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GOLF VACATION PACKAGE INCLUDES: • Luxury accommodations with private balcony or terrace • Full breakfast each day in the Palm Terrace restaurant • One round of golf daily on the Palmer, Fazio, Squire or Estate Courses (Surcharge on The Champion and Palmer courses)** • Golf cart, golf bag storage and unlimited range balls
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(May 24 - September 30, 2018)
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400 Avenue of The Champions — Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33418 Tee Times and Reservations 844.440.1590 Visit PGAResort.com and for golf groups please email Robin.Prakash@pgaresort.com and ask about our Great Golf special group offer. *Rate is per person, per night, double occupancy, based on availability. Tax and resort fee not included.
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• 1-2 day golf clinics for all aspects of your game • Golf Digest Top 50 Instructor and Golf Magazine Top 100 Teacher, Brian Mogg • 5-star golfing location; minutes away from EPCOT and other Disney parks • Spaces fill fast, contact Brian today! • Waldorf Astoria GC, one of the top courses in Florida
BRIAN MOGG Waldorf Astoria Golf Academy Orlando, FL 34786 Pro Shop: 407-597-3782 Mogg Academy: 407-654-7740
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Nestled in idyllic seclusion amid stunning naturescapes, Central Florida’s
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is the only destination in the world where players can experience three distinct golf courses designed by four legendary architects —
Gil Hanse’s design is a dazzling layout offering breathtaking views of the vast landscape.
Streamsong® Red, a lake-dotted layout designed by Bill Coore and Ben Crenshaw that features striking landforms, rolling terrain and open savannah; Streamsong® Blue, a Tom Doak course revered for its elevation changes, wildgrass-lined fairways, enormous bunkers and towering sand dunes; and now a third championship layout, Streamsong® Black, designed by Gil Hanse. Streamsong® Black is a dazzling par-73 championship layout that offers breath- taking views of the landscape, which includes owing elevation, rolls, tumbles, sand ridges and a revetted bunkering style reminiscent of Australia’s Sand Belt Region. Unlike Stream-
song Red’s and Streamsong Blue’s creatively and expertly intertwined layouts, Streamsong Black stands alone as a proper complement. The highly anticipated course was revealed to the world in September 2017 and has already earned top honors, including GOLF’s “Best New Course of the Year.” This new addition features a two-acre putting course called The Gauntlet and a free- owing practice area known as The Round- about; both add to the ultimate resort experience. Streamsong® Black also features an architecturally advanced clubhouse, home to the Bone Valley Tavern restaurant, which offers panoramic vistas of one of the most ex-
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citing additions to the game of golf today. A “bucket list” destination for serious golfers, the remarkable golf is complemented by equally accomplished offerings beyond the fairways. Intentionally designed on 16,000 acres convenient to Tampa and Orlando and in harmony with its natural surroundings, the 228- room luxury destination resort features a grotto-style AcquaPietraTM Spa, guided bass fishing on multiple lakes and streams, sporting clays, tennis, archery, nature trails, a lakeside infinity-edge pool, and five fine and casual dining options. Already home to two nationally ranked courses (both can be found in GOLF’s “Top 100 Courses You Can Play,” with Streamsong® Red at No. 10 and Streamsong® Black at No. 14), the three-night Streamsong Tour Package offers guests the opportunity to experience three must-play courses that will rival the best golf venues in the world.
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PGA National Resort & Spa FLORIDA’S PREMIER GOLF DESTINATION RESORT Nestled in the heart of posh Palm Beach Gardens, PGA National Resort & Spa has long been a place of unforgettable moments. Anchored by five championship golf courses (the only golf resort in Florida with five golf courses) including the iconic Champion Course, home to the PGA TOUR’s Honda Classic and legendary Bear Trap, the revitalized resort also features a world-class spa, state-of-the-art Sports & Racquet Club, eight on-site restaurants and lounges, semi-private members club, 339 redesigned rooms and themed suites, extended stays vacation home rentals and so much more. From the moment they enter the contemporary lobby, guests instantly feel PGA National’s appeal. For here, at this Palm Beach destination, relaxed luxury is always the standard, golf is never considered just a game and, together, the two create an enviable lifestyle that embraces the best the Sunshine State has to offer. Golf is at the heart of PGA National. Guests can test their games on some of Florida’s top-rated golf courses designed by world-renowned architects Jack Nicklaus, Arnold Palmer, Tom Fazio and George Fazio. All of our award-winning layouts have been updated with new turf, rebuilt bunkers, and expanded tee and green complexes; PGA National’s first 18-hole course, The Haig now known as The Fazio, was modernized by third-generation designer Tom Fazio II. Recently, the Champion Course jumped in Golfweek’s 2017 “Best Resort Courses” list, an annual compilation of America’s finest playing options. The famed Nicklaus design has welcomed the world’s best golfers for the Honda Classic since 2007 and hosted the 1983 Ryder Cup. Immaculate conditions and a challenging layout make the Champion a “must-play” for all serious golfers; the infamous “Bear Trap” (holes 15 through 17) comprises what USA Today hails as “one of the toughest stretches in golf.” PGA National Resort & Spa has a multitude of facilities available for guests looking to improve their golf skills during their stay. Three elite golf academies – The David Leadbetter Golf Academy, Dave Pelz Scoring Game Golf School and Every Ball Counts Elite Training – are on site, as well as the LOFT Golf Performance Boutique offering TOUR-level, custom club fitting. No other resort can match the level and quality of instruction available at PGA National, especially with the introduction of the new Bear Trap Indoor Golf Training Facility run by PGA Professionals providing indoor instruction and equipment fitting for every club in the bag as well as shoes. And be sure to check out the
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new short game area adjacent to the Champion Range. Designed with TOUR players in mind, the comprehensive facility is perfect for practicing everything from putting to fairway bunker shots. A variety of golf packages are offered year-round; guests can book tee times 180 days in advance making future planning a breeze. Have a group of golf buddies searching for a place to tee it up? Be their hero and bring them to PGA National Resort & Spa, our golf paradise with first-class service and amenities to match is a quick, 20-minute drive from Palm Beach International Airport. With an enviable year-round climate, five unique golf courses, sleek accommodations, spa, sports club and a variety of dining options, PGA National is the complete package. You and your friends can relax on the splendid iDeck overlooking our zero-entry pool and golf courses while you mingle with world travelers and even the occasional TOUR pro. Or head inside for a cocktail at iBar, a stylish enclave serving up the hottest Happy Hours. Hungry? Gather your buddies and grab one of Palm Beach Garden’s most coveted tables at Ironwood Steak & Seafood, a chef-driven dining experience unlike any in the area. The fun doesn’t stop there; the 40,000 square-foot spa offers more than 100 diverse treatments while the 30,000 square-foot Sports & Racquet Club is home to the latest exercise equipment, 19 Har Tru tennis courts, lap pool, volleyball and pickelball courts. So whether you’re looking eat up, tee it up or kick your feet up, there truly is something special for everyone at PGA National Resort & Spa. Come discover Florida’s premier golf, spa and vacation destination where living life to the fullest is always par for the course.
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Palm Beach Gardens COURSES
The Champion, The Palmer, The Squire, The Fazio, and The Estates PHONE
(877) 476-1427 www.PGAResort.com
Innisbrook Resort LOCATED JUST 20 MILES FROM THE TOP-RATED Tampa International Airport, Innisbrook Resort sits on 900 wooded acres just five miles east of Florida’s beautiful Gulf Coast beaches. As you drive through the resort gates you enter a tranquil, private setting with lush landscape and rolling hills – very uncharacteristic of Florida. This 500-room all-suite property plays host to the nationally televised PGA TOUR’s Valspar Championship, luring the country’s top players who rave about the resort’s signature course, Copperhead, as one of the top courses they love to play. Innisbrook offers 4 championship golf courses and is a veritable golf paradise with each course just a few minutes from your suite, and each demanding a different strategy to score well. What you may love most about this beautiful resort is a staff that is committed to exceeding each guest’s needs, both on the course and off. For the golfer, you will never need to touch your clubs in between rounds as the resort has mastered the art of making sure your cart awaits you on each course, complete with your clubs which have been cleaned between rounds and are awaiting your arrival. Should you need a little work on your game you will also find a staff of talented professionals available for lessons at your leisure, as well as complimentary clinics each weekend, and an intensive year-round golf school known as the Golf Institute under the direction of highly regarded Director of Golf Instruction, Dawn Mercer. Anything you may need from a golf merchandise or equipment standpoint is covered in the resort’s 3 clubhouses with the finest in logo golf and resort wear for men, women and juniors. For the non-golfer Innisbrook offers plenty to do, beginning with the beautiful Salamander Spa. With 12 treatment rooms, fitness center, a complete hair and nail salon, separate men’s and ladies lounges with Eucalyptus Steam Room, plunge pool and relaxing areas to enjoy a good book between services, or perhaps a spa lunch, glass of wine or champagne, or the private views of the golf course. There’s also a beautiful yoga and special event terrace for outdoor classes of all kinds. Additionally, Innisbrook’s guests enjoy six pools (including the Loch Ness Pool with winding waterslides, sandy beach areas, and a 15-foot waterfall), and 11 Har-tru surfaced tennis courts for private lessons, custom clinics, and kids’ programs. Speaking of the kids, mom and dad have the option of enjoying some private time for golf, spa or maybe dinner for two, while the kids are having plenty of fun on their own in Camp Nessie with trained, energetic staff attending to all their needs while leading them thru a day of activities and fun. Accommodations at Innisbrook are a real treat with spacious condo-style suites that offer ample room to spread out with the whole family – and each includes a complete kitchen and private patio or balcony over-
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looking the golf courses and resort grounds. It’s also nice to know a car is never needed once you arrive on-site as the resort makes it exceptionally easy to hop on and off complimentary shuttles that will take wherever you like to go around the resort, as well as to nearby beaches and the Greek fishing village of Tarpon Springs. Dining at Innisbrook is another treat with 4 restaurants and 3 bars — the very popular Packard’s Steakhouse that serves exceptional steaks and seafood specialties in a comfortable setting overlooking the signature Copperhead Golf Course; the Market Salamander Grille offering wholesome, chef-prepared and specialty foods; and Turnberry Pub for a casual dining experience overlooking the scenic Island Course. If you want to dine poolside, the resort has The Grill at Loch Ness. There’s also a convenient gourmet market offering fresh prepared foods and beverages and a convenient coffee bar for grab and go beginnings to your day, and not to be forgotten…triple churned ice cream – the perfect cool down after a day outdoors. Guests especially love the Osprey Sports Bar - the perfect place to eat and enjoy a cocktail with live weekend entertainment each weekend and outdoor dining as well that overlooks the South Golf Course. Innisbrook is also a destination for corporate meetings and large events with three conference centers offering up to 100,000 square feet of flexible indoor and outdoor meeting space. The resort has the advantage of being able to host a large conference that never impacts their golf and leisure guests as the entire event, including housing and meals, is conveniently located around the conference centers. This is the advantage of their spacious, natural setting and the resort has carefully planned how to take advantage of their unique setting for their guest’s comfort and convenience. Nearby top-rated beaches, endless shopping, the Busch Gardens Amusement Park, ferry rides to Caladesi Island, The Clearwater Marina and so much more round out this perfect west coast Florida golf destination. For more information check out VisitInnisbrook.com.
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Tampa Bay COURSES
Copperhead, North, South, Island PHONE
888-794-8627
Reunion Resort THE AAA FOUR DIAMOND RATED Reunion Resort encompasses 2,300 acres of lush landscape and nature preserves, providing a peaceful respite in the midst of the magic and mayhem of Orlando’s attractions. Close, yet far enough away, theme parks are “easy to get to and easy to escape” with Walt Disney World only 9 miles from the main resort gates. Leaving crowds and long lines far behind, the resort features 360 resort style accommodations spanning 13 different “neighborhoods” – as well as the crown jewel, the Reunion Grande -- and range from one to three bedroom villas starting at 1,700 sq. ft. to spacious, 4-12 bedroom vacation homes ranging from 1,500 to over 22,000 sq. ft., some even equipped with in-home theaters, game rooms, golf-simulators, and bowling alleys. All resort accommodations feature fully equipped kitchens for in room dining with high-end luxuries such as granite counter tops and stainless steel appliances; full-size refrigerator, stove and microwave, as well as washer and dryer; bathrooms with expansive marble vanities, lighted makeup mirrors and separate tub/ shower. Many Estate homes also offer private balconies for expansive golf course views, private pools and fenced-in yards. Recognized by Golfweek, Golf Digest and GOLF Magazine as a top golf destination resort, Reunion is the only location in the world featuring three signature championship golf courses designed by golf’s greatest legends: Jack Nicklaus, Arnold Palmer and Tom Watson. Reunion also features an extensive culinary collection, offering seven casual and fine dining options including its award-winning rooftop steakhouse, Eleven, which serves an eclectic fusion of new world and contemporary American cuisines. With panoramic views of Orlando, Eleven-goers can enjoy the nightly Disney and Universal fireworks displays. Downstairs at Forte Grille, the authentic Italian bistro blends seasonal ingredients indigenous to the Tuscan region with classic preparations that are reflective of Italy’s family style dining. In a warm and welcoming atmosphere, homemade pastas and brick oven pizzas are expertly prepared and complemented with an expansive wine list. For a more casual and light experience, the Grande Lobby Sushi Bar offers cocktails, appetizers and freshly prepared sushi in an open and elegant setting in the center of the resort’s Grande Lobby. Casual allday dining is available at The Clubhouse, The Grille at the Water Park
and The Cove at Seven Eagles pool pavilion. Speaking of pools, choose to visit one of the 10 community pools or the resort’s 5-acre waterpark, which includes rock structures, waterfalls, winding slides, an interactive kids playground with a wading pool and 350-gallon splash bucket, and a 1,000-ft. lazy river, which the Travel Channel named among their top 10 “Over the Top” waterparks in the world. If adventure is what you crave, grab a bike and hit the trails or opt for a racket and take your pick of six hydro-grid clay tennis courts. After exhausting your muscles and energy, visit the full service boutique spa located in a former colonial-style home. In addition to traditional services like massages and facials, the spa also offers nail services, makeup application, and a full-service hair salon. If you have to get some work done during your visit, groups can enjoy over 25,000 sq. ft. of elegant and flexible indoor and outdoor meeting spaces. Whether for a traditional setting or more innovative approach, event spaces range from conventional ballrooms and conference rooms to the completely unexpected like an eleventh story rooftop pool bar, private estate home or a multilevel water park soiree. A full-service business center is also available on property. In addition to its ever-growing list of golf accolades, Condé Nast Traveler and Travel + Leisure have named Reunion a Top Destination for families in the U.S. With its infinite supply of business and leisure amenities, Reunion Resort is truly a destination with endless vacation possibilities, and the only location to be when visiting Kissimmee, Florida.
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Orlando COURSES
Palmer, Watson, Nicklaus PHONE
866-880-8563 www.reunionresort.com
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Hammock Beach OVERLOOKING TWO MILES OF PRISTINE Atlantic shoreline in seemingly undiscovered Palm Coast, the AAA Four Diamond rated Hammock Beach Resort is an unspoiled haven beckoning to be explored. Presenting true luxury nestled among nature, Hammock Beach Resort offers an upscale escape surrounded by scenes of old Florida. Engulfed in the traditions and history of the nation’s oldest city, St. Augustine, just 30 minutes to the north, and the birthplace of speed, Daytona Beach, 30 minutes to the south, Hammock Beach is in the center of the action yet just far enough away. The resort offers all the comforts of home and more with 330 beautifully ornate and spacious villas and suites ranging from one-, two-, and three-bedroom options, each with private balconies and sweeping ocean views. The Lodge at Hammock Beach, is a recently refreshed, intimate accommodation option featuring 20 guest rooms with unobstructed ocean views, direct beach access and oceanfront dining at the newly-reimagined Atlantic Grille restaurant. Located within the amenity-rich resort, Lodge guests can choose from one of three styles of freshly upgraded rooms – each adorned with coastal design décor, a private balcony overlooking the ocean’s hues, a sophisticated marble entry, and a spacious bathroom with granite vanities, walk-in shower and large garden tub. In addition, Lodge guests can enjoy a tranquil and exclusive oceanfront pool with service from the Atlantic Grille. “The Lodge Experience” includes a personal, VIP greeting by a Lodge Host with a bubbly Champagne toast, $25 daily dining credit to be used at any of the six dining options on property, daily Chef selected breakfast items such as fresh fruits and other snacks, daily coffee in the welcoming foyer from 6-10 a.m., and a nightly turndown service with amenity and complimentary bottled water. The debut of the new Lodge Experience follows numerous enhancements at Hammock Beach Resort. The resort recently refurbished its grand lobby to now feature beautiful new flooring, contemporary furniture and lighting, and a brand new sushi bar. It also upgraded 75 of its spacious one-bedroom suites, including installation of new carpet, furniture, updated artwork, flat-panel televisions and reconstructed kitchenettes. All 15,000 square feet of the resorts indoor meeting and event space were also updated with new carpet, wall coverings and lighting. In addition, the resort has refreshed the décor in its Delfinos Italian restaurant and updated the interior design in its Loggerheads Lounge. Hammock Beach is home to two world-class golf courses, the Jack Nicklaus Signature Design Ocean Course and the Tom Watson Signature Design Conservatory Course, offering a distinctive style of play surrounded by spectacular views of the natural landscape. As part of a commitment to excellence, the resort is undergoing a complete restoration of the Ocean Course. Famed for its six Atlantic Ocean-hugging holes and thrilling closing stretch named “The Bear Claw,” the course has had all of its fairways, greens and rough re-grassed with the salt-tolerant Platinum Paspalum, while each tee box, bunker and green complex has been re-constructed as well. Aside from championship golf, the amenity-rich resort offers storybook experiences with a 6.5-acre multi-level pool complex with a lazy river, twisting water slide, sandy beach pool, kids and adult only pools and heated indoor lap pool. Walk in the footsteps of the world’s greatest explorers and discov-
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er 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 and outdoor treatments and draws from the bountiful resources of its unspoiled beaches, rich history and unique setting. The Spa at Hammock Beach is open to the public and offers products and services that incorporate the natural resources of the beaches just steps away. Coquina-laden scrubs and mineral-rich thalassotherapy products ensure each spa goers’ experience is tailored specifically to their needs. 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 epicurean delight of the resort’s multiple restaurants and bars including the aforementioned Loggerheads, Delfinos, The Sushi Bar, Cigar Bar, and its recently reimagined signature restaurant, Atlantic Grille, which is Palm Coast’s only public oceanfront restaurant. Offering a new look but the same 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 new “Shore-to-Table” experience is a must. As part of its reimagining, “The Tapas Room” at Atlantic Grille was born. The Tapas Room’s international small plate-sharing menu includes dishes inspired by the flavors of Asia, Europe and the Americas, and features local beers and wines by the glass tailored to the cuisine’s local flavor. The ultimate in relaxation, sit indoors or out on the patio to enjoy ocean and golf course views. Rounding out the amenities, the resort boasts a 200-slip marina, tennis center with eight lighted Hydro-Grid clay tennis courts, 9-hole putting course, bike fleet, over 55,000 square-feet of indoor and outdoor flexible meeting and event space, and one of the most relaxing, unspoiled, coquina-laden beaches in the state. 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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Palm Coast COURSES
Ocean, Conservatory PHONE
866-841-0287 www.hammockbeach.com
PGA Golf Club THERE’S AN UNDENIABLE BUZZ surrounding PGA Golf Club in Port St. Lucie. The PGA of America’s flagship property is in the midst of a new era as enhancements and renovations have the club in the best shape ever. The Dye Course – designed by the game’s most creative architect, Pete Dye – recently re-opened following a complete re-grassing project. Celebration Bermuda was installed on the fairways while all 18 greens were expanded to original sizes and re-grassed with smooth-rolling, Tifeagle Ultra’dwarf Bermuda. In addition, fresh sand was added to bunkers and several bunker faces were refined and re-sodded. Members and guests are raving about the course’s tournament-level conditioning. “The Dye Course is in the best shape since it opened,” says Jimmy Terry, PGA Senior General Manager. “Led by Head Superintendent Dick Gray, the project has restored the entertaining layout to Pete Dye’s original vision and intent.” The re-grassing initiative came on the heels of another successful course renovation; the touted Wanamaker Course re-opened in late 2015 following similar enhancements. As a result, the Tom Fazio-design jumped five spots to No. 16 in Golfweek’s 2016 “Best: State-byState Courses You Can Play” list; the Dye Course – currently ranked No. 27 – will surely follow suit making PGA Golf Club one of only a handful of properties with two courses on the impressive list. Two other unique courses are available at PGA Golf Club. The Ryder Course, also designed by Tom Fazio, presents a Carolinas-feel with rolling hills, majestic pines and several water hazards. The nearby St. Lucie Trail Golf Club, originally designed by Jim Fazio and revitalized by Gray in 2014, is a shorter and tighter layout that rewards club selection and accuracy. Adding to the energized atmosphere at PGA Golf Club is the modernized, 20,000 square-foot clubhouse. The Tom-Hoch design features contemporary elements of style throughout the building to reflect the PGA of America’s rich history. The PGA relocated some notable trophies and artifacts that trace its 100-year history to the new “PGA Gallery,” an on-site museum. Highlighting the displays are replicas of the major Championship trophies including the original Wanamaker Tro-
phy. The new Taplow Pub, named in honor of Rodman Wanamaker’s business group that proposed the idea to form the PGA in 1916, features a fresh menu and 15 TVs with individualized programming available for each booth. Rounding out the golf experiences at PGA Golf Club is the PGA Center for Golf Learning and Performance. Combining on-course instruction, golf specific technology, practical application, and specialized club and equipment fittings, it’s a “must visit” for any golfer teeing it up at PGA Golf Club. Guests can hone every facet of their game on the facility’s expansive driving range and putting green, multiple practice bunkers and short course. “PGA Golf Club offers one of the most complete golf experiences in the country,” continues Terry. “With four unique layouts designed by the game’s best, a comprehensive practice facility and fine amenities, it’s hard to beat.” Hailed as an ultimate golf resort destination, PGA Golf Club is less than a two-hour drive from Orlando and Miami, and less than three hours from Tampa and Fort Myers. Ranked among the “75 Best Golf Resorts” by Golf Digest, it’s located less than 50 minutes north of Palm Beach International Airport (PBI) off Interstate 95; PBI offers nearly 100 non-stop flights from more than 25 cities in the U.S. and Canada.
