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Tee Off In Panama City Beach The Gulf Coast has long been known as a golfer’s paradise, given that the weather is conducive to playing year-round. Home to three championship courses, 320 days of sunshine a year and an average temperature of 74 degrees, Panama City Beach is no exception. Whether a beginner, an amateur or a seasoned professional, there is a course to fit all skill levels when golfers come to Florida to hit the links. “Golfers from all over the country continue to visit to Panama City Beach for its challenging
but beautiful courses and endless sunshine,” shares 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.” Take a look below for more information on Panama City Beach’s golf scene and discover why this coastal destination has been named one of the nation’s top three golf towns by Golf Digest. SHERATON 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 the Grand Lagoon, with a second shot to a peninsula green overlooking St. Andrews Bay. The par-72 championship layout has a challenging course rating of 74.3 and slope of 143 as it stretches more than 7,000 yards from
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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 which involved a full-till process. This major renovation included upgrading the original specs of the greens sprigged with ultra-dwarf grass to improve course playability, green speeds and green receptiveness year-round. The renovation also included new green-side bunkers on all the holes throughout the course. Whether an amateur, professional or beginner golf enthusiast, there is something for guests 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 as well as Bar 72 Pub & Eatery to enjoy a hearty lunch and refreshing cocktail after a round. The Sheraton 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 www.baypointgolf.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, the 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 every golfer to work on his or her game, from pitching to putting. The Holiday Golf Club also features a pro shop and Mulligans Bar & Grill, offering breakfast, lunch and a fully stocked bar. Holiday Golf Club is located at 100 Fairway Boulevard in Panama City. For more information or to book tee times, call 850-234-1800 or visit www.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 splendor, it has delighted guests with reasonable rates and a kind, attentive staff for decades. With 5,617 yards of golf from the longest tees, challenging greens and precise fairways, golfers quickly find out why the 18 -hole course is the perfect golf experience for families, the beginner golfer or an old pro who wants to enjoy a relaxing round. Signal Hill is also Panama
City’s Beach 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 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 www. signalhillgolfcourse.com. Whether seeking a relaxed afternoon on the links, perfecting a swing, or making a once in a lifetime shot, the right course is waiting for you in Panama City Beach. Planning the perfect golf getaway has never been easier,
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with over 16,000 accommodations options available, including convenient and luxurious rooms at the Sheraton Panama City Beach Golf & Spa Resort and ocean-front vacation rental homes and condos just steps from the white-sand beaches and emerald-green waves. In addition to offering a collection of courses for novice, leisure and serious golfers, Panama City Beach provides ample entertainment off the course as well. From offshore fishing charters, kayak tours, standup 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 in the destination known for some of the “world’s most beautiful beaches.” Book your trip today and see why most come for the golf but stick around for the memories.
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NORTHWEST DESTIN/FORT WALTON BEACH COURSE/FACILITY NAME
TEE TIME PHONE
Bluewater Bay Resort
(850) 897-3241
bwbresort.com
Emerald Bay Golf Club
(850) 837-5197
emeraldbaygolfclub.com
Fort Walton Beach Golf Course
(850) 833-9664
fwb.org
Indian Bayou Golf & Country Club
(850) 837-6191
indianbayougolf.com
Kelly Plantation Golf Club
(850) 650-7600
kellyplantationgolf.com
Regatta Bay Golf & Country Club
(850) 337-8080
regattabay.com
Shalimar Pointe Golf and Country Club
(850) 651-1416
shalimarpointe.com
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MARIANNA/CARABELLE COURSE/FACILITY NAME
TEE TIME PHONE
St. James Bay
(850) 697-9606
stjamesbay.com
St. Josephs Bay Golf Club
(850) 227-1751
stjoebaygolf.com
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PENSACOLA COURSE/FACILITY NAME
TEE TIME PHONE
WEBSITE
A. C. Read Golf Club
(850) 452-2454
navymwrpensacola.com
Club At Hidden Creek
(850) 939-4604
theclubathiddencreek.com
Cypress Lakes Golf Club
(850) 937-3820
cypresslakesgolfclub.net
Lost Key Golf Club
(850) 492-1300
lostkey.com
Marcus Pointe Golf Club
(850) 484-9770
marcuspointegc.com
Osceola Municipal Golf Course
(850) 453-7599
osceolagolf.com
Perdido Bay Golf Club
(850) 492-1223
perdidobaygolf.com
Scenic Hills Country Club
(850) 476-0611
scenichills.com
Stonebrook Golf Club
(850) 994-7171
stonebrook-golf.com
Tanglewood Golf Club
(850) 623-6176
tanglewood-golf.com
Tiger Point Golf and Country Club
(850) 932-1333
tigerpointgolf.com
PANAMA CITY BEACH COURSE/FACILITY NAME
TEE TIME PHONE
Holiday Golf Club
(850) 234-1800
Sheraton Bay Point
(850) 235-6950
baypointgolf.com
Signal Hill Golf Course, Inc.
(850) 234-5051
signalhillgolfcourse.com
Sunny Hills Golf & Country Club
(850) 773-3619 sunnyhillsgolfandcountryclub.com
WEBSITE holidaygolfclub.com
SOUTH WALTON COURSE/FACILITY NAME
TEE TIME PHONE
Blackstone Golf Course
(850) 520-4670
blackstonemossyhead.com
Camp Creek Golf Club
(850) 231-7600
campcreekgolfclub.com
Eagle Springs Golf Club
(850) 892-3812
WEBSITE
Sandestin Golf Resort
(850) 267-8155
sandestin.com
Santa Rosa Golf & Beach Club
(850) 267-2229
santarosaclub.com
Seascape Resort
(850) 654-7888
seascape-resort.com
Windswept Dunes Golf Club
(850) 835-1847
windsweptdunes.com
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Hilaman Park Golf Course
(850) 891-3935
hilamangolfclub.com seminolegolfcourse.com
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Seminole Golf Course
(850) 644-2582
Southwood Golf Club
(850) 942-4653
southwoodgolf.com
The Golf Club At Summerbrooke
(850) 894-4653
summerbrookegolf.com
The Golf Club of Quincy
(850) 627-8386
golfclubofquincy.com
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Plantation On Crystal River The Plantation on Crystal River is a beautiful 50-year-old, 232 acre eco-friendly golf resort offering comfortable accommodations, 27-holes of great golf, award winning dining and a full service spa. Surrounded by the natural springs of Kings Bay, one of the largest aquifers in the state, Crystal River is home to more than 400 West Indian manatees that migrate each year to the warmth of the springs. Our onsite activities range from golf to boating and fishing with so much in-between and we offer several specials and packages to help sculpt your perfect vacation! There’s always something fun to do at Plantation on Crystal River! TRADITIONAL FLORIDA-STYLE GOLF Our exclusive Central Florida golf resort features 27 holes of competitive and challenging golf. Our course was designed in the tradi-
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tional “Florida” style with variety of water and bunker obstacles, along with challenging fairways lined by mature emerald pine and oak trees native to the region. If it’s a short course you prefer, “The Lagoons” is a great option to sharpen your short game. If you’re into hitting monster drives, try our “Championship Course” which consists of 18 holes of worldclass golf. All of our links are beautifully manicured and well-groomed, and they provide a traditional mix of the best golf Florida has to offer. RELAX IN TOTAL COMFORT IN OUR CRYSTAL RIVER ROOMS Packed with all the comforts of home, our Crystal River resort suites and guestrooms have everything you need for a perfect stay. Choose from our patio rooms, with unique out-
door lounging areas, or our rooms with views of the garden or water. No matter what room you choose, you won’t be disappointed because we fill them all with excellent amenities for you and your family. Our Golf Villas provide the perfect accommodations for your group. FISHING AT ITS FINEST Few places compare to Crystal River when it comes to salt or freshwater sport fishing. There really isn’t a better place for an inshore slam of tarpon, redfish, and speckled trout. Offshore
opportunities include grouper, a variety of snapper, smoker kingfish, and cobia. If freshwater fishing is more your interest, our area has multiple lakes and reservoirs with excellent fishing for largemouth bass, crappie, bream, catfish, and more. We can also arrange a charter with one of our area’s fishing guides that will pick you up from our own dock for charters. And make sure to bring your catch back to our resort so the chef of our West 82º Grill can cook it for you!
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THE PLACE TO STAY & PLAY ON THE NATURE COAST Our #1 concern is your safety and wellbeing. Our resort adheres to all mandated CDC guidelines and State COVID provisions. Bring your friends or your family and let them enjoy our full-service spa, manatee tours, fishing, and diving while you hit the links. There’s never been a better time to head to our resort and discover how Plantation on Crystal River helps make Florida one of the top golf destinations in the world.
