Florida Golf: 2020 Winter / Spring

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STREAMSONG® RESORT

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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 Streamsong® 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.

LOCATION Streamsong COURSES Red,

Blue and Black

855-275-0156 | StreamsongResort.com

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New clubhouse at the signature design Nicklaus Course 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 bustle of Orlando’s nearby attractions. Leaving crowds and long lines far behind, the resort features 360 resort style accommodations ranging from luxury multi-room villas and private vacation homes. The resort is a top golf destination, as it 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.

The Nicklaus Course is smooth and flowing with long horizon lines and designed to tempt golfers into hitting risky shots resulting in big payoffs with its many lakes and elevated tee boxes. The Nicklaus Course is accompanied by a newly built Clubhouse, opened

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in November of 2018. Located on over three acres, the new 12,000 square-foot clubhouse features panoramic views of the course and includes a state-of-the-art fitness center, men’s and women’s locker rooms and showers, a golf lifestyle retail space, and an upscale sports bar called “Traditions,” complete with an open kitchen and outdoor terrace with views of the 18th green. A tribute to Jack Nicklaus’ masterful layout, the new clubhouse includes furnishings, artwork and memorabilia related to Nicklaus’ decorated career.

The Palmer Course is a par 72 course with six tee locations on each hole, offering with a variety of natural preserve areas, generously wide fairways, hilly terrains with elevations, which is rare on Florida courses, and strategically placed bunkers across all 18 holes.

The Watson Course highlights fast and firm fairways surrounded by 15 varieties of native grasses, azaleas, hibiscus and other indigenous foliage to Central Florida.

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different “neighborhoods� -- as well as the crown jewel, the Reunion Grande offers a range of stay options from villas to spacious, multibedroom homes. Many estate homes also offer private balconies for expansive golf course views, private pool access and fenced yards.

The eleven-story hub of Reunion Resort offers all the comforts of a luxury hotel including a Grande Lobby and lobby bar, fine dining, rooftop lounge and pool, retail shops and conference space. Reunion Resort also offers an award-winning Tennis Center, boutique spa, a fitness center, 11 swimming pools, a 5-acre water park with a lazy river and delectable dining options. The restaurant Eleven offers a signature steakhouse menu on the rooftop of Reunion Grande. Forte is an Italian bistro with a warm and rustic atmosphere, while the Clubhouse offers continental American Fare for breakfast, lunch and dinner. All culinary options are open for both guests and the public to enjoy.

LOCATION

Kissimmee

COURSES Nicklaus,

Palmer, Watson

888.231.9544 | ReunionResort.com

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SADDLEBROOK RESORT

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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

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state-of-the-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.

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.

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

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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.

Location Courses

Tampa Bay

Palmer, Saddlebrook

800-729-8383 | Saddlebrook.com

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The world-renowned Trump® National Doral is a golfer’s paradise.

Home to four uniquely designed championship courses, including the legendary Blue Monster, Trump Doral sets itself apart by offering the ultimate golf experience amidst 800 acres in the heart of Miami, just seven miles from Miami International Airport and minutes from white-sand beaches and local Miami attractions.

South Florida’s most spectacular golf resort boasts 643 luxurious guestrooms and suites, contemporary fine dining, a world-class spa, an expansive golf shop, an array of recreational amenities and more than 100,000 square feet of elegantly designed event and meeting venues. Many guests, golf legends, celebrities and dignitaries have been drawn to the iconic retreat not only for its privileged location, but also for its unwavering commitment to impeccable service and unparalleled luxury.

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Having hosted prestigious PGA TOUR events for 55 years, virtually every great name in golf has had a moment of glory at Doral.

The award-winning Blue Monster is one of the most challenging courses in existence with a series of strategically placed deep bunkers, long flowing fairways, undulating greens, deep Bermuda rough and a challenging assortment of water hazards. The Golden Palm offers a variety of tree-lined and wide open and narrow fairways and is a true test of championship golf. The Red Tiger forces players to use strategy and shot placement rather than driving for show.

With 16 water holes, the Silver Fox is a demanding, sensational golf course.

Further complementing these world-class golf courses, The Rick Smith Golf Performance Center serves golfers of all levels, offering private lessons, multi-day golf schools, small group clinics, on-course

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playing lessons, video analysis and juniors programming. Rounding out the resort’s golf offerings, Trump Doral also provides a state-ofthe-art practice facility with LED lighting and the cutting-edge True Spec Golf Club Fitting Lab.

Plan ahead for your fall or winter golf trip and save! Book by October 31st, 2019 and take advantage of the Championship Golf Package for travel between October 1st, 2019 and April 16th, 2020.

Plan ahead for your winter and spring golf trip and take advantage of the Championship Golf Package.

LOCATION Miami COURSES Blue

Monster, Red Tiger, Golden Palm

and Silver Fox

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

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.

Offering the ultimate in oceanfront luxury and personalized service, 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 award-winning Atlantic Grille.

Located within the amenity-rich resort, Lodge guests can choose from one of three styles of freshly upgraded rooms – each adorned

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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” invites guests to enjoy a personal, VIP check-in with complimentary arrival amenity, exclusive access to the Lodge Club Lounge, featuring a gourmet coffee station from 7-10 a.m. and artisanal cheese display with non-alcoholic beverages from 3-5 p.m., advance dining, golf and spa reservations, as well as 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,

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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.

Famed for its six Atlantic Ocean-hugging holes and thrilling closing stretch named “The Bear Claw,” the Ocean Course re-emerges after completion of a 12-month restoration project, which included the re-grassing of all fairways, greens and rough with the salt-tolerant Platinum Paspalum, as well as the reconstruction of each tee box, bunker and green complex.

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!

LOCATION Palm COURSES

Coast

Ocean, Conservatory

866-841-0287 | HammockBeach.com

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PLANTATION ON CRYSTAL RIVER

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Our crystal river hotel is a beautiful 50-year-old, 232 acre eco-friendly resort offering comfortable accommodations, a full service spa, and is surrounded by the natural springs of Kings Bay. This bay in Crystal River is one of the largest aquifers in the state and home to more than 400 West Indian manatees that migrate each year to the warmth of the springs. Our onsite activities range from golf to boating and fishing with so much in-between and we offer several specials and packages to help sculpt your perfect vacation!

Packed with all the comforts of home, our resort suites and guestrooms have everything you need for a perfect stay. Choose from our patio rooms, with unique outdoor lounging areas, or our rooms with views of the garden or water. No matter what room you choose,

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you won’t be disappointed because we fill them all with excellent amenities for you and your family.

At Plantation on Crystal River, you’ll find an exclusive Central Florida golf resort featuring 27 holes of competitive and challenging golf originally designed by highly regarded course architect Mark Mahannah over 50 years ago. He created a rewarding course in the traditional “Florida” style with variety of water and bunker obstacles, along with challenging fairways lined by mature emerald pine and oak trees native to the region.

With 12,000 square feet of flexible meeting and event space in Crystal River, we have space for your meeting needs. Whether you are planning a major presentation, business conference, family

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reunion, or wedding reception, we have more than enough Crystal River meeting and event space to accommodate your particular event. Each of our rooms has specific dimensions, providing you with several options for your individual group and events in Central Florida.

It’s always time for fishing in The Gulf of Mexico and on beautiful King’s Bay! Few places compare to Crystal River when it comes to salt or freshwater sport fishing, just as no other area hotel or resort compares to the comfort and outfitting you receive at Plantation on Crystal River. There really isn’t a better place to cast out your lines to fish for an inshore slam of tarpon, redfish, and speckled trout.

Offshore opportunities include grouper, a variety of snapper, smoker

kingfish, and cobia. Pick the time of year and there will be a fishing season to enjoy with us!

If freshwater fishing is more your interest, our area has multiple lakes and reservoirs within short distances that provide excellent fishing for largemouth bass, crappie, bream, catfish, and more. We can also arrange a charter with one of our area’s fishing guides that will pick you up from our own dock for charters. And make sure to bring your catch back to our resort so the chef of our West 82º Grill can cook it for you!

There’s always something fun to do at Plantation on Crystal River!

For more information, visit PlantationOnCrystalRiver.com

LOCATION Crystal COURSES

River

Plantation on Crystal River

800-632-6262 | PlantationOnCrystalRiver.com FLORIDAGOLFINFO.COM

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When it comes to championship golf in a pristine coastal setting, The Dunes Golf & Tennis Club delivers an incomparable experience. Any time of year, enthusiasts can enjoy 18 challenging holes of golf, seven Har-Tru tennis courts, a heated swimming pool and an award-winning restaurant with a lively lounge. Masterfully designed by 10-time PGA tour winner Mark McCumber, The Dunes Golf & Tennis Club is nestled upon a stunning wildlife preserve on the fabled island of Sanibel, Florida.

As the crown jewel in the Inns of Sanibel Golf & Beach Resorts collection, The Dunes offers a complimentary social and sports membership to all guests of the boutique inns during their stay which includes Sanibel Inn, Seaside Inn, The Song of the Sea and Sunset Beach Resort.

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While the course consists of approximately 5800 yards of manicured greens, it plays much longer thanks to cool island breezes.

Golf-aficionados who play the links at The Dunes can expect to encounter water on every hole with players frequently hitting to a well protected green for an added degree of difficulty. Consistent with an island experience, The Dunes aquatic driving range is open seven days a week, and offers approximately 275 yards of long hitting into a pond. Players can perfect their short game on the perfectly manicured practice green which is situated near the clubhouse overlooking several serene lakes.

Lovers of wildlife will especially enjoy the back nine, where tarpon can be seen rolling in the lakes as alligators sun themselves on the banks. A pair of eagles affectionately known as “Zach and

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of knowledge and the experience necessary to ensure a flawless wedding. The Dunes’ team of event specialists create memorable settings, craft innovative menus and book inspiring entertainment for an affair to remember.