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Port St. Lucie COURSES
Wanamaker Course, Ryder Course, Dye Course and St. Lucie Trail Golf Club Course PHONE
772.467.1300 www.pgavillage.com
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SITUATED AMID STUNNING SCENERY and hushed seclusion in Central Florida, Streamsong® is a new luxury golf resort destination intentionally designed in harmony with its natural surroundings. The resort’s unparalleled golf courses—Streamsong® Red, designed by Bill Coore and Ben Crenshaw, and Streamsong® Blue, designed by Tom Doak—can both be found in GOLF Magazine’s “Top 100 Courses You Can Play”… Streamsong® Red #10 and Stream-
song® Blue #14. 36 holes creatively intertwine through a landscape of towering sand dunes, unexpected shifts in elevation and windswept prairie grasses. Simply put, Streamsong is like nothing you have ever seen or played. As a proper complement to Streamsong® Red and Blue, Streamsong’s third championship layout, the highly acclaimed Streamsong® Black debuted in autumn 2017. Streamsong® Black is designed by acclaimed golf course architect Gil Hanse, designer of the 2016 Olympic Course in Rio de Janeiro, Castle Stuart Golf Links in Inverness, Scotland (host of the Scottish Open), Los Angeles Country Club (North and South), and one of the most entrusted architects in the game to restore many of America’s most prominent private clubs. Streamsong® Black, Par 73, is an expansive, strategic and eye-popping layout with rolling terrain, sand and vistas which are reminiscent of the Sand Belt of Australia. Set on 16,000 acres convenient to Tampa and Orlando, Streamsong invites guests to explore the outdoors beyond the fairways. The resort offers on site guided bass fishing on its multiple lakes and streams, and its 12 –station sporting clays course and new archery range are perfect for both beginner and expert shots. The resort also features a lakeside infinity-edge pool, a nature trail, tennis courts and the AcquaPietra™ spa. Streamsong offers guests four distinct restaurant options as stunning and sophisticated as the resort itself. Every dining experience at Streamsong presents the chance to enjoy excellent food and drink in the most beautiful setting imaginable. The Clubhouse at Streamsong features an outdoor lakefront terrace, 12 guestrooms, Restaurant Fifty-Nine, a steak-themed restaurant serving three meals daily, a lounge, and a well-appointed golf shop. It’s rare that one resort can offer so many authentic experiences.
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Streamsong, Florida COURSES
Red, Blue and Black (Fall 2017) PHONE
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Saddlebrook Resort A LEGENDARY TAMPA BAY RESORT, the award-winning Saddlebrook Resort has made a name for itself as an unforgettable meeting and vacation destination, as well as one of the nation’s preeminent training facilities for athletes. The resort rests on 480 acres of rolling terrain surrounded by lagoons and cypress trees, Saddlebrook was purposely planned as a car-free Walking Village, ensuring guests can easily walk throughout the entire resort. The resort’s 540 suites with a total of 800 bedrooms showcase an inviting rich tropical design and are clustered around nine serene courtyards complete with gardens, stone benches, stone paver walkways, and native lush Florida landscaping. We are an ideal choice for groups and families visiting the Tampa area. You will also discover exceptional restaurants and lounges, ranging from the prime steaks and famous table-side Caesar salad at Dempsey’s Steak House to the lively atmosphere at T.D.’s Sports Bar and The Poolside Cafe. Saddlebrook Resort is home to two of Florida’s most picturesque and playable golf courses, as well as the renowned Saddlebrook Golf Academy and the Saddlebrook Preparatory School for junior athletes. Designed by golf legend Arnold Palmer, both of our Tampa golf courses incorporate rolling fairways and well-maintained greens along with wilderness areas full of cypress, pine and palm trees. Add in our state-ofthe-art training facility, Pro Shop and professional instruction, and it’s easy to see why Saddlebrook is an unrivaled Florida golf resort. Saddlebrook’s Florida golf courses are also ideal for corporate tournaments as well as groups visiting the resort for a conference or special event. Whether your group consists of 20 or 200 players, the professional staff can coordinate and execute all aspects of tournament golf, including awards banquets and prizes. Additionally, the Saddlebrook Golf Academy also offers group clinics and special programs that can be customized for your goals and agenda.
Unique among Tampa Bay hotels and resorts, Saddlebrook’s Sports Village provides an array of activities and fitness options for individuals as well as groups. This dynamic complex features two adjacent fitness centers that total over 6,000 sq. ft., one sand and two grass volleyball courts, a regulation-size basketball court and a FieldTurf training field. The resort also boasts three swimming pools, including the Superpool, a half-million gallon free-form pool with two volleyball nets, basketball hoops, and training lanes. We also invite you to rejuvenate your senses at the Saddlebrook Spa. Our luxurious European-style Spa features a full menu of body treatments, massages, hydro-tub, facials and salon services, as well as outside dining. Saddlebrook Resort can host a conference for 1,000 attendees and still make groups of 10 feel right at home. The meeting facilities at Saddlebrook, Tampa Bay’s unrivaled conference resort, encompass over 95,000 square feet, including 34 versatile meeting rooms, all located within easy walking distance of our accommodations, recreation and restaurants. Whether you want to improve communication skills or strengthen relationships, our extensive team building programs are designed to bring your group together and create lasting memories. Saddlebrook’s staff professional, Dr. Nick Hall, will design the perfect program for your group according to your goals, schedule and budget. From tennis tournaments and interactive cooking experiences to our five-acre Executive Challenge Course, we have the perfect addition to your meeting itinerary. Let our professional staff and technology-rich facilities build your event with ease. Whether you are visiting Tampa for a conference, athletic training or a relaxing vacation, you are sure to find endless ways to enjoy your time at Saddlebrook Resort.
When it comes to recreation, Saddlebrook Resort caters to every taste and skill level. Besides our two Arnold Palmer signature golf courses, you can perfect your swing at the Saddlebrook Golf Academy, designed to train PGA professionals, adult and junior golfers. Our championship tennis complex features 45 courts including four Grand Slam surfaces, with lighted courts for night play. The world-renowned Harry Hopman Tennis Program is also on-site, and players instantly join the ranks of such superstars as Jack Sock and John Isner, who calls Saddlebrook Resort his preferred training center.
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Tampa Bay COURSES
Palmer, Saddlebrook PHONE
(800) 729-8383 www.Saddlebrook.com
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World Golf Village
World Golf Village is a destination resort and residential community in St. Augustine, Florida, just 30 minutes south of Jacksonville and 100 miles northeast of Orlando on Florida’s First Coast. WORLD GOLF HALL OF FAME & MUSEUM The Village is home to the World Golf Hall of Fame & Museum, the international institution that preserves and honors the history of golf and the legacies of those who have made it great. World Golf Village offers a range of amenities that appeal to not only golfers but to anyone with an appreciation for the game’s time-honored traditions. Also included as part of the Hall of Fame admission is a round on the 18-hole natural grass putting course, providing all ages the opportunity to sharpen their putting skills. And, reminiscent of the 17th hole of the Stadium Course at TPC in Ponte Vedra Beach, the Hall of Fame’s Challenge Hole allows visitors the chance to take their shot at a 132-yard hole surrounded by an island green. IMAX THEATER As part of the World Golf Hall of Fame experience, guests can enjoy a film at the World Golf Hall of Fame IMAX® Theater. The Theater is an IMAX 3D Digital, making it the largest IMAX Digital 3D screen in the Southeastern United States. It offers a wide variety of films that feature compelling, educational and entertaining stories suitable to all ages. Films range from Walt Disney Pictures’ animated classics and current Hollywood films to real-life adventures led by some of the world’s leading explorers who discover coral reefs, mountains, caves, space exploration and more. ACCOMMODATIONS The World Golf Village Renaissance Resort is the “Official Resort of the World Golf Hall of Fame,” offering 300 luxurious renovated guest rooms and suites. Located next to the Hall of Fame, the resort offers spectacular views overlooking the Village’s lake and golf courses. Guests are able to enjoy the pool, hot tub, 24-hour health club, restaurant, lounge and full-service concierge.
and Jack Nicklaus, opened in 2000. It is the first and only course design collaboration between the two golf legends. The second course, The Slammer & Squire, opened in 1998 and was designed by Bobby Weed with consultants Sam Snead and Gene Sarazen, both Hall of Famers. Owned and operated by Honours Golf, the courses have been named two of America’s Top Golf Courses by Zagat and are consistently rated 4.5 out of 5 stars by Golf Digest. WORLD-CLASS GOLF INSTRUCTION The PGA TOUR Golf Academy World Golf Village is a premier golf instruction facility. Featuring a one-of-a-kind, full-service game improvement facility, the Academy is home to a staff of nationally ranked golf instructors (PGA Professionals, Golf Magazine Top 100, and Golf Digest’s Best Young Teachers). The philosophy of the PGA TOUR Golf Academy is built upon the concept of a total game experience. Whether you select a private lesson series, club fitting experience, or lite to full training golf schools, your game is guaranteed to improve. DINING There are a variety of dining options around World Golf Village, including Murray Bros. Caddyshack, a restaurant owned by actor-comedian Bill Murray and his five brothers. Other options include the clubhouses at The King & Bear and The Slammer & Squire, as well as Villagio Italian Grille, located at the World Golf Village Renaissance Resort. For more information on World Golf Village or to book a trip, visit www.WorldGolfVillage.com.
GOLF COURSES World Golf Village features two 18-hole championship golf courses with special ties to the World Golf Hall of Fame. The King & Bear, named respectively for its Hall of Famer co-designers Arnold Palmer
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Trump National Doral Miami ®
FOLLOWING A $250 MILLION resort-wide transformation, Trump National Doral® Miami has been reborn to entirely new levels of grandeur. Every aspect of the property has been transformed in order to bring it to the highest level of luxury, infused with the distinguished Five-Star level of service that is synonymous with the Trump brand. Miami’s legendary golf resort is once again positioned as one of the greatest resort destinations in the world. 643 all-new luxurious guest room and suite accommodations are conveniently located within the resort clubhouse. The deluxe room design features a classic, gold-leaf Spanish Revival sophistication, paired with luxurious modern amenities. Polished to the highest of Trump standards, each guestroom or suite features a spacious marble finished bathroom and private balcony or lanai. Home to the world-famous Blue Monster course and host of the PGA TOUR for 55 consecutive years, Trump National Doral Miami is the premier golf resort destination. With 72 holes of championship golf, a cutting-edge, LED-lit practice range and putting green, the Jim McClean Golf School and True Spec Golf club-fitting center, glorious golfing fits into any schedule. The resort’s unparalleled golf experience is even further enhanced by the extensive retail offerings spread throughout the property. The 7,000 square foot golf shop, a leader in both fashion golf brands and equipment, is the crown jewel of retail at Trump National Doral. As one of the pioneer shops in the world, the golf shop carries the most classical golf apparel to the most cutting-edge, fashion brands geared to those golfers who want to make a statement with more than just their score. Here you will find limited edition merchandise and specialty items along with the largest collection of golf clubs, junior and women’s apparel at any resort in the world. The Blue Monster shop, the only location on property to get the famed Blue Monster logo, is a perfect spot for traditional golf apparel, accessories and gifts. The resort offers the finest cuisine with signature restaurants and bars, where inventive menus are prepared by acclaimed chefs to satisfy every palate. Enjoy dry-aged steaks, fresh seafood and panoramic
views of the Blue Monster at BLT Prime, a modern American Steakhouse. For a pre-round meal or a 19th hole cocktail to celebrate your day, enjoy the upscale American fare at Champions Bar & Grill. Enjoy Miami’s tropical weather while dining al fresco at the poolside Palm Grill or dine on the go with a sandwich or freshly brewed Segafredo beverage from Marketplace Café. Situated at the epicenter of the 800-acres oasis is The Royal Palm Pool, featuring a family-friendly zero entry pool, a serenity pool for adults, a 125-foot slide, Kids Camp program and 18 decadent poolside cabanas. Guests can get fit at the state-of-the-art fitness facility featuring Technogym equipment and Kinesis Workout Systems or enjoy the outdoor jogging trail. Play on four Har-Tru tennis courts and a basketball court or enjoy a workout in the comfort of their room with Trump Wellness program. Bike rentals are also available for those who want to explore the resort and neighboring areas within the City of Doral. 48 brand new opulent spa suites, a refreshed spa facility and a re-conceptualized menu of treatment were the final touches of the multi- million transformation of this iconic property in 2016. Just seven miles from Miami International Airport and minutes away from downtown and the beaches, Trump Doral offers convenient access from major highways and the Florida Turnpike.
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Miami COURSES
Blue Monster, Red Tiger, Golden Palm and Silver Fox PHONE
800-713-6725 www.TrumpNationalDoral.com
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PANAMA CITY BEACH PENSACOLA MARIANNA/CARABELLE DESTIN/FORT WALTON BEACH SOUTH WALTON TALLAHASSEE
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Pensacola
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The Beach... just the beginning
Pensacola Bay Area Golf From the beaches and Bay Area attractions to dining and nightlife, the Pensacola area has something for every interest. From miles of beaches and 180 holes of golf to water activities and watering holes, the Pensacola Bay Area offers plenty of activities great for male bonding.
Gulf Coast Golfing
Pensacola Bay Area visitors are given the luxury of choosing between nearly a dozen PGA-rated golf courses with 180 holes of picturesque scenes from woodlands to wetlands. Offering public and semiprivate courses, the destination provides challenges for even the most seasoned golf enthusiast.
Local Legends
The Pensacola Bay Area is home to numerous golf legends. Bubba Watson, Heath Slocum and Boo Weekley all attended Milton High School and are active on the PGA tour. Jerry Pate, 1976 U.S. Open Champion, resides in Pensacola and designs golf courses around the world and at home. Joe Durant ranks in the top 100 in Career Earnings on the PGA Tour.
Scenic Hills Country Club is not your average Florida golf course. Known for rolling hills, stately pines lining the fairways, elevation changes and striking views that are unusual for a Florida golf course, this course boasts the best greens and course conditions in the Panhandle. Tiger Point Golf Club is located on the shores of beautiful Santa Rosa Sound, and features 27 championship holes. After hitting the liks, dine at the Sunset Grille, where you can enjoy local seafood prepared to perfection. Cypress Lakes Golf Club paints a beautiful picture in the spring, when over 300 crepe myrtles and 500 azaleas are in bloom. This course is more mountainous than you would expect to find in Pensacola, which presents a welcome challenge to more avid golfers. If you are visiting on your birthday, be sure to sign up for their eClub to receive a free green fee on your special day!
Stunning Courses
Lost Key Golf Club, an 18-hole Arnold Palmer Signature Design Course, was the first in the world to be certified as an Audubon International Silver Signature Sanctuary. Located in Perdido Key, Lost Key offers overnight accommodations and breakfast, lunch and dinner in the clubhouse. Marcus Pointe Country Club is located on 600 acres of picturesque woodlands, and has been named a “great value” by Golf Digest subscribers. This 18 -hole course features five sets of tees and subtle challenges, making it highly enjoyable for the widest range of golfing skills. Osceola Municipal Golf Course is an 18-hole course open from daylight to dark, every day of the year except for Christmas Day. Newly renovated in 2011, their green fees average around $30, which includes a cart. Updates include a remodeled restaurant, complete with a new menu, along with the new construction of the practice-range area. A.C. Read, a picturesque course beneath live oaks on Bayou Grande, is open to all active and retired military. The course is on Naval Air Station Pensacola, and offers 27 championship holes with an additional 18-hole executive course. Perdido Bay Golf Club was named best new course by Golf Digest when it opened several years ago, and was the site of the Pensacola Open for 10 years The course offers overnight accommodations at Cottages on the Green. Legends Bar & Grille offers a diverse menu with a full bar and is open for breakfast and lunch seven days a week and Friday night dinner. Be on the lookout for their two resident alligators!
Hitting the Town
The guys can party in two states at once at the legendary Flora-Bama Lounge, and partake in plenty of people-watching right on the Gulf of Mexico in Perdido Key. Friends can also have a hearty meal of steak and ale at McGuire’s Irish Pub, where $1 million in one-dollar bills are tacked to the ceilings and walls. Pensacola Bay Brewery makes its own handcrafted beer including local favorites such as the Riptide Amber. Vinyl Music Hall brings in up-and-coming musicians, singer/songwriters and old favorites, while the Portofino Boardwalk makes for a fun evening on Pensacola Beach with many waterfront options and live music. For more information on Pensacola, please visit our website at VisitPensacola.com or call 800.874.1234.
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PANAMA CITY BEACH COURSE/FACILITY NAME
CITY
TEE TIME PHONE WEBSITE
Bay Dunes
Panama City
(850) 872-1704
www.baydunes.com
HOLES YARDAGE PAR SLOPE RATING 18
Bay Point Golf Resort - Meadows
Panama City
(850) 235-6950
www.baypointgolf.com
Bay Point Golf Resort - Nicklaus
Panama City
(850) 235-6950
www.baypointgolf.com
Signal Hill Golf Course, Inc.
