relax and enjoy a mouthwatering meal.

There’s natural beauty, challenging courses, great food and entertainment and plenty of golf to be played in South Walton. Why not pack your clubs and join us at the tee box.

For more information –

www.VisitSouthWalton.com

Panama City Beach

At Panama City Beach, you’ll enjoy white sands and turquoise waters whether you’re walking along the shoreline or cruising around the cart trail. The Gulf Coast has long been known as a golfer’s paradise, with weather that’s favorable for year-round play. Home to three championship courses, 320 days of sunshine a year, and an average temperature of 74 degrees, PCB is no exception. Whether you’re a beginner, an amateur or a seasoned professional, you’ll find a course to fit your skill level. And thanks to affordable green fees and year-round tee times, you can enjoy golfing in paradise, complete with 162 different chances for a hole-in-one.

“Golfers from all over the country continue to

visit Panama City Beach for its challenging, beautiful courses and endless sunshine,” says President and CEO of Visit Panama City Beach Dan Rowe. “With greens and fairways that never disappoint, visitors always come back for an unparalleled golf vacation at the Real. FUN. Beach.”

Between the challenging marshlands of Bay Point Golf Club, the forgiving fairways of Holiday Golf Club and the historic surroundings of Signal Hill Golf Course, you’re sure to find the perfect greens for your getaway. Whether you are seeking a relaxed afternoon or the chance to make a oncein-a-lifetime shot, the right course is waiting for you at PCB. And afterward, stick around for the drinks, dining and expert-level pro shops.

BAY POINT GOLF CLUB AT SHERATON PANAMA CITY BEACH GOLF & SPA RESORT

The Nicklaus Course at the Sheraton Panama City Beach Golf & Spa Resort is the first and only Nicklaus Design course in Northwest Florida. Recognized for its premium conditioning and risk-reward opportunities, the Nicklaus Course is situated in a nature preserve and set against the backdrop of St. Andrews Bay with scenic coastal vistas throughout. In fact, the signature fifth hole offers a spectacular tee shot to an island fairway in the middle of Grand Lagoon, with a second shot to a peninsula green overlooking the bay.

The par-72 championship layout has a challenging course rating of 74.5 and slope of 137 as it stretches more than 7,000 yards from the championship tees. Located only minutes from the beach, the celebrated course has hosted numerous regional and local events, including the USGA U.S. Open Qualifier in 2016. In the summer of 2018, the Nicklaus Course underwent a greens conversion that involved a full-till process. This major renovation included upgrading the original specs of the greens with ultra-dwarf grass to improve course playability, green speeds and green receptiveness yearround. The renovation also included new greenside bunkers on all holes throughout the course.

Whether a professional, an amateur or a beginner, there is something for golf enthusiasts of all skill levels and interests. For those looking to learn tips and tricks from the pros, the resort offers Dewsweepers Golf Instruction, providing state-of-the-art lessons that include video analysis. The resort golf club also includes a full-service practice facility and Bar 72 Pub & Eatery, where players can enjoy a hearty lunch and refreshing cocktail after a round. Bay Point Golf Club is located at 4701 Bay Point Road in Panama City Beach. For more information or to book tee times, call 850-235-6950 or visit baypointgolfclub.com.

HOLIDAY GOLF CLUB

Centrally located in the heart of Panama City Beach is the one and only Holiday Golf Club. Designed by Jim Dunkerley in 1964, the 6,859yard, 18-hole championship course features forgiving fairways and TifEagle turf, ideal for speed and consistency and a favorite among both locals and visitors. For junior golfers and beginners, Holiday Golf Club offers the area’s only lighted par-3 course. Open into the night, this course allows golfers to play a quick 60-minute game on its 1,003 yards. With PGA Professional Class A pros available for private, 60-minute lessons, the practice facilities also provide the perfect setting for golfers to work on their game, from pitching to putting. The club also features a pro shop and Mulligan’s Bar & Grill, offering breakfast, lunch and a fully stocked bar. Holiday Golf Club is located at 100

Fairway Boulevard in Panama City Beach. For more information or to book tee times, call 850234-1800 or visit holidaygolfclub.com.

SIGNAL HILL GOLF COURSE

Signal Hill Golf Course opened in 1962, making it the oldest course in Panama City Beach. Rich in history and natural beauty, it has delighted guests with reasonable rates and a kind, attentive staff for decades. With challenging greens, precise fairways and 5,617 yards of golf from the longest tees, golfers quickly find out why the 18-hole course is the perfect golf experience for families, beginning golfers and old pros who want to enjoy a relaxing round. Signal Hill is also Panama City Beach’s closest golf course to the beach, featuring relatively flat but masterful holes that are both challenging and laid-back. With a pro shop and snack bar on the property, Signal Hill has all the amenities golfers need for an afternoon on the course. Designed by John Sherman and now owned by his daughter Beth Langford, the course is still a local family affair. Langford’s son is also a course manager and her grandson works in the pro shop. Signal Hill Golf Course is located at 9615 Thomas Drive in Panama City. For more information about the facility or to book a tee time, call 850-234-5051 or visit signalhillgolfcourse.com.

In addition to offering a collection of courses for novice, leisure and serious golfers, Panama City Beach provides ample entertainment off

the course. From offshore fishing charters, kayak tours, stand-up paddleboard adventures, and sunset dolphin tours to pristine beaches, premier shopping, live music venues and the best seafood restaurants on the Gulf, there is truly something for everyone. Having been named TripAdvisor’s No. 2 “Emerging Destination” in the world, PCB is one place you don’t want to miss.

If golf is in your vacation game plan, you’ll enjoy the total package that is Panama City Beach. Come discover why this coastal destination has been named one of the nation’s top three golf towns by Golf Digest and return home with lasting memories.

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Website: www.visitpanamacitybeach.com/ things-to-do/attractions-andentertainment/golf/

NORTH CENTRAL

LAKE CITY / GAINESVILLE

OCALA

www.playeagleridgegolf.com

Huntington Golf Club (352) 347-3333 www.huntingtongolfclub.com

Juliette Falls Golf and Spa Club (352) 522-0309 www.juliettefalls.com

Lake Diamond Golf & Country Club (352) 687-1000 www.lakediamond.com

Links of Spruce Creek (352) 347-6172 www.linksatsprucecreek.com

Miona Lake Golf Club (352) 748-4200 www.mionalakegolfclub.com

Ocala Golf Club (352) 401-6917 www.ocalagolfclub.com

Ocala National Golf Club (352) 629-7980 www.ocalanational.com

Ocala Palms Golf & Country Club (352) 732-4653 www.ocalapalms.com

Pine Oaks Golf Course (352) 401-6940 www.pineoaksocala.com

Preserve Golf Club At Spruce Creek (352) 861-3131 www.playthepreserve.com

Royal Oaks Golf Club (352) 861-1818 www.royaloaksgolfclub.com

Shady Brook Golf & RV (352) 568-1808 www.shadybrookrvandgolf.com

Stone Creek Golf Club (352) 854-1272 www.delwebb.com/stonecreek

Stonecrest Golf Club (352) 245-0565 www.stonecrestgolfclub.com

SummerGlen Country Club (352) 307-1766 www.summerglen.com

CRYSTAL RIVER / HERNANDO

746-3446 www.blackdiamondranch.com

(800) 632-6262 plantationoncrystalriver.com

Inverness Golf & Country Club (352) 637-2526 www.golfinverness.com

LakeSide Country Club (352) 726-1461 www.lakesideccgolf.com

Pine Ridge Community Golf Club (352) 746-6177 www.pineridgeassn.com

Plantation on Crystal River (352) 795-4211 www.plantationinn.com

Skyview At Terra Vista (352) 746-3664 www.citrushills.com

Southern Woods Golf Club (352) 382-1200 www.southernwoodsgc.com

Citrus Hills Golf Club

Citrus Springs Country Club

746-4425 citrushillsgolfandcountryclub.com

489-5045 www.citrusspringsgolf.com

Sugarmill Woods Country Club (352) 382-2663 www.sugarmillwoodscc.com

Twisted Oaks Golf Club (352) 746-6257 www.twistedoaksgc.com

(352) 861-9712 candlerhillsgolfclub.com

PLANTATION ON CRYSTAL RIVER

CANDLER HILLS GOLF AND COUNTRY CLUB

Florida’s Best GOLF Value

Ocala may be known as The Horse Capital of the World, but to golfers, it is Florida’s Golf Gateway. And for good reasons! Conveniently located 1 hour from the Florida border, one hour to Tampa and one hour to Orlando, Ocala is the perfect place to stop over and play your first round in the Sunshine State. Or make it your final round in Florida on your way back home.