For out-of-town guests seeking to enjoy daily golf and beachfront accommodations, the Stay & Play special along with seasonal packages are available at The Inns of Sanibel. The Inns of Sanibel Beach & Golf Resorts consists of The Sanibel Inn - the perfect family escape; The Song of The Sea - an enchanting, couples’ retreat; The Seaside Inn - nostalgic, old Florida-style cottages and suites; and The Sunset Beach Resort - a 4-acre island resort. The Inns of Sanibel and The Dunes Golf & Tennis Club are owned and operated by Dahlmann Properties.

MaryLou” call The Dunes home, along with exotic species of migratory birds.

The course is especially proud of its recent accolade by The Florida Department of Environmental Protection, who awarded The Dunes Golf & Tennis Club the highest grade on the island for their commitment to preserving the environment by reducing fertilizer use, growing higher grasses to filter water and adding diffusers to increase oxygen in the lakes.

The Dunes was also voted “Best Golf Course in Lee County” by readers of Gulfshore Life Magazine, a distinct honor considering the staggering number of courses in the immediate area. The club, which underwent a thorough renovation in 2016, also completed a swimming pool restoration project in 2019.

“We are Sanibel Island’s premier golf destination, known for stunning fairways, playability and abundant wildlife,” said Brian Kautz General Manager of The Dunes Golf and Tennis Club. “On any given day you’ll see the bald eagles, osprey, blue herons, cranes and alligators that reside on our picturesque grounds.”

Two PGA golf professionals are available daily to provide tailored golf instruction for all levels of play, and group golf clinics are offered for juniors, beginners, full swing and short game. The Dunes Golf Pro Shop has a variety of mens’ and ladies’ Callaway rental clubs, as well as unique accessories and quality apparel by top designers including Donald Ross, Adidas, Footjoy, Vineyard Vines, Tail Golf, JoFit and Daily Sports.

Seven newly resurfaced Har-Tru tennis courts provide an exceptional playing experience for tennis buffs at The Dunes. Two certified tennis professionals offer daily clinics, and private lessons are available to players of all ages and skill levels. The Tennis Pro Shop features the finest in clothing - including a full line of Sofibella activewear for women, as well as footwear, racquets, racquet stringing and accessories.

For those seeking a casually-elegant dining experience, The Dunes Restaurant serves an array of appetizers, crisp salads with house-made dressing, soups, sandwiches, burgers and savory entrees featuring fresh, local ingredients. Dine among striking artwork highlighting native Florida wildlife in a relaxed clubhouse atmosphere, or al-fresco on the patio overlooking swaying palms and tranquil lakes.

Guests are invited to pre-order to-go sandwiches to enjoy while playing the back nine. For cocktails and lively conversation, The Dunes is open daily for happy hour from 3pm - 6pm.

The club’s on-site certified wedding planner provides a wealth

LOCATION Sanibel COURSES

Island

The Dunes

239-472-3355 | DunesGolfSanibel.com

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FLORIDA It’s more than Golf; it’s a Destination.

BY JASON HENDRIX Director of Communications for the Florida Sports Foundation

Whether on land or in the water, Florida’s 67 counties, 282 cities, 109 towns, and 19 villages offer a combination of sporting entertainment and natural charm that is unrivaled.

While Florida is loaded with spotlight-grabbing attractions like Walt Disney World, Universal Studios, and Busch Gardens, shopping outlets aplenty, and beaches galore, Florida still remains the #1 destination for golf. With its more than 1,100 golf courses, the Sunshine State accounts for more than $16.5 billion in economic impact, 170,000 total jobs, and $764 million in revenue. Outside of the links and greens, there are countless forms of entertainment and activity that also add to the state’s shimmer, prowess, and luster.

Florida’s favorable climate supports year-round sporting activity making the Sunshine State the world’s sports Mecca. More than 8.5 million out-of-state visitors descend on Florida solely for recreational sports.

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Did you know Florida features more than 1,000 miles of coastline and 12,000 miles of rivers, streams and canals and more than 8,000 lakes covering three million total acres, many of those spots brimming with fish? Thus, it is no surprise anglers of all ages spend almost a combined total of 60 million days fishing each year in the state and the sport is a booming $7.5 billion industry.

With its pre-eminent fishing scene, Florida’s waters also host multiple swimming, boating, snorkeling, and kayaking adventures throughout the Sunshine State. For a unique experience, paddlers can take part in self-guided or guided tours on its glowing waters of the Gulf of Mexico or smooth streams of Wakulla Springs.

Want to take in a round and also witness the world’s top rowers in action? There’s no better place than Nathan Benderson Park. Located in Sarasota, NBP is a unique 600-acre community park that is North America’s premier 2,000-meter sprint rowing course and Regatta

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Center. NBP is one of a handful of sites in the United States identified as having all of the natural attributes that make up a world class rowing and recreational facility.

Another striking territory for the Sunshine State is the 1,400mile Florida Trail, which begins at Big Cypress National preserve in Southwest Florida and ends at Fort Pickens on Santa Rosa Island in Northwest Florida. As one of only 11 National Scenic Trails in the country, the trek is teeming with swamps, forests, springs and a host of wildlife.

Florida’s sports industry has grown to an estimated $57.4 billion per year industry, supporting more than 588,000 jobs for Floridians while attracting more than 16 million international and out-of-state visitors annually. Through more than 2,800 sporting activities across Florida, the Sunshine State attracts more than 5.3 million non-resident visitors annually, expending more than $3.3 billion.

Florida is home to 10 major professional sports franchises in 5 major sports leagues: Major League Baseball, the National Hockey League, National Football League, National Basketball Association, and Major League Soccer and is home to NASCAR, the PGA Tour, the LPGA, and the PGA of America. The Sunshine State is home to 9 Professional Sports championships, including 3 Super Bowl titles, 3 NBA Finals Champions, 2 MLB championships, and 1 Stanley Cup Champion. The Sunshine State’s Professional Sports footprint has an impact of $5.3 billion and accounts for more than 50,000 jobs where more than $2.5 billion of this footprint is associated with the impacts of non-resident visitor expenditures. Of note, events such as Super Bowl LIV (Miami, 2020), Super Bowl LV (Tampa, 2021), 2021 NCAA Division I College Football Playoff Championship in Miami, and World Cup in 2026 are coming to the Sunshine State. Previously, Florida has hosted the MLB All-Star Game (Miami), NHL All-Star game (Tampa), the 2019 NCAA Women’s Basketball Final Four (Tampa), and NFL Pro Bowl as well. Have you bought your ticket yet?

With the winter chill in the northern states in full gear, the Sunshine State opens its doors to Major League Baseball’s Florida

Grapefruit League Spring Training that lends an economic impact of $687.1 million. Florida is home to 15 of the 30 MLB club’s spring training programs. Each year, nearly 1.5 million fans attend the 200+ games in 13 communities through the state. Since 2000, a total of 29,651,981 have attended MLB Spring Training games in Florida. Just imagine playing 18 holes of golf in the morning, catching a nine-inning contest in the afternoon, and rounding out the evening with dinner and a drink at one of the many locally-owned restaurants.

Name a better combination, we dare you.

From wild, natural beauty to exotic tropical paradise, there is nothing like golfing in Florida with 1,100 courses to discover. From friendly, wide fairways to professionally challenging tour courses, we invite you to explore them all. This is where winter never means a day away from the tee and the sun is always shining and served daily. We invite you to share in the history and wonder that makes Florida the world’s premiere golfing destination. Golf in Florida and experience its vast opportunities today!

For more information, visit playinflorida.com.

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Babcock National is the NEWEST gated community in Babcock Ranch and the FIRST and ONLY to offer golf. This stunning new golf and country club community is situated on the northeast side of Founders Square across Lake Babcock. The new Babcock National boasts a breathtaking location combined with a wide array of home designs. Residents will enjoy luxurious amenities including 18 holes of golf designed by Gordon B. Lewis with aqua range, chipping area, putting green and pro shop; a state-of-the-art fitness center with aerobics/yoga studio, resort-style pool with lap lanes, spa and poolside café/bar, beauty salon and spa, tennis center with Har-Tru courts and pickleball; and main clubhouse with casual and formal dining. The golf course is scheduled to open February 2020 and the first designer-furnished model homes will be ready to tour March 2020.

Babcock National offers a variety of floor plans to suit any lifestyle, including Terrace and Veranda condominiums, Coach Homes, plus Executive and Estate single family homes. Prices start in the upper $100s.

All the floor plans will incorporate innovative design details and Lennar’s signature Everything’s Included® program which provides customers with a high level of standard features already included in the price of the homes. Features include granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, designer-style cabinetry and Wi-Fi CERTIFIED™ home designs.

Babcock Ranch is a new town in Southwest Florida and is the first solar-powered town in the country. A decade of careful planning that’s turned into a seamless melding of modern technology and timeless hometown charm has turned into home for hundreds of residents. This growing community focuses on healthy, sustainable living and offers something for everyone. Babcock Ranch is just miles from Fort Myers and some of the Southwest Florida’s best beaches, shopping, dining and entertainment.

For more information, please call 877-45-LENNAR or visit BabcockNational.com.

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Heritage Landing is a stunning new bundled golf and country club community in Punta Gorda, Florida, one of Southwest Florida’s fastest growing areas. Situated on the west side of Burnt Store Road just five miles south of US 41, homeowners will enjoy close proximity to Punta Gorda Airport, Charlotte Harbor and Charlotte Harbor Preserve State Park, area beaches, dining, shopping, boating and the charming history of downtown Punta Gorda.

Heritage Landing offers a blend of stunning new home designs and upscale amenities that create a modern coastal appeal. Residents will enjoy resort-style amenities including the recently opened 18-hole golf course designed by Gordon Lewis with aqua range, chipping area, putting green and pro shop; a resort-style pool with lap lanes, spa and poolside dining; plus a state-of the-art fitness center with sauna; and a tennis center with Har-Tru tennis courts and pickleball.