Panama City
(850) 234-5051
Holiday Golf Club
6577
71
18
6913
18
7152
www.signalhillgolfcourse.com
18
Panama City Beach (850) 234-1800
www.holidaygolfclub.com
Hombre Golf Club
Panama City Beach (850) 234-3673
Sunny Hills Golf & Country Club
Sunny Hills
(850) 773-3619
119
71.7
72
133
72.6
72
143
74.3
5607
71
118
66.5
18
6453
72
128
71.1
www.hombregolfclub.com
18
6652
72
137
72.4
www.sunnyhillsgolfandcountryclub.com
18
7040
72
127
73.9
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COURSE/FACILITY NAME
CITY
TEE TIME PHONE WEBSITE
Cypress Lakes Golf Club
Cantonment
(850) 937-3820
www.cypresslakesgolfclub.net
18
6398
71
120
70.7
Tiger Point Golf and Country Club
Gulf Breeze
(850) 932-1333
www.tigerpointclub.com
18
7054
72
136
74.4
Tanglewood Golf Club
Milton
(850) 623-6176
www.tanglewood-golf.com
18
6302
72
124
70.2
The Club At Hidden Creek
Navarre
(850) 939-4604
www.hiddengolf.com
18
72
Stonebrook Golf Club
Pace
(850) 994-7171
www.stonebrook-golf.com
18
6891
72
131
74.3
A. C. Read Golf Club
Pensacola
(850) 452-2454
18
6614
72
124
71.5
Lost Key Golf Club
Pensacola
(850) 492-1300
www.lostkey.com
18
6801
71
144
72.6
Osceola Municipal Golf Course
Pensacola
(850) 453-7599
www.osceolagolf.com
18
6366
72
117
70.2
Perdido Bay Golf Club
Pensacola
(850) 492-1223
www.perdidobaygolf.com
18
7023
72
131
74.6
Scenic Hills Country Club
Pensacola
(850) 476-0611
www.scenichills.com
18
6737
71
130
73.4
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Northwest
MARIANNA/CARABELLE COURSE/FACILITY NAME
CITY
TEE TIME PHONE WEBSITE
St. James Bay
Carrabelle
(850) 697-9606
www.stjamesbay.com
HOLES YARDAGE PAR SLOPE RATING 18
Indian Springs Golf Club
Marianna
(850) 482-8787
www.isgc18.com
Saint Josephs Bay Country Club
Port Saint Joe
(850) 227-1751
www.stjoebaygolf.com
6601
72
134
72
18
7013
18
6655
72
135
74.1
72
123
71.7
DESTIN/FORT WALTON BEACH COURSE/FACILITY NAME
CITY
TEE TIME PHONE WEBSITE
HOLES YARDAGE PAR SLOPE RATING
Dogwood Lakes Golf Club
Bonifay
(850) 547-4653
www.dogwoodlakesgc.com
18
6207
72
118
70.1
Foxwood Country Club
Crestview
(850) 682-2012
www.foxwoodcc.com
18
6314
72
134
71.2
Emerald Bay Golf Club
Destin
(850) 837-5197
www.emeraldbaygolfclub.com
18
6825
72
140
73.2
Indian Bayou Golf & Country Club
Destin
(850) 837-6191
www.indianbayougolf.com
27
7078
72
132
74.6
Kelly Plantation Golf Club
Destin
(850) 650-7600
www.kellyplantationgolf.com
18
7099
72
144
74.2
Regatta Bay Golf & Country Club
Destin
(850) 337-8080
www.regattabay.com
18
6864
72
148
73.8
Fort Walton Beach Golf Course - Oaks
Fort Walton Beach
(850) 833-9664
www.fwb.org
18
6403
72
116
70.2
Fort Walton Beach Golf Course - Pines
Fort Walton Beach
(850) 833-9664
www.fwb.org
18
6761
72
119
71.6
Bluewater Bay Resort - Bay/Lake
Niceville
(850) 897-3241
www.bwbresort.com
18
6803
72
146
72.9
Bluewater Bay Resort - Lake/Marsh
Niceville
(850) 897-3241
www.bwbresort.com
18
6857
72
137
72.6
Eglin Golf Course - Falcon
Niceville
(850) 678-8726
www.eglinservices.com
18
6864
72
139
74
Eglin Golf Course - Eagle
Niceville
(850) 678-8726
www.eglinservices.com
18
6652
72
126
71.8
Shalimar Pointe Golf and Country Club
Shalimar
(850) 651-1416
www.shalimarpointe.com
18
6741
72
125
73.8
SOUTH WALTON COURSE/FACILITY NAME
CITY
TEE TIME PHONE WEBSITE
Blackstone Golf Course
Defuniak Springs
(850) 520-4670
www.blackstonemossyhead.com
HOLES YARDAGE PAR SLOPE RATING 18
DeFuniak Springs Country Club
Defuniak Springs
(850) 892-3812
www.defuniakspringsgolf.com
Windswept Dunes Golf Club
Freeport
(850) 835-1847
www.windsweptdunes.com
Seascape Resort
Miramar Beach
(850) 654-7888
Sandestin Golf Resort - Raven
Sandestin
(850) 267-8155
Sandestin Golf Resort - Baytowne
Sandestin
Sandestin Golf Resort - Links
Sandestin
Santa Rosa Golf & Beach Club Camp Creek Golf Club
6624
72
130
71.8
18
6647
72
135
72.7
18
7752
72
134
76.6
www.seascape-resort.com
18
6340
70
125
69
www.sandestin.com
18
6931
71
137
73.8
(850) 267-8155
www.sandestin.com
18
6805
71
127
73.4
(850) 267-8155
www.sandestin.com
18
6710
72
124
72.8
Santa Rosa Beach
(850) 267-2229
www.santarosaclub.com
18
6564
72
133
72.5
Watersound
(850) 231-7600
www.campcreekgolfclub.com
18
7159
72
152
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TALLAHASSEE
COURSE/FACILITY NAME
CITY
TEE TIME PHONE WEBSITE
Wildwood Resort
Crawfordville
(850) 926-4455
www.wildwoodresortfl.com
18
6504
72
123
70.6
The Golf Club of Quincy
Quincy
(850) 627-8386
www.golfclubquincy.com
18
6722
72
135
71.5
Hilaman Park Golf Course
Tallahassee
(850) 891-3935
www.hilamangolfclub.com
18
6530
70
113
67.8
Seminole Golf Course
Tallahassee
(850) 644-2582
www.seminolegolfcourse.com
18
6940
72
121
73.4
Southwood Golf Club
Tallahassee
(850) 942-4653
www.southwoodgolf.com
18
7172
72
133
74.5
The Golf Club At Summerbrooke
Tallahassee
(850) 894-4653
www.summerbrookegolf.com
18
6845
72
140
73.9
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PLAY HERE. And .
HERE
When the game’s over, the FUN is just getting started.
PlayPanamaCityBeach.com or contact Chris O’Brien, Director of Sports Marketing & Special Events at 850.233.5070
Panama City Beach
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WITH FIVE CHAMPIONSHIP GOLF COURSES, 320 days of sunshine a year, and an average temperature of 74 degrees, it’s no wonder that Golf Digest Magazine named Panama City Beach one of America’s top three golf towns. Affordable green fees, stunning seaside views, fast-paced play, desirable year-round weather and endless opportunities for off-course enjoyment make Panama City Beach an ideal destination for players of all skill levels to enjoy a one-of-a-kind golf vacation. Please see below for details on Panama City Beach’s most premier courses, all excellent options for golfers wishing to shave a few stokes off their game amidst gorgeous surroundings.
BAY POINT GOLF CLUB: NICKLAUS COURSE AND MEADOWS COURSE The Bay Point Golf Club located adjacent to Sheraton Bay Point Resort features two 18-hole courses: the Nicklaus Course and the Meadows Course. The par-72 Nicklaus Course is the only Nicklaus design in the Florida Panhandle, offering breathtaking scenery as it winds through the natural terrain of scrub oaks, pines and salt-water marshes, alongside panoramic views of St. Andrew Bay. The Meadows Course offers occasionally tight fairways and numerous bunkers and lakes, producing an ever-changing landscape for golfers of all skill levels. Voted a “Greens of Distinction” Winner, the Bay Point Golf Club also boasts a full service golf shop, Club 19 Bar & Grill and extensive practice area complete with a driving range and putting green. For more information or tee times, call 850-236-6950 or visit www.baypointgolf.com.
THE HOMBRE GOLF CLUB The Hombre Golf Club offers 27 championship holes, “The Good, The Bad & The Ugly.” Water hazards are featured on 21 of the 27 holes, which are meticulously manicured to PGA specifications throughout the year. Hombre hosts the annual second stage of the PGA Tour Qualifying School and is also home to The Academy at Hombre Golf Club, which is noted among Golf Magazine’s “Top 25 Golf Schools,” offering multiple-day classes as well as hourly lessons. Course amenities include a golf shop, driving range, chipping and putting greens, and the Siesta Bar & Grill. For more information or tee times, call 850-234-3673 or visit www.hombregolfclub.com. HOLIDAY GOLF CLUB The semi-private, 18-hole, par-72 championship course at Holiday Golf Club is one of the best conditioned in the country, located only a mile from the beach. Forgiving on the tee and challenging on the greens, the course features lake-lined fairways, white sand bunkers and elevated greens tailored to challenge novice and seasoned players alike. The Holiday Golf Club also features Bay County’s only lighted, 9-hole, par-3 course, designed with three sets of tees to accommodate varied skill levels. A lighted driving range and practice facility are also available, as are lessons, rental clubs and golf packages. For more information or tee times, call 850-234-1800 or visit www.holidaygolfclub.com. SIGNAL HILL Panama City Beach’s first golf course, Signal Hill was designed and built among the white sand dunes unique to this part of Florida. The 18-hole, par-71 course is conveniently located in the heart of Panama City Beach, featuring jaw-dropping views, challenging greens and narrow fairways requiring accurate precision. Perfect for a pre- or post-round meal, Signal Hill’s snack bar offers delicious options for breakfast and lunch. For more information or tee times, call 850-2343218 or visit www.signalhillgolfcourse.com. For more information on golf in Panama City Beach, please visit www.visitpanamacitybeach.com/golf.
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Jasper
Lake City
High Springs
Gainesville
Ocala Inverness
75
Crystal River Hernando
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LAKE CITY / GAINESVILLE COURSE/FACILITY NAME
CITY
TEE TIME PHONE WEBSITE
HOLES YARDAGE PAR SLOPE RATING
Chiefland Golf & Country Club
Chiefland
(352) 493-2375
www.chieflandgolf.com
18
6495
72
113
Ironwood Golf Course
Gainesville
(352) 334-3120
www.cityofgainesville.org
18
6465
72
122
71.3
Meadowbrook Golf Club
Gainesville
(352) 332-0577
www.playmeadowbrook.com
18
6284
72
129
70.8
69.8
Quail Heights Country Club
Lake City
(386) 752-3339
www.quailheights.com
18
6731
72
The Country Club At Lake City
Lake City
(386) 752-2266
www.thecountryclubatlakecity.com
18
6894
72
135
73.4
Williston Highlands Golf & Country Club
Williston
(352) 528-2520
www.willistongolf.com
18
6605
72
121
70.7
OCALA COURSE/FACILITY NAME
CITY
TEE TIME PHONE WEBSITE
HOLES YARDAGE PAR SLOPE RATING
Juliette Falls Golf and Spa Club
Dunnellon
(352) 522-0309
www.juliettefalls.com
18
7236
72
143
75.4
Preserve Golf Club At Spruce Creek
Dunnellon
(352) 861-3131
www.playthepreserve.com
18
6540
71
122
70.8
Candler Hills Golf and Country Club
Ocala
(352) 861-9712
www.candlerhillsgolfclub.com
18
7233
72
125
74.2
Country Club At Silver Springs Shores
Ocala
(352) 687-2828
www.silverspringsgolfcc.com
18
6857
72
133
73.5
Huntington Golf Club
Ocala
(352) 347-3333
www.huntingtongolfclub.com
18
6553
72
124
71.1
Lake Diamond Golf & Country Club
Ocala
(352) 687-1000
www.lakediamond.com
18
6625
72
139
73.1
Marion Oaks Country Club
Ocala
(352) 347-1271
www.marionoakscountryclub.com
18
7031
72
130
72.9
Ocala Golf Club
Ocala
(352) 401-6917
www.ocalagolfcourses.com
18
6367
72
120
70
Ocala National Golf Club
Ocala
(352) 629-7980
www.ocalanational.com
18
7302
72
141
75.9
Ocala Palms Golf & Country Club
Ocala
(352) 732-4653
www.ocalapalms.com/
18
6500
72
Pine Oaks Golf Course
Ocala
(352) 401-6940
www.pineoaksocala.com
18
6533
72
124
71.1
Royal Oaks Golf Club
Ocala
(352) 861-1818
www.royaloaksgolfclub.com
18
6703
72
125
71.9
Stone Creek Golf Club
Ocala
(352) 854-1272
www.delwebb.com/stonecreek
18
7200
72
130
74.1
SummerGlen Country Club
Ocala
(352) 307-1766
www.summerglen.com
18
6673
72
127
71.6
Eagle Ridge At Spruce Creek - Champion
Summerfield
(352) 307-1668
www.playeagleridgegolf.com
18
6963
72
Eagle Ridge At Spruce Creek - Heritage
Summerfield
(352) 307-1668
www.playeagleridgegolf.com
18
6660
71
Stonecrest Golf Club
Summerfield
(352) 245-0565
www.stonecrestgolfclub.com
18
6852
72
123
72.7
The Links of Spruce Creek
Summerfield
(352) 347-6172
www.linksatsprucecreek.com
18
6406
72
124
70.7
Shady Brook Golf & RV
Sumterville
(352) 568-1808
www.shadybrookrvandgolf.com
18
6418
72
110
68.4
Continental Country Club
Wildwood
(352) 748-3293
www.continentalcountryclub.com
18
6461
72
123
70.3
Miona Lake Golf Club
Wildwood
(352) 748-4200
www.mionalakegolfclub.com
18
6488
71
120
70.7
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CITY
TEE TIME PHONE WEBSITE
Pine Ridge Community Golf & Country Club
Beverly Hills
(352) 746-6177
www.pineridgeassn.com
18
6106
72
120
68.6
Twisted Oaks Golf Club
Beverly Hills
(352) 746-6257
www.twistedoaksgc.com/index.htm
18
6773
72
139
74.1
Citrus Springs Country Club
Citrus Springs
(352) 489-5045
www.citrusspringsgolf.com
18
6431
72
123
70.9
Plantation Golf Resort & Spa
Crystal River
(352) 795-4211
www.plantationinn.com
18
6531
72
121
71.4
Citrus Hills Golf Club - Meadows
Hernando
(352) 746-4425
www.citrushillsgolfandcountryclub.com
18
5885
70
114
68.5
Citrus Hills Golf Club - Oaks
Hernando
(352) 746-4425
www.citrushillsgolfandcountryclub.com
18
6323
70
121
71
Skyview At Terra Vista Golf & Country Club
Hernando
(352) 746-3664
www.citrushills.com
18
7142
72
134
74
Sugarmill Woods Country Club
Homosassa
(352) 382-2663
www.sugarmillwoodscc.com
27
6886
72
127
73.3
Southern Woods Golf Club
Homosassa Springs (352) 382-1200
www.southernwoodsgc.com
18
6918
72
126
72.9
Inverness Golf & Country Club
Inverness
(352) 637-2526
www.golfinverness.com
18
6402
72
123
71
LakeSide Country Club
Inverness
(352) 726-1461
www.lakesideccgolf.com
18
6475
72
127
71.1
Black Diamond Ranch - Quarry
Lecanto
(352) 746-3446
www.blackdiamondranch.com
18
7159
72
141
75.2
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Lecanto
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THE HAMMOCK BEACH STORY:
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verlooking two miles of pristine Atlantic shoreline in seemingly undiscovered Palm Coast, the AAA Four Diamond rated Hammock Beach Resort is an unspoiled haven beckoning to be explored. Presenting true luxury nestled among nature, Hammock Beach Resort offers an upscale escape surrounded by scenes of old Florida. Engulfed in the traditions and history of the nation's oldest city, St. Augustine, just 30 minutes to the north, and the birthplace of speed, Daytona Beach, 30 minutes to the south, Hammock Beach is in the center of the action yet just far enough away. The resort offers all the comforts of home and more with 330 beautifully ornate and spacious villas and suites ranging from one-, two-, and three-bedroom options, each with private balconies and sweeping ocean views. The Lodge at Hammock Beach, is a recently refreshed, intimate accommodation option featuring 20 guest rooms with unobstructed ocean views, direct beach access and oceanfront dining at the newly-reimagined Atlantic Grille restaurant.
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Located within the amenity-rich resort, Lodge guests can choose from one of three styles of freshly upgraded rooms – each adorned with coastal design décor, a private balcony overlooking the ocean’s hues, a sophisticated marble entry, and a spacious bathroom with granite vanities, walk-in shower and large garden tub. In addition, Lodge guests can enjoy a tranquil and exclusive oceanfront pool with service from the Atlantic Grille. “The Lodge Experience” includes a personal, VIP greeting by a Lodge Host with a bubbly Champagne toast, $25 daily dining credit to be used at any of the six dining options on property, daily Chef selected breakfast items such as fresh fruits and other snacks, daily coffee in the welcoming foyer from 6-10 a.m., and a nightly turndown service with amenity and complimentary bottled water. The debut of the new Lodge Experience follows numerous enhancements at Hammock Beach Resort. The resort recently refurbished its grand lobby to now feature FLORIDAGOLFINFO.COM
beautiful new flooring, contemporary furniture and lighting, and a brand new sushi bar. It also upgraded 75 of its spacious one-bedroom suites, including installation of new carpet, furniture, updated artwork, flat-panel televisions and reconstructed kitchenettes. All 15,000 square feet of the resorts indoor meeting and event space were also updated with new carpet, wall coverings and lighting. In addition, the resort has refreshed the décor in its Delfinos Italian restaurant and updated the interior design in its Loggerheads Lounge. Hammock Beach is home to two worldclass golf courses, the Jack Nicklaus Signature Design Ocean Course and the Tom Watson Signature Design Conservatory Course, offering a distinctive style of play surrounded by spectacular views of the natural landscape. As part of a commitment to excellence, the resort is undergoing a complete restoration of the Ocean Course. Famed for its six Atlantic Ocean-hugging holes and thrilling closing stretch named “The Bear Claw,” the course has had all of its fairways,
greens and rough re-grassed with the salt-tolerant Platinum Paspalum, while each tee box, bunker and green complex has been re-constructed as well. Aside from championship golf, the amenity-rich resort offers storybook experiences with a 6.5-acre multi-level pool complex with a lazy river, twisting water slide, sandy beach pool, kids and adult only pools and heated indoor lap pool. 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 and outdoor treatments and draws from the bountiful resources of its unspoiled beaches, rich history and unique setting. The Spa at Hammock Beach is open to the public and offers products and services that incorporate the natural resources of the beaches just steps away. Coquina-laden scrubs and mineral-rich thalassotherapy products ensure each spa goers’ experience is tailored specifically to their needs. 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 epicurean delight of the resort’s multiple restaurants and bars including the aforementioned Loggerheads, Delfinos, The Sushi Bar, Cigar Bar, and its recently reimagined signature restaurant, Atlantic Grille, which is Palm
Coast’s only public oceanfront restaurant. Offering a new look but the same 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 new “Shore-to-Table” experience is a must. As part of its reimagining, “The Tapas Room” at Atlantic Grille was born. The Tapas Room’s international small plate-sharing menu includes dishes inspired by the flavors of Asia, Europe and the Americas, and features local beers and wines by the glass tailored to the cuisine's local flavor. The ultimate in relaxation, sit indoors or out on the patio to enjoy ocean and golf course views. Rounding out the amenities, the resort boasts a 200-slip marina, tennis center with
eight lighted Hydro-Grid clay tennis courts, 9-hole putting course, bike fleet, over 55,000 square-feet of indoor and outdoor flexible meeting and event space, and one of the most relaxing, unspoiled, coquina-laden beaches in the state. The award-winning Hammock Beach has been recognized as one of the premium oceanfront golf resorts on the east coast, and provides the ideal setting for corporate incentives, meetings, retreats and conferences, and even offers couples in search of a storybook setting to tie the knot the perfect backdrop for their dream wedding to become a reality. Life at Hammock Beach is more than just a vacation getaway, it is something that becomes a part of you. We invite you to begin exploring with us today! For reservations, visit www.salamander hotels.com or contact your travel professional.