With 20+ great courses, a variety of hotel accommodations and the finest restaurants and nightlife, take a break and spend the night. Get up in the morning, enjoy a round of golf and head on to your final destination late afternoon arriving in plenty of time for dinner.

OCALA GOLF COURSES

Some of the finest in the state and also Florida’s best value, especially during the peak season January through April. Ocala Golf Club has five sets of tees that guarantees a fit for anyone’s game. The Country Club at Silver Springs Shores offers two very distinctly different nines. With a Palm Springs-style landscape, the natural splendor of Candler Hills Golf Course is enhanced by a variety of trees...this is not your typical Florida golf course. SummerGlen Golf Club offers a challenge to everyone and features Turnpike Mike’s with a large selection of craft beers. Other notable courses include Juliette Falls, Ocala National, Stone Creek, Preserve at Spruce Creek,

Ocala Preserve Golf Club and Twisted Oaks. For a complete listing of all the great courses in the area, visit FloridaGolfGateway.com

WHEN IT COMES TO ACCOMMODATIONS

The four Ocala exits on I-75 includes properties from every major hotel chain. With a chic new re-imagined look, the resort-style Ocala Hilton has a blend of traditional style and contemporary flair. Discover innovative cuisine at Market Kitchen & Bar, Ocala’s newest gastropub. The Equus Inn is an equine-themed, vintage boutique hotel offering southern hospitality, including complimentary hot & cold breakfast buffet and beer and wine machines in the lobby. For a complete listing of all Ocala hotels, visit FloridaGolfGateway.com

AFTER YOUR ROUND

Hiatus Brewing Company offers their own hand-crafted brews to enjoy which you can pair with a pretzel and beer cheese or other delicious menu items. Infinite Ale Works is the oldest brewery in the area with dozens of craft beers on tap. Big Hammock Brewery and Bites offers 12 taps that feature a mix of BHB’s own brews and rotating guest craft beers.

ENJOY DINNER

You can eat in a chain restaurant at home. Harry’s Seafood Bar & Grill serves the best

of southern, cajon and creole flavors. For a taste of Latin American favorites, try Latinos Y Mas If you are in the mood for a funky music-themed American Mexican pub grub, it is Mojo Grill And the name says it all at Brick City Southern Kitchen and Whiskey Bar

IF YOU HAVE TIME

Visit one of Ocala’s famous attractions. Enjoy a glass-bottom boat ride at Silver Springs State Park, one of America’s largest springs. The Don Garlits Museum of Drag Racing chronicles the history of the sport of drag racing and houses the International Drag Racing Hall of Fame. The World Equestrian Center is the largest equestrian complex in the United States situated on nearly 378 acres with state-of-the-art arenas, retail shops and restaurants.

Who knows, once you experience the excellent value of courses, accommodations, restaurants, attractions and nightlife, you may decide to make Florida’s Golf Gateway your next golf vacation destination.

For more information, visit FloridaGolfGateway.com.

JUST

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

PALM COAST

AMELIA ISLAND

Fernandina Beach Golf Course (904) 277-7370 fernandinabeachgolfclub.com

Golf Club At North Hampton (904) 548-0000 www.hamptongolfclubs.com

Amelia Island (904) 277-5907 www.aipfl.com

PONTE VEDRA BEACH/ST. AUGUSTINE

Golf Club At South Hampton (904) 287-7529 www.golfsouthhampton.com

Palencia Club (904) 599-9030 www.vivapalencia.com

Ponte Vedra Inn & Club (904) 285-6911 www.pvresorts.com

Royal St. Augustine G&CC (904) 824-4653 www.royalstaugustinegolf.com

St. Augustine Shores Golf Club (904) 794-0303 www.capstonegolf.net

St. Johns Golf and Country Club (904) 940-3215 www.stjohnsgolf.com

St. Johns Golf Club (904) 209-0350 www.sjgc.com

TPC Sawgrass (904) 273-3235 www.tpcsawgrass.com

World Golf Village (904) 940-6088 www.golfwgv.com

golfwgv.com

JACKSONVILLE/ORANGE PARK

Bent Creek Golf Course (904) 779-0800 www.golfbentcreek.com

Blue Sky Golf Club (904) 446-2899 www.golfbluesky.com

Champions at Julington Creek (904) 287-4653 www.championsclubgolf.com

Cimarrone Golf & Country Club (904) 287-2000 www.cimarronegolf.com

Country Club of Orange Park (904) 276-7664 www.ccofop.com

Eagle Harbor Golf Club (904) 269-9300 www.eagleharboronline.com

Eagle Landing Golf Club (904) 291-5600 www.eaglelandingonline.com

Fiddler’s Green At Cecil Field (904) 778-5245 www.fiddlersgreenclub.com

Golf Club At Fleming Island (904) 269-1440 www.flemingislandgolf.com

Hidden Hills CC (904) 641-8121 www.hiddenhillsgc.com

Hyde Park Golf Club (904) 786-5410 www.hydepark.golf

Jacksonville Beach Golf Course (904) 247-6184 jacksonvillebeachgolfclub.com

Magnolia Point Golf & Country Club (904) 531-9784 www.magnoliapointgolfclub.com

Panther Creek Golf Club (904) 783-2600 www.panthercreekgolf.com

Ponte Vedra Golf and Country Club (904) 285-0204 thepontevedragolfandcc.com

Queens Harbour Yacht & Country Club (904) 221-1012 www.clubcorp.com

Conservatory (386) 246-6710

Ocean (386) 447-4611

hammockbeach.com

Windsor Parke Golf Club (904) 223-4653 www.windsorparke.com

Windy Harbor Golf Club

270-5380 www.windyharborgolf.com

HAMMOCK BEACH RESORT

Hammock Beach Golf Resort & Spa

Situated just minutes south of St. Augustine in seemingly undiscovered Palm Coast, Hammock Beach Golf Resort & Spa is an unspoiled haven overlooking two miles of pristine Atlantic shoreline. Presenting true luxury nestled among nature, the resort offers an upscale escape surrounded by scenes of old Florida, featuring premier accommodations, amenities and dining outlets, including two Signature championship golf courses, spa & fitness center, a multi-level pool complex and miles of coquina-laden coastline.

The resort offers all the comforts of home and more with 325 beautifully ornate and spacious villas, suites and luxury condominiums ranging from one-, two-, and three-bedroom options, each with private balconies and sweeping ocean views.

Offering the ultimate in oceanfront luxury and personalized service, the Lodge at Hammock Beach is a pet friendly, intimate accommodation option featuring 20 guest rooms with unobstructed ocean views, direct beach access and oceanfront dining at the award-winning Atlantic Grille.

Hammock Beach is home to two world-class golf courses, the Jack Nicklaus Signature Design Ocean Course and the Tom Watson Signature Design Conservatory Course. The Ocean Course is famed for its six Atlantic Ocean-hugging holes and thrilling closing stretch named “The Bear Claw,” and is one of the Top 10 Courses You Can Play in Florida. The Conservatory Course offers a distinctive style of play surrounded by spectacular views of the natural landscape. Spanning across 140-acres, the oversized course’s signature hole is a

picturesque island green on hole #8. Additionally, The Conservatory Course features a gorgeous, domed glass clubhouse with a nature conservatory, pro shop and restaurant.

Aside from championship golf, the amenityrich resort offers storybook experiences with a 6.5-acre multi-level pool complex with a lazy river, twisting water slide, sandy beach pool, adult experience pool, zero entry kids pool, group spa, indoor lap pool and two outdoor hot tubs.

Walk in the footsteps of the world’s greatest explorers and discover that youth is not in a fountain, but in a lifestyle. The rejuvenating oceaninspired 10,000 square-foot full-service spa and salon offers indoor treatments and draws from the bountiful resources of its unspoiled beaches, rich history and unique setting. The Spa at Hammock Beach offers serenity and luxury with relaxing massages, cleansing facials, hair treatments, nail services and more. Relax and unwind with unique and highly effective treatments that use products rich with minerals from the sea to deliver restorative benefits for the skin, hair, body and mind. Men’s and women’s locker rooms feature additional relaxation without an appointment in the form of an inhalation room, sauna and steam room.