Heritage Landing Golf & Country Club features a wide selection of homes to choose from starting in the upper $100s. The gated community offers a mix of multi-family and single family homes including terrace and veranda condominiums, luxury coach homes, and manor-style designs.

All the floorplans will incorporate innovative design details and Lennar’s signature Everything’s Included® program which provides customers with a high level of standard features already included in the price of the homes. Features include granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, designer-style cabinetry, Wi-Fi CERTIFIED™ home designs and more!

For more information, please call 877-45-LENNAR or visit HeritageLanding.com.

Location Punta

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THE CLUB AT IBIS

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This Palm Beach enclave with three Nicklaus courses offers the best of both worlds—city sophistication and convenience in a lush oasis of unexpected tranquility Florida is treasured for its wildlife and nowhere is it more abundant, or more revered, than within the gates of The Club at Ibis on the western outskirts of West Palm Beach. Just a few miles west of I-95 and minutes from the elegance and diversions of the Palm Beaches, this private golf community bordered by the 12,000-acre Grassy Waters Nature Preserve feels like an oasis of natural beauty.

From the moment you enter royal palm-lined Ibis Boulevard, you feel a world apart.

The landscaping is lush, scenic lakes accent the grounds, and birds—spoonbills, blue heron, sandhill cranes, and ibis—are always in view. The streets are lined with trails for walking, jogging, and biking in the midst of the beauty. Ibis has a flavor unlike any other luxurious residential community in this desirable region of Florida.

Golf certainly defines the Ibis experience. This is the only club in the world with three Nicklaus family courses ( Jack, Jack II, and Steve) and each of them are unique. Jack’s Signature Legend Course features an abundance of mounding. Jack II’s Heritage gives you the benefit of generous fairways, but requires more water carries. And Steve’s Tradition is more links style, with undulating greens that place a premium on your short game. Play all 54 holes and you’ll never see the same hole twice.

What all the courses have in common, beyond the Nicklaus stamp, outstanding layouts, and meticulous grooming, is that the finishing holes of each course comprise arguably the three hardest finishing holes in Palm Beach County, which sits just fine with a membership that loves to play golf. The Club boasts numerous member

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events and playing opportunities for all skill levels.

Heading up a friendly instructional staff of 11 is Martin Hall, host of Golf Channel’s popular program, School of Golf. One the country’s top 50 instructors, Hall is a veteran of the European Tour and has taught players on the PGA Tour, Champions Tour, and LPGA Tour, including Morgan Pressel.

While the superb quality of the golf initially draws many to Ibis, it is the extraordinary quality of life (what they refer to as The Ibis ExperienceTM) that makes this multi-generational membership well satisfied.

Great pride is taken to create as many activities to enjoy as possible. That is important, as this is a year-round south Florida community (more than half the members consider this their permanent home) that is engaged and very active every season. Facilities are open all year and there is always plenty going on, including tennis (16 Har-Tru, HydroGrid-lighted courts), bocce ball, pickleball, water aerobics, card games, kids’ camps, and popular member events held at the clubhouse.

Cultural opportunities abound thanks to the tireless efforts of the Ibis Cultural Association. Members can participate in acting and writing workshops, take language and art classes, perform in musical presentations, showcase their photography, and sharpen their cooking skills. The roster of events is diverse and full. BodyMind ConnectionTM programming includes the Club’s annual Health & Wellness Expo, keynote speakers, and healthy menu options at the four on-site restaurants.

Members stay active at the expansive Sports Village, an unbelievable gathering place for families and friends. The Sports Village consists of a two-story fitness complex, full-service spa, casual bistro, and a resort-style aquatic center. Here members enjoy Pilates, yoga, spinning classes, swimming laps, relaxing in the spa, or dining poolside with friends.

The modern Clubhouse (remodeled a few years back) includes a spacious cultural activities room, card rooms, an exquisite ballroom with pre-function spaces, a library, and several dining venues including a formal dining restaurant and bar, casual pub with an outdoor terrace, and main grille dining overlooking Jack’s Legend Course.

With more than 1,800 homes featuring lake, golf, or preserve views in a collection of 33 beautiful neighborhoods, there are plenty of choices when it comes to finding the home that suits you best.

Ibis offers everything from golf villas, condominiums, single-family homes and custom estate homes, priced from the $200,000s into the millions.

Ibis is an equity club owned by the members, who are justifiably proud of their spectacular amenities, unsurpassed lifestyle, and well-earned reputation. The readers of the Palm Beach Post voted Ibis as the 2019 Best Country Club in Palm Beach County. The much-awarded club is an Emerald Club of Distinction, a Platinum Club of America, one of Americas Healthiest Clubs.

To learn more, please call 561-625-8500 or visit clubatibis.com.

Location West

Courses Jack’s

Palm Beach

Signature Legend Course,

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Great golf and

SO MUCH MO It’s all about an active lifestyle in the midst of one of the most exciting regions of Florida.

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hen you’re age 55 years or better, staying active is so important to keeping fit and healthy in the decades to come. At On Top of the World, residents have many opportunities to live an active lifestyle, and have fun doing it.

You’ll find three golf courses, 10 tennis courts, three dogs parks, eight pools, four fitness centers, 17 miles of walking trails and even 12 pickleball courts, all of which add up to plenty of ways to stay active whenever — and however — you like. Because there are so many outdoor activity facilities, you won’t have to wait for a tee or court time or have to worry about not getting a lane for your laps in the pool.

Over 188 acres of great amenities to enjoy!

ORE! State parks, unique restaurants, concerts and live theatre are only the beginning when it comes to offerings in the Ocala area. Residents can go antiquing in nearby historic towns or hit the “big cities” of Orlando and Tampa.

Delight the grandkids with quick trips to Disney World, Universal Studios and other renowned theme parks in nearby Orlando. Visit nearby beach towns like Daytona or Clearwater to relax in the sand. It’s also close to four area hospitals, two of which are only minutes away from the community.

On Top of the World offers so much more than just great golf! With a wide array of recreational amenities, dozens of social clubs and an award-winning lifelong learning center that features classes in a multitude of subjects that appeal to all types of interests, residents can learn new skills or just meet up with friends in pursuit of their favorite pastime.

Discover the lifestyle and community of your dreams. With countless amenities, there is always something fun to do and new friends to do it with. Live life to the fullest in Central Florida’s premier active-adult community. New homes are priced from the $170’s to over $400’s.

Live the lifestyle before you buy your home. 3 day/2-night World Tour Adventure at On Top of the World!

To book your stay call (866) 228-5878 or online at OnTopofTheWorld.com #12735 - 1/20

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COURSE/FACILITY NAME

TEE TIME PHONE

Bluewater Bay Resort

(850) 897-3241

bwbresort.com

Emerald Bay Golf Club

(850) 837-5197

emeraldbaygolfclub.com

Fort Walton Beach Golf Course

(850) 833-9664

fwb.org

Indian Bayou Golf & Country Club

(850) 837-6191

indianbayougolf.com

Kelly Plantation Golf Club

(850) 650-7600

kellyplantationgolf.com

Regatta Bay Golf & Country Club

(850) 337-8080

regattabay.com

Shalimar Pointe Golf and Country Club

(850) 651-1416

shalimarpointe.com

WEBSITE

COURSE/FACILITY NAME

TEE TIME PHONE

St. James Bay

(850) 697-9606

stjamesbay.com

St. Josephs Bay Golf Club

(850) 227-1751

stjoebaygolf.com

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Holiday Golf Club

(850) 234-1800

holidaygolfclub.com

Sheraton Bay Point

(850) 235-6950

baypointgolf.com

Signal Hill Golf Course, Inc.

(850) 234-5051

signalhillgolfcourse.com

Sunny Hills Golf & Country Club

(850) 773-3619 sunnyhillsgolfandcountryclub.com

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TEE TIME PHONE

A. C. Read Golf Club

(850) 452-2454

navymwrpensacola.com

Club At Hidden Creek

(850) 939-4604

theclubathiddencreek.com

Cypress Lakes Golf Club

(850) 937-3820

cypresslakesgolfclub.net

WEBSITE

Lost Key Golf Club

(850) 492-1300

lostkey.com

Osceola Municipal Golf Course

(850) 453-7599

osceolagolf.com

Perdido Bay Golf Club

(850) 492-1223

perdidobaygolf.com

Scenic Hills Country Club

(850) 476-0611

scenichills.com

Stonebrook Golf Club

(850) 994-7171

stonebrook-golf.com

Tanglewood Golf Club

(850) 623-6176

tanglewood-golf.com

Tiger Point Golf and Country Club

(850) 932-1333

tigerpointgolf.com

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WEBSITE

Blackstone Golf Course

(850) 520-4670

blackstonemossyhead.com

Camp Creek Golf Club

(850) 231-7600

campcreekgolfclub.com

Eagle Springs Golf Club

(850) 892-3812

Sandestin Golf Resort

(850) 267-8155

sandestin.com

Santa Rosa Golf & Beach Club

(850) 267-2229

santarosaclub.com

Seascape Resort

(850) 654-7888

seascape-resort.com

Windswept Dunes Golf Club

(850) 835-1847

windsweptdunes.com

TALLAHASSEE COURSE/FACILITY NAME

TEE TIME PHONE

WEBSITE

Hilaman Park Golf Course

(850) 891-3935

hilamangolfclub.com

Seminole Golf Course

(850) 644-2582

seminolegolfcourse.com

Southwood Golf Club

(850) 942-4653

southwoodgolf.com

The Golf Club At Summerbrooke

(850) 894-4653

summerbrookegolf.com

The Golf Club of Quincy

(850) 627-8386

golfclubquincy.com

Wildwood Resort

(850) 926-4455

wildwoodresortfl.com

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Panama City Beach GOLF IN PANAMA CITY BEACH Why did Golf Digest magazine name Panama City Beach one of the nation’s top three golf towns? Well, for starters, we offer four championship golf courses. Plus our 320 days of sunshine a year and an average temperature of 74 degrees make for perfect golfing conditions nearly every day of the year. Sound too good to be true? Thanks to affordable green fees and year-round tee times, you too can enjoy golfing in paradise, complete with 162 different chances for a hole-in-one.