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COURSE/FACILITY NAME
CITY
TEE TIME PHONE WEBSITE
Grand Reserve Golf Course
Bunnell
(386) 313-2966
www.grandreserve.com
HOLES YARDAGE PAR SLOPE RATING 18
6401
71
114
Live Oak Golf & Country Club
Crescent City
(386) 467-2512
www.golfliveoak.com
18
6051
72
113
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Palatka Golf Club
Palatka
(386) 329-0141
www.palatkagolfclub.com
18
5862
71
118
68.3
Palm Harbor Golf Club
Palm Coast
(386) 986-4653
www.palmharborgolfclub.com
18
6609
72
143
72.6
Hammock Beach Resort - Conservatory
Palm Coast
(386) 246-6710
www.hammockbeach.com
18
7776
72
150
78.2
Hammock Beach Resort - Ocean
Palm Coast
(386) 447-4611
www.hammockbeach.com
18
7201
72
144
75.5
The Grand Club - Cypress
Palm Coast
(386) 437-5807
www.thegrandclub.com
18
6674
72
141
72.9
The Grand Club - Pine
Palm Coast
(386) 445-0852
www.thegrandclub.com
18
7006
72
132
74.3
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AMELIA ISLAND COURSE/FACILITY NAME
CITY
TEE TIME PHONE WEBSITE
Golf Club of Amelia Island
Amelia Island
(904) 277-0012
www.golfclubofamelia.com
HOLES YARDAGE PAR SLOPE RATING 18
6696
72
140
72.9
Omni Amelia Island Plantation Resort - Oak Marsh
Amelia Island
(904) 277-5907
www.aipfl.com
18
6580
72
136
72.2
Omni Amelia Island Plantation Resort - Ocean Links
Amelia Island
(904) 277-5907
www.aipfl.com
18
6108
70
128
69.3
Omni Amelia Island Plantation Resort - Longpoint
Amelia Island
(904) 277-5907
www.aipfl.com
18
6730
72
132
72.3
Deerfield Lakes Golf Club
Callahan
(904) 879-1210
www.deerfieldlakesgolf.com
18
6605
72
117
71.2
Amelia River Golf Club
Fernandina Beach
(904) 491-8500
www.ameliarivergolfclub.net
18
6808
72
127
71.3
Fernandina Beach Golf Course
Fernandina Beach
(904) 277-7370
www.fernandinabeachgolfclub.com
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7001
73
118
72.6
Golf Club At North Hampton
Fernandina Beach
(904) 548-0000
www.hamptongolfclubs.com
18
7080
72
144
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CITY
TEE TIME PHONE WEBSITE
St. Johns Golf Club
Elkton
(904) 209-0350
Ponte Vedra Inn & Club - Ocean
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www.sjgc.com
18
6642
72
127
Ponte Vedra Beach (904) 285-6911
www.pvresorts.com
18
6811
72
138
72.2 73.3
Ponte Vedra Inn & Club - Lagoon
Ponte Vedra Beach (904) 285-6911
www.pvresorts.com
18
6022
70
118
68.3
TPC Sawgrass - Players Stadium
Ponte Vedra Beach (904) 273-3235
www.tpcsawgrass.com
18
7215
72
155
76.8
TPC Sawgrass - Valley
Ponte Vedra Beach (904) 273-3235
www.tpcsawgrass.com
18
6864
72
130
72.8
Golf Club At South Hampton
St Augustine
(904) 287-7529
www.golfsouthhampton.com
18
6952
72
132
73.2
World Golf Village - King & Bear
St Augustine
(904) 940-6088
www.golfwgv.com
18
7229
72
138
74.1
World Golf Village - Slammer & Squire
St Augustine
(904) 940-6100
www.golfwgv.com
18
6939
72
127
72.7
Royal St. Augustine Golf and Country Club
St Augustine
(904) 824-4653
www.royalstaugustinegolf.com
18
6529
71
137
71.7
St. Augustine Shores Golf Club
St Augustine
(904) 794-0303
www.capstonegolf.net
18
5719
71
112
67.5
St. Johns Golf and Country Club
St Augustine
(904) 940-3215
www.stjohnsgolf.com
18
7236
72
132
74.7
The Palencia Club
St Augustine
(904) 599-9030
www.vivapalencia.com
18
7073
72
142
75.2
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CITY
TEE TIME PHONE WEBSITE
Eagle Harbor Golf Club
Fleming Island
(904) 269-9300
www.eagleharboronline.com
18
6840
72
131
Golf Club At Fleming Island
Fleming Island
(904) 269-1440
www.flemingislandgolf.com
18
6688
71
127
71.8
Magnolia Point Golf & Country Club
Green Cove Springs (904) 531-9784
www.magnoliapointgolfclub.com
18
6796
72
131
73.6
River Bend Golf Links
Green Cove Springs (904) 284-8777
www.riverbendgolflinks.com
18
6241
72
114
68.2
Bent Creek Golf Course
Jacksonville
(904) 779-0800
www.golfbentcreek.com
18
6620
71
131
72.5
Blue Sky Golf Club
Jacksonville
(904) 446-2899
www.golfbluesky.com
18
6745
71
140
76.2
Champions at Julington Creek
Jacksonville
(904) 287-4653
www.championsclubgolf.com
18
6908
72
127
72.4
Cimarrone Golf & Country Club
Jacksonville
(904) 287-2000
www.cimarronegolf.com
18
6891
72
137
73.5
Fiddler’s Green At Cecil Field Golf Club
Jacksonville
(904) 778-5245
www.fiddlersgreenclub.com
18
6643
72
125
70.1
Hyde Park Golf Club
Jacksonville
(904) 786-5410
www.hydeparkgolfclub.com
18
6468
72
125
70.3
Panther Creek Golf Club
Jacksonville
(904) 783-2600
www.panthercreekgolf.com
18
7526
72
140
76.2
Ponte Vedra Golf and Country Club
Jacksonville
(904) 285-0204
www.thepontevedragolfandcc.com
18
6413
70
138
71.4
Queens Harbour Yacht & Country Club
Jacksonville
(904) 221-1012
www.clubcorp.com
18
7017
72
138
74
Windsor Parke Golf Club
Jacksonville
(904) 223-4653
www.windsorparke.com
18
6765
72
133
71.9
Jacksonville Beach Golf Course
Jacksonville Beach (904) 247-6184
www.jacksonvillebeachgolfclub.com
18
6510
72
126
71.9
Windy Harbor Golf Club
Mayport
(904) 270-5380
www.windyharborgolf.com
18
6395
72
132
70.5
Country Club of Orange Park
Orange Park
(904) 276-7664
www.ccofop.com
18
7048
72
137
73.3
Eagle Landing Golf Club
Orange Park
(904) 291-5600
www.eaglelandingonline.com
18
7037
72
137
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New turf. Same iconic surf. The Ocean Course re-emerges.
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Greg Norman Unveils In-Cart ‘Shark Experience’ For Golfers With Music, Video And GPS BY ERIK MATUSZEWSKI
A hotel television might not seem like the best source of inspiration, but it was for Greg Norman in creating the “Shark Experience.” With a TV remote in hand, Norman was scrolling through the deep menu of options in his hotel room some years ago when he first came up with the idea of bringing connectivity and customized content to golf carts. The concept took more than four years to deliver, but Norman – together with partners Verizon, GPSi and Club Car – is now set to roll out the technology at courses throughout the U.S. in 2018. The innovative Shark Experience features music and video on a high-definition 10-inch touchscreen display in the cart in addition to GPS technology. The connected carts – from Club Car, of course – allow golfers to enjoy curated content from Verizon, most notably streaming music via Slacker Radio that can be easily searched by artist or genre. There’s also a wealth of video options, from live sports and highlights to news and entertainment, if you’re inclined to stay that connected during your round. And golfers in need of some in-round tips will find those too; a swipe of a finger can pull up Norman demonstrating the best way to hit a tricky long bunker shot. “At the end of the day we truly believe we have an innovative, game-changing opportunity for the game of golf that’s going to be
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accretive to everybody,” says Norman. “We completely understand some golf courses are not going to like this, there’s no question about it,” he adds. “But that’s their choice. That’s why I say, ‘Your game, your way.’ I’m extremely proud of this.” The idea is as much connectivity as a user would want. As such, there are different price points that would tack $5, $7 or $10 onto the standard cart fee. In a competitive golf market, the Shark Experience just might be the technological platform that helps one course stand out from its competition. “At the end of the day what we have here is not a product. What we have here is a platform – a forever evolving platform. Just like your device,” says Norman. “It’s a work in progress. It’s just going to keep developing. Just like your device, it’s going to get better and better. The ultimate goal for us is to enhance the golfer’s experience on the golf course.” Norman says he sees this new customizable platform as a way to keep golfers even more entertained and connected, no matter whether they’re a Baby Boomer, Millennial or Gen Z. Another way the platform can do that is through a seamless, cashless experience, from the course to the clubhouse. Users won’t have
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to dig into their wallet for cash, instead using a card (with a shark on it, naturally) that can be used to order anything beers from the beverage cart, burgers at the turn, and post-round drinks back at the clubhouse bar. The idea is like being a “member for a day.” For me, I loved the wealth of music options, the cashless pay system and, from a play perspective, particularly the course flyovers and instant yardage details to see how to approach a particular hole at a course you don’t know and help pick which club to hit. The video options, whether it was watching news clips or sports highlights, wasn’t for me but I could envision its appeal, whether it’s newcomers to the game or during a wait on the tee box of a par-3 on a busy Saturday morning. So will this speed up or slow down play? The feedback from the two golf courses that have done more than 3,000 trial rounds is that it has no real impact on pace of play, good or bad. The other response – from users, course operators and managers – has been largely positive. “That feedback we’re getting is fueling our excitement,” says Norman. The program will pilot at the 2018 PGA Show in January and roll out gradually next year. How popular it will be with golfers remains to be seen, but the platform will only continue to evolve, with features such as hole-in-one technology, remote food and beverage ordering, and Shot Tracer in the plans. “I always get asked, ‘Would I have enjoyed this if I was 30 years younger?’” says the 62-year-old Norman. “I would have embraced this. I can do as much as I want or as little as I want.”
Laterra Links at World Golf Village ST. AUGUSTINE THERE’S ONLY ONE GOLF COURSE IN THE WORLD co-designed by Arnold Palmer and Jack Nicklaus – The King & The Bear at World Golf Village. Now, imagine walking out your door onto this truly unique piece of living history. In fact, you don’t have to imagine it – you can own a Laterra Links condominium and make it a reality, with the golf membership initiation fee included in your purchase. These luxurious, Mediterranean-styled coach homes are ideally situated on the front nine of the King & Bear, all with beautiful views of this lush, pristinely manicured course and its deep-blue lakes. Perhaps best of all, residents get to enjoy the scenery without having to maintain it – they can revel in a lifestyle that’s “lock it, leave it, love it.” The King & Bear’s sister course, the Slammer & Squire, another championship-quality layout, is among
the community amenities as well. There are also three swimming pools, hot tubs, two fitness centers, tennis courts, a worldclass spa, miles of walking and golf-cart paths and 24/7 manned guard gates. Other resident benefits include the surrounding World Golf Hall of Fame, its affiliated Renaissance Hotel with fine dining options, and IMAX Theater, the PGA Tour Golf Academy, Bill Murray’s Caddyshack restaurant, nearby shopping malls and a Publix Supermarket. New coach homes with customizable interiors are under construction at Laterra Links, starting at $379,999. Daily personalized tours are available, so come see the finest community in Northeast Florida and pick your own ideal location. For More Information – (904) 940-5388 or visit Laterralinks.com
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Saddlebrook Resort In the early portion of 2015, Saddlebrook Resort embarked on a restorative mission for its two Arnold Palmer Signature courses as well as the resort’s practice and training facility.
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New maintenance equipment was purchased, irrigation systems replaced and new agronomy practices were implemented. Most greens were reconstructed with several greens on the Saddlebrook course moved away from the encroaching but protected woodlands. All bunkers on both courses were rebuilt as was the Golf Training Center, Designed by Mike Angus, golf architect for the Phil Mickelson Golf Course Design Company. The Training Center encompasses every element of the game for Resort guests, visitors, club members, students and touring professionals who will find valuable golf play in this multi-faceted training facility. Golfers can train with one of our professionals or score themselves while rotating through the practice stations. The resort added a Golf Learning Studio, featuring an indoor hitting bay and the most advanced video swing analysis software available. TrackMan™ uses sophisticated data on moment of impact; Sam BalanceLab, measures motion and weight transfer with a high caliber sensor; and Sam PuttLab, diagnoses the ball’s roll with an ultrasound radar tracking system. You can also step
up your short game on the Scoring Zone green with bunkers and multiple chipping areas. The Lesson Tee is designed to improve each player’s complete game with practice shots to multiple target greens, while specially designed mounds help players practice every type of uphill and downhill shot. With these major projects completed by the end of 2016, Saddlebrook Resort began moving into the next phase of the restorative process by creating and marketing new Stay-nPlay, Tournament Outing and Golf Academy programs to Members and guests. In addition to the improvements on the courses , practice facilities and a new fleet of carts arriving in February 2018, Saddlebrook Resort continues to upgrade the resorts lodging units, amenities and the restaurants which offer both fine and casual award-wining dining served by our signature hospitality. Whether you are entertaining executives at Dempsey’s Steak House or enjoying a post-game lunch while overlooking the Superpool, our options are sure to delight every palate. Unique among Tampa Bay hotels and resorts, Saddlebrook’s Sports Village provides an array of activities and fitness options for individuals as well as groups. This dynamic complex features two adjacent fitness centers that total over 6,000 sq. ft., one sand and two grass volleyball courts, a regulation-size basketball court and a FieldTurf training training field. The resort also boasts three swimming pools, including the Superpool, a half-million gallon free-form pool with two volleyball nets, FLORIDAGOLFINFO.COM
basketball hoops, and training lanes. We also invite you to rejuvenate your senses at the Saddlebrook Spa. Our luxurious European-style Spa features a full menu of body treatments, massages, hydro-tub, facials and salon services, as well as outdoor dining. When it comes to recreation, Saddlebrook Resort caters to every taste and skill level. Tee off on two Arnold Palmer signature golf courses, or perfect your swing at the Golf Training Center and Range, designed to train PGA professionals, adult and junior golfers. Our championship tennis complex features 45 courts including all four Grand Slam surfaces, with lighted courts for night play. The world-renowned Harry Hopman Tennis Program is also on-site, and players instantly join the ranks of such superstars as Jack Sock and John Isner, who call Saddlebrook Resort their preferred training center. Saddlebrook Resort, located just 30-minutes from Tampa International Airport provides a wide array of options for guests. The resort’s 540 accommodations with a total of 800 bedrooms showcase an inviting rich tropical design, and are clustered around nine serene courtyards complete with gardens, stone benches, stone paver walkways, and native lush Florida landscaping. We are an ideal choice for groups and families visiting the Tampa area. You will also discover exceptional restaurants and lounges, ranging from the prime steaks and famous table-side Caesar salad at Dempsey’s Steak House to the lively atmosphere at T.D.’s Sports Bar and The Poolside Cafe.
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COURSE/FACILITY NAME
CITY
TEE TIME PHONE WEBSITE
Apollo Beach Golf & Sea Club
Apollo Beach
(813) 645-6212
www.apollobeachgolf.com
18
7063
72
130
73.9
Beacon Woods Golf Club
Bayonet Point
(727) 868-9528
www.beaconwoodsgolf.com
18
6509
72
126
70.7
Belleview Biltmore Golf Club
Belleair
(727) 581-5498
www.belleviewbiltmore.com
18
6614
71
124
71.9
Chi Chi Rodriguez Golf Club
Clearwater
(727) 726-4673
www.chichi.org
18
5458
69
118
67.6
Clearwater Golf Club
Clearwater
(727) 443-5078
www.clearwatercountryclub.com
18
6231
72
123
69.4
Cove Cay Country Club
Clearwater
(727) 535-1406
www.covecaygolf.com
18
6002
70
118
66.8
Lake Jovita Golf & Country Club South
Dade City
(352) 588-2233
www.lakejovita.com
18
7151
72
136
74.4
Lake Jovita Golf & Country Club North
Dade City
(352) 588-2233
www.lakejovita.com
18
7276
72
139
74.8
Scotland Yards Golf Club
Dade City
(352) 567-7600
www.scotlandyards.com
18
6661
72
120
71.6
Triple S Golf Ranch
Dade City
(352) 567-6622
18
5410
70
113
68.9
Diamond Hill Golf and Country Club
Dover
(813) 689-7219
www.diamondhillgolf.net
18
6920
72
120
71.9
The Dunedin Golf Club
Dunedin
(727) 733-7836
www.dunedincc.com
18
6605
72
127
71.3
Meadow Oaks Golf & Country Club
Hudson
(727) 856-2878
www.meadowoakscountryclub.com
18
6016
70
118
67.6
The Links Golf Club
Hudson
(727) 868-1091
www.linksgolfclubhudson.com
18
6209
71
123
69.8
Bardmoor Golf and Tennis Club
Largo
(727) 392-1234
www.bardmoorgolf.com
18
7000
72
131
74.2
East Bay Golf Club
Largo
(727) 581-3333
www.eastbaygolfclub.com
18
6451
71
122
71.2
Cheval Golf & Country Club
Lutz
(813) 949-4231
www.chevalgcc.com
18
7005
72
131
74.2
Heritage Harbor Golf & Country Club
Lutz
(813) 949-4886
www.heritageharborgolf.com
18
6898
72
129
73.9
TPC Tampa Bay
Lutz
(813) 949-0090
www.tpctampabay.com
18
6898
72
135
73.6
Heritage Springs Country Club
New Port Richey
(727) 372-5281
www.heritagespringscommunity.com
18
6112
70
121
69.3
Magnolia Valley Golf Club
New Port Richey
(727) 847-2342
www.magnoliavalleygolfclub.com
18
6106
71
121
69.9
Seven Springs Golf & Country Club
New Port Richey
(727) 376-0035
www.ssgcc.com
18
6566
72
128
71.7
Timber Greens Country Club
New Port Richey
(727) 372-0789
www.timbergreens.net
18
6133
71
124
71.5
Silver Dollar Golf & Trap Club
Odessa
(813) 920-3884
www.silverdollargolf.com
27
6481
72
120
71
The Eagles Golf Club -Lakes Course
Odessa
(813) 920-6681
www.eaglesgolf.com
18
7089
72
130
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COURSE/FACILITY NAME
CITY
TEE TIME PHONE WEBSITE
HOLES YARDAGE PAR SLOPE RATING
The Eagles Golf Club -Forest Course
Odessa
(813) 920-6681
www.eaglesgolf.com
18
6712
72
125
Tarpon Woods Golf Club
Palm Harbor
(727) 784-7606
www.hamptongolfclubs.com
18
6613
72
129
71.3
Innisbrook Golf & Spa Resort - Copperhead
Palm Harbor
(727) 942-2000
www.innisbrookgolfresort.com
18
7340
71
144
76.8
Innisbrook Golf & Spa Resort - Island
Palm Harbor
(727) 942-2000
www.innisbrookgolfresort.com
18
7310
72
143
76.4
Innisbrook Golf & Spa Resort - North
Palm Harbor
(727) 942-2000
www.innisbrookgolfresort.com
18
6325
70
131
71.4
Innisbrook Golf & Spa Resort - South
Palm Harbor
(727) 942-2000
www.innisbrookgolfresort.com
18
6620
71
130
72.3
Lansbrook Golf Club
Palm Harbor
(727) 784-7333
www.lansbrook-golf.com
18
6862
72
131
73.2
Walden Lake Golf & Country Club - Lakes
Plant City
(813) 754-8575
www.waldenlakegolf.com
18
6588
72
131
71.1
Summerfield Crossing Golf Club
Riverview
(813) 671-3311
www.summerfieldgc.com
18
6903
71
125
73
The Golf Club At Cypress Creek
Ruskin
(813) 634-8888
www.cypresscreekgolfclub.com
18
6839
72
133
74
Abbey Course
Saint Leo
(352) 588-2016
18
5659
71
105
66.3
Mangrove Bay Golf Course
Saint Petersburg
(727) 893-7800
www.stpete.org
18
6779
72
119
71.1
The Renaissance Vinoy Golf Club
Saint Petersburg
(727) 896-8000
www.marriottgolf.com
18
6590
72
130
71.7
Tampa Bay Golf & Country Club
San Antonio
(352) 588-5454
www.tbgolfclub.com
18
5982
69
126
69.3
Seminole Lake Country Club
Seminole
(727) 391-3318
www.seminolelake.net
18
6501
71
133
72.1
The Tides Golf Club
Seminole
(727) 392-5345
www.tidesgc.com
18
6321
72
118
70.5
The Club Renaissance
Sun City Center
(813) 642-9091
www.clubrenaissancescc.com
18
6701
72
128
72.1
Babe Zaharias Golf Course
Tampa
(813) 631-4374
www.babezahariasgc.com
18
6163
70
121
68.9
Emerald Greens Golf Resort
Tampa
(813) 961-1369
www.stayandplaytampa.com
27
6324
72
125
70.1
Heritage Isles Golf and Country Club
Tampa
(813) 907-7447
www.heritageislesgolf.com
18
6976
72
132
73.2
Northdale Golf & Tennis Club
Tampa
(813) 962-0428
www.northdalegolf.com
18
6824
72
129
72.8
Pebble Creek Golf Club
Tampa
(813) 973-3870
www.pebblecreekclub.com
18
6436
71
127
71.1
Rocky Point Golf Course
Tampa
(813) 673-4316
www.rockypointgc.com
18
6444
71
122
71.1
Rogers Park Golf Course
Tampa
(813) 356-1670
www.rogersparkgc.com
18
6593
72
125
72.3
The Claw At USF
Tampa
(813) 632-6893
www.theclawatusfgolf.com
18
6809
71
131
73.1
Westchase Golf Club
Tampa
(813) 854-2331
www.westchasegc.com
18
6710
72
130
71.8
Crescent Oaks Country Club
Tarpon Springs
(727) 937-4653
www.crescentoaksgolf.com
18
6865
72
138
73.9
Cypress Run Golf Club, Inc.