Take a culinary adventure and experience the delight of the resort’s multiple restaurants and bars including the aforementioned Loggerheads, Delfinos, The Sushi Bar, Ocean Bar Café Cigar Bar, and its signature restaurant, Atlantic Grille, which is Palm Coast’s only public oceanfront restaurant. Offering a great epicurean experience,

the Atlantic Grille’s spectacular, and sweeping, ocean views paired with an elegant South Florida design, make this award-winning oceanfront restaurant the place to be for breakfast, lunch and dinner. With an emphasis on freshly caught seafood and an extensive beverage offering, the Atlantic Grille’s “Shore-to-Table” experience is a must. Indulge in great food and a fantastic atmosphere at Atlantic Grille where you can, sit indoors or out on the patio to enjoy ocean and golf course views.

Loggerheads Lounge is a comfortable and well-appointed sports bar, featuring multiple HD TV’s making it the perfect setting for viewing the game or watching major sporting events.

The Ocean Bar Café allows you the ability or order food and beverages from the comfort of your chaise lounge chair. Light pool fare and refreshing libations are available to enjoy surrounded by our multilevel pool complex.

Our gourmet Sushi Bar will awaken your taste buds and leaving you wanting more. Serving the finest sushi grade fish and freshly prepared varieties or uramaki, sashimi and futomake paired with your favorite sake.

Rounding out the amenities, the resort boasts a 200-slip marina, tennis center with eight lit HydroGrid clay tennis courts, 9-hole professionally manicured putting course, bike fleet, over 55,000 square-feet of indoor and outdoor flexible meeting and event space, and one of the most relaxing, unspoiled, coquina-laden beaches in the state.

Hammock Beach also has an array of outstanding amenities near the resort including swimming with the dolphins at Marineland, horseback riding on the beach, kayak tours, fishing guides, jet ski rentals and more.

The award-winning Hammock Beach has been recognized as one of the premium oceanfront golf resorts on the east coast, and provides the ideal setting for corporate incentives, meetings, retreats and conferences, and even offers couples in search of a storybook setting to tie the knot the perfect backdrop for their dream wedding to become a reality. Life at Hammock Beach is more than just a vacation getaway, it is something that becomes a part of you. We invite you to begin exploring with us today!

For more information visit HammockBeach.com.

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 amenities, 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,

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

Ballpark of the Palm Beaches, West Palm Beach

MIAMI MARLINS

Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium, Jupiter

MINNESOTA TWINS

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 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.

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

CENTRAL WEST

ST. PETE/CLEARWATER

TAMPA BROOKSVILLE

CENTRAL WEST

ST. PETE/CLEARWATER

Tides Golf Club (727) 392-5345 www.tidesgc.com

Timber Greens Country Club

TAMPA

Claw At USF

Eagles Golf Club

920-6681 www.eaglesgolf.com

Emerald Greens Golf Resort (813) 961-1369 www.stayandplaytampa.com

Golf Club At Cypress Creek (813) 634-8888 www.cypresscreekgolfclub.com

Heritage Harbor Golf & Country Club (813) 949-4886 www.heritageharborgolf.com

Heritage Isles Golf and Country Club (813) 907-7447 www.heritageislesgolf.com

Links of Lake Bernadette (813) 788-7888 www.linksoflakebernadette.com

Northdale Golf & Tennis Club (813) 962-0428 www.northdalegolf.com

Pebble Creek Golf Club (813) 973-3870 www.pebblecreekclub.com

River Hills Country Club (813) 653-1554 www.riverhillscountryclub.com

Rocky Point Golf Course (813) 673-4316 www.rockypointgc.com

Rogers Park Golf Course (813) 356-1670 www.rogersparkgc.com

Silver Dollar Golf & Trap Club (813) 920-3884 www.silverdollargolf.com

Summerfield Crossing Golf Club (813) 671-3311 www.summerfieldgc.com

TPC Tampa Bay (813) 949-0090 www.tpctampabay.com

Walden Lake Golf & Country Club (813) 754-8575 www.waldenlakegolf.com

Westchase Golf Club (813) 854-2331 www.westchasegc.com

LAND O’LAKES/TRINITY/WESLEY CHAPEL

Fox Hollow Golf Club (727) 376-6333 www.golfthefox.com

Groves Golf & CC (813) 996-0161 www.thegrovesgolf.com

Heritage Springs Country Club (727) 372-5281 heritagespringscommunity.com

Lexington Oaks Golf Club (813) 907-7270 www.lexoaks.com

Lake Jovita Golf & Country Club (352) 588-2233 www.lakejovita.com

Meadow Oaks Golf & Country Club (727) 856-2878 meadowoakscountryclub.com

Plantation Palms Golf Club (813) 996-4653 www.plantationpalms.net

Saddlebrook Resort (813) 973-1111 www.saddlebrookresort.com

Scotland Yards Golf Club (352) 567-7600 www.scotlandyards.com

Seven Springs Golf & CC (727) 376-0039 www.sevenspringsclub.com

Silverado Golf & Country Club (813) 788-1225 www.golfsilverado.com

Tampa Bay Golf & Country Club (352) 588-5454 www.tbgolfclub.com

BROOKSVILLE

Beacon Woods Golf Club (727) 868-9528 www.beaconwoodsgolf.com

Brooksville Country Club (352) 796-8236 www.brooksvillecc.com

Cabot Citrus Farms (352) 796-5500 cabotcitrusfarms.com

Glen Lakes Country Club (352) 597-1118 www.glenlakes.com

Hernando Oaks Golf and Country Club (352) 799-9908 www.hernandooaksgolf.com

Oak Hills Country Club (352) 683-6830 www.teetalk.net

Seven Hills Golfers Club (352) 688-8888 www.sevenhillsgolfersclub.com

Sherman Hills Golf Club (352) 544-0990 www.shermanhillsgolfclub.com

Silverthorn Country Club (352) 799-2600 www.silverthornclub.net

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Copperhead, Island, North, South

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SADDLEBROOK RESORT

INNISBROOK GOLF & SPA RESORT

CENTRAL SEBRING/AVON PARK CLERMONT/LADY LAKE/LEESBURG

KISSIMMEE/ORLANDO LAKELAND/WINTER HAVEN

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 topnotch 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, out-

door pool and hydro-spa, 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

SEBRING/AVON PARK

CLERMONT/LADY LAKE/LEESBURG

Mount Dora Golf Club (352) 383-3954 www.mountdoragolf.com

Palisades Country Club (352) 394-0085 www.golfpalisadescc.com

Plantation Golf Club (352) 365-0526 www.plantationleesburggolf.com

Red Tail Golf Club (352) 383-2700 www.redtailclub.com

Sanctuary Ridge Golf Club (352) 243-0411 www.sanctuaryridgegc.com

Sarabande Golf Estates (352) 324-2511 www.sarabandegolf.com

Swiss Fairways (352) 429-9065 www.swissskischool.com

Water Oak Country Club Estates (352) 753-3905 www.wateroakgolf.net

Wedgewood Golf Course (352) 589-0072 www.golfwedgewood.com

KISSIMMEE/ORLANDO

COURSE/FACILITY

Alaqua Country Club (407) 333-2582 www.alaquacc.com

Bay Hill Club & Lodge (407) 876-2429 www.bayhill.com

Celebration Golf Club (407) 566-4653 www.celebrationgolf.com

ChampionsGate Golf Resort (407) 787-4653 www.championsgategolf.com

Country Club At Deer Run (407) 699-9710 www.thegolfgroupfl.com

Dubsdread Golf Course (407) 246-2551 www.dubsdreadgolf.com

Eagle Creek Golf Club (407) 273-4653 www.eaglecreekgolf.info

EastWood Golf Club (407) 281-4653 www.eastwoodgolf.com

Errol Estates Country Club (407) 886-3676 www.errolestategcc.com

www.gvcountryclub.com

Harbor Hills Country Club (352) 753-7000 www.harborhills.com

Kings Ridge Golf Club (352) 242-4653 www.kingsridgegc.com

Legends Golf and Country Club (352) 717-1684 www.legendsclermontgolf.com

Mission Inn Resort & Club (352) 324-3101 www.missioninnresort.com Monarch At Royal Highlands (352) 314-9000 www.monarchgolfclub.com