BAY POINT GOLF CLUB AT SHERATON BAY POINT RESORT Recently renovated with new Tif Eagle Ultra-dwarf Bermuda-grass greens and now re-opened after the effects of Hurricane Michael, the Nicklaus Course is the only

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Nicklaus Design in the Panhandle and is set against the backdrop of St. Andrew Bay and a marshland wildlife sanctuary. The conversion to TifEagle on all 18 greens creates a more consistent putting surface with faster green speeds year-round. In addition, 23 renovated green-side bunkers compliment the greens and include new sand and drainage.

Bay Point’s Nicklaus Course weaves through the Sheraton Panama City Beach Golf & Spa Resort with numerous strategically placed bunkers and water features. The signature fifth hole offers a spectacular tee shot to an island fairway in the middle of the Grand Lagoon with a second shot to a peninsula green overlooking St. Andrew Bay. FUN FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY Centrally located in the heart of Panama City Beach is the one and only Holiday Golf

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Club. Covered in TifEagle Turf, you’ll find that their nineteen greens are ideal for speed and consistency. You are sure to love their forgiving fairways and true southern hospitality.

For the junior golfer, they also offer the area’s only lighted par 3 course. Open into the night, this course is your chance to play a quick 60 minute game on its 1003 yards. Plus, if you’re going to turn your golf outing into more of an occasion, club rental is available.

Signal Hill Golf Course opened in 1962, making it the oldest golf course in Panama City Beach. An eighteen hole course, it offers 5,617 yards of golf from the longest tees. With its challenging greens and precise fairways, you’ll see why Signal Hill has been a relaxed, reliable community golf course for decades.

round of ice cold beer for your friends.

For something a little different, head over to Hof bräu Beer Garden. It focuses on Bavarian specialties and even imports their own signature beer from Germany. Thanks to authentic beer hall tables, people who arrive as strangers leave as friends.

IMPROVE YOUR GAME Are you ready to take your game to the next level? If you want to learn tips and tricks from the pros, this is the place. Dewsweepers Golf Instruction offers lessons for golfers of all ages and skill levels. Available by appointment at Bay Point Golf Club, all lessons include video analysis. Book by the hour or by the day, depending on your schedule and needs.

Panama City Beach offers a collection of courses for novice, leisure, and serious golfers. Whether you are seeking a relaxed afternoon or the chance to make a once in a lifetime shot, the right course is here, waiting for you. Come for the golf and stick around for the drinks, dining and expert-level pro-shops.

schedule for special events including special guest deejays, live musical performances and events exclusively for teens.

LIVELY BARS AND RESTAURANTS If you are looking for a drink and a bite to eat instead, not to worry, we’ve got you covered. Choose from a wide variety of lively and colorful spots, many right off the beach. Stop by Sharky’s Beachfront Restaurant for steak and seafood. You can also find the best ribs on the beach and signature drinks at Pineapple Willy’s, or treat yourself to a Gulf Coast feast with simply prepared, fresh seafood at Schooners Last Local Beach Club. So grab a stool and order yourself a specialty cocktail or a

LIVE MUSIC Nothing beats the once in a lifetime experience that is live music and we are happy to provide. Spinnaker Beach Club features live music every night of the week in addition to their delicious burgers and coastal grub.

Music fans will love this venue, complete with beach access.

Tootsie’s Orchid Lounge is known as “the #1 honky tonk in the world” and is the place to be for country music. Now located at Pier Park, Tootsie’s has a long history in Panama Beach City and has been part of the country scene since Willie Nelson got his first songwriting gig. You can’t miss it!

LEGENDARY KARAOKE Do you fancy yourself the next American Idol? Well, there’s only one way to prove it. Karaoke is a staple of Panama City Beach nightlife. Head on over to Ms. Newby’s or Newby’s Two to show off those high notes.

Come dance and sing with us. Feel the irresistible beat. When you are in Panama City Beach, the night is always young.

For more information on golf in Panama City Beach, please visit VisitPanamaCityBeach.com/golf

NIGHTLIFE There is no doubt that your days will be full in Panama City Beach. But what about your nights?

You’re in luck—we also have plenty of fun places to go once the sun goes down.

While you visit, you can enjoy a thriving nightlife that’s coupled with a chill, welcoming atmosphere. Flip-f lops welcome!

DANCE CLUBS If you are in the mood to dance after a day of fishing and water activities, Panama City Beach has exactly what you need to make a night of it.

Are you seeking the biggest nightclub in the US? With a capacity for 6,000 people. Club La Vela appeals to all kinds of musical tastes with theme rooms featuring musical genres from country to EDM and everything in-between. Check out the FLORIDAGOLFINFO.COM

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Text: R.J. Weick The PGA Tour, which began the 2019-2020 season with stops in places like West Virginia, United States; Jeju Island, Korea; Shanghai, China; and Playa del Carmen, Mexico; is headed to Florida for a nearly month-long tour of the state as touring professional golfers tee off at The Honda Classic, Arnold Palmer Invitational presented by Mastercard, THE PLAYERS Championship, and Valspar Championship beginning late February 2020.

Hosted by the PGA National Resort & Spa in Palm Gardens, Florida, The Honda Classic will return to Palm Beach County the week of Feb. 24 through March 1, 2020. The 72-hole, stroke play tournament begins in earnest on Feb. 27 with a field of 144 players competing for a purse of $7 million and a winner’s share of roughly $1.26 million. The Honda Classic is set on the par-70, Champion Course reaching 7,110 yards in total and its defending champion, U.S.-based Keith Mitchell, scored 271 for the previous win.

From there, the PGA Tour heads north to the Bay Hill Club & Lodge’s Championship Course in Orlando, Florida for the Arnold Palmer Invitational presented by Mastercard on March 2 through March 8, 2020. Formerly the Bay Hill Invitational, the Arnold Palmer Invitational features a par-72 course initially designed by Dick Wilson and then Arnold Palmer across 270 acres near the Butler Chain of Lakes. Players will compete for a purse of FLORIDAGOLFINFO.COM

$9.3 million in total, with a three-year TOUR exemption for the winner. Francesco Molinari of Italy is the defending champion of the tournament.

The PGA Tour then heads just southeast of Jacksonville to the coastal town of Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida for THE PLAYERS Championship held March 10 through March 15, 2020 at TPC Sawgrass. The tournament is held on THE PLAYERS Stadium Course designed by Pete Dye and Deane Beman, commissioner at the PGA Tour at the time. At 7,245 yards, the course favors balance and diversity, where no particular player of style of play has an advantage. Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland is the defending champion of the event boasting a total $12.5 million purse.

Players then head to the Innisbrook, a Salamander Golf & Spa Resort, in Palm Harbor, Florida for the Valspar Championship held March 16 through March 22, 2020. Set on the roughly 7,200-yard Copperhead Course near Central Florida’s western coast, touring professionals will play for a purse of about $6.9 million in total among pines and rolling terrain. Paul Casey of England is the two-time defending champion.

As the PGA Tour rounds out 2019-2020, it will travel to 21 states and countries, including Australia, Bermuda, Canada, China, Dominican Republic, England, Japan, Korea, Mexico, and Puerto Rico across the 46-event season.

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NORTH CENTRAL LAKE CITY / GAINESVILLE COURSE/FACILITY NAME

TEE TIME PHONE

WEBSITE

Chiefland Golf & Country Club

(352) 493-2375

Country Club At Lake City

(386) 752-2266 thecountryclubatlakecity.com

chieflandgolf.com

Ironwood Golf Course

(352) 334-3120

cityofgainesville.org

Meadowbrook Golf Club

(352) 332-0577

playmeadowbrook.com

Quail Heights Country Club

(386) 752-3339

quailheights.com

OCALA COURSE/FACILITY NAME

TEE TIME PHONE

Candler Hills Golf and Country Club (352) 861-9712 Continental Country Club

WEBSITE candlerhillsgolfclub.com

(352) 748-3293

continentalcountryclub.com

Country Club At Silver Springs Shores (352) 687-2828

silverspringsgolfcc.com

Eagle Ridge At Spruce Creek

(352) 307-1668

playeagleridgegolf.com

Huntington Golf Club

(352) 347-3333

huntingtongolfclub.com

Juliette Falls Golf and Spa Club

(352) 522-0309

juliettefalls.com

Lake Diamond Golf & Country Club

(352) 687-1000

lakediamond.com

Links of Spruce Creek

(352) 347-6172

linksatsprucecreek.com

Miona Lake Golf Club

(352) 748-4200

mionalakegolfclub.com

Ocala Golf Club

(352) 401-6917

ocalagolfcourses.com

Ocala National Golf Club

(352) 629-7980

ocalanational.com

Ocala Palms Golf & Country Club

(352) 732-4653

ocalapalms.com

Preserve Golf Club At Spruce Creek (352) 861-3131

playthepreserve.com

Royal Oaks Golf Club

(352) 861-1818

royaloaksgolfclub.com

Stone Creek Golf Club

(352) 854-1272

delwebb.com/stonecreek

Stonecrest Golf Club

(352) 245-0565

stonecrestgolfclub.com

SummerGlen Country Club

(352) 307-1766

summerglen.com

CRYSTAL RIVER / HERNANDO

PLANTATION ON CRYSTAL RIVER

(800) 632-6262 plantationoncrystalriver.com _________________________________________________________________________________ LakeSide Country Club

(352) 726-1461

lakesideccgolf.com

Pine Ridge Community Golf & Country Club

(352) 746-6177

pineridgeassn.com

Plantation on Crystal River

(800) 632-6262 plantationoncrystalriver.com

Skyview At Terra Vista Golf & Country Club

(352) 746-3664

citrushills.com

(352) 746-4425 citrushillsgolfandcountryclub.com

Southern Woods Golf Club

(352) 382-1200

southernwoodsgc.com

Citrus Springs Country Club

(352) 489-5045

citrusspringsgolf.com

Sugarmill Woods Country Club

(352) 382-2663

sugarmillwoodscc.com

Inverness Golf & Country Club

(352) 637-2526

golfinverness.com

Twisted Oaks Golf Club

(352) 746-6257

twistedoaksgc.com

COURSE/FACILITY NAME

TEE TIME PHONE

Black Diamond Ranch

(352) 746-3446

Citrus Hills Golf Club

WEBSITE blackdiamondranch.com

CANDLER HILLS GOLF AND COUNTRY CLUB (352) 861-9712

candlerhillsgolfclub.com

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Don’t Settle for Anything Less Than Legendary.