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NORTH CENTRAL LAKE CITY / GAINESVILLE COURSE/FACILITY NAME
TEE TIME PHONE
WEBSITE
Chiefland Golf & Country Club
(352) 493-2375
Country Club At Lake City
(386) 752-2266 thecountryclubatlakecity.com
chieflandgcc.com
Ironwood Golf Course
(352) 334-3120
cityofgainesville.org
Meadowbrook Golf Club
(352) 332-0577
playmeadowbrook.com
Quail Heights Country Club
(386) 752-3339
quailheightscc.com
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TEE TIME PHONE
Candler Hills Golf and Country Club (352) 861-9712 Continental Country Club
WEBSITE candlerhillsgolfclub.com
(352) 748-3293
continentalcountryclub.com
Country Club At Silver Springs Shores (352) 687-2828
silverspringsgolfcc.com
Eagle Ridge At Spruce Creek
(352) 307-1668
playeagleridgegolf.com
Huntington Golf Club
(352) 347-3333
huntingtongolfclub.com
Juliette Falls Golf and Spa Club
(352) 522-0309
juliettefalls.com
Lake Diamond Golf & Country Club
(352) 687-1000
lakediamond.com
Links of Spruce Creek
(352) 347-6172
linksatsprucecreek.com
Miona Lake Golf Club
(352) 748-4200
mionalakegolfclub.com
Ocala Golf Club
(352) 401-6917
ocalagolfcourses.com
Ocala National Golf Club
(352) 629-7980
ocalanational.com
Ocala Palms Golf & Country Club
(352) 732-4653
ocalapalms.com
Preserve Golf Club At Spruce Creek (352) 861-3131
playthepreserve.com
Royal Oaks Golf Club
(352) 861-1818
royaloaksgolfclub.com
Stone Creek Golf Club
(352) 854-1272
delwebb.com/stonecreek
Stonecrest Golf Club
(352) 245-0565
stonecrestgolfclub.com
SummerGlen Country Club
(352) 307-1766
summerglen.com
CRYSTAL RIVER / HERNANDO
PLANTATION ON CRYSTAL RIVER
(800) 632-6262 plantationoncrystalriver.com _________________________________________________________________________________ Inverness Golf & Country Club
(352) 637-2526
golfinverness.com
LakeSide Country Club
(352) 726-1461
lakesideccgolf.com
Pine Ridge Community GCC
(352) 746-6177
pineridgeassn.com
Skyview At Terra Vista
(352) 746-3664
citrushills.com
COURSE/FACILITY NAME
TEE TIME PHONE
Plantation on Crystal River
(800) 632-6262 plantationoncrystalriver.com
Southern Woods Golf Club
(352) 382-1200
southernwoodsgc.com
Black Diamond Ranch
(352) 746-3446
Sugarmill Woods Country Club
(352) 382-2663
sugarmillwoodscc.com
Citrus Hills Golf Club
(352) 746-4425 citrushillsgolfandcountryclub.com
Twisted Oaks Golf Club
(352) 746-6257
twistedoaksgc.com
Citrus Springs Country Club
(352) 489-5045
WEBSITE
blackdiamondranch.com citrusspringsgolf.com
CANDLER HILLS GOLF AND COUNTRY CLUB (352) 861-9712
candlerhillsgolfclub.com
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On Top of the World Truly Is A Golfers’ Paradise! Spectacular Golf Course Living in Ocala, Florida from just $170s to the $400s If you are looking for a community to play where you live, and live where you play, you hit your “hole-in-one”. On Top of the World, Ocala, Florida’s premier active-adult community is a true golfers haven. LIVE THE FAIRWAYS AS MUCH AS YOU WANT Featuring 54 holes and 3 courses, On Top of the World has plenty of fairways to utilize your clubs for prime play all year round. The Tortoise & The Hare and The Links courses are private, and feature par-72 championship play for our residents and their guests with no tee-times required. In addition, the community features the Candler Hills Golf Club, home of the Ocala Open, a semi-private par-72 championship course that’s open to the public and offers membership opportunities. Candler Hills Golf Club has a state-of-the-art practice facility available to perfect both your long and short game, as well as five sets of tees that provide a rewarding, yet competitive game for all players. Featuring the longest par-5 in the state of Florida at 669 yards, plus a pro shop and restaurant for your enjoyment and convenience. THE IDEAL CENTRAL FLORIDA LOCATION TO CALL HOME Situated in beautiful Ocala, Florida, On Top of the World is among the top retirement communities in all of the country. That’s because it has beautiful weather 365 days a year and an extremely low cost in living. Ocala is full of peaceful, laid back options for all types of tastes and lifestyles. When you move to Ocala you truly are in the heart of Florida as Ocala is within a short drive to major cities such as Tampa, Orlando, as well as incredible beach towns including Clearwater and Daytona. You really can’t get bored at On Top of the World! There is something to do every day of the year, not just at the community but also nearby.
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AMENITIES AND ACTIVITIES TO KEEP YOU BUSY WHEN OFF THE GREENS You don’t have to go far to have fun at On Top of the World. Besides the incredible golf, the recreational activities and amenities are endless. From swimming to tennis to fitness classes, dog parks, happy hours, massages, pickleball, billiards and kickboxing, there is nothing left out when it comes to having a blast at your new residence all year round. The community features a full-time recreation manager dedicated solely to activities including concerts, parties, shows, happy hours and more. Plus, there are hundreds of resident clubs and service organizations for every hobby
Looking to move quickly? On Top of the World has a selection of move-in-ready homes that are available for immediate (or near immediate) occupancy in several different neighborhoods throughout the community. As you can see, there is for sure not a lack of options when it comes to finding the perfect home at On Top of the World for your tastes, budget and lifestyle. STANDARD HOME FEATURES THAT ARE TRULY EFFICIENT Looking for convenience? Residents will find that all new homes are equipped with the latest Smart Home technology, powered by Amazon. From programming your irrigation timer and seeing who’s at your front door to asking Alexa to dim your lights, modern conveniences are made even easier with an innovatively equipped Smart Home package. THE FRIENDSHIPS YOU WILL CREATE When you move to On Top of the World you won’t just be buying a home in a neighborhood, you will create some amazing new friendships. Whether you are an avid or casual golfer, looking to make new acquaintances for dinner and dancing or hoping to find a new hobby, there is something for everyone, whether married or single, to enjoy here.
and interest including card game clubs, dance clubs, sports clubs and just about anything else you could possibly think of ! HOME OPTIONS AND DESIGNS FOR ALL BUDGETS What makes living at On Top of the World so attractive to so many, is its incredible value. With five different home series designs ranging from innovative cottage style homes to larger estate homes with 3 car garages starting from just the $170s to over $400,000. FLORIDAGOLFINFO.COM
LIMITED TIME OFFER For just $249 live the lifestyle before you buy. You will have the opportunity for a 3-day, 2-night stay where you can preview all the endless indoor and outdoor recreational fun and amenities the community has to offer. Don’t imagine it! Now is the time to see for yourself why On Top of the World is consistently voted on Where to Retire’s 50 best master-planned communities in the U.S. Call today for more information at 866-228-5878 or visit OnTopOfTheWorld.com.
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AMAZING GOLF COURSE VIEW HOMESITES! On Top of the World in Ocala, Florida is the premier active-adult community offering three impeccably maintained championship golf courses, an expansive practice facility and two fully stocked pro shops. Candler Hills:
The Tortoise & The Hare:
The Links:
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• Private 18 hole, par 72 course • Golf clinics and lessons from PGA & LPGA professionals • Three tee boxes for challenging or leisurely play • Course designed for both executive and championship level play
• Private 18 hole, par 72 course • Golf clinics and lessons from PGA & LPGA professionals • Nestled in a picturesque natural setting
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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
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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 worldclass 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 ocean-inspired 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 “Shoreto-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 FLORIDAGOLFINFO.COM
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 Hydro-Grid clay tennis courts, 9-hole professionally manicured putting course, bike f leet, over 55,000 square-feet of indoor and outdoor f lexible meeting and event space, and one of the most relaxing, unspoiled, coquinaladen 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!