Falcon’s Fire Golf Club (407) 239-5445 www.falconsfire.com

Forest Lake Golf Club (407) 654-4653 www.forestlakegolf.com

Grande Lakes Orlando Ritz Carlton (407) 393-4900 www.grandelakes.com

Grande Pines Golf Club (407) 239-6909 www.grandepinesgolfclub.com

Harmony Golf Preserve (407) 891-8525 www.harmonygolfpreserve.com

Hawk’s Landing Golf Club (407) 238-8660 www.golfhawkslanding.com

(407) 831-1312 www.rollinghillsgolfclub.com

Royal St. Cloud Golf Links (407) 891-7010 www.royalstcloudgolflinks.com

Shingle Creek Golf Club (407) 996-9933 www.shinglecreekgolf.com

Stonegate Golf (863) 427-7150 www.stonegategolfclub.com

Stoneybrook East Golf Club (407) 384-6888 www.greatorlandogolf.com

Stoneybrook West (407) 877-8533 www.golfstoneybrookwest.com

Sweetwater Country Club (407) 889-4666 www.sweetwater-countryclub.com

Timacuan Golf & Country Club (407) 321-0010 www.golftimacuan.com

Tuscawilla Country Club (407) 366-1851 www.tuscawillacc.com

Twin Rivers Golf Club (407) 366-1211 www.twinriversgolfclub.com

Ventura Country Club (407) 277-2640 www.venturacountryclub.org

Waldorf Astoria Golf Club (407) 597-3782 www.waldorfastoriagolfclub.com

Walt Disney World Golf (407) 939-4653 www.wdwgolf.com

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LAKELAND/WINTER HAVEN

Bartow Golf Course (863) 533-9183 www.cityofbartow.net

Big Cypress Golf & Country Club (863) 859-6871 www.bigcypressgolfclub.net

Cleveland Heights Golf Course (863) 834-2377 www.clevelandheightsgolf.com Club At Eaglebrooke (863) 701-0101 www.eaglebrooke.com

Cypresswood Golf & Country Club (863) 324-6174 www.cypresswoodcc.com

Grasslands Golf & Country Club (863) 680-1616 www.grasslandsgcc.com

Grenelefe Golf & Tennis Resort (863) 422-7511 www.thelefe.com

Highlands Reserve Golf Club (863) 420-1724 www.highlandsreserve-golf.com

Huntington Hills Golf & Country Club (863) 859-3689 huntingtonhillscountryclub.com

Imperial Lakes Golf & Country Club (863) 425-1154 www.imperiallakescc.com

Indian Lake Estates Country Club (863) 692-1514 www.indianlakeestates.net

Lekarica Hills Golf Course (863) 679-9478 www.lekarica.com

Oakwood Golf Club (863) 676-8558 www.oakwoodgolfcourse.net

Providence Golf Club (863) 420-2652 www.providence-golf.com

Ridgewood Lakes Golf & Country Club (863) 424-8688 www.ridgewoodlakesgolf.com

Sandpiper Golf Club (863) 859-5461 www.sandpipergolfclubflorida.com

Sanlan Golf Course (863) 665-1726 www.sanlangolf.com

Schalamar Creek Golf & Country Club (863) 666-1623 www.schalamar.com

Skyview Golf & Country Club (863) 665-4008 www.skyviewgolfcourse.com

Southern Dunes Golf & Country Club (863) 421-4653 www.southerndunes.com

Stonegate Golf Club (863) 427-7150 www.stonegategolf.com

Streamsong Resort (863) 428-1000 www.streamsongresort.com

Wedgewood Golf Club (863) 858-4451 www.golfwedgewood.com

Willow Brook Golf Course (863) 291-5899 www.golfwillowbrooknow.com

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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

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Central Florida The Hidden Gem of Florida Golf

Golfers who live in Central Florida already know, and more visitors are beginning to learn, some truly fantastic golf opportunities abound throughout Central Florida’s Polk County. With more than 40 public access courses offering 612 holes of golf, Central Florida’s Polk County boasts one of the top collections of golf courses in the United States. Golf groups traveling to the area will find a wide range of course options and unforgettable off-course activities that will make your Central Florida trip one to remember.

UNIQUE COURSE OFFERINGS

With so many course offerings it is very difficult to pick our favorites, but when it comes to distinctive course design, one has to begin the conversation with Streamsong Resort. Streamsong Resort’s Red Course, designed by Bill Coore and Ben Crenshaw, the Blue Course designed by Tom Doak and the Black Course designed by Gil Hanse, utilize the natural contours, sand dunes and native grasses to offer a golf experience that is reminiscent of the links-style courses of the British Isles. Built upon reclaimed phosphate mining land, Streamsong’s courses are atypical of most Florida golf courses.

Southern Dunes Golf & Country Club stretches out to more than 7,200 yards from the championship tees and this demanding layout features high ornamental grasses and decorative plantings, paired with 180 distinctively colored bunkers that provide spectacular visual appeal throughout your round of golf.

The Club at Eaglebrooke provides a challenging, but fair test of golf for players of all ability levels. Oak trees, numerous lakes and strategically placed mounding define the lush rolling fairways, and visually frame each hole as from the tee.

BREWS, BLUES AND BARBEQUE

Once the golf clubs have been put away, and the side bets settled, your group can then explore some of the great local dining and entertainment offerings that are available throughout Central Florida’s Polk County.

With more than 550 lakes dotting Polk County, locals and visitors alike all have their favorite lakeside dining spot. In Winter Haven, with full length windows and a lakeside patio, Harborside Restaurant is a modern American steakhouse, seafood and oyster bar featuring the finest cuts of dry aged meat and daily

delivered fresh fish. Also in Winter Haven, with its neighborhood restaurant feel and its location on the shores of Lake Ned, no place epitomizes casual lakefront dining more than Harry’s Old Place. Situated on the shores of scenic Lake Pierce.

Lakeland’s Lake Mirror is best known for its large events and being a perfect place to catch a spectacular sunset over downtown Lakeland, the lake also serves as the backdrop for Texas Cattle Company, the place for those that have a craving for a nice juicy steak cooked over a specially built open-pit mesquite wood fire.

A trip to Florida wouldn’t be complete without fresh seafood. Gary’s Oyster Bar & Seafood House in Lake Alfred is known for its eclectic décor, friendly service and fresh seafood. Crazy Fish Bar and Grill is well worth the drive to Lake Wales. For a little taste of Louisiana, Harry’s Seafood Bar & Grille in Lakeland, serves up some good ‘ole down home Cajun favorites.

Mojo Federal Swine and Spirits has transformed Lakeland’s Federal Building into the newest culinary and entertainment experience. Mojo Federal is a premier barbecue, southern food, and craft cocktail destination.

In Central Florida, Lakeland has served as the leader in the brewpub movement. Brew Hub is a partner brewing enterprise that brings together a number of smaller craft brewers to brew their beer. The Brew Hub Tasting Room serves locally sourced, naturally raised, made to order food options that are great for pairing with their beers. Swan Brewing offers lakefront views and microbrews just a few blocks from downtown. Kick back in the taproom or relax on the patio as you sip on a selection of more than 20 seasonal and small-batch beers. Brimming with authenticity and local love, Winter Haven’s Grove Roots Brewing Company looks to create inventive, artisanal beers. With names like “Rind & Shine” and “6am Pickers” scrawled onto the chalkboard tap list, there’s no question Grove Roots is serious about bringing Polk County’s citrus heritage to life. While they don’t serve

food, Grove Roots has a rotating roster of food trucks available for those wishing to eat. On Friday and Saturday nights, live music is offered at the venue.

After a long day on the course, and after a delicious meal, the way to cap off the evening is with a trip to the Lakeland Loft Cigar Bar and Jazz Club, an ultra-premium upscale Jazz and cigar lounge, located in historic downtown Lakeland. The Lakeland Loft offers a unique musical experience featuring talented local musicians, with live Jazz performances every Thursday, Friday and Saturday night.