Tarpon Springs
(727) 938-3774
www.cypressrun.com
18
6981
72
132
73.9
Tarpon Springs Golf Course
Tarpon Springs
(727) 937-6906
www.tarponsprings.com
18
6182
72
112
68.9
Wentworth Golf Club
Tarpon Springs
(727) 942-4760
www.wentworthgolfclub.org
18
6429
71
132
72.1
Fox Hollow Golf Club
Trinity
(727) 376-6333
www.golfthefox.com
18
7138
72
137
75.1
Bloomingdale Golfers Club
Valrico
(813) 685-4105
www.bloomingdalegolf.com
18
7165
72
131
74.4
River Hills Country Club
Valrico
(813) 653-1554
www.riverhillscountryclub.com
18
7007
72
137
74.2
Lexington Oaks Golf Club
Wesley Chapel
(813) 907-7270
www.lexoaks.com
18
6800
72
130
72.4
Saddlebrook Resort - Palmer
Wesley Chapel
(813) 973-1111
www.saddlebrookresort.com
18
6469
71
126
71
Saddlebrook Resort - Saddlebrook Course
Wesley Chapel
(813) 973-1111
www.saddlebrookresort.com
18
6603
70
124
72
Silverado Golf & Country Club
Zephyrhills
(813) 788-1225
www.golfsilverado.com
18
6663
72
126
72.5
The Links of Lake Bernadette
Zephyrhills
(813) 788-7888
www.linksoflakebernadette.com
18
6400
71
119
69.9
72.8
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COURSE/FACILITY NAME
CITY
TEE TIME PHONE WEBSITE
Brooksville Country Club At Majestic Oaks
Brooksville
(352) 796-8236
www.brooksvillecc.com
HOLES YARDAGE PAR SLOPE RATING 18
Glen Lakes Country Club
Brooksville
(352) 597-1118
www.glenlakes.com
Hernando Oaks Golf and Country Club
Brooksville
(352) 799-9908
www.hernandooaksgolf.com
6812
72
128
71.5
18
6782
72
138
71.4
18
6905
72
132
73.3
Rivard Golf and Country Club
Brooksville
(352) 796-1410
www.tampabay.com/golf/courses/hernando/rivard-golf-club/ 18
6524
72
120
70.3
Sherman Hills Golf Club
Brooksville
(352) 544-0990
www.shermanhillsgolfclub.com
18
6778
72
130
71.4
Silverthorn Country Club
Brooksville
(352) 799-2600
www.silverthornclub.net
18
6933
72
132
73.5
World Woods Golf Club - Pine Barrens
Brooksville
(352) 796-5500
www.worldwoods.com
18
6458
71
134
71.6
World Woods Golf Club - Rolling Oaks
Brooksville
(352) 796-5500
www.worldwoods.com
18
6520
72
131
71.4
Ridge Manor Oaks Golf and Country Club
Ridge Manor
(352) 608-4800
www.ridgemanoroaksgolf.com
18
6712
72
128
71.9
Oak Hills Country Club
Spring Hill
(352) 683-6830
www.teetalk.net
18
6774
72
125
72.2
Seven Hills Golfers Club
Spring Hill
(352) 688-8888
www.sevenhillsgolfersclub.com
18
6715
72
126
70.5
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Central Florida’s great year-round weather, unparalleled natural beauty and a diverse collection of golf courses, make it an ideal “golfcation” destination anytime of the year. Choose from some of the top-ranked courses in the US, designed by legendary course architects, or step back in time and tee off on the five area courses that are a part of the Florida Historic Courses Trail. Making the decision to plan a Central Florida vacation for your next golf getaway is easy; it’s deciding which of our 38 stunning public-access courses to visit that gets tricky. Why should you have to make that decision ...
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The Best of Central Florida With more than its share of good golf course – and quite a few great ones – fantastic golf opportunities abound throughout Central Florida’s Polk County. Home to more than 40 public access courses offering nearly 700 holes of golf, Central Florida’s Polk County boasts one of the top collections of golf course in the United States, making it easy for golfers of all abilities to find a course that suits their game. Many of golf ’s top designers – names like Donald Ross, Bill Coore/Ben Crenshw, Tom Doak and now, Gil Hanse – have left their mark on the region, providing a wide variety of course design styles, from spectacular resort layouts and undulating link-style courses to, in Hanse’s case, a vast reimaging of the size and scope of a golf course with Streamsong Black, nearly twice the size of your average course. VARIETY OF COURSE DESIGNS With so many course offerings it is very difficult to pick a favorite, but when it comes to distinctive course design, the conversation begins with Central Florida’s championship golf courses, Streamsong Resort’s Red, Blue and Black. Built upon reclaimed phosphate mining land,
designed by Gil Hanse, is a 300 acre, par-73 expanse featuring dramatic, wide-open wavy dunes and hidden greens. All of Streamsong’s Courses trade palm trees, manicured flower beds, beach sand bunkers and house lined fairways for towering sand dunes, native grasses and sweeping vistas. Golf publications worldwide continue to recognize Streamsong as some of the most spectacular golf holes in the Southeastern United States. Golf Magazine ranked both the Red and Blue courses in the top-15 courses you can play for 2016-2017, while the Black Course named “2017’s Best New Course” by the same publication. Not to be forgotten is Southern Dunes Golf & Country Club. This course stretches out to more than 7,200 yards from the championship tees and its demanding layout features high ornamental grasses and decorative plantings, paired with 180 distinctively colored bunkers, providing spectacular visual appeal throughout your round of golf. Southern Dunes challenges golfers with more than 100 feet of elevation change, rolling fairways and large undulating greens that will greatly impact a golfer’s club selection.
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Streamsong Resort’s courses are atypical of most Florida golf courses. Both Streamsong’s Red Course, designed by Bill Coore and Ben Crenshaw, and Blue Course, designed by Tom Doak, utilize natural contours, sand dunes and native grasses to offer a golf experience that is reminiscent of the links-style courses of the British Isles. Meanwhile, the Black Course,
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. Once you reach the fairway a premium is placed on your approach shot as Eaglebrooke features large undulating greens, FLORIDAGOLFINFO.COM
many of which are well guarded by bunkers and waste areas. FLORIDA HISTORIC GOLF TRAIL Golf courses in Florida have been celebrated for a variety of reasons from the stern test they provide PGA and LPGA Tour players to their stunning beauty, now many Florida golf courses are being celebrated for their history. Dating back to the 1890’s, as the state experienced the development of railroads and hotels, golf courses began to be built for those vacationing in the Florida Sunshine. To help enhance the awareness and increase the appreciation for Florida’s historic golf courses the Florida Department of State has recognized 51 public-access golf courses that were built prior to 1930 to be designated on Florida’s Historic Golf Trail. Polk County is home to four historic courses designated on the list, more than any other Florida county, including Bartow Golf Course (1926), Cleveland Heights Golf Course (1925), Wedgewood Golf Club (1929) and Lekarica Hills Golf Course (1927). STUNNING SCENERY Golfer’s will not only appreciate the area’s variety of course design styles, but also marvel at Central Florida’s natural beauty throughout their round. When compared to other flatland areas in Florida, Polk County’s topography makes the area unique, and provided the game’s top course architects a very diverse foundation upon which to build their course designs. Boasting some of the highest points on peninsular Florida, courses throughout the region utilize the natural elevation changes and land contours, to provide a golf experience more akin to courses located in the northern states. Courses are defined by natural wetlands, marshes and many of the area’s lakes, while centuries old oaks, native palms and pine forests frame the fairways. Wildlife is plentiful and you may find that deer, bald eagles, foxes, osprey and sandhill cranes provide the perfect visual distractions during your round. With great year-round weather, unparalleled natural beauty and a diverse collection of courses that will accommodate golfers of all abilities and budgets, Central Florida’s Polk County provides the perfect destination for a great golf getaway. No matter what type of golf experience you are seeking, you are sure to find that the area’s courses will surely make your golf vacation a memorable one. To plan the perfect golf getaway and for the most complete information on all of Polk County’s attractions, hotels, restaurants and golf courses please visit www.VisitCentralFlorida.org
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Central SEBRING/AVON PARK COURSE/FACILITY NAME
CITY
TEE TIME PHONE WEBSITE
HOLES YARDAGE PAR SLOPE RATING
Highlands Ridge Golf Club-North
Avon Park
(863) 453-9991
www.highlandsridge.com
18
7214
72
140
76.1
Highlands Ridge Golf Club-South
Avon Park
(863) 471-2299
www.highlandsridge.com
18
6176
71
129
69.8
Pinecrest on Lotela
Avon Park
(863) 453-7555
www.golfpinecrestgc.com
18
6720
72
120
71.4
River Greens Golf Course
Avon Park
(863) 453-5210
www.rgreens.com
18
6400
72
124
69.1
Placid Lakes Country Club
Lake Placid
(863) 465-1626
www.placidlakescc.com
18
6911
72
128
73.7
Golf Hammock Golf & Country Club
Sebring
(863) 382-2151
www.golfhammockcc.com
18
6418
72
133
71
Harder Hall Country Club
Sebring
(863) 382-0500
www.harderhall.com
18
6300
72
116
70
Sebring Municipal Golf Club
Sebring
(863) 314-5919
www.sebringgolfclub.com
18
6200
72
116
69.2
Spring Lake Golf Resort - Panther
Sebring
(863) 655-0900
www.springlakegolf.com
18
6924
72
131
72.1
Spring Lake Golf Resort - Cougar
Sebring
(863) 655-0900
www.springlakegolf.com
18
5886
70
119
67.7
Sun ‘n Lake Golf Club - Deer Run
Sebring
(863) 385-4830
www.sunlakegolfclub.com
18
7027
72
133
73.4
Sun ‘n Lake Golf Club - Turtle Run
Sebring
(863) 385-4830
www.sunlakegolfclub.com
18
6496
72
127
71.2
The Country Club of Sebring
Sebring
(863) 382-3500
www.countryclubofsebring.net
18
6714
71
123
71.7
CLERMONT/LADY LAKE/LEESBURG COURSE/FACILITY NAME
CITY
TEE TIME PHONE WEBSITE
HOLES YARDAGE PAR SLOPE RATING
Clerbrook Resort, Inc.
Clermont
(352) 394-6165
www.clerbrook.com
18
5098
67
Green Valley Country Club
Clermont
(352) 394-0632
www.gvcountryclub.com
18
6645
72
Kings Ridge Golf Club
Clermont
(352) 242-4653
www.kingsridgegc.com
18
6269
Palisades Country Club
Clermont
(352) 394-0085
www.golfpalisadescc.com
18
6604
Sanctuary Ridge Golf Club
Clermont
(352) 243-0411
www.sanctuaryridgegc.com
18
7005
Swiss Fairways
Clermont
(352) 429-9065
www.swissskischool.com
18
The Legends Golf and Country Club
Clermont
(352) 243-1118
www.legendsgolforlando.com
Deer Island Country Club
Deer Island
(352) 343-7550
www.deerislandgolf.com
Black Bear Golf Club
Eustis
(352) 357-4732
Wedgewood Golf Course
Grand Island
Mission Inn Resort & Club - El Campeon Mission Inn Resort & Club - Las Colinas
124
71.5
71
118
69.2
72
138
71.6
71
137
74.2
6725
70
126
72.3
18
6911
72
130
72.9
18
6851
72
132
71.8
www.blackbeargolfclub.com
18
7002
72
134
74.7
(352) 589-0072
www.golfwedgewood.com
18
6402
72
122
70
Howey In The Hills
(352) 324-3101
www.missioninnresort.com
18
7001
72
132
71.8
Howey In The Hills
(352) 324-3101
www.missioninnresort.com
18
7230
72
135
74.3
Sarabande Golf Estates
Howey In The Hills
(352) 324-2511
www.sarabandegolf.com
18
6321
72
119
68.4
Harbor Hills Country Club
Lady Lake
(352) 753-7000
www.harborhills.com
18
6824
72
131
73.1
72
Water Oak Country Club Estates
Lady Lake
(352) 753-3905
www.wateroakgolf.net
18
5944
Arlington Ridge Golf Club
Leesburg
(352) 728-4660
www.arlingtonridgegolfclub.com
18
6633
71
128
71.6
Monarch At Royal Highlands
Leesburg
(352) 314-9000
www.monarchgolfclub.com
18
6018
72
119
68.9
The Plantation Golf Club - Otter Creek
Leesburg
(352) 365-0526
www.plantationatleesburggolf.com
18
6036
72
119
69.3
The Plantation Golf Club - Cranes Roost
Leesburg
(352) 365-0526
www.plantationatleesburggolf.com
18
5863
72
115
68.1
Bella Collina Golf Club
Montverde
(407) 469-4961
www.bellacollina.com
18
7270
72
138
75.4
Country Club of Mount Dora
Mount Dora
(352) 735-2263
www.golfgroupfl.com
18
6571
72
125
72.1
Mount Dora Golf Club
Mount Dora
(352) 383-3954
www.mountdoragolf.com
18
5719
70
115
67
Eagle Dunes Golf Club
Sorrento
(352) 357-0123
www.eagledunes.com
18
7024
72
131
73.7
Red Tail Golf Club
Sorrento
(352) 383-2700
www.redtailclub.com
18
7152
72
141
75.1
COURSE/FACILITY NAME
CITY
TEE TIME PHONE WEBSITE
Errol Estates Country Club
Apopka
(407) 886-3676
www.errolestategcc.com
27
6560
72
124
72.1
The Country Club At Deer Run
Casselberry
(407) 699-9710
www.thegolfgroupfl.com
18
6656
71
125
72.3
Celebration Golf Club
Celebration
(407) 566-4653
www.celebrationgolf.com
18
7008
72
140
74.5
Mystic Dunes Resort & Golf Club
Celebration
(407) 787-5678
www.mysticdunesgolf.com
18
7012
72
131
73
ChampionsGate Golf Resort - National
Davenport
(407) 787-4653
www.championsgategolf.com
18
7128
72
138
75.2
ChampionsGate Golf Resort - International
Davenport
(407) 787-4653
www.championsgategolf.com
18
7363
72
143
76.8
Harmony Golf Preserve
Harmony
(407) 891-8525
www.harmonygolfpreserve.com
18
7417
72
135
75.8
Falcon’s Fire Golf Club
Kissimmee
(407) 239-5445
www.falconsfire.com
18
7006
72
135
73.2
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COURSE/FACILITY NAME
CITY
TEE TIME PHONE WEBSITE
HOLES YARDAGE PAR SLOPE RATING
Kissimmee Bay Country Club
Kissimmee
(407) 348-4653
www.playgolfinkissimmee.com
18
6830
71
132
72.4
Kissimmee Golf Club
Kissimmee
(407) 847-2816
www.kissgolfclub.com
18
6563
72
126
70.2
Oaks National Golf Club
Kissimmee
(407) 483-3700
www.oaksnationalgolfclub.com
18
6886
72
131
73.7
Orange Lake Country Club - Legends
Kissimmee
(407) 239-0000
www.orangelake.com
18
7072
72
132
74.8
Orange Lake Country Club - Reserve
Kissimmee
(407) 239-0000
www.orangelake.com
18
6505
71
137
71.8
Remington Golf Club
Kissimmee
(407) 344-4004
www.remington-gc.com
18
7111
72
135
74.5
Stonegate Golf Club - Cypress
Kissimmee
(863) 427-7150
www.stonegategolfclub.com
18
6760
72
139
73
Stonegate Golf - Oaks
Kissimmee
(863) 427-7150
www.stonegategolfclub.com
18
7035
72
134
74.2
Magnolia Plantation Golf Club
Lake Mary
(407) 771-4343
www.magnoliaplantationgolfclub.com
18
7175
72
138
75.2
Timacuan Golf & Country Club
Lake Mary
(407) 321-0010
www.golftimacuan.com
18
7047
72
127
73.3
Alaqua Country Club
Longwood
(407) 333-2582
www.alaquacc.com
18
6662
72
129
72.3
Rolling Hills Golf Club
Longwood
(407) 831-1312
www.rollinghillsgolfclub.com
18
6261
72
130
70.4
Sweetwater Country Club
Longwood
(407) 889-4666
www.sweetwater-countryclub.com
18
6771
72
133
72.9
The Legacy Club At Alaqua Lakes
Longwood
(407) 444-9995
www.legacyclubalaqualakes.com
18
7160
72
132
74.5
Wekiva Golf Club
Longwood
(407) 862-5113
www.wekivagolfclub.com
18
6849
72
128
72.3
Forest Lake Golf Club
Ocoee
(407) 654-4653
www.forestlakegolf.com
18
7221
72
128
74.7
Bay Hill Club & Lodge
Orlando
(407) 876-2429
www.bayhill.com
27
7381
72
137
75.2
Dubsdread Golf Course
Orlando
(407) 246-2551
www.dubsdreadgolf.com
18
6153
70
123
69.7
Eagle Creek Golf Club
Orlando
(407) 273-4653
www.eaglecreekgolf.info
18
7198
73
130
74.2
EastWood Golf Club
Orlando
(407) 281-4653
www.eastwoodgolf.com
18
7176
72
133
75.5
Grand Cypress Resort - New Course
Orlando
(407) 239-4700
www.grandcypress.com
18
6773
72
122
72.2
Grand Cypress Resort - East/North
Orlando
(407) 239-4700
www.grandcypress.com
18
6955
72
137
73.8
Grand Cypress Resort - North/South
Orlando
(407) 239-4700
www.grandcypress.com
18
6983
72
138
73.7
Grande Pines Golf Club
Orlando
(407) 239-6909
www.grandepinesgolfclub.com
18
7012
72
140
74.3
Hawk’s Landing Golf Club
Orlando
(407) 238-8660
www.golfhawkslanding.com
18
6602
71
131
72.6
Hunters Creek Golf Course
Orlando
(407) 240-4653
www.golfhunterscreek.com
18
7432
72
137
71.1
Lake Orlando Golf Club
Orlando
(407) 298-1230
www.golflakeorlando.com
18
6494
72
MetroWest Golf Club
Orlando
(407) 299-1099
www.metrowestgolf.com
18
7051
72
132
74.1
North Shore Golf Club
Orlando
(407) 277-9277
www.golfatnorthshore.com
18
6898
72
136
73.5
Orange Tree Golf Club
Orlando
(407) 351-2521
www.orangetreegolfclub.com
18
7036
72
141
74.6
Rio Pinar Golf & Country Club
Orlando
(407) 277-5121
www.riopinar.com
18
7001
72
130
73.7
Grande Lakes Orlando Ritz Carlton
Orlando
(407) 393-4900
www.grandelakes.com
18
Shingle Creek Golf Club
Orlando
(407) 996-9933
www.shinglecreekgolf.com
18
7149
72
133
74.7
Stoneybrook East Golf Club
Orlando
(407) 384-6888
www.greatorlandogolf.com
18
6842
72
137
73.3
Ventura Country Club
Orlando
(407) 277-2640
www.venturacountryclub.org
18
5659
70
117
68.8
Waldorf Astoria Golf Club
Orlando
(407) 597-3782
www.waldorfastoriagolfclub.com
18
7108
72
139
74.6
Walt Disney World - Lake Bueana Vista
Orlando
(407) 939-4653
www.wdwgolf.com
18
6802
72
133
73
Walt Disney World - Magnolia
Orlando
(407) 939-4653
www.wdwgolf.com
18
7516
72
140
76.4
Walt Disney World - Palm
Orlando
(407) 939-4653
www.wdwgolf.com
18
7010
72
138
73.9
Wedgefield Golf Club
Orlando
(407) 568-2116
www.wedgefieldgolf.com
18
6936
72
129
71.7
Twin Rivers Golf Club
Oviedo
(407) 366-1211
www.twinriversgolfclub.com
18
7142
72
142
74.4
Reunion Resort - Palmer
Reunion
(888) 418-9611
www.reunionresort.com
18
6916
72
137
73.4
Reunion Resort - Watson
Reunion
(888) 418-9611
www.reunionresort.com
18
7154
72
140
74.7
Reunion Resort - Nicklaus
Reunion
(888) 418-9611
www.reunionresort.com
18
7244
72
147
76.7
Royal St. Cloud Golf Links
Saint Cloud
(407) 891-7010
www.royalstcloudgolflinks.com
27
7100
72
135
71.8
Mayfair Country Club
Sanford
(407) 322-2531
www.mayfairlinks.com
18
6403
72
123
70.3
Windermere Country Club
Windermere
(407) 876-4410
www.windermeregolf.com
18
6641
72
136
71.6
Orange County National Golf Center - Panther Winter Garden
(407) 656-2626
www.ocngolf.com