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NORTHEAST PALM COAST COURSE/FACILITY NAME
TEE TIME PHONE
Hammock Beach Resort Conservatory
(386) 246-6710
hammockbeach.com
Hammock Beach Resort - Ocean
(386) 447-4611
hammockbeach.com
Grand Reserve Golf Course
(386) 313-2966
grandreserve.com
WEBSITE
Palatka Golf Club
(386) 329-0141
palatkagolfclub.com
Palm Harbor Golf Club
(386) 986-4653
palmharborgolfclub.com
The Grand Club
(386) 437-5807
thegrandclub.com
The Oaks Golf Club
(386) 467-2512
the-oaks-golf.com
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WEBSITE
Amelia River Golf Club
(904) 491-8500
ameliarivergolfclub.net
Deerfield Lakes Golf Club
(904) 879-1210
deerfieldlakesgolf.com
Fernandina Beach Golf Course
(904) 277-7370 fernandinabeachgolfclub.com
Golf Club At North Hampton
(904) 548-0000
hamptongolfclubs.com
Golf Club of Amelia Island
(904) 277-0012
golfclubofamelia.com
Omni Amelia Island Plantation Resort (904) 277-5907
aipfl.com
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WEBSITE
World Golf Village - King & Bear
(904) 940-6088
golfwgv.com
World Golf Village - Slammer & Squire (904) 940-6100
golfwgv.com
Golf Club At South Hampton
(904) 287-7529
golfsouthhampton.com
Palencia Club
(904) 599-9030
vivapalencia.com
Ponte Vedra Inn & Club
(904) 285-6911
pvresorts.com
Royal St. Augustine Golf and Country Club
(904) 824-4653
royalstaugustinegolf.com
St. Augustine Shores Golf Club
(904) 794-0303
capstonegolf.net
St. Johns Golf and Country Club
(904) 940-3215
stjohnsgolf.com
St. Johns Golf Club
(904) 209-0350
sjgc.com
TPC Sawgrass
(904) 273-3235
tpcsawgrass.com
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Bent Creek Golf Course
(904) 779-0800
golfbentcreek.com
Blue Sky Golf Club
(904) 446-2899
golfbluesky.com
Champions at Julington Creek
(904) 287-4653
championsclubgolf.com
Cimarrone Golf & Country Club
(904) 287-2000
cimarronegolf.com
Country Club of Orange Park
(904) 276-7664
ccofop.com
Eagle Harbor Golf Club
(904) 269-9300
eagleharboronline.com
Eagle Landing Golf Club
(904) 291-5600
eaglelandingonline.com
Fiddler’s Green At Cecil Field Golf Club
(904) 778-5245
fiddlersgreenclub.com
Golf Club At Fleming Island
(904) 269-1440
flemingislandgolf.com
Hidden Hills CC
(904) 641-8121
hiddenhillsgc.com
Hyde Park Golf Club
(904) 786-5410
hydepark.golf
Jacksonville Beach Golf Course
(904) 247-6184 jacksonvillebeachgolfclub.com
Magnolia Point Golf & Country Club
(904) 531-9784
magnoliapointgolfclub.com
Panther Creek Golf Club
(904) 783-2600
panthercreekgolf.com
Ponte Vedra Golf and Country Club
(904) 285-0204 thepontevedragolfandcc.com
Queens Harbour Yacht & Country Club (904) 221-1012 Windsor Parke Golf Club
(904) 223-4653
windsorparke.com
Windy Harbor Golf Club
(904) 270-5380
windyharborgolf.com
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From a day of golf to an evening on the Gulf. Welcome to golf heaven, where our 22 distinctive courses are waiting for you. And after a day of avoiding sand traps, dig your toes into white sand beaches, grab an ice-cold drink and watch as the sky turns into a fiery orange sunset, or dine al fresco at the all-new St. Pete Pier. However you plan to spend your time, there’s something waiting for everyone in St. Pete/Clearwater. VisitStPeteClearwater.com
Visit St. Pete/Clearwater St. Pete/Clearwater is more than just America’s Best Beaches. It’s also home to some of America’s best golf courses and proud home to PGA and LPGA tour stops. Whether you’re looking for a modern course or a classic, you can have your pick from St. Pete/Clearwater’s 22 public or semi-private golf courses. There’s something for everyone—a mix of new and traditional, stunning landscapes, and demanding courses shaped by some of the top designers in the world. Plus, golf provides a safe way to get outside and stay socially distanced. Once you step onto The Innisbrook Resort and Golf Club’s breathtaking resort and manicured grounds, you will never want to leave. The resort’s five golf courses—The Copperhead, Island, North, South and Fox Squirrel—offer challenging, surprising and rewarding courses veterans and novices alike will appreciate.
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The Copperhead 15th Hole
The Copperhead’s elevation tests the best players in the world each year. The 7,340-yard, par-71 brute, designed by the imaginative architect Lawrence Packard, is one of the PGA Tour’s favorite stops. Paul Azinger, a 12-time PGA Tour winner, called it the best course the PGA Tour plays. The Copperhead meanders through beautiful trees and landscaping with water strategically placed to test golfers of all levels. Innisbrook’s other courses offer an enjoyable challenge as well. The 7,310-yard, par-72 Island Course, in particular, can prove every bit as tough as the Copperhead.
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If you’re looking to play on a gorgeous island (who isn’t?), the Vinoy Golf Course, located on Snell Island, was re-designed by renowned course architect, Ron Garl, and put back into play in 1992. Conditions for play are ideal year-round, with cool Gulf breezes in summertime and a perfect, warm escape in the winter. Take it up a notch and try a round at Dunedin Golf Club. Former home of the PGA of America, this 18-hole course was designed by world renowned golf course architect Donald Ross. The facility went through a major restoration with the rebuilding of greens, tees and bunkers in 2006 through 2007, which has restored the course to nearly the same as when Ross originally brought it to life. After a day on the golf course, head over to the all-new St. Pete Pier, a beautiful 26-acre waterfront oasis surrounded by the sparkling blue waters of Tampa Bay. Grab a tasty bite and an ice-cold drink at Doc Ford’s Rum Bar and Grill, serving up authentic Florida cuisine. Peruse shops and artist galleries or take a relaxing walk along the 3,000 feet of walkways. Kick back in a colorful Adirondack chair as you watch the people go by or opt for a rooftop view at Pier Teaki. Come discover the newly expanded Clearwater Marine Aquarium offering adventure for the whole family. From Winter the dolphin’s brand-new home with an underwater viewing area to a specially designated area for rescue animals, you’ll feel totally immersed in a new, fascinating world. With five times more space for guests, you can stay safe as you explore. Plus, 35 miles of sugar white sand beaches are here for you to enjoy. Unwind in the warm sun, stick your toes in the soft sand, and take in a fiery sunset to top off your day. Whether you plan to visit for one night or a few days, there are endless hotels, vacation rentals and renovated timeless landmarks to make your home away from home. From world-renowned golf courses to world class beaches, unbeatable dining to delicious craft cocktails, you can’t go wrong in St. Pete/Clearwater. Discover it all at VisitStPeteClearwater.com. Clearwater Marine Aquarium
CENTRAL WEST ST. PETE/CLEARWATER COURSE/FACILITY NAME
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WEBSITE
Innisbrook Golf & Spa Resort
(727) 942-2000
innisbrookgolfresort.com
Chi Chi Rodriguez Golf Club
(727) 726-4673
chichi.org
Clearwater Golf Club
(727) 443-5078
clearwatercountryclub.com
heritageislesgolf.com
Heritage Springs Country Club
(727) 372-5281 heritagespringscommunity.com
Lake Jovita Golf & Country Club
(352) 588-2233
Lexington Oaks Golf Club
(813) 907-7270
lakejovita.com lexoaks.com
Links Golf Club
(727) 868-1091
linksgolfclubhudson.com
Cove Cay Country Club
(727) 535-1406
covecaygolf.com
Links of Lake Bernadette
(813) 788-7888
linksoflakebernadette.com
(727) 937-4653
crescentoaksgolf.com
Magnolia Valley Golf Club
(727) 847-2342
magnoliavalleygolfclub.com
(727) 856-2878 meadowoakscountryclub.com
Cypress Run Golf Club, Inc.
(727) 938-3774
cypressrun.com
Meadow Oaks Golf & Country Club
Dunedin Golf Club
(727) 733-7836
dunedincc.com
Northdale Golf & Tennis Club
(813) 962-0428
northdalegolf.com
East Bay Golf Club
(727) 581-3333
eastbaygolfclub.com
Pebble Creek Golf Club
(813) 973-3870
pebblecreekclub.com
Lansbrook Golf Club
(727) 784-7333
lansbrook-golf.com
River Hills Country Club
(813) 653-1554
riverhillscountryclub.com
Mangrove Bay Golf Course
(727) 893-7800
stpete.org
Rocky Point Golf Course
(813) 673-4316
rockypointgc.com
Renaissance Vinoy Golf Club
(727) 896-8000
marriottgolf.com
Rogers Park Golf Course
(813) 356-1670
rogersparkgc.com
Seminole Lake Country Club
(727) 391-3318
seminolelake.net
Scotland Yards Golf Club
(352) 567-7600
scotlandyards.com
Seven Springs Golf & Country Club
(727) 376-0035
ssgcc.com
Silver Dollar Golf & Trap Club
(813) 920-3884
silverdollargolf.com
Silverado Golf & Country Club
(813) 788-1225
golfsilverado.com
Summerfield Crossing Golf Club
(813) 671-3311
summerfieldgc.com
Tampa Bay Golf & Country Club
(352) 588-5454
tbgolfclub.com
TPC Tampa Bay
(813) 949-0090
tpctampabay.com
Walden Lake Golf & Country Club
(813) 754-8575
waldenlakegolf.com
Westchase Golf Club
(813) 854-2331
westchasegc.com
Tarpon Springs Golf Course
(727) 937-6906
tarponsprings.com
Tarpon Woods Golf Club
(727) 784-7606
hamptongolfclubs.com
Tides Golf Club
(727) 392-5345
tidesgc.com
Timber Greens Country Club
(727) 372-0789
timbergreens.net
Wentworth Golf Club
(727) 942-4760
wentworthgolfclub.org
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TEE TIME PHONE
Saddlebrook Resort - Palmer
(813) 973-1111
saddlebrookresort.com
COURSE/FACILITY NAME
TEE TIME PHONE
Saddlebrook Resort Saddlebrook Course
(813) 973-1111
saddlebrookresort.com
Brooksville Country Club At Majestic Oaks
(352) 796-8236
Apollo Beach Golf & Sea Club
(813) 645-6212
apollobeachgolf.com
Glen Lakes Country Club
(352) 597-1118
Babe Zaharias Golf Course
(813) 631-4374
babezahariasgc.com
Beacon Woods Golf Club
(727) 868-9528
beaconwoodsgolf.com
Hernando Oaks Golf and Country Club
(352) 799-9908
hernandooaksgolf.com
Oak Hills Country Club
(352) 683-6830
golfatoakhlls.com
Ridge Manor Oaks Golf and Country Club
(352) 608-4800
ridgemanoroaksgolf.com
Rivard Golf and Country Club
(352) 796-1410
rivardgc.com
Seven Hills Golfers Club
(352) 688-8888
sevenhillsgolfersclub.com