TAKE IN A GAME

No matter what time of year you visit Central Florida, your group can catch some professional sports action. Lakeland has been the spring training home of the Detroit Tigers for more than 80 years. From late February through the month of March, you can catch the Detroit Tigers at Joker Marchant Stadium as they face other Grapefruit League teams such as the New York Yankees, Boston Red Sox, Atlanta Braves, Philadelphia Phillies and the Baltimore Orioles. In fact, there are five other MLB teams within an hour’s drive of Lakeland, making it the perfect “home base” for an extended golf and Spring Training tour.

If you prefer the hardcourt to the baseball diamond, Lakeland’s RP Funding Center is home from November to March to the Lakeland Magic, Orlando Magic’s G league affiliate. The Center also plays host to the Major Arena Soccer League’s Florida Tropics from December through April. Each May through July, the Tropics take to the outdoor soccer pitch as they compete in the United Soccer League, one of the MSL’s professional soccer development leagues.

CHOOSE EVERYTHING

Central Florida’s Polk County is one of the most beautiful and affordable golf destinations in Florida. While not as widely known as its more commercial neighbors, Orlando and Tampa, Polk County is a “hidden gem” that offers hundreds of unique attractions, both natural and man-made, that will provide your golf group with plenty of off-course thrills for the young and old alike. For more details or information on all of our local restaurants and craft breweries, our nightlife and entertainment offerings and exciting area attractions, log on to www.VisitCentralFlorida. org to begin planning your group’s Central Florida golf experience.

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Reunion Resort & Golf Club

Reunion Resort and Golf Club offers a golfing experience unlike any other in the world. Receiving accolades and awards from several golf publications, Reunion is the only place you will find three Signature Design courses by golf’s greatest legends: Jack Nicklaus, Tom Watson, and Arnold Palmer.

If you find yourself at Reunion, and you only have time for one course, we recommend the Palmer course. It’s the least challenging of the three, but it boasts the most spectacular views of the resort. You will play through bunkers, lush greenery, and some of our luxury rental homes. The Palmer 7 hole is the most iconic of all 36 holes at Reunion. You might recognize Palmer 7 by its vantage point of the long winding bridge over a sparkling pond with the resort’s Grande Tower standing elegantly in the distance. The Palmer course offers 6,916 yards of rolling terrain with elevation changes up to 50 feet.

The Watson course is adjacent to the Palmer. Both start just behind the Clubhouse restaurant and Pro Shop. The Clubhouse serves a traditional American breakfast and lunch and is a great spot for a cup of coffee before heading out to the driving range or your morning tee time. Once on the course, you will encounter wide-open greens, rolling fairways, and strategically placed bunkers. Club selection is crucial for this course.

The most challenging of Reunion’s three courses is the Nicklaus course. Located on the other side of the resort property and winding through parts of the nature reserve, the Nicklaus course can be a bit quieter and more scenic than Watson or Palmer. This course provides long fairways and

challenging water hazards. At the end of the course, you can wave to your fans as they watch from the clubhouse veranda, which features panoramic views of the 18th green. Inside the Nicklaus Clubhouse, you’ll find men’s and women’s locker rooms with showers, the Pro Shop, and a tavern-style restaurant called Traditions. Traditions is the ideal spot for your post-round meal and celebratory beverages.

Reunion Resort has been consistently recognized for providing a premier golf experience in Central Florida since 2005. Director of Golf and Course Maintenance, Scott Scamehorn, has implemented a new approach to golf course maintenance and care, ensuring the courses are “tournament-ready” every day.

“We’re concentrating our efforts down the center lines, while really working hard on perfecting the consistency in playing conditions,” stated Scamehorn. Scamehorn joined Reunion’s team in the spring of 2020, and since then, he has worked with his team to transform Reunion’s courses into three of Florida’s best. “We’re managing all three courses as one,” said Scamehorn. “We’ve adjusted mowing frequency along with pest management and water conservation to improve daily course conditions.”

Open to resort guests and members, Reunion’s rolling greens stretch across the 2,300-acre resort, just minutes from Walt Disney World®

and other famous Orlando attractions. Reunion attracts avid golfers from around the world looking to experience an enhanced level of play with exceptional conditions and unique course layouts designed by three PGA legends. With spacious multi-room villas and luxury vacation homes featuring up to 13 bedrooms, this property is an easy option for golf trips.

In addition to golf, Reunion Resort amenities include a mini-golf course, multiple tennis and pickleball courts with a Pro Shop, casual and fine dining, 10 community pools, a five-acre waterpark, and 25,000 square feet of meeting and event space. Whether it’s a family vacation, a golf trip with the guys, or a girls’ trip, Reunion has something for everyone.

For more information, to make a reservation, or to book tee times, visit ReunionResort.com

CENTRAL EAST

MELBOURNE/TITUSVILLE PORT ST. LUCIE/VERO BEACH DAYTONA BEACH

GREAT GOLF AWAITS IN

Daytona Beach

Many destinations struggle to define themselves, but that’s never been an issue for Daytona Beach. When you are the home of Daytona International Speedway – stock car racing’s most celebrated track – and the “World’s Most Famous Beach,” you are by nature a destination people identify with. Great as the speedway and beach are, savvy

GOLF’S FASTEST DESTINATION: DAYTONA BEACH

Speed is always a topic of conversation in Daytona Beach from late January through February when the sports world turns its attention to the DAYTONA 500. Golfers, of course, are in search of their own version of speed: courses with great pace of play.

As surely as Daytona Beach is a mecca for auto racing enthusiasts, the area is equally appealing for golfers in search of a fast round.

If you want to play in four hours or less, here are three Daytona Beach golf courses where the caution flag is never waved.

CRANE LAKES, a par 66 that plays 5,186 yards from the tips, has eight par 3s and a pair of par 5s, requiring golfers to hit every club in the bag.

A PAR 69, HIDDEN LAKES is an ideal course to play on the first day of a trip, as it will give everyone in your group a chance to score. The layout is 5,454 yards from the tips and doesn’t have a par 4 that plays 400 yards.

RIVIERA COUNTRY CLUB is the longest courses on our list at 6,250 yards from the tips, but this is an oldschool layout designed with pace of play in mind. There is ample room to hit the ball and greens and tee boxes are in close proximity.

Daytona Beach is home to nearly 30 courses and all of them emphasize pace of play, but you will likely reach the checkered flag first Crane Lakes, Hidden Lakes and Riviera.

golfers view them as complementary pieces for an area that has earned a reputation as one of the game’s most underrated spots.

Daytona Beach strikes the perfect balance between unforgettable golf, value and the reality that the fun is just beginning when the final putt drops each day.

As the home of nearly 20 courses, including the acclaimed Jones and Hills layouts at LPGA International and a pair of Donald Ross designs, Daytona Beach has something for every golf group.

The Jones and Hills courses have tested LPGA legends such as Annika Sorenstam and Karrie Webb, and the South Course at Daytona Beach Golf Club, a Ross layout, once hosted a legendary match featuring Ben Hogan, Sam Snead and Byron Nelson.

THE FUN NEVER STOPS

Complementing Daytona Beach’s on-course offerings are a seemingly endless array of activities. From the beach and the speedway to deep sea fishing and everything in between, the only thing golfers continually want more of is time.

The area’s off-course attractions begin with Daytona International Speedway, where a tour of the track and a visit to the Motorsports Hall of Fame of America are a must. The truly ambitious may also want to enjoy the NASCAR Racing Experience, which offers the opportunity to get in a stock car and either ride or drive around the famed 2.5-mile trioval, 31-degree banked track.

After an exhilarating trip to the Speedway, a visit to ONE DAYTONA, the area’s newest dining, shopping and entertainment complex located directly across the street is not to be missed.

Daytona Beach enjoys 23 miles of expansive coastline. Some sections are pedestrian only while others allow cars to drive, very slowly, and park on one of the nation’s most stunning beaches. At low tide, the beach is up to 500 feet wide providing ample room for everyone to enjoy the beautiful white sand.

GOOD EATS, ALE TRAIL

Daytona Beach is also home to a thriving craft beer scene. Any group in search of a quality brew will enjoy the Daytona Beach Ale Trail, a collection of more than 20 breweries and taprooms that feature outstanding local offerings.