18
7350
72
139
76
Orange County National Golf Center - Crooked Cat Winter Garden
(407) 656-2626
www.ocngolf.com
18
7495
72
139
76
Stoneybrook West
Winter Garden
(407) 877-8533
www.golfstoneybrookwest.com
18
7101
72
135
74.8
Winter Pines Golf Club
Winter Park
(407) 671-3172
www.winterpinesgc.com
18
5401
67
Tuscawilla Country Club
Winter Springs
(407) 366-1851
www.tuscawillacc.com
18
6851
72
123
71.3
Zellwood Station Country Club
Zellwood
(407) 886-3303
www.zellwoodgolf.com
18
6467
72
119
70.9
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CITY
TEE TIME PHONE WEBSITE
Bartow Golf Course
Bartow
(863) 533-9183
www.cityofbartow.net
18
6623
72
118
70.8
Highlands Reserve Golf Club
Davenport
(863) 420-1724
www.highlandsreserve-golf.com
18
6647
72
134
72.9
Providence Golf Club
Davenport
(863) 420-2652
www.providence-golf.com
18
6929
72
131
73.3
Ridgewood Lakes Golf & Country Club
Davenport
(863) 424-8688
www.ridgewoodlakesgolf.com
18
7031
72
137
74.4
Grenelefe Golf & Tennis Resort - East
Haines City
(863) 422-7511
www.thelefe.com
18
6802
72
131
73
Southern Dunes Golf & Country Club
Haines City
(863) 421-4653
www.southerndunes.com
18
7227
72
138
75.5
Indian Lake Estates Country Club
Indian Lake Estates (863) 692-1514
www.indianlakeestates.net
18
6185
72
123
70.7
124
69.3
Lekarica Hills Golf Course Restaurant & Country Inn Lake Wales
(863) 679-9478
www.lekarica.com
18
6116
72
Oakwood Golf Club
Lake Wales
(863) 676-8558
www.oakwoodgolfcourse.net
18
6681
71
Big Cypress Golf & Country Club
Lakeland
(863) 859-6871
www.bigcypressgolfclub.net
18
6680
72
136
72.7
Bramble Ridge Golf Course
Lakeland
(863) 667-1988
www.brgolf.com
27
6066
71
124
71.2
Cleveland Heights Golf Course
Lakeland
(863) 834-4653
www.phantomgolf.com
27
6345
72
129
70.1
Grasslands Golf & Country Club
Lakeland
(863) 680-1616
www.grasslandsgcc.com
18
6547
72
130
72.1
Huntington Hills Golf & Country Club
Lakeland
(863) 859-3689
www.huntingtonhillscountryclub.com
18
6553
72
128
71.7
Sandpiper Golf Club
Lakeland
(863) 859-5461
www.sandpipergolfclubflorida.com
18
6442
70
120
70.1
Schalamar Creek Golf & Country Club
Lakeland
(863) 666-1623
www.schalamar.com
18
6016
72
134
69
Skyview Golf & Country Club
Lakeland
(863) 665-4008
www.skyviewgolfcourse.com
18
5548
71
112
66.5
The Club At Eaglebrooke
Lakeland
(863) 701-0101
www.eaglebrooke.com
18
7030
72
140
74.6
Wedgewood Golf Club
Lakeland
(863) 858-4451
www.golfwedgewood.com
18
6402
70
122
70
Imperial Lakes Golf & Country Club
Mulberry
(863) 425-1154
www.imperiallakescc.com
18
6652
72
126
70.5
Stonegate Golf Club - Oaks
Poinciana
(863) 427-7150
www.stonegategolf.com
18
7042
72
133
73.3
Stonegate Golf Club - Cypress
Poinciana
(863) 427-7150
www.stonegategolf.com
18
6760
72
139
73.3
Streamsong Resort - Black Course
Streamsong
(863) 428-1000
www.streamsongresort.com
18
7331
72
135
74.7
Streamsong Resort - Blue Course
Streamsong
(863) 428-1000
www.streamsongresort.com
18
7176
72
131
74.1
Streamsong Resort - Red Course
Streamsong
(863) 428-1000
www.streamsongresort.com
18
7148
72
130
74.2
Cypresswood Golf & Country Club
Winter Haven
(863) 324-6174
www.cypresswoodcc.com
18
6816
72
128
72.5
Willow Brook Golf Course
Winter Haven
(863) 291-5899
www.golfwillowbrooknow.com
18
6450
72
120
70.6
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Driving Great Golf WHEN PEOPLE THINK OF DAYTONA BEACH, their minds naturally turn to the DAYTONA 500 and the World’s Most Famous Beach, iconic attractions that have made the area an international travel destination. While speed and surf will continue to be the headliners, savvy golfers have come to see Daytona Beach as a destination that offers everything a discerning group is looking for. The most important factors in a successful golf trip are quality courses, varied accommodations, and the ability to have a good time after the final putt drops, and Daytona Beach delivers on all accounts. The area is also home to a climate that is as golf trip-friendly as any in America from October through May. The summer heat recedes and the average high temperatures from fall through spring are: 82 degrees in October, 76 in November, 70 in December, 68 in January, 71 in February, 74 in March, 70 in April, and 85 in May. Those are temperatures golfers, particularly those above the Mason-Dixon line, dream of after the harsh reality of winter sets in. A trip to the area is easy as Daytona Beach International Airport offers nonstop flights from New York City (JetBlue), Atlanta (Delta) and Charlotte (American Airlines). Combine the flight service with easy access off Interstate 95 and Interstate 4, and the area is as accessible as it is enjoyable. “The courses were some of the best I have played in a very long time” Golf course options are a driving force behind every trip and the Daytona Beach area, home to more than 20 layouts, has a thriving golf scene. LPGA International, home of the acclaimed Jones and Hills courses, is the area’s most high-profile facility. LPGA International has challenged the world’s best women’s golfers - World Golf Hall of Famer Karrie Webb has celebrated a pair of victories on the Jones Course - and annually hosts collegiate national championships and the finals of the Symetra Tour Qualifying School. After the installation of new greens on the Jones Course in the summer of 2017, the layout is in pristine condition, providing golfers near perfect putting surfaces to accompany a design that has been ranked among the best in the state. The Hills Course is every bit as good as the Jones, challenging players with fairways lined by beautiful magnolia trees and native pines, an experience that occasionally stirs echoes of
Pinehurst. Both courses are 4-star layouts, according to Golf Digest, but they are hardly alone in delivering an outstanding experience. Halifax Plantation, which plays through centuries-old live oak trees and is one of the area’s prettiest courses, is another 4-star caliber design that has earned rave reviews. 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. Venetian Bay Golf Club is yet another 4-star facility that offers a diversity of challenges. Golfers play through tree-lined fairways on the opening nine before facing an open, linksstyle design after the turn. Victoria Hills, a semi-private Ron Garl design, is one of Central Florida’s best kept secrets, rewarding golfers that make the trip to nearby DeLand with a creative layout that plays through expansive oak trees and Augusta pines. “The courses were some of the best I have played in a very long time,” said Aaron Boyd of Tourico Holidays, a company that organizes international golf trips. “[They were] very beautiful courses with unique designs. I couldn’t have asked for a better golfing trip and I will be out soon to play again.” Daytona Beach’s quality is complemented by its proximity to the rest of Central Florida’s golf offerings, including several PGA Tour stops, expanding the universe of courses visitors have access to. STAY-AND-PLAY Make no mistake, golf courses are the most important consideration in any trip, but where a group stays matters. Daytona Beach hosts millions of visitors each year and the rooms – ranging from oceanfront to riverfront and everything in between – that host family vacations during the summer months are perfect for golfers throughout the rest of the year. Multiple bedroom units with modern kitchens and living rooms, many of them overlooking Daytona Beach’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. aBest of all, what helps Daytona Beach deliver value is the area’s ability to package golf and accommodations into one deal. Daytona Beach provides countless golf package offerFLORIDAGOLFINFO.COM
ings, which maximize value and convenience, allowing players to customize trips to fit their budget and preferences. THE FUN NEVER STOPS The most underrated aspect of a great golf destination lies in what it delivers off the course, and Daytona Beach has few peers in that regard, guaranteeing that the good times continue long after the scorecards are signed. Many golfers will race from the fairways to Daytona International Speedway to enjoy a tour of the world’s only motorsports stadium and Motorsports Hall of Fame of America. Have a need for speed? The NASCAR Racing Experience puts you behind the wheel of a stock car to drive around the famed 2.5-mile track. Participants receive training and instruction and meet with their crew chief before heading out for a racing session that gets the adrenaline pumping like few other activities. To answer the most frequently asked question, yes, passing is allowed during the eight-lap race. If driving into turns with a 31-degree banking at 150 miles per hour isn’t for you, a trip to Ponce Inlet Lighthouse, a leisurely drive on the beach, or the chance to watch future baseball stars at historic Jackie Robinson Ballpark might be. FROM THE GOLF TRAIL TO THE ALE TRAIL The Daytona Beach area is also home to a thriving craft beer scene, meaning golfers are never more than a short chip shot from a quality, local brew. Any group in search of a cold drink will enjoy the Daytona Beach Ale Trail, a collection of 19 breweries and taprooms that offer a broad selection of craft beer, including outstanding local offerings. Any group that wants to pair a stop along on the Daytona Beach Ale Trail with an outstanding meal will appreciate the quality and diversity of Daytona Beach’s restaurant offerings, which feature everything from ocean views and fresh seafood to premium steakhouses. Daytona Beach provides quality courses, a range of accommodations offerings, beautiful weather, a good time and value. These factors, when taken together, help bring golfers back year after year. For more information, go to PlayDaytonaBeachGolf.com or call (800) 854-1234.
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MELBOURNE/TITUSVILLE COURSE/FACILITY NAME
CITY
TEE TIME PHONE WEBSITE
Cocoa Beach Country Club
Cocoa Beach
(321) 868-3351
www.golfcocoabeach.com
HOLES YARDAGE PAR SLOPE RATING 27
6393
72
129
72.1
The Habitat Golf Course
Malabar
(321) 952-6312
www.golfthehabitat.com
18
6468
71
137
71.6
Baytree National Golf Links
Melbourne
(321) 259-9060
www.baytreenational.com
18
7043
72
135
74
Crane Creek Reserve Golf Club
Melbourne
(321) 674-5716
www.melbourneflorida.org
18
5886
71
113
66.7
Mallards Landing Golf Course
Melbourne
(321) 255-4606
www.melbourneflorida.org
18
6750
72
118
71.8
Spessard Holland Golf Course
Melbourne Beach
(321) 952-4529
www.golfspessardholland.com
18
5155
70
119
65.1
Savannahs Golf Club
Merritt Island
(321) 455-1375
www.golfspacecoast.com
18
6422
70
128
71.2
Walkabout Golf and Country Club
Mims
(321) 385-2099
www.walkaboutgolf.com
18
7146
72
143
74.5
Majors Golf Club At Bayside Lakes
Palm Bay
(321) 952-8617
www.majorsgolfclub.com
18
6918
72
138
74
Rockledge Country Club
Rockledge
(321) 636-3160
www.rockledgecc.com
18
6436
72
125
71.6
Turtle Creek Golf Club
Rockledge
(321) 632-2520
www.golfturtlecreek.com
18
6709
72
126
71.8
Royal Oak Golf Club
Titusville
(321) 269-4500
www.royaloakgolfresort.com
18
6703
71
127
72.4
Sherwood Golf Club
Titusville
(321) 269-4653
www.golfsherwood.com
18
6471
72
122
70.3
The Great Outdoors Golf & Country Club
Titusville
(321) 269-5524
www.tgoresort.com
18
6542
72
123
70.8
Duran Golf Club
Viera
(321) 504-7776
www.durangolf.com
18
7151
72
132
74
Viera East Golf Club
Viera
(321) 639-6500
www.vieragolf.com
18
6669
72
132
72.2
PORT ST. LUCIE/VERO BEACH COURSE/FACILITY NAME
CITY
TEE TIME PHONE WEBSITE
Fairwinds Golf Course
Fort Pierce
(772) 462-2722
www.fairwindsgolfcourse.net
HOLES YARDAGE PAR SLOPE RATING 18
6382
72
124
73.2
Gator Trace Golf & Country Club
Fort Pierce
(772) 464-0407
www.gatortracecountryclub.com
18
6200
70
131
70.2
Indian Hills Golf Course
Fort Pierce
(772) 461-9620
www.indianhillsftpierce.com
18
6545
70
128
71.2
Island Pines Golf Club
Fort Pierce
(772) 464-7018
www.islandpinesgolfclub.com
18
6440
72
116
70.3
Meadowood Golf & Tennis Club
Fort Pierce
(772) 466-4000
www.meadowoodgolfandtennis.com
18
6773
72
136
72.8
PGA Village - Wanamaker
Port Saint Lucie
(772) 467-1300
www.pgavillage.com
18
7123
72
144
74.8
PGA Village - Ryder
Port Saint Lucie
(772) 467-1300
www.pgavillage.com
18
7037
72
134
71.9
PGA Village - Dye
Port Saint Lucie
(772) 467-1300
www.pgavillage.com
18
7279
72
147
75.9
St. James Golf Club
Port Saint Lucie
(772) 336-4653
www.stjamesgolfclub.net
18
6672
72
134
72.4
Port St Lucie Golf Course
Port Saint Lucie
(772) 398-2901
www.cityofpsl.com/golf
18
6478
72
120
70.7
Sebastian Municipal Golf Course
Sebastian
(772) 589-6801
www.sebastiangolfcourse.org
18
6715
72
129
71.6
Sandridge Golf Club - Dunes
Vero Beach
(772) 770-5003
www.sandridgegc.com
18
6817
72
133
72.5
Sandridge Golf Club - Lakes
Vero Beach
(772) 770-5003
www.sandridgegc.com
18
6181
72
127
69.4
The Club At Pointe West
Vero Beach
(772) 770-4653
www.pointewestflorida.com
18
6696
72
136
73.5
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CITY
TEE TIME PHONE WEBSITE
Daytona Beach Golf Club - North
Daytona Beach
(386) 671-3500
www.daytonabeachgc.com
18
6338
72
137
71.8
Daytona Beach Golf Club - South
Daytona Beach
(386) 671-3500
www.daytonabeachgc.com
18
6229
71
118
69.8
Indigo Lakes Golf Club
Daytona Beach
(386) 254-3607
www.indigolakesgolf.com
18
7105
72
132
74.4
LPGA International - Jones
Daytona Beach
(386) 274-5742
www.lpgainternational.com
18
7088
72
145
74.8
LPGA International - Hills
Daytona Beach
(386) 274-5742
www.lpgainternational.com
18
6984
72
148
74.6
The Club At Pelican Bay - North
Daytona Beach
(386) 756-0040
www.pelicanbaycc.com
18
6836
72
136
72.5
The Club At Pelican Bay - South
Daytona Beach
(386) 788-4653
www.pelicanbaycc.com
18
6385
72
130
71.6
DeBary Golf & Country Club
Debary
(386) 668-1705
www.debarycc.com
18
6776
72
137
72.3
Glen Abbey Golf Club
Debary
(386) 668-4336
18
6661
72
121
71.1
Sandhill Golf Course
Deland
(386) 736-0560
www.sandhillgolfcourse.com
18
6337
72
127
70.2
Victoria Hills Golf Club
Deland
(386) 738-6000
www.victoriahillsgolf.com
18
7149
72
141
74.2
The Deltona Club
Deltona
(386) 789-4911
www.thedeltonaclub.com
18
6999
72
126
73.5
Hidden Lakes Golf Club
New Smyrna Beach (386) 427-4138
www.hiddenlakesgolfclub.com
18
5454
69
112
69.5
New Smyrna Beach Golf Course
New Smyrna Beach (386) 424-2191
www.cityofnsb.com
18
6200
72
131
72
The Preserve At Turnbull Bay
New Smyrna Beach (386) 423-0203
www.thepreserveatturnbull.com
18
6589
72
129
71.6
Venetian Bay Golf Course
New Smyrna Beach (386) 424-5775
www.venetianbaygolf.com
18
7072
72
132
72.9
Halifax Plantation Golf Club
Ormond Beach
(386) 676-9600
www.halifaxplantation.com
18
7101
72
132
74.2
River Bend Golf Club
Ormond Beach
(386) 673-6000
www.playriverbendgolf.com
18
6244
72
114
68.2
Riviera Country Club
Ormond Beach
(386) 677-2464
www.rivcc.com
18
6250
71
122
69.6
Tomoka Oaks Golf Club
Ormond Beach
(386) 677-5931
www.tomokagolf.com
18
6747
72
129
71.7
Crane Lakes Golf & Country Club
Port Orange
(386) 767-4653
www.cranelakes.com
18
5252
66
131
65.4
Spruce Creek Country Club
Port Orange
(386) 756-6114
www.sprucecreekgolf.com
18
6813
72
132
73.5
The Golf Club At Cypress Head
Port Orange
(386) 756-5449
www.cypressheadgolf.com
18
6832
72
142
74.2
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Naples
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There’s nothing better than discovering a new course that challenges you, offers gorgeous scenery and leaves you coming back for more. Florida’s Punta Gorda/Englewood Beach area gives you more than 20 courses offering great year-round play, with two ranked at 4 ½ stars by Golf Digest. Take in scenic, natural backdrops, with three area courses Audubon-certified. Courses are some of the most accessible in the state, with a higher percentage of tracks open to public play than most anywhere else. 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: www.PureFlorida.com/Golf
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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 Golfweek Magazine ranked as the #15 best course in the state of Florida in May 2012. Whether taking a golf vacation with the guys or gals or simply playing a couple rounds during a family vacation, 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 year-round and greens fees (with a cart) in peak season average approximately $55 per round with summer and fall rates even lower. Find adventure off the greens, too. Aquatic adventures beckon 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 deep sea 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. Peddle away on either one of the four bicycle routes, which range from 17 to 31 miles, or
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ride the 18-mile Punta Gorda Pathways which circles the city and includes a ride along the tranquil Peace River. Along this ride, stop at the Punta Gorda Outdoor Fitness Zone to tone up your muscles on this free, outdoor gym equipment. The dining scene in Charlotte Harbor & the Gulf Islands is an eclectic mix of seafood shacks, sidewalk cafes, waterfront eateries, fine dining and sweet spots. Primary 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
CITY
TEE TIME PHONE WEBSITE
HOLES YARDAGE PAR SLOPE RATING
Panther Run Golf Club
Ave Maria
(239) 304-2835
www.pantherrungolfclub.com
18
7532
72
139
76.3
Arrowhead Golf Club
Naples
(239) 596-1000
www.arrowheadgolfnaples.com
18
6927
72
130
73.4
Cedar Hammock Golf & Country Club
Naples
(239) 793-1134
www.cedarhammockgolf.com
18
7001
72
139
74
Cypress Woods Golf & Country Club
Naples
(239) 592-7860
www.cypresswoodsgolf.com
18