At On Top of the World in Ocala, enjoy three impeccably maintained championship golf courses, a premier practice facility and two fully stocked pro shops.

OCALNA OPE CANDLER HILLS:

THE TORTOISE & THE HARE:

THE LINKS:

• Gordon Lewis designed, semi-private par 72 championship course

• Private 18 hole, par 72 course

• Private 18 hole, par 72 course

• Golf clinics and lessons from PGA & LPGA professionals

• Nestled in a picturesque natural setting

• State-of-the-art practice facility

3 DAY/2 NIGHT STAY ONLY

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ON TOP OF THE WORLD, THE PREMIER ACTIVE-ADULT COMMUNITY IN OCALA, FLORIDA Enjoy endless indoor air-conditioned recreational fun!

Plus, over 188 acres of outdoor amenities.

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Call now 855-975-0757 | OnTopoftheWorld.com | 8447 SW 99th St. Rd., Ocala, Florida 34481 Take the FL Turnpike North to I-75, exit 350. Take SR 200 west 6.5 miles. Turn right at SW 99th St. Rd. *At least one guest must be 55 years of age or older to participate in our World Tour Adventure. All guests must be at least 18 years of age. A tour with one of our knowledgeable Sales Associates is required.

Accommodations are limited and available on a first come, first served basis. A World Tour is $149.00 and is subject to sales tax. Offer can be withdrawn at any time. Call for rates and availability. Must qualify to be eligible for World Tour Adventure. On Top of the World Communities LLC, Ocala,Florida a 55+ community. On Top of the World Communities reserves the right to change or withdraw any offer at any time. Prices, features and specifications are subject to change without notice. #12735 - 1/20

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your golf bucket list

Top Reasons Why Golfers Love Play Away Did you know you can enjoy complimentary* golf and dining benefits at more than 200 private golf, country and city clubs when you travel? Play Away is a membership from ClubCorp, the largest owner and operator of private golf and country clubs. Benefits start at $60 per month, are available 100 miles or more away from home or additional addresses and do not include a home club. It’s a golfer’s dream come true, combining golf, travel, food and fun.

Who doesn’t love complimentary green fees?

With Play Away, enjoy two complimentary* green fees per club, per month, 21-day advance tee times and free* TaylorMade loaner clubs.

You’ll have access to some of the best golf courses across the country in Palm Springs, Las Vegas, Tampa, Dallas, Chicago and so much more. Want to see Poppie’s Pond? Tee off at Mission Hills Country Club in Rancho Mirage, California and see where the LPGA ANA Inspiration has been held for more than 45 years.

Great food is a close second to great golf Dine with a view and complimentary* meals.

Savor two free* meals per club, per month at more than 30 city clubs in Houston, DC, Seattle and more. Enjoy specially crafted drinks and exquisite cuisine at Mid-America Club, the only club in Chicago with a panoramic view of the skyline. In LA, experience the vibrant atmosphere, world-class dining and spectacular views of City Club Los Angeles.

Believe it or not, there is fun beyond the course Experience Gospel Brunch at House of Blues, a luxurious stay with savings at Omni Hotels

& Resorts, an indulgent spa day with specials at Red Door Spa and so much more. Members enjoy special offerings at more than 1,000 hotels, resorts and entertainment venues, plus access to some of the best and most sought-after tickets across the country for major sporting events, concerts and theater performances.

It’s easy to stay in golf shape as you travel As part of your membership, you can maintain your daily workouts and relax beyond the course at sports clubs, fitness centers, resortstyle pools and tennis facilities.

This unique membership is a must have for golfers who enjoy traveling and anyone looking for new experiences in new places.

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Contact ClubCorp for more information: playawaymembership.com | 866.659.3380

*Benefits valid at participating clubs outside of a 100-mile radius of Member’s place(s) of residence and business, as determined by ACI, and are subject to the Play Away Terms & Conditions and Membership Policies. See playawaymembership.com or call 866.659.3380 for details. © ClubCorp USA, Inc. All rights reserved.

American Express is not the sponsor of, nor has any affiliation with, this promotion. Fulfillment of this promotion is the sole responsibility of ClubCorp.

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Hammock Beach Resort Conservatory

(386) 246-6710

hammockbeach.com

Hammock Beach Resort - Ocean

(386) 447-4611

hammockbeach.com

Grand Reserve Golf Course

(386) 313-2966

grandreserve.com

WEBSITE

Live Oak Golf & Country Club

(386) 467-2512

golfliveoak.com

Palatka Golf Club

(386) 329-0141

palatkagolfclub.com

Palm Harbor Golf Club

(386) 986-4653

palmharborgolfclub.com

The Grand Club

(386) 437-5807

thegrandclub.com

AMELIA ISLAND COURSE/FACILITY NAME

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WEBSITE

Amelia River Golf Club

(904) 491-8500

ameliarivergolfclub.net

Deerfield Lakes Golf Club

(904) 879-1210

deerfieldlakesgolf.com

Fernandina Beach Golf Course

(904) 277-7370 fernandinabeachgolfclub.com

Golf Club At North Hampton

(904) 548-0000

hamptongolfclubs.com

Golf Club of Amelia Island

(904) 277-0012

golfclubofamelia.com

Omni Amelia Island Plantation Resort (904) 277-5907

aipfl.com

PONTE VEDRA BEACH/ST. AUGUSTINE COURSE/FACILITY NAME

TEE TIME PHONE

WEBSITE

World Golf Village - King & Bear

(904) 940-6088

golfwgv.com

World Golf Village - Slammer & Squire (904) 940-6100

golfwgv.com

Golf Club At South Hampton

(904) 287-7529

golfsouthhampton.com

Palencia Club

(904) 599-9030

vivapalencia.com

Ponte Vedra Inn & Club

(904) 285-6911

pvresorts.com

Royal St. Augustine Golf and Country Club

(904) 824-4653

royalstaugustinegolf.com

St. Augustine Shores Golf Club

(904) 794-0303

capstonegolf.net

St. Johns Golf and Country Club

(904) 940-3215

stjohnsgolf.com

St. Johns Golf Club

(904) 209-0350

sjgc.com

TPC Sawgrass

(904) 273-3235

tpcsawgrass.com

World Golf Village

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WEBSITE golfbentcreek.com

Bent Creek Golf Course

(904) 779-0800

Blue Sky Golf Club

(904) 446-2899

golfbluesky.com

Champions at Julington Creek

(904) 287-4653

championsclubgolf.com cimarronegolf.com

Cimarrone Golf & Country Club

(904) 287-2000

Country Club of Orange Park

(904) 276-7664

ccofop.com

Eagle Harbor Golf Club

(904) 269-9300

eagleharboronline.com

Eagle Landing Golf Club

(904) 291-5600

eaglelandingonline.com

Fiddler’s Green At Cecil Field Golf Club

(904) 778-5245

fiddlersgreenclub.com

Golf Club At Fleming Island

(904) 269-1440

flemingislandgolf.com

Hidden Hills CC

(904) 641-8121

hiddenhillsgc.com

Hyde Park Golf Club

(904) 786-5410

hydepark.golf

Jacksonville Beach Golf Course

(904) 247-6184 jacksonvillebeachgolfclub.com

Magnolia Point Golf & Country Club

(904) 531-9784

magnoliapointgolfclub.com

Panther Creek Golf Club

(904) 783-2600

panthercreekgolf.com

Ponte Vedra Golf and Country Club

(904) 285-0204 thepontevedragolfandcc.com

Queens Harbour Yacht & Country Club (904) 221-1012 Windsor Parke Golf Club

(904) 223-4653

windsorparke.com

Windy Harbor Golf Club

(904) 270-5380

windyharborgolf.com

HAMMOCK BEACH RESORT hammockbeach.com Conservatory Ocean

(386) 246-6710 (386) 447-4611

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Warm up with winter golf ON FLORIDA’S

First Coast Technically, Florida’s First Coast is not in the tropics. But for the thousands of visitors who flock to the five-county area and its dozens of world-class golf courses in Amelia Island, Jacksonville, St. Augustine, Clay County or Palm Coast -- especially those from Canada and the Northeast or Midwest United States -it’s close enough.

It will be comfortable. But you won’t sweat, unless it’s on the iconic 17th tee of the Players Stadium Course at TPC Sawgrass, trying to thread a tee shot to the fairway of the risk-reward par-5 18th hole at the King & Bear or standing over downhill putts on coastal courses such as Hammock Beach Resort’s Ocean Course.