While Daytona Beach has deep ties to golf’s rich history, contemporary layouts like Victoria Hills, a memorable Ron Garl design, and DeBary Golf Club, which has served as a U.S. Open qualifying site, only add to the area’s appeal.

Highlighting their commitment providing premium conditions, Halifax Plantation recently installed new greens, ensuring the Bill Amick design remains a favorite for locals and visitors alike.

STAY-AND-PLAY

Make no mistake, golf is the star on a Daytona Beach buddies trip but where a group stays matters, too. Daytona Beach welcomes visitors year-round and the rooms – ranging from oceanfront resorts to familiar national brands and independent boutique properties – that host family beach vacations during the summer months are perfect for golfers throughout the rest of the year.

Daytona Beach provides a number of golf package offerings, which maximize value and convenience, allowing players to customize trips to fit their budget and preferences.

Golfers that want to pair a glass of wine with an outstanding meal will appreciate the quality and diversity of Daytona Beach’s wine bars and restaurant offerings, which feature everything from ocean views and fresh seafood to premium steakhouses.

Daytona Beach is the rare destination that has the ability to be all things to all people, and golfers have taken notice.

For more information on a golf trip, visit www.DaytonaBeach.golf.

Wide Open Beaches

Fairways For Miles

Known for action-packed racing and world-famous beaches, Daytona Beach also offers savvy golfers challenging courses at exceptional value. Come and play where the pros play, at LPGA International and other top-rated courses. Savor local seafood along scenic waterways. Explore historical and cultural sites. And pair your golf outing with a range of coastal accommodations to create a perfect package.

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CENTRAL EAST

MELBOURNE/TITUSVILLE

PORT ST. LUCIE/VERO BEACH

Gator

St. Lucie Trail (772) 340-1444 www.stlucietrail.com

St. James Club (772) 336-4653 www.stjamesgolfclub.net

Saints Golf Course (772) 398-2901 www.cityofpsl.com

Sandridge Golf Club (772) 770-5003 www.sandridgegc.com

Sebastian Municipal Golf Course (772) 589-6801 www.sebastiangolfcourse.org

DAYTONA BEACH

COURSE/FACILITY

Club At Pelican Bay (386) 756-0040 www.pelicanbaycc.com

Crane Lakes Golf & Country Club (386) 767-4653 www.cranelakes.com

Daytona Beach Golf Club (386) 671-3500 www.daytonabeachgc.com

DeBary Golf & Country Club (386) 668-1705 www.debarycc.com

Deltona Club (386) 789-4911 www.thedeltonaclub.com

Glen Abbey Golf Club (386) 668-4336 www.glenabbeygolfclub.com

Golf Club At Cypress Head (386) 756-5449 www.cypressheadgolf.com

Halifax Plantation Golf Club (386) 676-9600 www.halifaxplantation.com

Hidden Lakes Golf Club (386) 427-4138 www.hiddenlakesgolfclub.com

Indigo Lakes Golf Club (386) 254-3607 www.indigolakesgolf.com

LPGA International (386) 274-5742 www.lpgainternational.com

New Smyrna Beach Golf Course (386) 424-2191 www.cityofnsb.com

Preserve At Turnbull Bay (386) 423-0203 www.thepreserveatturnbull.com

Riviera Country Club (386) 677-2464 www.rivcc.com

Sandhill Golf Course (386) 736-0560 www.sandhillgolfcourse.com

Spruce Creek Country Club (386) 756-6114 www.sprucecreekgolf.com

Tomoka Oaks Golf Club (386) 677-5931 www.tomokagolf.com

Venetian Bay Golf Course (386) 424-5775 www.venetianbaygolf.com

Victoria Hills Golf Club (386) 738-6000 www.victoriahillsgolf.com

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From the most reliable and trusted source for Florida Golf Information comes the Official Website of the Florida Golf Alliance.

GREAT GOLF FOR EVERYONE – From some of the finest municipal and daily fee courses in the country to world renowned golf resorts, with more than 1,100 courses in our state, it’s easy to see how Florida is the World’s Leading Golf Destination! From the Florida Keys to the Panhandle you can play tracks designed by some of the best known architects and the very same courses the pros play on the tour. Whether this is your first time playing in Florida or are returning for more exciting golf, use this website to plan your vacation to the World’s Leading Golf Destination!

www.FloridaGolfInfo.com

Florida’s Space Coast: Adventure awaits you

Located in Central Florida, the Space Coast is home to Kennedy Space Center, Port Canaveral and Cocoa Beach. For avid golfers, it also features some of the best championship courses in the state. Golf year round on over 20 courses, several that are part of the Florida Space Coast Golf Association including the Duran Golf Club in Viera and the Cocoa Beach Country Club, which has three nine-hole courses that are almost completely surrounded by the Banana River.

Three additional golf courses in Brevard County include two par 72 championship golf courses — The Savannahs at Merritt Island and The Habitat at Valkaria, and a par 67 stretched executive course—Spessard Holland at Melbourne Beach. Golfers will find unique features and challenges at each course.

The Majors Golf Club at Bayside Lakes is an award-winning, par-72, Arnold Palmer Signature golf course located in Palm Bay. Known as being one of the most pristine golf courses in Central Florida, The Majors features over 240-acres of gorgeous greens, lakes, preservation areas and natural wetlands, perfect scenery for a day of golf.

With sprawling greens set among beautiful surroundings, to exciting wildlife and weather conditions that are nearpicture perfect, the Space Coast is a golfer's paradise. So, grab your clubs and book a tee time at one of these great courses. Golf vacation packages are available.

For more information visit www.visitspacecoast.com/golf

Experience Pure Florida

Punta Gorda/Englewood Beach - The Charlotte Harbor Gulf Island Coast is a charming, laid-back destination nestled between Sarasota and Fort Myers on the gulf coast. The area features an array of quality courses allowing any golf aficionado to experience some of the best golf Florida has to offer.

Southwest Florida is home to many different ecosystems, providing the aesthetic appeal and natural obstacles necessary to enhance any player’s experience while providing good challenges. There’s a course for every taste and skill level, including heavily wooded terrain, salt marshes, wetlands, and Audubon-certified courses teeming with a variety of native wildlife. Riverwood in Port Charlotte polled at No. 1 in Florida and No. 15 nationally in the GolfPass (formerly Golf Advisor) Golfer’s Choice 2021 list. Heritage Landing in Punta Gorda was ranked No. 34 in Florida on the same list.

Adding to the value, virtually every course in Punta Gorda/Englewood Beach is open to the public year-round and greens fees in peak season average approximately $55 per round. Summer and fall rates may be even lower. Find adventure off the greens with nearly 200 miles of Blueway Trails ideal for kayaking, canoeing and standup paddle boarding. Charlotte Harbor is known

for its world-class fishing, featuring offshore and back bay angling opportunities. The area is also referred to as “The Tarpon Capital of the World,” so fishing for the silver king is a true adrenaline rush.

Soak up the sun and beachcomb on some of the 12 miles of Gulf of Mexico beaches on the five barrier islands that hug the coast— some only accessible by boat—for a true natural Florida adventure.

On land, take advantage of the City of Punta Gorda’s free bicycle loaner program. Pedal away on one of the four bicycle routes, which range from 17 to 33 miles, or ride the 18-mile Punta Gorda Pathways, which circles the city and includes a ride along the tranquil Peace River.

The dining scene in Punta Gorda/Englewood Beach is an eclectic mix of seafood shacks, sidewalk cafés, waterfront eateries, fine dining, and sweet spots. In 2020, Punta Gorda was ranked #2 in USA Today’s Best Small Town Food Scene 10Best list. Primary dining districts include downtown Punta Gorda, Fishermen’s Village, Manasota Key, and Dearborn Street in Englewood. There’s a restaurant to satisfy every taste bud.