Sherman Hills Golf Club
(352) 544-0990
shermanhillsgolfclub.com
Silverthorn Country Club
(352) 799-2600
silverthornclub.net
World Woods Golf Club
(352) 796-5500
worldwoods.com
WEBSITE
Bloomingdale Golfers Club
(813) 685-4105
bloomingdalegolf.com
Cheval Golf & Country Club
(813) 949-4231
chevalgcc.com
Claw At USF
(813) 632-6893
theclawatusfgolf.com
Club Renaissance
(813) 642-9091
clubrenaissancescc.com
Diamond Hill Golf and Country Club (813) 689-7219
diamondhillgolf.net
Eagles Golf Club
(813) 920-6681
eaglesgolf.com
Emerald Greens Golf Resort
(813) 961-1369
stayandplaytampa.com
Fox Hollow Golf Club
(727) 376-6333
golfthefox.com
Golf Club At Cypress Creek
(813) 634-8888
cypresscreekgolfclub.com
INNISBROOK GOLF & SPA RESORT
(727) 942-2000 innisbrookgolfresort.com Copperhead, Island, North, South _________________________________________________________________________________
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WEBSITE brooksvillecc.com glenlakes.com
(813) 973-1111 saddlebrookresort.com Palmer, Saddlebrook Course _________________________________________________________________________________
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Florida Grapefruit League Ballparks offer Modern Amenities while Looking Back at Team History Major League Baseball Spring Training was the State of Florida’s first venture into sports tourism. By Nick Gandy Beginning in 1923, Florida Spring Training stadiums were constructed in Bradenton, Clearwater, Orlando, St. Petersburg, Fort Myers and West Palm Beach. Four of those communities are hosting Florida Spring Training in the 20s of the 21st century. By 1928, the State of Florida was prospering with a booming population, arriving by automobiles, to live in newly built homes. Baseball was America’s pastime and 10 of the 16 Major League teams held their spring training in Florida. It was a prosperous time for the growth of Florida Spring Training Baseball, even during the Great Depression years, only to be interrupted by the World War II years of 1942-45. Since 2010, nine of the 12 Florida communities have made significant investments in a spring training facility, giving fans top-notch amenities found in the much larger stadiums and arenas around the country. When the Philadelphia Phillies opened their new spring training home, in Clearwater, in 2004, the now Spectrum Field featured the first 360 degree walkway around the park. Fans could now view the game from every angle of the field while soaking up the Florida sunshine on a March afternoon. Over time, Charlotte County Stadium, LECOM Park, Hammond Stadium at the CenturyLink Complex, Jet Blue Park, Publix Field at Joker Marchant Stadium, the Ballpark of the Palm Beaches, Clover Park and the TD Ballpark have completed the same feature. In those once areas, that were once consid-
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ered the far reaches of the ballpark, fans can now spread out blankets on the grass, site in cabana chairs, sip on drinks and enjoy a variety of concession foods, all while watching a Major League Baseball game. In 2020, two Florida communities, Dunedin, home of the Toronto Blue Jays and North Port, home of the Atlanta Braves, were the latest to offer fans a 21st Century view of Florida Spring Training. Blue Jays fans can get a bird’s eye view of
Toronto pitchers warming up in the bullpen in right field while sitting in an outdoor bar area. If they grow tired of that view, they can stroll across the outfield boardwalk to an ari-conditioned indoor food and drink area. Spring training ballparks are also tapping into the team’s history. At CoolToday Park, the Atlanta Braves have numeric monuments dedicated to the 11 retired numbers from Warren Spahn to Chipper Jones. The Braves followed the examples set by the New York Yankees at Steinbrenner Field in Tampa and the Boston FLORIDAGOLFINFO.COM
Red Sox at Jet Blue Park in Fort Myers. All 13 of the Florida Spring Training ballparks have their own unique aspects, whether it be the team’s history, the host community history or a nod to the culture of the team’s regular season home. Once the month of March passes, nine Florida Spring Training sites host Florida State League Class A Minor League teams, with schedules that run through August. For over 100 years, Florida Spring Training welcomes back fans to America’s Pastime, after a long winter’s nap. They flock to the ballparks wearing the colors of their favorite teams. They take their seats, with scorecard in hand, to see new players who have made their way through the Minor League system, or who joined the team over the winter through a trade or a free-agent signing. But what really brings baseball fans together in March at Florida Grapefruit League locations is to hear that familiar crack of the bat and the sound of 90 mile an hour fastball hitting the leather of the catcher’s mitt. Play Ball! 2021 Season Update Due to the Covid-19 global pandemic, Major League Baseball is following the same safety protocols and standards as other professional sports leagues for the 2021 season. These standards may be different, in accordance with local guidelines in the State of Florida. Seating capacity will be limited at Florida’s 13 locations. The 2021 season, which is scheduled to run between February 27 and March 28, is subject to change. Visit www.floridagrapefruitleague.com for the latest schedules for each of the 15 teams holding their spring training in Florida.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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. For more information, go to VisitCentralFlorida.org
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Tee off with the best golfing in Florida And explore local gems the whole family will love Recognized as one of the top golfing destinations in the state by experienced golfers and beginners alike, Lake County has more than two dozen golf courses that offer challenging play in addition to spectacular views. And while golf is a beloved part of the lifestyle here, it’s the allure of small-town charm paired with vibrant communities and a wide array of eclectic restaurants and boutique shopping that keep this golfing destination at the top of the list. Visitors can tee off at a range of public and semi-private courses in the area, and two of the most distinguished courses are found at Mission Inn Resort & Club, located in Howey-in-the-Hills. The El Campeón course, known for its 85-foot elevation changes that are uncharacteristic to Florida courses, is one of the best in the nation, coming in at Golf Advisor’s national No. 2 spot in 2015, and taking the top spot in the state. This championship course was built in 1917 and features water on 13 of its 18 holes. The 17th hole is a par 5 with a double dogleg and more obstacles than some entire courses, sure to both challenge and captivate golfers as they return
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time and time again to try their swings. The Las Colinas course, also at Mission Inn Resort & Club, is another championship-level course that challenges golfers with large fairways and expansive greens. These courses often play host to events like NCAA championships, PGA and LPGA events, and the U.S. Open, but all are welcome to request a tee time when courses are available. A wide range of other golf experiences are available in the area, including the luxurious, semi-private Bella Collina Golf Club in Montverde where golfers can tee off among vineyards and beautiful estate homes. The casual golfer might enjoy the public Green Valley Country Club in Clermont, with an 18-hole course designed by Golf-Course Architect Lloyd Clifton. With stunning courses in every corner of Lake County, golfers and their families are never more than a stone’s throw away from quaint downtown shopping, exquisite one-of-akind restaurants, art galleries, sparkling lakes, manicured waterfront parks and countless ways to connect with nature through trails and blueways. For shopping and restaurants, FLORIDAGOLFINFO.COM
try downtown Mount Dora or the Ruby Brick Road in Tavares. Both are located on Lake Dora, with the latter just a few hundred yards from a seaplane base that offers chartered tours. The towns of Leesburg, Tavares, Clermont and Eustis each boast waterfront parks with stunning views, perfect for a post-lunch stroll or family play time. Rent a boat, take a boat tour, charter a fishing guide or launch your own boat to explore the many lakes of Lake County – with more than 1,000 to choose from, it’s no wonder why this is both a premier fishing destination and a gem for nature lovers and wildlife enthusiasts. There are many natural locales, including state parks, natural preserves, trailheads and other conservation areas, that are ideal for kayaking, paddle boarding, hiking or exploring trails on horseback. These exceptional experiences, paired with some of the best golfing the state has to offer, epitomize the Real Florida lifestyle. Whether near or far, start planning your trip and book a stay at an area resort to experience the hospitality, charm and appeal that make Lake County a loved destination for golfers and their families.
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WEBSITE
Country Club of Sebring
(863) 382-3500
countryclubofsebring.net
Golf Hammock Golf & Country Club
(863) 382-2151
golfhammockcc.com
Harder Hall Country Club
(863) 382-0500
harderhall.com
Highlands Ridge Golf Club
(863) 453-9991
highlandsridge.com
Pinecrest on Lotela
(863) 453-7555
golfpinecrestgc.com
Placid Lakes Country Club
(863) 465-1626
placidlakescc.com
River Greens Golf Course
(863) 453-5210
rgreens.com
Sebring Municipal Golf Club
(863) 314-5919
sebringgolfclub.com
Spring Lake Golf Resort
(863) 655-0900
springlakegolf.com
Sun ‘n Lake Golf Club
(863) 385-4830
sunlakegolfclub.com
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TEE TIME PHONE
WEBSITE
Arlington Ridge Golf Club
(352) 728-4660
arlingtonridgegolfclub.com
Bella Collina Golf Club
(407) 469-4961
bellacollina.com
Black Bear Golf Club
(352) 357-4732
blackbeargolfclub.com
Clerbrook Resort, Inc.