And even if it does wind up being a chilly day of golf, at least by Florida standards, that makes dinner and a glass of vintage wine taste all that much better in the luxurious dining areas at resort facilities such as the Sawgrass Marriott in Ponte Vedra or One Ocean Resort & Spa in Atlantic Beach. The dining experiences are no less pleasurable in the clubhouses at the TPC Sawgrass, Hammock Beach or the Honours Golf courses.

There’s also an excellent opportunity to improve both your game and what’s in your bag while on the First Coast.

The PGA Tour Academy has two locations, at the TPC Sawgrass and the World Golf Village, with world-class instruction backed by

space-age launch monitors and digital video to work out the kinks that might have crept into backswings or chipping strokes during the winter back home.

And visitors can do both at the PGA Tour Superstore, located in the St. Johns Town Center. The 25,000-square foot facility offers indoor hitting bays, a huge indoor putting green and teachers and club fitters who will mold your swing -- no doubt improved by that point -- to the best clubheads, shafts and grips from name brands such as Titleist, TaylorMade, Ping and Callaway. Balls, gloves, tees, bags and training aids of all brands are available and golfers also can check out the latest fashions for men, women and children.

The First Coast during the winter has the entire package, from playing the game tee to green, accommodations and dining, getting outfitted from head to toe, or getting your game in shape from long game to putting -- all at world-class resorts, courses, instructional facilities and retail stores. It’s a can’t-miss proposition. www.florida-golf.org

Winter on Northeast Florida courses such as the TPC Sawgrass (the home of the PGA Tour’s “Gold Standard,” The Players Championship), the Honours Golf courses at the World Golf Hall of Fame (the Slammer & Squire and King & Bear) and the Hammock Beach Resort Ocean Course in Palm Coast is usually a pleasant way to spend a day, or a week, or longer.

The temperatures are moderate, with the average Jacksonville high frequently topping 65 degrees in January and the average low going down to only 46 degrees. Of course, the farther south or east one goes -- to Ponte Vedra, St. Augustine and Palm Coast -- it gets even warmer.

And if you’ve been snow-bound in Michigan, Ohio or Canada, how good does a 70-degree day with a scent of salt in the air sound? Last January, there were 10 days with a high of 75 or more in Jacksonville, and only one night where the temperature flirted with freezing.

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Golfing on Florida’s Sports Coast

A destination for the adventurous, Florida’s Sports Coast is an unbeatable location for golf enthusiasts. With 18 top-notch courses – and several world-famous ones – you’ll discover over 320 holes designed for golfers of all abilities, making it easy to find the perfect course that suits your game. Many of golf’s top players and designers – names like Arnold Palmer, Tom Lehman, Kurt Sandness, and Robert Trent Jones Sr. – have contributed to the courses on Florida’s Sports Coast, providing a wide range of design styles, exciting layouts, and varying wilderness areas. Coupled with the yearround warm weather of this area, you’ll find every round of golf on Florida’s Sports Coast is both challenging and enjoyable.

SADDLEBROOK Home to two of Florida’s Sports Coast’s most picturesque and playable courses, Saddlebrook is a well-known destination for world-class golf. Both courses were designed by golf legend Arnold Palmer and feature rolling fairways, well-maintained greens and wilderness areas full of cypress, pine and palm trees.

Contoured to resemble a rolling New England course, the 6,641-yard Palmer Golf

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Couse is a Par-71 masterpiece without equal.

Here, you’ll find generous driving areas and TifEagle greens that are firm, fast and undulating. Facing the green from the slanting fairways, the small elevated emerald islands are framed by white-faced bunkers, azure FLORIDAGOLFINFO.COM

ponds and gently swaying palm trees. On this course, some holes require strength, but all reward finesse.

The Saddlebrook Golf Couse is 6,480 yards of unparalleled golf surrounded by cypress and oak trees. On this beautiful Par-

70 course, you’ll find emerald-ribbon fairways, white-faced bunkers, lush greens and low hanging Spanish moss. Don’t miss out on this amazing course, the 425-yard signature hole (the 18th hole) is famously tricky, and you’ll want to tell this golfing story for years to come.

LAKE JOVITA GOLF AND COUNTRY CLUB Designed by US Open Champion Tom Lehman and golf course architect Kurt Sandness, the 220-acre Lake Jovita South Course takes full advantage of the unique hilly terrain to create a course that is professional tour quality in every sense. A Par-72 course, you’ll enjoy generous fairways, velvet greens, and immaculate course conditions.

Also, the 11th hole features a 94-foot drop from tee to green—the largest natural elevation change in the state of Florida!

The 263-acre Lake Jovita North Course is equally impressive. A little more contemporary in style, this Par-72 course has even greater elevation changes than the South Course. In fact, from the second tee box, you can see five or six miles to the northeast! A delight to play, you don’t want to miss out on this course’s beautiful fairways, soft greens, and challenging layouts.

FOX HOLLOW GOLF CLUB One of Robert Trent Jones Sr.’s last designs, Fox Hollow Golf Club is a masterpiece Par71 course. Featuring Sea Dwarf, Seashore

Paspalum greens, rolling fairways, and large white-sand bunkers, this 7,079-yard course provides a true test for golfers of all skill levels. Complete with a grass driving range with over 25 hitting stations, a chipping green with a practice bunker, and a 10,800

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square foot practice green, it’s easy to see why this is an unrivaled Florida golf course.

To learn more about golfing on Florida’s Sports Coast, visit FLSportsCoast.com or visit us on social media.

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TEE TIME PHONE

Innisbrook Golf & Spa Resort Copperhead

(727) 942-2000

innisbrookgolfresort.com

Innisbrook Golf & Spa Resort Island

(727) 942-2000

innisbrookgolfresort.com

WEBSITE

magnoliavalleygolfclub.com

(727) 893-7800

stpete.org

Meadow Oaks Golf & Country Club

(727) 856-2878 meadowoakscountryclub.com

Northdale Golf & Tennis Club

(813) 962-0428

northdalegolf.com

Pebble Creek Golf Club

(813) 973-3870

pebblecreekclub.com

Renaissance Vinoy Golf Club

(727) 896-8000

marriottgolf.com

River Hills Country Club

(813) 653-1554

riverhillscountryclub.com

(727) 942-2000

innisbrookgolfresort.com

Innisbrook Golf & Spa Resort South

Rocky Point Golf Course

(813) 673-4316

rockypointgc.com

(727) 942-2000

innisbrookgolfresort.com

Rogers Park Golf Course

(813) 356-1670

rogersparkgc.com

Saddlebrook Resort - Palmer

(813) 973-1111

saddlebrookresort.com

Scotland Yards Golf Club

(352) 567-7600

scotlandyards.com

Seminole Lake Country Club

(727) 391-3318

seminolelake.net

Seven Springs Golf & Country Club

(727) 376-0035

ssgcc.com silverdollargolf.com

Saddlebrook Resort Saddlebrook Course

(813) 973-1111

saddlebrookresort.com

Apollo Beach Golf & Sea Club

(813) 645-6212

apollobeachgolf.com

Silver Dollar Golf & Trap Club

(813) 920-3884

Babe Zaharias Golf Course

(813) 631-4374

babezahariasgc.com

Silverado Golf & Country Club

(813) 788-1225

golfsilverado.com

Beacon Woods Golf Club

(727) 868-9528

beaconwoodsgolf.com

Summerfield Crossing Golf Club

(813) 671-3311

summerfieldgc.com

Belleview Biltmore Golf Club

(727) 581-5498

belleviewbiltmore.com

Tampa Bay Golf & Country Club

(352) 588-5454

tbgolfclub.com

Bloomingdale Golfers Club

(813) 685-4105

bloomingdalegolf.com

Tarpon Springs Golf Course

(727) 937-6906

tarponsprings.com

Cheval Golf & Country Club

(813) 949-4231

chevalgcc.com

hamptongolfclubs.com

Chi Chi Rodriguez Golf Club

(727) 726-4673

chichi.org

Claw At USF

(813) 632-6893

theclawatusfgolf.com

Clearwater Golf Club

(727) 443-5078

clearwatercountryclub.com

Club Renaissance

(813) 642-9091

clubrenaissancescc.com

Cove Cay Country Club

(727) 535-1406

covecaygolf.com

Crescent Oaks Country Club

(727) 937-4653

Cypress Run Golf Club, Inc.

Tarpon Woods Golf Club

(727) 784-7606

Tides Golf Club

(727) 392-5345

tidesgc.com

Timber Greens Country Club

(727) 372-0789

timbergreens.net

TPC Tampa Bay

(813) 949-0090

tpctampabay.com

Walden Lake Golf & Country Club Lakes

(813) 754-8575

waldenlakegolf.com

crescentoaksgolf.com

Wentworth Golf Club

(727) 942-4760

wentworthgolfclub.org

(727) 938-3774

cypressrun.com

Westchase Golf Club

(813) 854-2331

westchasegc.com

Diamond Hill Golf and Country Club (813) 689-7219

diamondhillgolf.net

Dunedin Golf Club

(727) 733-7836

dunedincc.com

Eagles Golf Club

(813) 920-6681

eaglesgolf.com

East Bay Golf Club

(727) 581-3333

eastbaygolfclub.com

Emerald Greens Golf Resort

(813) 961-1369

stayandplaytampa.com

Fox Hollow Golf Club

(727) 376-6333

golfthefox.com

Golf Club At Cypress Creek

(813) 634-8888

cypresscreekgolfclub.com

Heritage Harbor Golf & Country Club (813) 949-4886

heritageharborgolf.com

Heritage Isles Golf and Country Club (813) 907-7447

heritageislesgolf.com

BROOKSVILLE COURSE/FACILITY NAME

TEE TIME PHONE

Brooksville Country Club At Majestic Oaks

(352) 796-8236

Glen Lakes Country Club

(352) 597-1118

Hernando Oaks Golf and Country Club

(352) 799-9908

hernandooaksgolf.com

Oak Hills Country Club

(352) 683-6830

golfatoakhlls.com

(352) 608-4800

ridgemanoroaksgolf.com

WEBSITE brooksvillecc.com glenlakes.com

Heritage Springs Country Club

(727) 372-5281 heritagespringscommunity.com

Ridge Manor Oaks Golf and Country Club

Lake Jovita Golf & Country Club

(352) 588-2233

lakejovita.com

Rivard Golf and Country Club

(352) 796-1410

rivardgc.com

Lansbrook Golf Club

(727) 784-7333

lansbrook-golf.com

Seven Hills Golfers Club

(352) 688-8888

sevenhillsgolfersclub.com

Lexington Oaks Golf Club

(813) 907-7270

lexoaks.com

Sherman Hills Golf Club

(352) 544-0990

shermanhillsgolfclub.com

Links Golf Club

(727) 868-1091

linksgolfclubhudson.com

Silverthorn Country Club

(352) 799-2600

silverthornclub.net

Links of Lake Bernadette

(813) 788-7888

linksoflakebernadette.com

World Woods Golf Club

(352) 796-5500

worldwoods.com

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Innisbrook Golf & Spa Resort North