6330
71
136
71.1
Eagle Lakes Golf Club
Naples
(239) 732-0034
www.eaglelakesgolfclub.net
18
7150
72
122
71.1
Golden Gate Country Club
Naples
(239) 455-9498
www.naplesgolfresort.com
18
6556
72
125
71.5
Hammock Bay
Naples
(239) 389-6600
www.jwmarco.com
18
7006
72
134
73.4
Heritage Bay Golf Course
Naples
(239) 353-7056
www.golfheritagebay.com
27
6957
72
140
74.1
Hibiscus Golf Club
Naples
(239) 774-3559
www.hibiscusgolf.com
18
6540
72
125
71.5
LaPlaya Golf Club
Naples
(239) 254-5001
www.laplayaresort.com
18
6488
72
127
72.2
Lely Resort Golf & Country Club - Flamingo
Naples
(239) 793-2600
www.lely-resort.net
18
7171
72
135
73.9
Lely Resort Golf & Country Club - Mustang
Naples
(239) 793-2600
www.lely-resort.net
18
7217
72
141
75.3
Naples Beach Hotel & Golf Club
Naples
(239) 261-2222
www.naplesbeachhotel.com
18
6488
72
134
71.7
Naples Grande Golf Club
Naples
(239) 659-3700
www.naplesgrandegolf.com
18
7102
72
143
75.1
The Rookery At Marco
Naples
(239) 389-6600
www.jwmarco.com
18
7180
72
143
75.1
Tiburon Golf Club - Black
Naples
(239) 594-2040
www.tiburongcnaples.com
18
6949
72
145
74
Tiburon Golf Club - Gold
Naples
(239) 594-2040
www.tiburongcnaples.com
18
7271
72
137
74.9
TPC At Treviso Bay
Naples
(239) 331-2052
www.tpctrevisobay.com
18
7003
72
155
76
Valencia Golf & Country Club
Naples
(239) 352-0777
www.valenciagolfandcountryclub.com
18
7145
72
130
74.3
Vanderbilt Country Club
Naples
(239) 348-2663
www.vanderbiltcountryclub.com
18
6848
72
139
73.5
COURSE/FACILITY NAME
CITY
TEE TIME PHONE WEBSITE
River Hall Country Club
Alva
(239) 313-4653
www.hamptongolfclubs.com
18
7124
72
132
74.1
Gasparilla Inn Golf Course
Boca Grande
(941) 964-2201
www.gasparillainn.com
18
6811
72
127
73.2
Alden Pines Golf Club
Bokeelia
(239) 283-2179
www.aldenpinesgolf.com
18
5663
71
125
67.9
FORT MYERS HOLES YARDAGE PAR SLOPE RATING
Raptor Bay Golf Club
Bonita Springs
(239) 390-4610
www.raptorbaygolfclub.com
18
6750
71
129
71.9
Coral Oaks Golf Course
Cape Coral
(239) 573-3100
www.coraloaksgolf.com
18
6623
72
123
71.7
Palmetto-Pine Country Club
Cape Coral
(239) 574-2141
www.palmettopine.com
18
6448
72
129
74.1
Royal Tee Country Club
Cape Coral
(239) 283-3989
www.royaltee.net
27
6936
72
133
72.4
Clewiston Golf Course
Clewiston
(863) 983-1448
www.clewiston-fl.gov
18
6353
72
120
70.6
Old Corkscrew Golf Club
Estero
(239) 949-4700
www.oldcorkscrew.com
18
7393
72
153
77.6
Stoneybrook Golf Club
Estero
(239) 948-3933
www.stoneybrookgolffm.com
18
7353
72
141
75.8
Eagle Ridge Golf & Tennis Club
Fort Myers
(239) 768-1888
www.playeagleridge.com
18
6538
72
123
71.5
Eastwood Golf Course
Fort Myers
(239) 321-7487
www.cityftmyers.com/eastwood
18
6772
72
130
72.3
Fort Myers Country Club
Fort Myers
(239) 321-7488
www.cityftmyers.com
18
6421
71
118
70.5
Pelican Preserve Golf Club
Fort Myers
(239) 985-1707
www.pelicanpreservelifestyles.com
27
6429
72
126
70.9
San Carlos Golf Club
Fort Myers
(239) 267-3131
www.sancarlosgolfclub.com
18
6465
71
121
71
Shell Point Golf Club
Fort Myers
(239) 433-9790
www.shellpointgolf.com
18
6880
72
133
73.4
Copperhead Golf Club
Lehigh Acres
(239) 369-8200
www.copperheadgc.com
18
6680
72
129
70.9
Majestic Golf Club
Lehigh Acres
(239) 369-8216
www.majesticgolfclub.com
18
6823
72
140
74.1
Mirror Lakes Golf Club
Lehigh Acres
(239) 369-1322
www.mirrorlakesgolfclub.com
18
7043
72
125
72.6
Westminster Golf Club
Lehigh Acres
(239) 368-1110
www.westminster-golf.com
18
6930
72
123
73.4
Sanibel Island Golf Club
Sanibel
(239) 472-2626
www.sanibelislandgc.com
18
6003
70
129
69.9
The Dunes Golf & Tennis Club
Sanibel
(239) 472-3355
www.dunesgolfsanibel.com
18
5578
70
123
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COURSE/FACILITY NAME
CITY
TEE TIME PHONE WEBSITE
IMG Academies Golf & Country Club
Bradenton
(941) 758-1466
www.imggcc.com
18
6855
72
141
73.7
Legacy Golf Club
Bradenton
(941) 907-7920
www.legacygolfclub.com
18
7067
72
143
73.7
Links At Greenfield Plantation
Bradenton
(941) 747-9432
www.linksatgreenfieldplantation.com
18
6719
72
128
72
Manatee County Golf Course
Bradenton
(941) 792-6773
www.golfmanatee.com
18
6747
72
122
71.6
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Southwest SARASOTA/BRADENTON/VENICE (CONTINUED) COURSE/FACILITY NAME
CITY
TEE TIME PHONE WEBSITE
HOLES YARDAGE PAR SLOPE RATING
Ritz-Carlton Members Golf Club
Bradenton
(941) 309-2900
www.ritzcarlton.com
18
7417
72
133
River Run Golf Links
Bradenton
(941) 708-8459
www.riverrungolflinks.com
18
6393
70
130
72.1
Rosedale Golf & Tennis Club
Bradenton
(941) 756-0004
www.rosedalegcc.com
18
6779
72
134
72.9
Stoneybrook Golf Club At Heritage Harbour
Bradenton
(941) 749-1842
www.golfstoneybrook.com
18
7134
72
142
74.8
The Preserve Golf Club At Tara
Bradenton
(941) 756-2944
www.golfthepreserve.com
18
7005
72
141
74
The River Club
Bradenton
(941) 751-4211
www.riverclubgc.com
18
7026
72
144
73.2
Waterlefe Golf & River Club
Bradenton
(941) 744-0393
www.waterlefegolf.com
18
6908
72
141
73.8
Boca Royale Golf & Country Club
Englewood
(941) 474-7475
www.bocaroyale.com
18
6188
72
127
70.4
Myakka Pines Golf Club
Englewood
(941) 474-3296
www.myakkapinesgolfclub.com
27
6380
72
128
71.8
Longboat Key Club - Islandside
Longboat Key
(941) 387-1632
www.longboatkeyclub.com
18
6792
72
138
73.8
Longboat Key Club - Harborside
Longboat Key
(941) 387-1632
www.longboatkeyclub.com
18
6749
72
135
72.8
Calusa Lakes Golf Club
Nokomis
(941) 484-8995
www.golfinvenice.com
18
6740
72
127
72.7
Bobcat Trail Golf Club
North Port
(941) 429-0500
www.bobcattrailgc.com
18
6748
71
129
72.1
Sabal Trace Golf & Country Club
North Port
(941) 426-4883
www.sabaltracegolfcourse.com
18
6681
72
122
70.9
Buffalo Creek Golf Course
Palmetto
(941) 776-2611
www.manateegcpublic.com
18
7005
72
125
73.1
Imperial Lakewoods Golf Club
Palmetto
(941) 747-4653
www.ilwgc.com
18
7019
72
136
73.9
River Wilderness Golf & Country Club
Parrish
(941) 776-2602
www.riverwildernesscc.com
18
7139
72
130
74.1
Bobby Jones Golf Club - American
Sarasota
(941) 955-8041
www.bobbyjonesgolfclub.com
18
6039
71
117
68.4
75.6
Bobby Jones Golf Club - British
Sarasota
(941) 955-8041
www.bobbyjonesgolfclub.com
18
6467
72
129
71.3
Oak Ford Golf Club
Sarasota
(941) 371-3680
www.oakfordgolfclub.com
27
6734
72
123
69.5
Rolling Green Golf Course
Sarasota
(941) 355-6620
www.rollinggreengc.com
18
6501
72
120
69.9
Sarasota Golf Club
Sarasota
(941) 371-2431
www.sarasotagc.com
18
7066
72
120
73
Serenoa Golf Club
Sarasota
(941) 925-2755
www.serenoagc.com
18
6270
72
128
70.7
Stoneybrook Golf & Country Club of Sarasota
Sarasota
(941) 966-1800
www.stoneybrook.net
18
6587
72
137
73.2
Tatum Ridge Golf Links
Sarasota
(941) 378-4211
www.tatumridgegolflinks.com
18
6757
72
124
71.9
The Meadows Country Club - Highlands
Sarasota
(941) 378-5153
www.meadowscc.org
18
6656
72
128
71.8
The Meadows Country Club - Meadows
Sarasota
(941) 378-5153
www.meadowscc.org
18
6707
72
127
72.2
University Park Country Club
University Park
(941) 359-9999
www.universitypark-fl.com
27
7001
72
139
73.3
Capri Isle Golf Club
Venice
(941) 485-3371
www.golfinvenice.com
18
6472
72
123
70
Lake Venice Golf Club
Venice
(941) 488-3948
www.lakevenicegolf.com
27
5699
70
119
71.1
Pelican Pointe Golf & Country Club
Venice
(941) 496-4653
www.pelicanpointeclub.com
27
7193
72
137
73.4
Sarasota National Golf Club
Venice
(941) 496-8676
www.sarasotanationalgolf.com
18
7344
72
136
75.2
Waterford Golf Club
Venice
(941) 484-6621
www.golfinvenice.com
27
6504
72
127
69.8
PORT CHARLOTTE/PUNTA GORDA
COURSE/FACILITY NAME
CITY
TEE TIME PHONE WEBSITE
HOLES YARDAGE PAR SLOPE RATING
Arcadia Golf Course
Arcadia
(863) 494-4223
www.arcadiamunicipalgolfcourse.webs.com 18
6090
71
Kingsway Country Club
Lake Suzy
(941) 625-8898
www.kingswaycountryclub.com
18
7101
72
137
75
Lemon Bay Golf Club
Placida
(941) 697-3729
www.lemonbaygolfclub.com
18
6264
71
126
69.9
Port Charlotte Golf Club
Port Charlotte
(941) 625-4109
www.portcharlottegolfclub.com
18
6690
72
121
70
Riverwood Golf Club
Port Charlotte
(941) 764-6661
www.riverwoodgc.com
18
7012
72
129
73.2
Deep Creek Golf Club
Punta Gorda
(941) 625-6911
www.deepcreekgc.com
18
6045
70
112
67.5
Seminole Lakes Country Club
Punta Gorda
(941) 639-5440
www.seminolelakes.net
18
4400
62
122
60.7
Twin Isles Country Club
Punta Gorda
(941) 637-1232
www.twinislescc.org
18
6722
72
100
72.9
Rotonda - Long Marsh
Rotonda West
(941) 698-0918
www.rotondagolf.com
27
7103
72
128
74.3
Rotonda - Pinemoor
Rotonda West
(941) 697-7006
www.rotondagolf.com
18
6057
70
122
70.6
Rotonda - The Hills
Rotonda West
(941) 697-2414
www.rotondagolf.com
18
6304
72
126
70.3
Rotonda - The Links
Rotonda West
(941) 697-2414
www.rotondagolf.com
18
4197
63
Rotonda - The Palms
Rotonda West
(941) 697-2414
www.rotondagolf.com
18
6511
72
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Around here, every round is an experience par excellence. Love, Paradise.
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TRUE GOLF LOVERS LOOK FOR THE FINEST GREENS, most challenging holes and best weather for their golf getaways. But when it comes to finding the perfect golf paradise, there’s only one place to tee it up: Naples, Marco Island and the Everglades on Florida’s Paradise Coast. Located on the Gulf of Mexico two hours from Miami and just three and a half hours from Orlando, Flori-da’s Paradise Coast is the perfect destination to enjoy thrilling golf and the best of Florida’s natural beauty. The hardest part of the entire trip is deciding which golf courses to play. And with more golf holes per cap-ita in the US, it’s not an easy decision. Many of the courses have been designed by legends like Tom Fazio, Jack Nicklaus, Arnold Palmer and Greg Norman. Regardless of your handicap, you’ll find courses that challenge and inspire you. Not only is the area home to breathtaking courses, it’s also the site of multiple professional golf events throughout the year. The best of the LPGA compete at the CME Group Tour in mid-November. The annu-al QBE Shootout is at the Tiburón Golf Club in early December, featuring 24 professionals paired into 12 two-person teams, hosted by World Golf Hall-of-Famer Greg Norman. Then, in February is the Champi-ons Tour Chubb Classic, which takes place at the TwinEagles Club in Naples. When your round is over, move from lush greens to luxurious comfort. With a wide variety of accom-modations including resorts, boutique hotels, cozy bed & breakfasts and vacation homes, you’ll find the right level of amenities and features to suit your needs. And if you don’t want to waste any time away from the links (even to sleep), the area has numerous golf resorts to keep you close to the action. Some of these resorts include the La Playa Beach & Golf Resort; the J. W. Marriott Marco Island Beach Resort; Naples Beach Hotel and Golf Club; the Naples Grande; and the Ritz-Carlton Golf Resort, Naples. While most of your golf trip will be filled with rolling greens and challenging links, do not miss the rest of Paradise. For unique eco-experiences, there’s no Florida destination more iconic than the world-famous Everglades. It’s the only subtropical preserve in North America and it’s yours to explore with a guided tour by kayak, canoe or airboat. If you’d
rather hike and spot wildlife. You can discover hundreds of bird species (including bald eagles, brown pelicans, roseate spoonbills, white ibises, great blue herons, green herons, snowy egrets, red-shouldered hawks and ospreys), plus manatees, alligators and other animals found in Florida and the Everglades. When you’ve worked up an appetite, Florida’s Paradise Coast offers one of the best dining scenes in the country. Taste world-class cuisine like seasonal stone crab, fresh-caught seafood and local Florida produce at awarding-winning restaurants. Toast the day’s low rounds with a local of craft beer or cocktails at eclectic bars. With local brews from Naples Beach Brewery, Riptide Brewing Company, Bone Hook Brewing, Marco Island Brewery and Oil Well Craft Beer, you’re sure to find one you’ll love. If you’re hungrier for culture than food, Paradise has you covered. Visit one of the many area art galleries, museums and historic sites. Or indulge in a show at performing arts centers like Artis—Naples, Naples Players or Gulfshore Playhouse. And if you need to bring home gifts or souvenirs, be sure to check out the latest fashions, gadgets and more when you shop in Naples and Marco Island at locations like 5th Avenue South, 3rd Street South, Venetian Village, Waterside Shops Mercato or Miromar Outlets. No trip to Florida’s Paradise Coast is ever complete without a beach day or two. Enjoy miles of uncrowded white sands and turquoise Gulf waters in Naples and Marco Island. Whether you prefer to relax and soak up the warm sunshine or get out in the water for swimming, paddle boarding or on a personal watercraft, you’ll discover why these beaches are constantly ranked among the best in the country. Best of all, with the year-round excellent weather, it’s always the ideal season to visit. Come fall in love with Paradise and play where the pros play when you explore the world-class adventure of a golf getaway in Naples, Marco Island and the Everglades.
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The Action is in the Outfield at Florida Spring Training Baseball Parks BY NICK GANDY, FLORIDA SPORTS FOUNDATION
I
n our youth, many of us felt the sting of being relegated to the outfield, where players of lesser talent were stashed in an effort to hide the lack of talent. As adults visiting Florida Spring Training Baseball games, the outfield is a happening place where fans are flocking to take advantage of the latest amenities for visitors to the Sunshine State during the month of March. Since Spectrum Field, spring training home of the Philadelphia Phillies since 2004, completed construction of a new stadium with a 360 degree boardwalk around the field and Frenchy’s Tiki Pavilion in leftfield, many others have followed suit. “We were the first in Florida to make an entire loop around the field with a raised concourse,” said John Timberlake, the Phillies Director of Florida Operations. “We wanted something that spoke Florida and thought why not a tiki bar.” The tiki bar and the area between the left field fence and the bar has seating for approximately 100 fans and offers a view of Phillies pitchers warming up in the bullpen as well as the onfield action. Another unique aspect of the tiki bar pavilion is it stays open post-game for two hours with live music after every spring training game. “We could not have envisioned the success we’ve had,” Timberlake added. “It has become a post-game destination during spring training baseball. There have been 700-800 people out there after some games. Now with all of the public transportation and car services available folks are staying afterward and using it to get back out to the beach after having a beverage.” When the Tampa Bay Rays moved their spring training home to the Charlotte Sports Park in 2009, the renovations included the ability to walk completely around the ballpark while making a stop at a leftfield tiki bar. Other parks like Ed Smith Stadium, in Sarasota, and Jet Blue Park, in Fort Myers don’t have the ability to circle the field on foot, but there are attractive amenities in the outfield. The left field pavilion at Ed Smith Stadium features table top seating and Jet Blue Park has the same atop the Green Monster and the screened Green Monster deck below. Others to add a wrap around concourse in their renovations since 2010 include the Pittsburgh Pirates, in Bradenton, the Minnesota Twins, in Fort Myers, the New York Yankees, in Tampa and the Detroit Tigers, in Lakeland. “The game has changed over 25 years,” said Bill Smith, the General Manager of the Minnesota Twins from 2007-2011 and who was instrumental in planning the recent renovations at Hammond
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Stadium, in Fort Myers. “Back then, people would buy a ticket, get a hot dog, sit in their seats and watch the game. Now people want to move around the ballpark and see the game from different angles. Being able to move around Jet Blue Park takes on a new meaning, when fans climb the steps to take one of the 258 seats inside the Green Monster. Fans sitting on top of the Green Monster will
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definitely need a hat and an abundance of sunscreen for the 1:05 p.m. games in Fort Myers. Following renovations to Steinbrenner Field in Tampa, fans can enjoy a newly enhanced Right Field Pavilion, allowing fans to take in the game with the comfort and shade of a beachside bar. At Publix Field at Joker Marchant Stadium in Lakeland, a walk from rightfield to left field while watching the Tigers offers some distinctly different fan amenities. The right field side has rocking chairs and giant checkerboards for tables. The left field side features the Berm Bar, directly under the new scoreboard. It offers a 120-foot drink rail with waitress service in oversized beach cabana chairs. In front of the chairs and drink rail is grass berm seating. It’s the perfect place to catch a home run ball off the bat of a right handed hitter. It’s a brand new world of outfield seating and game viewing options at Florida Spring Training parks and spending an afternoon in the outfield takes on a different meaning. For more information about the 2018 Florida Grapefruit League season that runs from February 23 through March 25, visit www.floridagrapefruitleague.com. The site offers the annual complimentary Florida Spring Training Guide in a printed or downloadable version.