(352) 394-6165
clerbrook.com
Country Club of Mount Dora
(352) 735-2263
golfgroupfl.com
Deer Island Country Club
(352) 343-7550
deerislandgolf.com
Eagle Dunes Golf Club
(352) 357-0123
eagledunes.com
Green Valley Country Club
(352) 394-0632
gvcountryclub.com
Harbor Hills Country Club
(352) 753-7000
harborhills.com
Kings Ridge Golf Club
(352) 242-4653
kingsridgegc.com
Legends Golf and Country Club
(352) 243-1118
legendsgolforlando.com
Mission Inn Resort & Club
(352) 324-3101
missioninnresort.com
Monarch At Royal Highlands
(352) 314-9000
monarchgolfclub.com
Mount Dora Golf Club
(352) 383-3954
mountdoragolf.com
Palisades Country Club
(352) 394-0085
golfpalisadescc.com
Plantation Golf Club
(352) 365-0526 plantationatleesburggolf.com
Red Tail Golf Club
(352) 383-2700
redtailclub.com
Sanctuary Ridge Golf Club
(352) 243-0411
sanctuaryridgegc.com
Sarabande Golf Estates
(352) 324-2511
sarabandegolf.com
Swiss Fairways
(352) 429-9065
swissskischool.com
Water Oak Country Club Estates
(352) 753-3905
wateroakgolf.net
Wedgewood Golf Course
(352) 589-0072
golfwedgewood.com
KISSIMMEE/ORLANDO COURSE/FACILITY NAME
TEE TIME PHONE
Reunion Resort - Nicklaus
(888) 418-9611
reunionresort.com
Reunion Resort - Palmer
(888) 418-9611
reunionresort.com
Reunion Resort - Watson
(888) 418-9611
reunionresort.com
Alaqua Country Club
(407) 333-2582
alaquacc.com
Bay Hill Club & Lodge
(407) 876-2429
bayhill.com
Celebration Golf Club
(407) 566-4653
celebrationgolf.com
WEBSITE
ChampionsGate Golf Resort
(407) 787-4653
championsgategolf.com
Dubsdread Golf Course
(407) 246-2551
dubsdreadgolf.com
Eagle Creek Golf Club
(407) 273-4653
eaglecreekgolf.info
EastWood Golf Club
(407) 281-4653
eastwoodgolf.com
Errol Estates Country Club
(407) 886-3676
errolestategcc.com
Falcon’s Fire Golf Club
(407) 239-5445
falconsfire.com
Grande Lakes Orlando Ritz Carlton
(407) 393-4900
grandelakes.com
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Grande Pines Golf Club
(407) 239-6909
grandepinesgolfclub.com
Harmony Golf Preserve
(407) 891-8525
harmonygolfpreserve.com
Hawk’s Landing Golf Club
(407) 238-8660
golfhawkslanding.com
Hunters Creek Golf Course
(407) 240-4653
golfhunterscreek.com
Kissimmee Bay Country Club
(407) 348-4653
playgolfinkissimmee.com
Kissimmee Golf Club
(407) 847-2816
kissgolfclub.com
Legacy Club At Alaqua Lakes
(407) 444-9995
legacyclubalaqualakes.com
Magnolia Plantation Golf Club
(407) 771-4343 magnoliaplantationgolfclub.com
MetroWest Golf Club
(407) 299-1099
metrowestgolf.com
Mystic Dunes Resort & Golf Club
(407) 787-5678
mysticdunesgolf.com
Oaks National Golf Club
(407) 483-3700
oaksnationalgolfclub.com
Orange County National
(407) 656-2626
ocngolf.com
Orange Lake Country Club
(407) 239-0000
orangelake.com
Remington Golf Club
(407) 344-4004
remington-gc.com
Rio Pinar Golf & Country Club
(407) 277-5121
riopinar.com
Rolling Hills Golf Club
(407) 831-1312
rollinghillsgolfclub.com
Royal St. Cloud Golf Links
(407) 891-7010
royalstcloudgolflinks.com
Shingle Creek Golf Club
(407) 996-9933
shinglecreekgolf.com
Stonegate Golf
(863) 427-7150
stonegategolfclub.com
Sandpiper Golf Club
(863) 859-5461 sandpipergolfclubflorida.com
Stoneybrook East Golf Club
(407) 384-6888
greatorlandogolf.com
Sanlan Golf Course
(863) 665-1726
Stoneybrook West
(407) 877-8533
golfstoneybrookwest.com
The Country Club At Deer Run
(407) 699-9710
thegolfgroupfl.com
Timacuan Golf & Country Club
(407) 321-0010
Tuscawilla Country Club
(407) 366-1851
Ventura Country Club
(407) 277-2640
venturacountryclub.org
Waldorf Astoria Golf Club
(407) 597-3782
waldorfastoriagolfclub.com
Walt Disney World Golf
(407) 939-4653
wdwgolf.com
COURSE/FACILITY NAME
TEE TIME PHONE
Streamsong Resort
(863) 428-1000
Bartow Golf Course
(863) 533-9183
cityofbartow.net
Big Cypress Golf & Country Club
(863) 859-6871
bigcypressgolfclub.net
Cleveland Heights Golf Course
(863) 834-4653
phantomgolf.com
Cypresswood Golf & Country Club
(863) 324-6174
cypresswoodcc.com
Grasslands Golf & Country Club
(863) 680-1616
grasslandsgcc.com
Grenelefe Golf & Tennis Resort
(863) 422-7511
thelefe.com
Highlands Reserve Golf Club
(863) 420-1724
highlandsreserve-golf.com
Huntington Hills Golf & Country Club (863) 859-3689
huntingtonhillscountryclub.com
WEBSITE streamsongresort.com
Imperial Lakes Golf & Country Club
(863) 425-1154
imperiallakescc.com
Indian Lake Estates Country Club
(863) 692-1514
indianlakeestates.net
Lekarica Hills Golf Course Restaurant & Country Inn (863) 679-9478
lekarica.com
Oakwood Golf Club
(863) 676-8558
Providence Golf Club
(863) 420-2652
providence-golf.com
Ridgewood Lakes Golf & Country Club (863) 424-8688
ridgewoodlakesgolf.com
Schalamar Creek Golf & Country Club (863) 666-1623
sanlangolf.com schalamar.com
(863) 665-4008
skyviewgolfcourse.com
golftimacuan.com
Southern Dunes Golf & Country Club (863) 421-4653
southerndunes.com
tuscawillacc.com
Stonegate Golf Club
(863) 427-7150
stonegategolf.com
Streamsong Resort
(863) 428-1000
streamsongresort.com
The Club At Eaglebrooke
(863) 701-0101
eaglebrooke.com
Wedgewood Golf Club
(863) 858-4451
golfwedgewood.com
Willow Brook Golf Course
(863) 291-5899
golfwillowbrooknow.com
Wedgefield Golf Club
(407) 568-2116
wedgefieldgolf.com
Wekiva Golf Club
(407) 862-5113
wekivagolfclub.com
Windermere Country Club
(407) 876-4410
windermeregolf.com
Skyview Golf & Country Club
oakwoodgolfcourse.net
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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!
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ocated 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 ninehole 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
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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. www.visit spacecoast.com/golf
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CENTRAL EAST MELBOURNE/TITUSVILLE COURSE/FACILITY NAME
TEE TIME PHONE
St. Luice Trail WEBSITE
Baytree National Golf Links
(321) 259-9060
baytreenational.com
Cocoa Beach Country Club
(321) 868-3351
cityofcocoabeach.com
Crane Creek Reserve Golf Club
(321) 674-5716
playmelbournefl.org/golf
Duran Golf Club
(321) 504-7776
durangolf.com
Great Outdoors GC
(321)269-5524
thegreatoutdoorsgolf.com
Habitat Golf Course
(321) 952-6312
thehabitatgolf.com
Indian River Preserve GC
(321) 385-2099 indianriverpreservegolfclub.com
LaCita Golf & CC
(321) 383-2582
Majors Golf Club At Bayside Lakes
(321) 952-8617
majorsgolfclub.com
Mallards Landing Golf Course
(321) 255-4606
melbourneflorida.org
Manatee Cove GC
(321) 494-7856
gopatrickfl.com
Rockledge Country Club
(321) 636-6022
rockledgecc.com
Savannahs Golf Club
(321) 455-1375
savannahsgolf.co
Sherwood Golf Club
(321) 269-4653
golfsherwood.com
lacitacc.com
Spessard Holland Golf Course
(321) 952-4529
spessardhollandgolf.com
Turtle Creek Golf Club
(321) 632-2520
golfturtlecreek.com
Viera East Golf Club
(321) 639-6500
vieragolf.com
PORT ST. LUCIE/VERO BEACH COURSE/FACILITY NAME
TEE TIME PHONE
Fairwinds Golf Course
(772) 462-2722
fairwindsgolf.com
Gator Trace Golf & Country Club
(772) 464-0407
gatortracecountryclub.com
Indian Hills Golf Course
(772) 461-9620
fl-fortpierce.com
Island Pines Golf Club
(772) 464-7018
islandpinesgolfclub.com
Meadowood Golf & Tennis Club
(772) 466-4000 meadowoodgolfandtennis.com
PGA Village
(772) 467-1300
WEBSITE
pgavillage.com
(772) 340-1444
stluicetrail.com
Sandridge Golf Club
(772) 770-5003
sandridgegc.com
Sebastian Municipal Golf Course
(772) 589-6801
sebastiangolfcourse.org
St. James Golf Club
(772) 336-4653
stjamesgolfclub.net
The Saints
(772) 398-2901
cityofpsl.com/golf
DAYTONA BEACH COURSE/FACILITY NAME
TEE TIME PHONE
Club At Pelican Bay
(386) 756-0040
Crane Lakes Golf & Country Club
(386) 767-4653
cranelakes.com
Daytona Beach Golf Club - North
(386) 671-3500
daytonabeachgc.com daytonabeachgc.com
WEBSITE pelicanbaycc.com
Daytona Beach Golf Club - South
(386) 671-3500
DeBary Golf & Country Club
(386) 668-1705
debarycc.com
Deltona Club
(386) 789-4911
thedeltonaclub.com
Glen Abbey Golf Club
(386) 668-4336
glenabbeygolfclub.com
Golf Club At Cypress Head
(386) 756-5449
cypressheadgolf.com
Halifax Plantation Golf Club
(386) 676-9600
halifaxplantation.com
Hidden Lakes Golf Club
(386) 427-4138
hiddenlakesgolfclub.com
Indigo Lakes Golf Club
(386) 254-3607
indigolakesgolf.com
LPGA International
(386) 274-5742
lpgainternational.com
New Smyrna Beach Golf Course
(386) 424-2191
cityofnsb.com
Preserve At Turnbull Bay
(386) 423-0203
thepreserveatturnbull.com
River Bend Golf Club
(386) 673-6000
playriverbendgolf.com
Riviera Country Club
(386) 677-2464
rivcc.com
Sandhill Golf Course
(386) 736-0560
sandhillgolfcourse.com
Spruce Creek Country Club
(386) 756-6114
sprucecreekgolf.com
Tomoka Oaks Golf Club
(386) 677-5931
tomokagolf.com
Venetian Bay Golf Course
(386) 424-5775
venetianbaygolf.com
Victoria Hills Golf Club
(386) 738-6000
victoriahillsgolf.com
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Golf On the OUT OF THIS WORLD! COCOA BEACH | MELBOURNE & THE BEACHES CAPE CANAVERAL | TITUSVILLE | PALM BAY
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. With sprawling greens set among beautiful surroundings, to exciting wildlife and weather conditions that are near-picture perfect, the Space Coast is a golfer’s paradise. So, grab your clubs and book a tee time. Golf vacation packages available.