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Get back into the swing of things

Stay, play and discover your next unforgettable tee time on Florida’s Sports Coast. With 18 unbelievable courses to choose from – including several designed by Arnold Palmer – your winning trip will be filled with beautiful fairways, challenging greens and of course—eagles, birdies and bogeys.

18 TOP-NOTCH GOLF COURSES Learn more at FLSportsCoast.com

Braves and Blue Jays Take the Field in New Digs for 2020 Florida Spring Training Season The first year of a new decade of Major League Baseball Spring Training in the State of Florida finds two locations stepping up to the plate with a whole new look.

While Dunedin has been a long-time Florida Grapefruit League destination for fans of the Toronto Blue Jays, TD Ballpark, located just south of downtown, in the quaint Tampa Bay area city, sports a new look.

It’s been the only spring training home of the Blue Jays in the team’s 44-year existence, dating back to their origin in 1977.

For fans of the Atlanta Braves, it’s still a straight shot down Interstate 75 from Georgia, but their final destination beginning this year will be Florida’s newest addition to the Grapefruit League roster, CoolToday Park in North Port.

Among the renovations to TD Ballpark in Dunedin include an increased capacity from 5,500 to 8,500, renovation of bathrooms, concessions and suites, a new Jays Shop, Jr. Jays Zone and BBQ Tent.

Fans can now stroll the perimeter of the Ballpark with the addition of a 360-degree boardwalk around the outfield. They can take a break from the afternoon sun in an air-conditioned bar along the third base line or enjoy Florida’s sunshine in an outdoor bar in right field. Special group areas have also been added in different areas.

While the ballpark has been renovated to meet the needs of the today’s fan experience, baseball enthusiasts still find themselves as close to the action as ever in one of the Florida Grapefruit League’s classic locations.

There are also plenty of reminders at the park of the team’s history, as every player who has donned a Toronto Blue Jays uniform in the history of the franchise, has begun their seasons in Dunedin.

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South Sarasota County, the Atlanta Braves report for duty to CoolToday Park for the first time in 2020. This baseball mecca is nestled along the Interstate 75 corridor along a stretch that includes the Pittsburgh Pirates in Bradenton, Baltimore Orioles in Sarasota, the Tampa Bay Rays in Port Charlotte and the Boston Red Sox, and Minnesota Twins in Fort Myers.

The 90-acre training complex offers a 360-degree concourse with views of surrounding areas and wide concourses allowing for easy access throughout the ballpark.

There’s a variety of seating areas, with traditional grandstand theater seating, half-moon four top tables extending from foul territory into fair, with drink rails to the back, and a berm space in the left field corner.

Fans can choose from two Terrace areas on each end of the grandstand’s second level featuring access to an air-conditioned space and a full-service bar. The corner Left Field Lounge is a multilayer group area with a dedicated menu and wait staff.

It’s the 21st century Florida Grapefruit League Baseball experience.

CoolToday Park offers plenty of reminders to fans they are at an Atlanta Braves spring-training game. Large murals of Braves greats like Greg Maddux and Tom Glavine wrap the exterior towers, while the team’s retired numbers–#44 (Henry Aaron), #3 (Dale Murphy), #6 (Bobby Cox), #10 (Chipper Jones), #21 (Warren Spahn), #29 ( John Smoltz), #31 (Maddux), #35 (Phil Niekro) , #41 (Eddie Mathews), #47 (Glavine) FLORIDAGOLFINFO.COM

and #42 ( Jackie Robinson) are memorialized on the front plaza.

With these two new and renovated Florida Grapefruit League facilities, it brings the number of updated ballparks to 10 in the state since 2010.

In the last decade, renovations were made to Ed Smith Stadium, home of the Baltimore Orioles in Sarasota, LECOM Park, home of the Pittsburgh Pirates in Bradenton, George M. Steinbrenner Field, home of the New York Yankees in Tampa, Publix Field at Joker Marchant Stadium in Lakeland, Hammond Stadium at the CenturyLink Complex, home of the Minnesota Twins in Fort Myers and Clover Park, home of the New York Mets in Port St. Lucie.

New stadium construction brought Jet Blue Park, home of the Boston Red Sox in Fort Myers and the FITTEAM Ballpark of the Palm Beaches, home of the Houston Astros and Washington Nationals in West Palm Beach, into the game.

All of these new or renovated stadiums feature all of the latest amenities giving baseball fans the ultimate day at the ballpark watching America’s favorite pastime. It also strengthens the bond between the teams and the Florida host communities ensuring Spring Training Baseball in Florida for generations to come.

For more information about Major League Baseball’s 15 Florida Spring Training locations, visit www.floridagrapefruitleague.com.

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Central Florida

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

UNIQUE COURSE OFFERINGS With so many course offerings it is very difficult to pick our favorites, but when it comes to distinctive course design, one has to begin the conversation with Streamsong Resort.

Streamsong Resort’s Red Course, designed

by Bill Coore and Ben Crenshaw, the Blue Course designed by Tom Doak and the Black Course designed by Gil Hanse, utilize the natural contours, sand dunes and native grasses to offer a golf experience that is reminiscent of the links-style courses of the British Isles.

Built upon reclaimed phosphate mining land, Streamsong’s courses are atypical of most Florida golf courses.

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

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

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

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

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and its location on the shores of Lake Ned, no place epitomizes casual lakefront dining more than Harry’s Old Place. Situated on the shores of scenic Lake Pierce.

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

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

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

In Central Florida, Lakeland has served as the leader in the brewpub movement.

Brew Hub is a partner brewing enterprise

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

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

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

If you prefer the hardcourt to the baseball diamond, Lakeland’s RP Funding Center is home from November to March to the

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Lakeland Magic, Orlando Magic’s G league affiliate. The Center also plays host to the Major Arena Soccer League’s Florida Tropics from December through April. Each May through July, the Tropics take to the outdoor soccer pitch as they compete in the United Soccer League, one of the MSL’s professional soccer development leagues.

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

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CENTRAL SEBRING/AVON PARK COURSE/FACILITY NAME

TEE TIME PHONE

WEBSITE

Country Club of Sebring

(863) 382-3500

countryclubofsebring.net

Golf Hammock Golf & Country Club

(863) 382-2151

golfhammockcc.com

Harder Hall Country Club

(863) 382-0500

harderhall.com

Highlands Ridge Golf Club

(863) 453-9991

highlandsridge.com

Pinecrest on Lotela

(863) 453-7555

golfpinecrestgc.com

Placid Lakes Country Club

(863) 465-1626

placidlakescc.com

River Greens Golf Course

(863) 453-5210

rgreens.com

Sebring Municipal Golf Club

(863) 314-5919

sebringgolfclub.com

Spring Lake Golf Resort

(863) 655-0900

springlakegolf.com

Sun ‘n Lake Golf Club

(863) 385-4830

sunlakegolfclub.com

CLERMONT/LADY LAKE/LEESBURG COURSE/FACILITY NAME

TEE TIME PHONE

WEBSITE

Arlington Ridge Golf Club

(352) 728-4660

Bella Collina Golf Club

(407) 469-4961

arlingtonridgegolfclub.com bellacollina.com

Black Bear Golf Club

(352) 357-4732

blackbeargolfclub.com

Clerbrook Resort, Inc.