2018 Florida Spring Training Teams and Locations Atlanta Braves ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex, Lake Buena Vista Baltimore Orioles Ed Smith Stadium, Sarasota Boston Red Sox JetBlue Park, Fort Myers Detroit Tigers Publix Field at Joker Marchant Stadium, Lakeland Houston Astros and Washington Nationals Ballpark of the Palm Beaches, West Palm Beach Miami Marlins and St. Louis Cardinals Roger Dean Stadium, Jupiter
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Minnesota Twins Hammond Stadium at CENTURYLINK Sports Complex, Fort Myers New York Mets First Data Field, Port St. Lucie New York Yankees George M. Steinbrenner Field, Tampa Philadelphia Phillies Spectrum Field, Clearwater Pittsburgh Pirates LECOM Park, Bradenton Tampa Bay Rays Charlotte Sports Park, Port Charlotte Toronto Blue Jays Dunedin Stadium, Dunedin
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FORT LAUDERDALE MIAMI/FLORIDA KEYS BOCA RATON/PALM BEACH STUART/PALM CITY
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West Palm Beach
95
Boca Raton 75
Fort Lauderdale
Miami
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The Wonderful ‘New’ Palmer Course at PGA National The home of the PGA TOUR’s Honda Classic and former Ryder Cup venue – announces its newly renovated Palmer Course reopened for play in November 2017.
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Fittingly named after its original designer and the game’s greatest legend, Arnold Palmer, the course changes were executed in consultation with the Arnold Palmer Design Company. In 1984, with Arnie’s Army cheering like mad on his every shot, Palmer captured the PGA Seniors Championship played on the legendary resort’s mighty Champion Course. The great Arnold Palmer and PGA Na-
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tional Resort & Spa made for quite a winning combination. In 1984, with Arnie’s Army cheering like mad on his every shot, he captured the PGA Seniors Championship played on the legendary resort’s mighty Champion Course. In addition to hoisting the winner’s trophy, Palmer was also finalizing plans for a new course design at PGA National that would open a few months down the road –
the greens. The bunkers now possess dramatic visual character with sharp edges outlining the hazards and new glistening G-Angle Sand. The stunning look frames the holes brilliantly. Also, all 18 fairways were re-turfed with scientifically-advanced Celebration grass – a deep blue-green bermudagrass that has finished best in numerous university research studies for wear tolerance, recovery and drought resistance that insures prime playing conditions year-round. All the greens were re-built and regrassed to honor the shape and contours of Palmer’s original design. The renovation has added over half-an-acre to the total square-footage of the putting surfaces thus allowing for additional pin placements for both tournaments and everyday play. Multiple tee-boxes on all 18 holes were added to create greater playability. Providing even more eye candy, the waste areas have undergone a complete overhaul with the addition of fresh, natural-colored Coquina creating an appealing contrast to the new
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The General. After “The King” oversaw a series of changes to the layout in 2006 that included lengthening the course to over 7,000 yards from the back tees and adding player-friendly forward tees, the 18 was fittingly renamed “The Palmer” to honor the game’s greatest legend. Long known as a thrilling shot-maker’s course and perfect complement to The Champion, the layout has gone through a comprehensive revitalization from tee to green this year that now makes Palmer’s creation even more fun to play. Just like The Champion with its famous Bear Trap, The Palmer is a “must play.” Executed in consultation with The Palmer Design team, the recent changes do a wonderful job of maintaining the core principals of the original design with a fresh architectural feel to meet the demands of the modern game. Most every aspect has been enhanced. Perhaps most notably, golfers will discover all 62 bunkers throughout have been modernized and reshaped to improve sight lines off the tee as well as on approach shots into
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sand in the bunkers and vibrant turf on the fairways. “The overall goal was to build upon core principals of the original design while taking advantage of the opportunity to make key agronomic, strategic and aesthetic improvements to the course,” says Brandon Johnson, vice president and senior golf course architect of the Arnold Palmer Design Company. “The changes will meet the demands of the modern game and subtly reflect how our company’s design philosophy has evolved since originally opening the course in 1984.” “It was wonderful to work closely with Brandon and his team from the Arnold Palmer Design Company,” says Brad Nelson, PGA National’s director of agronomy. “Our members and guests are going to love the changes to The Palmer as a great course is now even better.” The “new” Palmer Course ensures the legend of The King will grow nothing but stronger for years to come at PGA National.
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Southeast FORT LAUDERDALE COURSE/FACILITY NAME
CITY
TEE TIME PHONE WEBSITE
Heron Bay Golf Club
Coral Springs
(954) 796-2000
www.heronbaygolfclub.net
HOLES YARDAGE PAR SLOPE RATING 18
7268
72
133
The Country Club of Coral Springs
Coral Springs
(954) 752-4500
www.ccofcs.com
18
6779
71
134
71.4
Arrowhead Golf Club
Davie
(954) 797-4653
www.arrowheadfl.americangolf.com
18
6311
71
113
70.8
Davie Golf and Country Club
Davie
(954) 797-4653
www.golfdavie.com
18
6347
70
127
68.9
Deer Creek Golf Club
Deerfield Beach
(954) 421-5550
www.deercreekflorida.com
18
7050
72
135
74.2
Bonaventure Country Club - East
Fort Lauderdale
(954) 389-2100
www.golfbonaventure.com
18
7001
72
132
74.2
Bonaventure Country Club - West
Fort Lauderdale
(954) 389-2100
www.golfbonaventure.com
18
6128
70
118
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The Diplomat Golf Resort & Spa
Hallandale Beach
(954) 883-4444
www.diplomatresort.com/golf
18
6728
72
136
72.9
Hillcrest Golf & Country Club
Hollywood
(954) 987-5000
www.hillcrestgcc.com
18
7076
72
139
73.4
Hollywood Beach Golf & Country Club
Hollywood
(954) 927-1751
www.hollywoodbeachgolfresort.com
18
6336
70
126
69.7
Orangebrook Golf & Country Club - East
Hollywood
(954) 967-4653
www.orangebrook.com
18
6563
72
120
71.3
Orangebrook Golf & Country Club - West
Hollywood
(954) 967-4653
www.orangebrook.com
18
6481
71
121
70.7
The Club at Emerald Hills
Hollywood
(954) 961-4000
www.theclubatemeraldhills.com
18
7117
72
142
74.6
Inverrary Country Club - East
Lauderhill
(954) 733-7550
www.inverrarygolf.com
18
7040
72
132
73.3
Inverrary Country Club - West
Lauderhill
(954) 733-7550
www.inverrarygolf.com
18
6621
71
128
72
Oriole Golf & Tennis Club
Margate
(954) 972-8140
www.oriolegolfclub.com
18
6418
72
120
70.9
The Carolina Club
Margate
(954) 753-4000
www.carolinagolfclub.com
18
6550
71
141
72.1
Flamingo Lakes Country Club
Pembroke Pines
(954) 435-6110
www.flamingolakescc.com
18
6058
71
125
69.7
Grand Palms Hotel & Golf Resort
Pembroke Pines
(954) 431-8800
www.grandpalmsresort.com
27
6881
72
152
73.6
Pembroke Lakes Golf Club
Pembroke Pines
(954) 431-4144
www.pcmgolf.com
18
6555
72
126
71.1
Jacaranda Golf Club - East
Plantation
(954) 472-5836
www.golfjacaranda.com
18
7250
72
130
74
Jacaranda Golf Club - West
Plantation
(954) 472-5836
www.golfjacaranda.com
18
6729
72
132
72.5
Plantation Preserve Golf Course
Plantation
(954) 585-5020
www.plantationpreserve.org
18
7148
72
136
74.2
Palm-Aire Country Club & Resort - Cypress
Pompano Beach
(954) 975-6225
www.palmairegolf.com
18
6868
72
128
73.3
Palm-Aire Country Club & Resort - Palms
Pompano Beach
(954) 975-6225
www.palmairegolf.com
18
6371
72
122
71.3
Palm-Aire Country Club & Resort - Pine
Pompano Beach
(954) 975-6225
www.palmairegolf.com
18
6610
72
122
71.3
Pompano Beach Golf Course - Palms
Pompano Beach
(954) 781-0426
www.mypompanobeach.org
18
6280
71
123
69.7
Pompano Beach Golf Course - Pine
Pompano Beach
(954) 781-0426
www.mypompanobeach.org
18
7119
72
130
74.3
Sunrise Country Club
Sunrise
(954) 742-4333
www.sunriseccgolf.com
18
6668
72
124
71.4
Colony West Country Club
Tamarac
(954) 726-8430
www.golfcolonywest.com
18
7271
72
138
75.8
Woodmont Country Club - Cypress
Tamarac
(954) 722-4300
www.woodmontcountryclub.net
18
7043
72
135
74
Woodmont Country Club - Pines
Tamarac
(954) 722-4300
www.woodmontcountryclub.net
18
6432
72
128
70.8
74.9
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CITY
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HOLES YARDAGE PAR SLOPE RATING
Turnberry Isle - Miller
Aventura
(305) 932-6200
www.turnberryislemiami.com
18
6417
Turnberry Isle - Soffel
Aventura
(305) 932-6200
www.turnberryislemiami.com
18
7047
70 71
Biltmore Golf Course
Coral Gables
(305) 460-5364
www.biltmorehotel.com
18
6742
71
126
Trump National Doral - Blue Monster
Miami
(305) 592-2000
www.trumphotelcollection.com
18
7608
72
152
73.1
Trump National Doral - Red Tiger
Miami
(305) 592-2000
www.trumphotelcollection.com
18
7025
71
130
75.6
Trump National Doral - Silver Fox
Miami
(305) 592-2000
www.trumphotelcollection.com
18
7105
72
153
75.6
Trump National Doral - Golden Palm
Miami
(305) 592-2000
www.trumphotelcollection.com
18
6609
72
135
72.2
Country Club of Miami - East
Hialeah
(305) 829-8456
www.golfccmiami.com
18
6473
70
124
70.3
Country Club of Miami - West
Hialeah
(305) 829-8456
www.golfccmiami.com
18
7017
72
132
74
Redland Golf & Country Club
Homestead
(305) 247-8503
www.redlandgolf.com
18
6631
72
123
72.6
Crandon Golf At Key Biscayne
Key Biscayne
(305) 361-9129
www.crandongolfclub.com
18
7180
72
129
75.4
Costa Greens Golf Club
Miami
(305) 592-3300
www.costagreensgolfclub.com
18
6273
72
118
70
International Links Miami
Miami
(305) 633-4583
www.internationallinksgolfclub.com
18
7123
72
132
73.5
Killian Greens Golf Club
Miami
(305) 271-0917
www.killiangreensgolfclub.com
18
6449
72
124
70.1
Miccosukee Golf and Country Club
Miami
(305) 382-3931
www.miccosukeegolf.com
27
6719
72
137
73.1
Palmetto Golf Course
Miami
(305) 235-1069
www.co.miamidade.fl.us
18
6713
70
128
72.4
Miami Beach Golf Club
Miami Beach
(305) 532-3350
www.miamibeachgolfclub.com
18
6903
72
127
73
Normandy Shores Golf Course
Miami Beach
(305) 868-6502
www.normandyshoresgolfclub.com
18
6805
72
129
72.5
Shula’s Golf Club
Miami Lakes
(305) 820-8088
www.donshulahotel.com
18
6982
72
129
72.3
Miami Shores Country Club
Miami Shores
(305) 795-2366
www.miamishoresgolf.com
18
6373
71
122
70
Miami Springs Golf & Country Club
Miami Springs
(305) 805-5180
www.miamispringsgolfcourse.com
18
6741
71
127
72.5
72.1
BOCA RATON/PALM BEACH
COURSE/FACILITY NAME
CITY
TEE TIME PHONE WEBSITE
Atlantis Country Club
Atlantis
(561) 965-7700
www.atlantiscountryclub.com
18
6610
72
137
Sugar Cane Golf Club
Belle Glade
(561) 996-6605
www.sugarcangolfclub.com
18
6558
72
116
70
Boca Dunes Golf and Country Club
Boca Raton
(561) 451-1600
www.bocadunes.com
27
6625
72
124
72.2
Boca Greens Country Club
Boca Raton
(561) 852-8800
www.bocagreenscountryclub.com
18
7026
72
140
74.4
Boca Raton Resort & Club
Boca Raton
(561) 447-3099
www.bocaresort.com
18
6253
71
128
69.3
Ocean Breeze Golf & Country Club
Boca Raton
(561) 994-0400
www.oceanbreezegolf.com
27
6885
72
137
72.6
Osprey Point Golf Course
Boca Raton
(561) 482-2868
www.pbcgolf.com
27
6742
72
131
71.6
Southwinds Golf Course
Boca Raton
(561) 483-1305
www.southwindsgolfcourse.com
18
5633
70
120
67.7
The Boca Country Club
Boca Raton
(561) 447-3520
www.bocaresort.com
18
6513
72
131
71.8
The Links At Boynton Beach
Boynton Beach
(561) 742-6502
www.boynton-beach.org
18
6297
71
128
70.3
Westchester Golf & Country Club
Boynton Beach
(561) 734-6300
www.westchestercc.com
27
6943
72
135
72.8
Delray Beach Golf Club
Delray Beach
(561) 243-7380
www.affordablegolf.com
18
6907
72
126
73
Marina Lakes Golf Course
Delray Beach
(561) 499-2424
www.marinalakesgolfcourse.webs.com
18
6000
71
114
68.2
Polo Trace Golf Club
Delray Beach
(561) 495-5300
www.polotracegolf.com
18
6772
72
129
71.9
Villa Del Ray Golf Club
Delray Beach
(561) 498-1444
18
6151
71
119
69
Abacoa Golf Club
Jupiter
(561) 622-0036
www.abacoagolfclub.com
18
7201
72
137
74.6
Ritz-Carlton Golf Club & Spa
Jupiter
(561) 514-6021
www.ritzcarltonclubjupiter.com
18
7224
72
146
74.7
The Golf Club of Jupiter
Jupiter
(561) 747-6262
www.golfclubofjupiter.com
18
6235
70
117
69.9
Atlantic National Golf Club
Lake Worth
(561) 969-6600
www.atlanticnationalgolfclub.com
18
6519
72
129
71.9
Forest Oaks Golf Club
Lake Worth
(561) 967-6810
18
5826
72
118
67.9
Lake Worth Municipal Golf Course
Lake Worth
(561) 582-9713
www.lakeworth.org
18
6113
70
116
68.6
Palm Beach National Golf & Country Club
Lake Worth
(561) 965-3381
www.palmbeachnational.com
18
6647
72
131
72.4
Park Ridge Golf Course
Lake Worth
(561) 966-7044
www.pbcgolf.com
18
6919
72
134
73.1
Sherbrooke Golf & Country Club
Lake Worth
(561) 964-6011
www.sherbrookegolfclub.com
18
6695
72
131
72.7
The Club at Winston Trails
Lake Worth
(561) 439-3700
www.winstontrailsgolfclub.com
18
6838
72
130
73
North Palm Beach Country Club
North Palm Beach
(561) 691-3433
www.village-npb.org
18
7071
72
140
74.8
Blue Heron Golf Club
Okeechobee
(863) 467-4677
www.golfatblueheron.com
18
5465
70
120
66.9
Okeechobee Golf & Country Club
Okeechobee
(863) 763-6228
www.okeechobeegolf.com
18
6887
72
123
72.9
The Breakers - Ocean
Palm Beach
(561) 655-6611
www.thebreakers.com
18
6079
70
121
69.3
The Breakers - Rees Jones
Palm Beach
(561) 655-6611
www.thebreakers.com
18
6905
72
135
73.7
Palm Beach Gardens Golf Course
Palm Beach Gardens (561) 626-7888
www.gardensgolf.com
18
6358
72
128
70.2
PGA National Resort - Champion
Palm Beach Gardens (561) 627-1800
www.pgaresort.com
18
7045
72
148
75.2
PGA National Resort - Fazio
Palm Beach Gardens (561) 627-1800
www.pgaresort.com
18
7050
72
136
74.5
PGA National Resort - Palmer
Palm Beach Gardens (561) 627-1800
www.pgaresort.com
18
7079
72
141
74.6
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Southeast BOCA RATON/PALM BEACH (CONTINUED) COURSE/FACILITY NAME
CITY
PGA National Resort - Squire
Palm Beach Gardens (561) 627-1800
www.pgaresort.com
18
6447
72
140
PGA National Resort - Estates
Palm Beach Gardens (561) 627-1800
www.pgaresort.com
18
6694
72
134
73.1
The Links At Madison Green
Royal Palm Beach
(561) 784-5225
www.madisongreengolf.com
18
7051
72
143
73.6
Village Golf Club
Royal Palm Beach
(561) 793-1400
www.thevillagegolfclub.com
18
6860
72
134
72.7
Binks Forest Golf Club
Wellington
(561) 333-5731
www.binksforestgc.com
18
7065
72
138
75
Okeeheelee Golf Course
West Palm Beach
(561) 964-4653
www.pbcgolf.com
27
6896
72
128
72.9
The President Country Club - Eagle
West Palm Beach
(561) 686-4700
www.presidentcc.com
18
6272
72
117
69.7
The President Country Club - Patriot
West Palm Beach
(561) 686-4700
www.presidentcc.com
18
6380
72
126
72.1
West Palm Beach Golf Course
West Palm Beach
(561) 582-2019
www.wpalmbeachgc.com
18
6801
72
121
71
TEE TIME PHONE WEBSITE
HOLES YARDAGE PAR SLOPE RATING 72.1
STUART/PALM CITY COURSE/FACILITY NAME
CITY
TEE TIME PHONE WEBSITE
Heritage Ridge Golf Club
Hobe Sound
(772) 546-2800
www.heritageridgegolf.com
HOLES YARDAGE PAR SLOPE RATING 18
6164
70
125
Lost Lake Golf Club
Hobe Sound
(772) 220-6666
www.lostlakegolfclub.com
18
6850
72
135
74.2
McArthur Golf Club
Hobe Sound
(772) 545-3838
www.mcarthurgolf.com
18
7250
72
144
75.2
Indianwood Golf & Country Club
Indiantown
(772) 597-3794
www.indianwoodgolfclub.com
18
6008
70
125
69.2
Eagle Marsh Golf Club
Jensen Beach
(772) 692-3322
www.eaglemarsh.com
18
6918
72
144
74
Hammock Creek Golf Club
Palm City
(772) 220-2599
www.hammockcreekgolfclub.com
18
7119
72
132
73.6
68.1
Harbour Ridge Golf Club - Golden Marsh Palm City
(772)336-3000 www.harbourridge.com
18 6607 72 142 72.9
Harbour Ridge Golf Club - River Ridge
Palm City
(772)336-3000
www.harbourridge.com
18
6668
72
150
73.5
Palm Cove Golf and Yacht Club
Palm City
(772) 287-5605
www.palmcovegolf.com
18
6285
71
130
68.7
Champions Club At Summerfield
Stuart
(772) 283-1500
www.thechampionsgolfclub.com
18
6809
72
131
72.8
Martin County G&CC - Blue/Gold
Stuart
(772) 287-3747
www.martincountygolfcourse.com
18
6126
72
124
69.3
Martin County G&CC - Red/White
Stuart
(772) 287-3747
www.martincountygolfcourse.com
18
6436
72
121
70.8
The Florida Club
Stuart
(772) 287-3680
www.floridaclubgolf.com
18
6905
72
134
72.9
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