/ Florida's Space Coast
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Daytona Beach —
iconic courses paired with world-famous beaches Florida is home to more than 1,000 courses, including some of America’s most popular resorts, and Daytona Beach has emerged from the crowd as a destination of choice for golfers in the Sunshine State. The reason for the growing appeal of an area long known as the home of America’s most iconic race - the Daytona 500 - and the “World’s Most Famous Beach,” is easy to identify. Daytona Beach is a golf destination, delivering quality, value and good times, on and off the course, that allow the area to appeal to a broader cross-section of players than any other part of the state. Daytona Beach also enjoys the benefit of being home to nearly 20 courses, including LPGA International, a pair of Donald Ross designs, and one of the state’s top 15 public layouts, just to name a few. The appeal of the area’s idyllic winter weather also can’t be overstated. Daytona Beach is home to a climate that is as golf-trip friendly as any in America during the first five months of the year, with average high temperatures that range from 71 degrees F in January to 85 in May. With the combination of great golf courses, perfect weather and abundant off-course offerings, it’s no surprise players are flocking to the area faster than a race car on the track at Daytona International Speedway GREAT GOLF, VARIETY AWAIT LPGA International comes immediately to mind when talk turns to Daytona Beach’s golf offerings, and that’s an understandable impulse.
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The 36-hole property, home to the Jones and Hills courses, is one of Florida’s finest, including a premier practice facility that features six practice putting greens, a dedicated short game area, and a three-hole practice academy, among other offerings. The Hills and Jones courses are both 4-star layouts, according to Golf Digest, but they are hardly alone in luring players to the area. Golfweek Magazine ranks Victoria Hills Golf Club, a Ron Garl design that wows players with a creative layout that plays through expansive oak trees and Augusta pines, among Florida’s top 15 public courses. Donald Ross designed New Smyrna Beach Golf Club and the South Course at Daytona Beach Golf Club, a draw for fans of the game’s most revered architect. Spruce Creek Country Club is built around one of the world’s largest private airports, giving new meaning to the term “flyer” on a layout that places a premium on playability and quality conditioning. STAY-AND-PLAY Make no mistake, Daytona Beach delivers great golf but where a group stays matters, too. Daytona Beach welcomes many visitors each year and the rooms – ranging from oceanfront to riverfront and everything in between – that host family beach vacations during the summer FLORIDAGOLFINFO.COM
months are perfect for golfers throughout the rest of the year. Multiple bedroom suites, complete with kitchens and comfortable spaces, many of them overlooking Daytona’s famed beach, provide idyllic housing. Golfers can gather and continue the banter and camaraderie that lies at the heart of so many trips long into the night. Best of all, what helps Daytona Beach deliver value is the area’s ability to package golf and accommodations into one deal. 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. THE FUN NEVER STOPS The area’s surplus of 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 race 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.
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 unique 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.
To learn more, visit DaytonaBeach.Golf
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Punta Gorda/Englewood Beach:
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The Charlotte Harbor Gulf Island Coast, a charming, laid-back destination nestled between Sarasota and Fort Myers on the gulf coast, features an array of quality courses allowing any golf aficionado to experience some of the best golf Florida has to offer. Golf Digest has ranked the area as “3rd Best Place in the Country to Live and Play Golf.” Although Florida’s terrain is relatively flat, Southwest Florida is home to many different types of ecosystems providing the aesthetic appeal and natural obstacles necessary to enhance and challenge a player’s experience. One can choose an itinerary of courses to include heavily wooded terrain, salt marshes, and wetlands, as well as Audubon certified courses teeming with a variety of native wildlife. This diverse pool of courses also features two 4 ½ star courses, including Riverwood Golf Club, which was recently ranked by Golf Advisor as the #26 course in the United States and the #4 course in the state of Florida. And more courses are added all the time, with Babcock National and Heritage Landing Golf & Country Club recently joining the party. Whether taking a golf vacation with the guys or gals or simply playing a couple rounds during a family vacation, this is a safe, FLORIDAGOLFINFO.COM
healthy activity that enables small groups to avoid large crowds of people. And it doesn’t need to be stressful or cost a fortune. In fact, the area was named the U.S. Best Value Destination in 2014 by Trivago. According to the world’s largest online hotel search site, the destination offers “the biggest bang for your buck on vacation.” Adding to the value, virtually every course in Punta Gorda/ Englewood Beach is open to the public yearround and greens fees (with a cart) in peak season average approximately $55 per round with summer and fall rates even lower. Plus, find adventure off the greens with nearly 200 miles of Blueway Trails ideal for kayaking, canoeing and standup paddle boarding. Charlotte Harbor has been named one of the top 10 places to sail by SAIL Magazine and the area is known for its world-class fishing with offshore and back bay angling opportunities. For a true adrenaline rush, fish for silver king in the Tarpon Capital of the World. Speaking of water, soak up the sun and beachcomb on some of the 12 miles of Gulf of Mexico beaches, or, island hop without a passport. Five barrier islands hug the coast with some only accessible by boat offering a true natural Florida adventure. On land, take advantage of the City of Punta Gorda’s free bicycle loaner program. Pedal away on either one of the four bicycle
routes, which range from 17 to 31 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 Charlotte Harbor & the Gulf Islands is an eclectic mix of seafood shacks, sidewalk cafés, waterfront eateries, fine dining and sweet spots, and in 2020 was ranked #2 in the USA Today Best Small Town Food Scenes 10Best list. Primary
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dining districts include downtown Punta Gorda, Fishermen’s Village, Manasota Key and Englewood’s Dearborn Street. Familiar chain restaurants are bountiful, too. Whatever the craving and occasion, there’s a restaurant satisfying every taste bud. Plan your Southwest Florida golf vacation by visiting PureFlorida.com.