For a comprehensive look at the destination – on and off the course – visit www.pureflorida.com

NAPLES/MARCO ISLAND

Quail Village Golf Club (239) 598-2815 www.quailvillagegolfclub.org

Rookery At Marco (239) 389-6600 www.jwmarco.com

Tiburon Golf Club (239) 594-2040 www.tiburongcnaples.com

TPC At Treviso Bay (239) 331-2052 www.tpctrevisobay.com

Valencia Golf & Country Club (239) 352-0777 valenciagolfandcountryclub.com

Vanderbilt Country Club (239) 348-2663 www.vanderbiltcountryclub.com

FORT MYERS

Alden Pines Golf Club (239) 283-2179 www.aldenpinesgolf.com

Cape Royal Golf Club (239) 283-5522 www.caperoyalgolfclub.com

Copperhead Golf Club (239) 369-8200 www.copperheadgc.com

Coral Oaks Golf Course (239) 573-3100 www.coraloaksgolf.com

Dunes Golf & Tennis Club (239) 472-3355 www.dunesgolfsanibel.com

Eagle Ridge Golf & Tennis Club (239) 768-1888 www.playeagleridge.com

Eastwood Golf Course (239) 321-7487 www.cityftmyers.com/eastwood

Fort Myers Country Club (239) 321-7488 www.cityftmyers.com

Gasparilla Golf Club (941) 964-4565 www.the-gasparilla-inn.com

Majestic Golf Club (239) 369-8216 www.majesticgolfclub.com

Mirror Lakes Golf Club (239) 369-1322 www.mirrorlakesgolfclub.com

Old Corkscrew Golf Club (239) 949-4700 www.oldcorkscrew.com

Palmetto-Pine Country Club (239) 574-2141 www.palmettopine.com

Pelican Preserve Golf Club (239) 985-1707 www.pelicanpreservelifestyles.com

Raptor Bay Golf Club (239) 390-4610 www.raptorbaygolfclub.com

River Hall Country Club (239) 313-4653 www.hamptongolfclubs.com

Royal Tee Country Club (239) 283-3989 www.royaltee.net

San Carlos Golf Club (239) 267-3131 www.sancarlosgolfclub.com

Sanibel Island Golf Club (239) 472-2626 www.sanibelislandgc.com

NaplesBeachHotel.com

Florida’s Punta Gorda/Englewood Beach gives you more than 20 courses offering great year-round play, with two ranked at 4 ½ stars by Golf Digest and three Audubon-certified. And recently, Golf Advisor ranked Riverwood Golf Club #1 in Florida and #15 nationally. We’ve also welcomed Babcock National and Heritage Landing Golf & Country Club into our golf community, and Kingsway Golf Course is slated to open next fall. You’ll enjoy great prices, too, all year long at area courses, hotels, restaurants and more. It’s no wonder the area was ranked the “3rd Best Place in the Country to Live and Play Golf” by Golf Digest

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With Naples, Marco Island and the Everglades, known as Florida’s Paradise Coast, the destination truly lives up to its name.

With more than 90 public, private, and semi-private courses in the area – and near-perfect weather year-round – the destination is tailor-made for a golf getaway. Its appeal to golfers is so wellearned, the International Association of Golf Travel Operators (IAGTO) called it the “No. 1 Golf Destination in North America.” What’s more, three professional golf tournaments are played here every year -- The Chubb Classic, The CME Group Tour Championship, and the QBE Shootout.

That’s how good the golf is – and it’s just the beginning of what makes Florida’s Paradise Coast the perfect choice for a golf getaway. There’s everything that happens o the course, as well.

A DESTINATION PAR EXCELLENCE.

It all starts with an amazing selection of accommodations. Many of the area’s finest courses are attached to resorts famous for their award-winning facilities and impeccable hospitality.

When it comes to beaches, Paradise Coast celebrates over 30 miles of stunning and spacious white sand beaches that are worth the trip alone. Located along the sparkling Gulf of Mexico waters, there simply isn’t a better place to relax and recharge after a day on the links.

Want to do more than just golf?

The Paradise Coast delivers. As the western entrance to Florida’s famed Everglades, the area o ers countless options for fishing, airboat rides, and other bucket-list eco-adventures.

If your o -the-course interests are a little more refined, there are luxurious spas, upscale shopping, and numerous museums and galleries to explore.

However you spend your days, you’ll be able to take advantage of the area’s incredible dining options. The destination is an epicurean Paradise, where creative chefs make the most of farm-to-table ingredients and Gulf-to-table seafood. Whether it’s simple Floribbean flavors or elegant, upscale creations, there’s always a delicious way to forget about that missed birdie putt.

A PARADISE FOR GOLFERS AND NON-GOLFERS ALIKE.

Incredible golf. Stunning beaches and wide-open spaces. Unforgettable dining. Impeccable hospitality. And endless ways to enjoy the finest of everything. It’s all available in Naples, Marco Island and the Everglades. So start planning your trip today. Because when the destination needs to be as memorable as the golf, only Paradise will do.

Planning the perfect golf getaway can be a challenge – especially when you want the golf to be as incredible as the destination that surrounds it.

SOUTHWEST

Shell Point Golf Club

Stoneybrook Golf Club

433-9790

948-3933

Westminster Golf Club (239) 368-1110

SARASOTA/BRADENTON/VENICE

Calusa Lakes Golf Club

Capri Isle Golf Club

Esplanade at Azario

IMG Academies Golf & Country Club

Lake Venice Golf Club

Legacy Golf Club

Links At Greenfield Plantation

776-2611

484-8995

485-3371

218-8172 www.esplanadeazariohoa.com

758-1466

488-3948

907-7920 www.legacygolfclub.com

747-9432 www.linksatgreenfieldplantation.com

Longboat Key Club (941) 387-1632 www.longboatkeyclub.com

Manatee County Golf Course (941) 792-6773 www.golfmanatee.com

Meadows Country Club (941) 378-5153 www.meadowscc.org

Mocassin Wallow (941) 721-0500 www.golfthemoc.com

Oak Ford Golf Club (941) 371-3680 www.oakfordgolfclub.com

Pelican Pointe Golf & Country Club (941) 496-4653 www.pelicanpointeclub.com

Ritz-Carlton Members Golf Club (941) 309-2900 www.ritzcarlton.com

River Club (941) 751-4211 www.riverclubgc.com

River Run Golf Links (941) 708-8459 www.riverrungolflinks.com

River Wilderness Golf & Country Club (941) 776-2602 www.riverwildernesscc.com

Rolling Green Golf Course (941) 355-6620 www.rollinggreengc.com

Rosedale Golf & Tennis Club (941) 756-0004 www.rosedalegcc.com

Sabal Trace Golf & Country Club (941) 426-4883 www.sabaltracegolfcourse.com

Sarasota Golf Club (941) 371-2431 www.sarasotagc.com

Sarasota National Golf Club (941) 496-8676 www.sarasotanationalgolf.com

Serenoa Golf Club (941) 925-2755 www.serenoagc.com

Stoneybrook GCC of Sarasota (941) 966-1800 www.stoneybrook.net

Stoneybrook GC Heritage Harbour (941) 749-1842 www.golfstoneybrook.com

Tatum Ridge Golf Links (941) 378-4211 www.tatumridgegolflinks.com

Preserve Golf Club At Tara (941) 756-2944 www.golfthepreserve.com

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

Waterford Golf Club (941) 484-6621 www.golfinvenice.com

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

ENGLEWOOD/PORT CHARLOTTE/PUNTA GORDA

Arcadia Golf Course (863) 494-4223 arcadiamunicipalgolfcourse.webs.com

Babcock National (941) 347-2200 www.babcocknationalgc.com

Boca Royale Golf & Country Club (941) 474-7475 www.bocaroyale.com

Deep Creek Golf Club (941) 625-6911 www.deepcreekgc.com

Golf Links of Charlotte Harbor (941) 625-4109 www.golftheharbor.com

Heritage Landing (941) 347-2222 www.heritagelandinggcc.com

Heron Creek (941) 423-9655 www.heron-creek.com

Heron’s Glen Golf & Country Club (239) 731-4520 www.hggcc.com

Lemon Bay Golf Club (941) 697-3729 www.lemonbaygolfclub.com

Myakka Pines Golf Club (941) 474-3296 www.myakkapinesgolfclub.com

Port Charlotte Golf Club (941) 625-4109 www.portcharlottegolfclub.com

Riverwood Golf Club (941) 764-6661 www.riverwoodgc.com

Rotonda Golf Club (941) 698-0918 www.rotondagolf.com

Twin Isles Country Club (941) 637-1232 www.twinislescc.org

BABCOCK NATIONAL & HERITAGE LANDING BabcockNational.com and Heritage-Landing.com

Stay Active and Stay Competitive in the Florida Senior Games

Plenty of Fall 2023 Opportunities Ahead

For golfers age 50 and over, the Florida Senior Games is an opportunity to mix and mingle with like-minded individuals on a variety of golf courses in the State of Florida.