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SOUTHWEST NAPLES/MARCO ISLAND COURSE/FACILITY NAME
TEE TIME PHONE
Arrowhead Golf Club
FORT MYERS WEBSITE
COURSE/FACILITY NAME
TEE TIME PHONE
WEBSITE
(239) 596-1000
arrowheadgolfnaples.com
The Dunes Golf & Tennis Club
(239) 472-3355
Cedar Hammock Golf & Country Club (239) 793-1134
cedarhammockgolf.com
Alden Pines Golf Club
(239) 283-2179
dunesgolfsanibel.com aldenpinesgolf.com
Cypress Woods Golf & Country Club (239) 592-7860
cypresswoodsgolf.com
Cape Royal Golf Club
(239)283-5522
caperoyalgolfclub.com
Copperhead Golf Club
(239) 369-8200
copperheadgc.com
Coral Oaks Golf Course
(239) 573-3100
coraloaksgolf.com
Eagle Ridge Golf & Tennis Club
(239) 768-1888
playeagleridge.com
Eastwood Golf Course
(239) 321-7487
cityftmyers.com/eastwood
Eagle Lakes Golf Club
(239) 732-0034
eaglelakesgolfclub.net
Hammock Bay
(239) 389-6600
jwmarco.com
Heritage Bay Golf Course
(239) 353-7056
golfheritagebay.com
Hibiscus Golf Club
(239) 774-3559
hibiscusgolf.com
LaPlaya Beach and Golf Resort
(239) 254-5001
laplayaresort.com
Fort Myers Country Club
(239) 321-7488
cityftmyers.com
Lely Resort Golf & Country Club
(239) 793-2600 lelyresortgolfandcountryclub.com
Majestic Golf Club
(239) 369-8216
majesticgolfclub.com
Naples Beach Hotel & Golf Club
(239) 261-2222
naplesbeachhotel.com
Mirror Lakes Golf Club
(239) 369-1322
mirrorlakesgolfclub.com
Naples Grande Golf Club
(239) 659-3700
naplesgrandegolf.com
Old Corkscrew Golf Club
(239) 949-4700
oldcorkscrew.com
Panther Run Golf Club
(239) 304-2835
pantherrungolfclub.com
Palmetto-Pine Country Club
(239) 574-2141
palmettopine.com
Quail Village Golf Club
(239) 598-2815
quailvillagegolfclub.org
Pelican Preserve Golf Club
(239) 985-1707 pelicanpreservelifestyles.com
The National Golf & CC
(239) 867-9090
thenationalgcc.com
Raptor Bay Golf Club
(239) 390-4610
raptorbaygolfclub.com
The Rookery At Marco
(239) 389-6600
jwmarco.com
River Hall Country Club
(239) 313-4653
hamptongolfclubs.com
Tiburon Golf Club
(239) 594-2040
tiburongcnaples.com
TPC At Treviso Bay
(239) 331-2052
tpctrevisobay.com
Valencia Golf & Country Club Vanderbilt Country Club
Royal Tee Country Club
(239) 283-3989
royaltee.net
San Carlos Golf Club
(239) 267-3131
sancarlosgolfclub.com
(239) 352-0777 valenciagolfandcountryclub.com
Sanibel Island Golf Club
(239) 472-2626
sanibelislandgc.com
(239) 348-2663
Shell Point Golf Club
(239) 433-9790
shellpointgolf.com
vanderbiltcountryclub.com
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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. Plus, new courses are added all the time, like the recently opened Babcock National and Heritage Landing Golf & Country Club. Take in scenic, natural backdrops, with three area courses Audubon-certified. As a safe, healthy outside activity for individuals or small groups looking to avoid crowds, there’s no excuse to miss a day of golf on the Charlotte Harbor Gulf Island Coast. And players also appreciate the value. You’ll find great courses, accommodations, dining and more at great prices all year round. It’s no wonder the area was ranked the “3rd Best Place in the Country to Live and Play Golf” by Golf Digest.
Plan your golf getaway now at: PureFlorida.com/Golf
For a golf getaway that makes up for lost time,
Only Paradise Will Do.
Blue skies. Wide-open fairways. Fresh air. They’re as much a part of golf’s appeal as the game itself. And they’re exactly what makes golf the perfect way to get outside and engage in some healthy fun. In fact, the best way to put the pandemic behind you while still staying safe just might be an unforgettable golf getaway. And when “unforgettable golf” is on your wish list, there’s no better place to find it than Florida’s Paradise Coast: Naples, Marco Island and the Everglades.
handicap can appreciate: Player, Palmer, Norman, and Nicklaus, just to name a few. The courses, playing conditions, and weather are so good, the area’s an annual stop for the LPGA and PGA Tours. But incredible courses are just part of what anyone is looking for in a golf getaway these days. True, concerns about the pandemic may have diminished. However, if you’re like most people, you’ll appreciate knowing that the courses you’ll be playing
on and the hotels you’ll be staying in are still operating with your health and safety in mind. Fortunately, you can rest assured that you’re in good hands on Florida’s Paradise Coast. Let’s start with the golf courses. Most courses still offer a variety of safety protocols, such as touchless green fees payments via phone or online, outdoor check-ins and more. They remain committed to following recommended CDC and state protocols for masks, social distancing, and group size until instructed otherwise. Hotels, restaurants and other local
COURTSEY FLORIDA’S PARADISE COAST
UNFORGETTABLE GOLF WITH AN UNPARALLELED COMMITMENT TO YOUR SAFETY. In Naples, Marco Island and the Everglades, the only thing more memorable than the beauty of the destination is the golf that awaits you. It has a well-earned reputation as a golfer’s dream, with the International Association of Golf Travel Operators (IAGTO) actually naming it the “Number 1 Golf Destination in North America.” It offers more than 90 public and private courses designed by names that golfers of every
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businesses are just as focused on your safety. Many of them have even taken the Paradise Pledge as their promise to make your health and safety their Number 1 priority. With everything from enhanced cleaning protocols to frequent staff wellness checks, you can be sure their commitment to visitor safety will remain in place for the foreseeable future. GREAT GOLF IS JUST THE BEGINNING OF WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT. Naples, Marco Island and the Everglades has much more to offer than just golf – a lot more. It all starts with the area’s signature feature: Its uncrowded white sand beaches. With nearly 30 miles of stunning coastline and warm Gulf of Mexico waters to enjoy, every day presents another opportunity to splash, relax, and close out the day with an incredible Gulf sunset. If you’re looking for adventure, make time to explore the unspoiled natural beauty of the Everglades. Get one of our local guides to take you on a fishing trip through the dense mangroves of the Ten Thousand Islands to do battle with tarpon, redfish, and snook. Or reserve an afternoon for a guided hiking or 4x4 tour through this one-of-a-kind ecosystem, where you’ll spot incredible plants and wildlife. It’s all capped off by the endless luxury you’ll find in the unique shopping boutiques and award-winning restaurants that elegant downtown Naples is famous for. Here, expert sommeliers and chefs de cuisine are ready to guide you through a culinary journey unlike any other – made all the more memorable
thanks to the fresh-from-the-Gulf seafood and locally sourced ingredients that flavor their creations. True to its name, luxury defines everything about Florida’s Paradise Coast. Resorts like the La Playa Beach & Golf Resort; The J. W. Marriott Marco Island Beach Resort; Marco Beach Ocean Resort; Naples Beach Hotel and Golf Club; and the Naples Grande Beach Resort have golf courses built-in or close-by. All that makes this the ultimate playground for anyone who appreciates the finer things such as signature restaurants, unexpected amenities, and impeccable hospitality. These worldrenowned resorts will make every moment of
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every day that you’re here something you’ll never forget. WHEN THE DESTINATION NEEDS TO BE AS MEMORABLE AS THE GOLF, ONLY PARADISE WILL DO. With endless open spaces, unforgettable courses, and a destination-wide commitment to keeping you healthy, Florida’s Paradise Coast has set the new world standard for golf vacations. So plan your golf getaway to Naples, Marco Island, and the Everglades today. Because if you’re looking to tee it up in a place you’ll never forget, Only Paradise Will Do.
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Meadows Country Club
(941) 378-5153
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Charlotte Harbor National
(941) 429-0500
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Deep Creek Golf Club
(941) 625-6911
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(941) 625-4109
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Heron Creek
(941) 423-9655
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(239) 731-4520
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(941) 625-8898
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Lemon Bay Golf Club
(941) 697-3729
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Myakka Pines Golf Club
(941) 474-3296
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Riverwood Golf Club
(941) 764-6661
riverwoodgc.com
Rotonda Golf & Country Club
(941) 697-2414
rotondagolf.com
Twin Isles Country Club
(941) 637-1232
twinislescc.org
Mocassin Wallow
(941) 721-0500
golfthemoc.com
Oak Ford Golf Club
(941) 371-3680
oakfordgolfclub.com
Pelican Pointe Golf & Country Club
(941) 496-4653
pelicanpointeclub.com
Preserve Golf Club At Tara
(941) 756-2944
golfthepreserve.com
Ritz-Carlton Members Golf Club
(941) 309-2900
ritzcarlton.com
River Club
(941) 751-4211
riverclubgc.com
River Run Golf Links
(941) 708-8459
riverrungolflinks.com
River Wilderness Golf & Country Club (941) 776-2602
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Rolling Green Golf Course
(941) 355-6620
rollinggreengc.com
Rosedale Golf & Tennis Club
(941) 756-0004
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Heritage Landing is an amazing bundled golf and country club community in Punta Gorda, Florida, one of Southwest Florida’s fastest growing areas. Situated on the west side of Burnt Store Road just five miles south of US 41, homeowners will enjoy close proximity to Punta Gorda Airport, Charlotte Harbor and Charlotte Harbor Preserve State Park, area beaches, dining, shopping, boating and the charming history of downtown Punta Gorda. Those interested in exploring further can enjoy Venice, Sarasota, Fort Myers and Naples in just under an hour drive. Heritage Landing offers a blend of stunning new home designs and upscale amenities that create a modern coastal appeal. Residents will enjoy resort-style amenities including the recently opened 18-hole championship golf course designed by Gordon B. Lewis with aqua range, chipping area, putting green and pro shop. Coming soon amenities include a resortstyle pool with lap lanes, spa and poolside dining; plus a state-of the-art fitness center with an aerobics/yoga studio and saunas; and a tennis center with Har-Tru tennis courts and pickleball. The future Main Clubhouse will be the social hub of the community offering casual and fine dining. Heritage Landing Golf & Country Club
features a wide selection of new homes to choose from starting in the upper $100s. The gated community offers a mix of multi-family and single-family homes including terrace and veranda condominiums, luxury coach homes, and Manor home designs. All the floorplans will incorporate innovative design details and Lennar’s signature Everything’s
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Guests of the Hilton Naples have exclusive access to the golf courses and all amenities at the Club at the Strand. Enjoy 18 holes of golf as a member for a day at the private, prestigious Club at The Strand. From $136 per person per night from now through September $ 262 per person per night October through April Relax in accommodations protected by Hilton’s CleanStay by Lysol program, which provides an industry-defining standard of cleanliness and disinfection.
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Hilton Naples Blue skies, warm weather and 90 golf courses await you in Naples, Florida. Naples is known as the Golf Capital of the World, with three annual professional golf tournaments, challenging panoramic courses and year-round incredible weather. Guests of the AAA Four-Diamond rated Hilton Naples have exclusive access to something no other hotel in Naples can offer, our “Stay and Play Package”. It will allow you to enjoy golf and membership for a day at the prestigious Club at The Strand. Experience the challenging 27-hole championship golf course designed by renowned architect Gordon Lewis, featuring three 9-hole courses, each offering its own distinct challenges. You will also have the opportunity to learn from PGA Professionals at The Strand’s golf academy. Strand membership for the day will take your Naples experience to another level at the Strand’s magnificent 55,000 square-foot clubhouse. Enjoy something delightful at each of the dining venues, indulge yourself at one of Naples’ top day spas, get your tennis game on with eight tennis courts, or just enjoy the Florida sunshine poolside at the heated Junior Olympic size pool. The Hilton Naples “Stay and Play Package” includes upscale accommodations and a day of Strand membership with 18 holes of golf for one guest and club access for another. Package rates now through September are from $136 per
person per night, and from October through April, $262 per person per night, based on double occupancy. After a day at the Strand, return to Hilton Naples and total relaxation in your luxurious guest room or suite with complimentary Wi-Fi and 4k smart TVs. You will also want to take time to enjoy the nearby Gulf beaches with our complimentary beach package including beach shuttle, chairs and towels. Hilton Naples also features the award-
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Babcock National Babcock National is the NEWEST gated community in Babcock Ranch and the FIRST and ONLY to offer golf. This stunning new bundled golf and country club community is situated on the northeast side of Founders Square across Lake Babcock. The new Babcock National boasts a breathtaking location combined with a wide array of home designs. Residents will enjoy luxurious amenities including 18 holes of golf designed by Gordon B. Lewis with aqua range, chipping area, putting green and pro shop; a state-of-the-art fitness center with aerobics/yoga studio, resort-style pool with lap lanes, spa and poolside café/ bar, beauty salon and spa, tennis center with Har-Tru courts, pickleball and bocce ball; and main clubhouse with casual and formal dining. The golf course opened in February 2020 and the designer-furnished single-family and multifamily model homes are open Monday through Saturday 9am to 6pm and Sunday 10am to 6pm. Babcock National offers a variety of new home floorplans to suit any lifestyle, including Terrace and Veranda condominiums, Coach Homes, plus Executive and Estate single-family homes. Prices start in the upper $100s. All the floor plans will incorporate innovative design details and Lennar’s signature Everything’s Included® program which provides a high level
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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 world-class 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
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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
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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.
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
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SOUTHEAST FORT LAUDERDALE
MIAMI / FLORIDA KEYS
COURSE/FACILITY NAME
TEE TIME PHONE
COURSE/FACILITY NAME
TEE TIME PHONE
Davie Golf Club
(954) 797-4653
Bonaventure Country Club
(954) 389-2100
daviegolf.net
Trump National Doral
(305) 592-2000
trumphotelcollection.com
golfbonaventure.com
Biltmore Golf Course
(305) 460-5364
biltmorehotel.com
Club at Emerald Hills
(954) 961-4000
theclubatemeraldhills.com
Colony West Golf Club
(954) 721-7710
colonywestgolfclub.com
Costa Del Sol Golf Club
(305) 592-3300
cdsgolfclub.com
Country Club of Miami
(305) 829-8456
golfccmiami.com
Country Club of Coral Springs
(954) 752-4500
ccofcs.com
Davie Golf and Country Club
(954) 797-4653
golfdavie.com
Deer Creek Golf Club
(954) 421-5550
Flamingo Lakes Country Club
(954) 435-6110
Grand Palms Hotel & Golf Resort
(954) 431-8800
Heron Bay Golf Club
WEBSITE
WEBSITE
Crandon Golf At Key Biscayne
(305) 361-9129
crandongolfclub.com
Florida Keys CC
(305) 743-2551
Floridakeyscc.com
deercreekflorida.com
International Links Miami
(305) 633-4583 internationallinksgolfclub.com
flamingolakescc.com
Key West CC
(305)294-5232
keywestgolf.com
grandpalmsresort.com
Killian Greens Golf Club
(305) 271-0917
killiangreensgolfclub.com
(954) 796-2000
heronbaygolfclub.net
Miami Beach Golf Club
(305) 532-3350
miamibeachgolfclub.com
Hollywood Beach Golf Club
(954) 927-1751
hollywoodbeachgolf.com
Miami Shores Country Club
(305) 795-2366
miamishoresgolf.com
Jacaranda Golf Club
(954) 472-5836
jacarandagolfclub.com
Miami Springs Golf & Country Club
(305) 805-5180 miamispringsgolfcourse.com
Miccosukee Golf and Country Club
(305) 382-3931
Normandy Shores Golf Course
(305) 868-6502 normandyshoresgolfclub.com
Palmetto Golf Course
(305) 235-1069
Redland Golf & Country Club
(305) 247-8503
redlandgolf.com
miccosukeegolf.com
Orangebrook Golf & Country Club
(954) 967-4653
orangebrook.com
Oriole Golf & Tennis Club
(954) 972-8140
oriolegolfclub.com
Palm-Aire Country Club & Resort
(954) 975-6225
palmairegolf.com
Pembroke Lakes Golf Club
(954) 431-4144
pcmgolf.com
Plantation Preserve Golf Course
(954) 585-5020
plantationpreserve.org
Shula’s Golf Club
(305) 820-8088
donshulahotel.com
Pompano Beach Golf Course
(954) 781-0426
mypompanobeach.org
Turnberry Isle JW Marriott
(305) 932-6200
turnberryislemiami.com
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golfpalmetto.com
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Private by Nature
The premier waterfront country club on Florida’s Treasure Coast—Harbour Ridge. As an established community that showcases a wide selection of move-in ready residences, it is built into the scenic landscape overlooking waterways, fairways, or natural wooded areas. Featuring three marinas, two championship golf courses, a world-class tennis program, and a state-of-the-art fitness center, it’s easy to stay active with a wide variety of amenities. This is a true escape without ever having to leave home.
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SOUTHEAST BOCA RATON/PALM BEACH COURSE/FACILITY NAME
TEE TIME PHONE
WEBSITE
PGA National Resort
(561) 627-1800
pgaresort.com
Abacoa Golf Club
(561) 622-0036
abacoagolfclub.com
Atlantic National Golf Club
(561) 969-6600
atlanticnationalgolfclub.com
Atlantis Country Club
(561) 965-7700
atlantiscountryclub.com
Boca Dunes Golf and Country Club
(561) 451-1600
bocadunes.com
Boca Greens Country Club
(561) 852-8800
bocagreenscountryclub.com
Boca Raton Resort & Club
(561) 447-3099
bocaresort.com
Club at Winston Trails
(561) 439-3700
winstontrailsgolfclub.com
Delray Beach Golf Club
(561) 243-7380
affordablegolf.com
Forest Oaks Golf Club
(561) 967-6810
forestoaksgc.com
Golf Club of Jupiter
(561) 747-6262
golfclubofjupiter.com
Lake Worth Municipal Golf Course
(561) 582-9713
lakeworth.org
Links At Boynton Beach
(561) 742-6502
boynton-beach.org
Madison Green Country Club
(561) 784-5225
madisongreengolf.com
North Palm Beach Country Club
(561) 691-3433
village-npb.org
Okeeheelee Golf Course
(561) 964-4653
pbcgolf.com
Osprey Point Golf Course
(561) 482-2868
pbcgolf.com
Palm Beach National Golf & Country Club
(561) 965-3381
palmbeachnational.com
Park Ridge Golf Course
(561) 966-7044
pbcgolf.com
Sandhill Crane Golf Club
(561) 630-1175
gardensgolf.com
Southwinds Golf Course
(561) 483-1305
pbcgolf.com
The Breakers
(561) 655-6611
thebreakers.com
The Club at IBIS
(561) 625-8500
clubatibis.com
Village Golf Club
(561) 793-1400
thevillagegolfclub.com
Westchester Golf & Country Club
(561) 734-6300
westchestercc.com
STUART/PALM CITY COURSE/FACILITY NAME
TEE TIME PHONE
Champions Club At Summerfield
(772) 283-1500
WEBSITE thechampionsgolfclub.com
Florida Club
(772) 287-3680
floridaclubgolf.com
Hammock Creek Golf Club
(772) 220-2599
hammockcreekgolfclub.com
Heritage Ridge Golf Club
(772) 546-2800
heritageridgegolf.com
PGA National __________________________________________________________________________________ Indianwood Golf & Country Club
(772) 597-3794
indianwoodgolfclub.com
Jensen Beach Golf Club
(772) 692-3322
eaglemarsh.com
Lost Lake Golf Club
(772) 220-6666
lostlakegolfclub.com
Martin County G&CC
(772) 287-3747
martincountygolfcourse.com
Palm Cove Golf and Yacht Club
(772) 287-5605
palmcovegolf.com
ClubAtIbis.com _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
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