While the 2023 Florida Senior Games golf competition isn’t scheduled until Monday, December 4, 2023 at the Lake Jovita Golf and Country Club, in Dade City, there are qualifying opportunities beginning in September. To advance to the Florida Senior Games, men and women must qualify in the top five of their age groups at a Florida Senior Games Series Qualifier. Those events are held in nine locations as far north as Pensacola and Jacksonville to Fort Lauderdale and Port Charlotte on the south end of the peninsula.

Florida Senior Games age groups begin with the 50-54 age groups for those starting out in the Senior Games experience and advance, in five year intervals, into the 90s age groups. You’re always playing with someone around your own age.

At the 2022 Florida Senior Games, played at the Fox Hollow Golf Course, in Trinity, Richard Cheney, of Winter Haven, was the

most experienced golfer on the course at age 93. Cheney finished the day shooting a 90, to win the gold medal in the 90-94 age group and qualify for the 2023 National Senior Games.

The overall best score was recorded by Nick Kent, of Lady Lake, and Calvin James Pfrogner, from Sarasota, with a 76. Kent won the 75-79 age group gold medal while Pfrogner was the 80-84 age group gold medalist. The overall best women’s score was shot by Jodi Kest, of The Villages, with a 78 to win the 60-64 age group gold medal.

While the talent level of Florida Senior Games golfers is not lacking, it’s all about a day on the golf course and the camaraderie involved in sports and living an active and healthy lifestyle after the age of 50.

Besides golf, the Florida Senior Games, and its local qualifying events, offer a variety of other sports and events to keep active and healthy. The September through December events listed above are only the fall events taking place statewide. Spring qualifiers will begin in January of 2024 and continue through April in locations such as Lee County, Sarasota/Bradenton, Tallahassee, Clearwater and The Villages.

FLORIDA SENIOR GAMES GOLF CALENDAR (SEPTEMBER – DECEMBER)

Pensacola Senior Games: September 8-22

Gainesville Senior Games: September 8-17

Jacksonville Senior Games: September 29-October 8

Charlotte County Fit for Life Games: October 1-31

Tampa Bay Active Life Games: October 2-14

Ormond Beach Senior Games: October 21-27

Martin County Senior Games (Stuart): October 21-29

Broward Senior Games: October 1-31

Golden Age Games (Sanford) November 2-5

Florida Senior Games: Lake Jovita Golf and Country Club, December 4, 2023

To find out more information about Florida Senior Games golf opportunities, visit www.floridaseniorgames.com/ all-sports-schedule

BOCA RATON/PALM BEACH STUART/PALM CITY

SOUTHEAST

FORT LAUDERDALE

Oriole Golf & Tennis Club (954) 972-8140 www.oriolegolfclub.com

Palm-Aire Country Club & Resort (954) 975-6225 www.palmairegolf.com

Pembroke Lakes Golf Club (954) 431-4144 www.pcmgolf.com

Plantation Preserve Golf Course (954) 585-5020 www.plantationpreserve.org

Pompano Beach Golf Course (954) 781-0426 www.mypompanobeach.org

MIAMI / FLORIDA KEYS

Biltmore Golf Course (305) 460-5364 www.biltmorehotel.com

Costa Greens Golf Club (305) 592-3300 www.costagreensgolfclub.com

Costa del Sol Golf Club (305) 592-3300 www.cdsgolfclub.com

Country Club of Miami (305) 829-8456 www.golfccmiami.com

Crandon Golf At Key Biscayne (305) 361-9129 www.crandongolfclub.com

Florida Keys CC (305)743-2551 www.floridakeyscc.com

International Links Miami (305) 633-4583 www.internationallinksgolfclub.com

Key West Country Club (305) 294-5232 www.keywestgolf.com

Killian Greens Golf Club (305) 271-0917 www.killiangreensgolfclub.com

Miami Beach Golf Club (305) 532-3350 www.miamibeachgolfclub.com

Miami Lakes Golf Club (305) 820-8088 miamilakesgolf.com

Miami Shores Country Club (305) 795-2366 www.miamishoresgolf.com

Miami Springs Golf & Country Club (305) 805-5180 www.miamispringsgolfcourse.com

Miccosukee Golf and Country Club (305) 382-3931 www.miccosukeegolf.com

Normandy Shores Golf Course (305) 868-6502 www.normandyshoresgolfclub.com

Palmetto Golf Course (305) 235-1069 www.co.miamidade.fl.us

Redland Golf & Country Club (305) 247-8503www.redlandgolf.com

Trump National Doral (305) 592-2000 www.trumphotelcollection.com

Turnberry Isle - JW Marriott (305) 932-6200 www.turnberryislemiami.com

TRUMP NATIONAL DORAL (305) 592-2000 trumphotelcollection.com

Blue Monster, Golden Palm, Red Tiger, Silver Fox

Swing by the Sea in Martin County –

An Under-the-Radar Golfer’s Paradise in South Florida

Avid golfers have long flocked to Florida to experience some of the best golf courses in America. But with the pandemic still looming, more travelers are opting for less crowded, more under-the-radar escapes. Enter Martin County.

The charming destination can be found along South Florida’s Treasure Coast region, conveniently situated between Orlando to the northwest and Miami to the south. What sets Martin County apart from its well-known neighbors is its hidden gem appeal, marked by more than 22 miles of uncrowded beaches and over 100,000 sprawling acres of parks and conservation lands.

This beloved stretch of the Sunshine State is blessed with a natural sand ridge that stands out alongside the Treasure Coast’s typically flat terrain, resulting in amazing golf courses set against picturesque coastal landscapes.

Martin County is already known as a golfer’s dream destination, home to more than 35 worldclass courses and 15 private courses, boasting an impressive collection of affordable options created by notable designers like Jack Nicklaus, Chi Chi Rodriguez, Arnold Palmer, and both Tom and Jim Fazio.

Stuart’s highly-anticipated Sailfish Sands Golf Course will debut in 2021. The new attraction will replace the former Martin County Golf Course and promises to bring a new golfing experience to the lovers of this traditional sport. With a championship 18-hole course and one of the few reversible courses in the United States, Sailfish Sands is definitely out of the ordinary.

The course will be able to be played clockwise or counterclockwise on specific days and will

feature tee boxes that can accommodate golfers of any skill level. It will also offer a 13-acre driving range with low level lights for evening play and interactive LED targets. The reimagined space will also remain a stop along the Florida Historic Golf Trail.

For the full experience, stay and play at the Marriott Hutchinson Island Beach Resort, Golf & Marina. Situated on 200 acres overlooking the

Atlantic Ocean, the relaxing retreat offers a pristine 18-hole Ocean Hole Golf Course, where players can soak in the views while swinging by the sea. There’s a reason why more than 100 professional golfers call Martin County home, making it a favorite for pro athletes and amateurs alike. So, the next time you’re searching for a laid-back, golf-themed getaway, set your sights on Martin County – you’re bound to be impressed.

BOCA RATON/PALM BEACH

Links At Boynton Beach (561) 742-6502

North

Okeeheelee

966-7044

STUART/PALM CITY

PGA National

(772) 597-3794 www.indianwoodgolfclub.com

(772) 692-3322 www.jensenbeachgc.com

County GC (772) 287-3747 www.martincountygolfcourse.com

692-0346 www.northrivergc.com

Osprey Creek at Martin Downs (772) 286-6818 www.martindownsgolfclub.com

287-5605 www.palmcovegolf.com

Swing by the sea.

Martin County, Florida is home to over 35 world-class golf courses—all within 15 minutes of each other. For a unique golf experience, grab your clubs and take a scenic drive down to Sailfish Sands Golf Course, where you’ll find a reversible 9-hole course, a traditional 18-hole course, and a 13-acre driving range. Stay and play at the meticulously maintained and intelligently designed Ocean Club Golf Course at the Marriott Hutchinson Island Beach Resort, Golf & Marina, designed by Charles Ankrom and ranked as one of the best executive courses in the U.S. With courses for every skill level, affordable day rates, and breathtaking views, the grass is certainly greener on this side of South Florida. Plan your trip at DiscoverMartin.com