(352) 394-6165

clerbrook.com

Country Club of Mount Dora

(352) 735-2263

golfgroupfl.com

Deer Island Country Club

(352) 343-7550

deerislandgolf.com

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Eagle Dunes Golf Club

(352) 357-0123

eagledunes.com

Green Valley Country Club

(352) 394-0632

gvcountryclub.com

Harbor Hills Country Club

(352) 753-7000

harborhills.com

Kings Ridge Golf Club

(352) 242-4653

kingsridgegc.com

Legends Golf and Country Club

(352) 243-1118

legendsgolforlando.com

Mission Inn Resort & Club

(352) 324-3101

missioninnresort.com

Monarch At Royal Highlands

(352) 314-9000

monarchgolfclub.com

Mount Dora Golf Club

(352) 383-3954

mountdoragolf.com

Palisades Country Club

(352) 394-0085

golfpalisadescc.com

Plantation Golf Club

(352) 365-0526 plantationatleesburggolf.com

Red Tail Golf Club

(352) 383-2700

redtailclub.com

Sanctuary Ridge Golf Club

(352) 243-0411

sanctuaryridgegc.com

Sarabande Golf Estates

(352) 324-2511

sarabandegolf.com

Swiss Fairways

(352) 429-9065

swissskischool.com

Water Oak Country Club Estates

(352) 753-3905

wateroakgolf.net

Wedgewood Golf Course

(352) 589-0072

golfwedgewood.com

KISSIMMEE/ORLANDO COURSE/FACILITY NAME

TEE TIME PHONE

Reunion Resort - Nicklaus

(888) 418-9611

reunionresort.com

Reunion Resort - Palmer

(888) 418-9611

reunionresort.com

Reunion Resort - Watson

(888) 418-9611

reunionresort.com

Alaqua Country Club

(407) 333-2582

alaquacc.com

WEBSITE

Bay Hill Club & Lodge

(407) 876-2429

bayhill.com

Celebration Golf Club

(407) 566-4653

celebrationgolf.com

ChampionsGate Golf Resort International

(407) 787-4653

championsgategolf.com

ChampionsGate Golf Resort National

(407) 787-4653

championsgategolf.com

Dubsdread Golf Course

(407) 246-2551

dubsdreadgolf.com

Eagle Creek Golf Club

(407) 273-4653

eaglecreekgolf.info

EastWood Golf Club

(407) 281-4653

eastwoodgolf.com

Errol Estates Country Club

(407) 886-3676

errolestategcc.com

Falcon’s Fire Golf Club

(407) 239-5445

falconsfire.com

Forest Lake Golf Club

(407) 654-4653

forestlakegolf.com grandcypress.com

Grand Cypress Resort

(407) 239-4700

Grande Lakes Orlando Ritz Carlton

(407) 393-4900

grandelakes.com

Grande Pines Golf Club

(407) 239-6909

grandepinesgolfclub.com

Harmony Golf Preserve

(407) 891-8525

harmonygolfpreserve.com

Hawk’s Landing Golf Club

(407) 238-8660

golfhawkslanding.com

Hunters Creek Golf Course

(407) 240-4653

golfhunterscreek.com

Kissimmee Bay Country Club

(407) 348-4653

playgolfinkissimmee.com

Kissimmee Golf Club

(407) 847-2816

kissgolfclub.com

Lake Orlando Golf Club

(407) 298-1230

golflakeorlando.com

Legacy Club At Alaqua Lakes

(407) 444-9995

legacyclubalaqualakes.com

Magnolia Plantation Golf Club

(407) 771-4343 magnoliaplantationgolfclub.com

Mayfair Country Club

(407) 322-2531

mayfairlinks.com

MetroWest Golf Club

(407) 299-1099

metrowestgolf.com

Mystic Dunes Resort & Golf Club

(407) 787-5678

mysticdunesgolf.com

North Shore Golf Club

(407) 277-9277

golfatnorthshore.com

Oaks National Golf Club

(407) 483-3700

oaksnationalgolfclub.com

Orange County National

(407) 656-2626

ocngolf.com

Orange Lake Country Club

(407) 239-0000

orangelake.com

Orange Tree Golf Club

(407) 351-2521

orangetreegolfclub.com

Remington Golf Club

(407) 344-4004

remington-gc.com

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Reunion is the only place in the world where you can play Signature courses designed by three of golf’s greatest legends – Jack Nicklaus, Arnold Palmer, and Tom Watson. Paired with luxury villas and vacation home accommodations, four delectable restaurants and more, there’s no better place for a golf escape with your buddies.

Visit ReunionResort.com or call 888.231.9544 to book your golf getaway.

CENTRAL Rio Pinar Golf & Country Club

(407) 277-5121

riopinar.com

Rolling Hills Golf Club

(407) 831-1312

rollinghillsgolfclub.com

Royal St. Cloud Golf Links

(407) 891-7010

royalstcloudgolflinks.com

Shingle Creek Golf Club

(407) 996-9933

shinglecreekgolf.com

Stonegate Golf

(863) 427-7150

stonegategolfclub.com

Stoneybrook East Golf Club

(407) 384-6888

greatorlandogolf.com golfstoneybrookwest.com

Big Cypress Golf & Country Club

(863) 859-6871

bigcypressgolfclub.net

Cleveland Heights Golf Course

(863) 834-4653

phantomgolf.com

Cypresswood Golf & Country Club

(863) 324-6174

cypresswoodcc.com

Grasslands Golf & Country Club

(863) 680-1616

grasslandsgcc.com

Grenelefe Golf & Tennis Resort

(863) 422-7511

thelefe.com

Highlands Reserve Golf Club

(863) 420-1724

highlandsreserve-golf.com

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

huntingtonhillscountryclub.com

Stoneybrook West

(407) 877-8533

Sweetwater Country Club

(407) 889-4666 sweetwater-countryclub.com

Imperial Lakes Golf & Country Club

(863) 425-1154

imperiallakescc.com

The Country Club At Deer Run

(407) 699-9710

thegolfgroupfl.com

Indian Lake Estates Country Club

(863) 692-1514

indianlakeestates.net

Timacuan Golf & Country Club

(407) 321-0010

golftimacuan.com

Tuscawilla Country Club

(407) 366-1851

tuscawillacc.com

Twin Rivers Golf Club

(407) 366-1211

twinriversgolfclub.com

Ventura Country Club

(407) 277-2640

venturacountryclub.org

Waldorf Astoria Golf Club

(407) 597-3782

waldorfastoriagolfclub.com

Walt Disney World Golf

(407) 939-4653

wdwgolf.com

Wedgefield Golf Club

(407) 568-2116

wedgefieldgolf.com

Wekiva Golf Club

(407) 862-5113

wekivagolfclub.com

Windermere Country Club

(407) 876-4410

windermeregolf.com

Winter Pines Golf Club

(407) 671-3172

winterpinesgc.com

Zellwood Station Country Club

(407) 886-3303

zellwoodgolf.com

LAKELAND/WINTER HAVEN COURSE/FACILITY NAME

TEE TIME PHONE

WEBSITE

Streamsong Resort - Black Course

(863) 428-1000

streamsongresort.com

Streamsong Resort - Blue Course

(863) 428-1000

streamsongresort.com

Streamsong Resort - Red Course

(863) 428-1000

streamsongresort.com

Bartow Golf Course

(863) 533-9183

cityofbartow.net

Lekarica Hills Golf Course Restaurant & Country Inn (863) 679-9478

lekarica.com

Oakwood Golf Club

(863) 676-8558

oakwoodgolfcourse.net

Providence Golf Club

(863) 420-2652

providence-golf.com

Ridgewood Lakes Golf & Country Club (863) 424-8688

ridgewoodlakesgolf.com

Sandpiper Golf Club

(863) 859-5461 sandpipergolfclubflorida.com

Sanlan Golf Course

(863) 665-1726

Schalamar Creek Golf & Country Club (863) 666-1623 Skyview Golf & Country Club

sanlangolf.com schalamar.com

(863) 665-4008

skyviewgolfcourse.com

Southern Dunes Golf & Country Club (863) 421-4653

southerndunes.com

Stonegate Golf Club

(863) 427-7150

The Club At Eaglebrooke

(863) 701-0101

stonegategolf.com eaglebrooke.com

Wedgewood Golf Club

(863) 858-4451

golfwedgewood.com

Willow Brook Golf Course

(863) 291-5899

golfwillowbrooknow.com

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Daytona Beach Drives To Top

Of Florida Golf Destinations Florida is home to 1,055 courses, including some of America’s most popular resorts, and Daytona Beach has emerged from the crowd as a destination of choice for golfers in the Sunshine State.

The reason for the growing appeal of an area long known as the home of America’s most iconic race - the Daytona 500 - and the “World’s Most Famous Beach,” is easy to identify.

Daytona Beach is a golf destination, delivering quality, value and good times, on and off the course, that allow the area to appeal to a broader cross-section of players than any other part of the state. Daytona Beach also enjoys the benefit of being home to more than 20 courses, including LPGA International, a pair of Donald Ross designs, and one of the state’s top 15 public layouts, just to name a few.

The appeal of the area’s idyllic winter weather also can’t be overstated.

Daytona Beach is home to a climate

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that is as golf-trip friendly as any in America during the first five months of the year, with average high temperatures that range from 71 in January to 85 in May. With the combination of great golf courses, perfect weather and abundant off-course offerings, it’s no surprise players are flocking to the area faster than Jimmie Johnson in search of an eighth Monster Energy Series Championship.

Great Golf, Variety Await LPGA International comes immediately to mind when talk turns to Daytona Beach’s golf offerings, and that’s an understandable impulse.

The 36-hole property, home to the Jones and Hills courses, is one of Florida’s finest, including a premier practice facility that features six practice putting greens, a dedicated short game area, and a three-hole practice academy, among other offerings. The Hills and Jones courses are both 4-star layouts, according to Golf Digest, but they are hardly

street is not to be missed.

Baseball fans will relish the opportunity to visit historic Jackie Robinson Ballpark, home of the Daytona Tortugas, the Cincinnati Reds’ Class A Florida State League affiliate.

Of course, no visit is complete without a trip to the “World’s Most Famous Beach.”

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

alone in luring players to the area.

Golfweek Magazine ranks Victoria Hills Golf Club, a Ron Garl design that wows players with a creative layout that plays through expansive oak trees and Augusta pines, among Florida’s top 15 public courses.

Donald Ross designed New Smyrna Beach Golf Club and the South Course at Daytona Beach Golf Club, a draw for fans of the game’s most revered architect. Spruce Creek Country Club is built around one of the world’s largest private airports, giving new meaning to the term “flyer” on a layout that places a premium on playability and quality conditioning.

Venetian Bay Golf Club is yet another 4-star facility that offers a diverse set of challenges. Golfers play through tree-lined fairways on the opening nine before facing an open, links-style design after the turn.

Halifax Plantation showcases centuries old live oak trees and is one of the area’s prettiest layouts, yet another course that has earned rave reviews.

package golf and accommodations into one deal. Daytona Beach provides countless golf package offerings, which maximize value and convenience, allowing players to customize trips to fit their budget and preferences.

The Fun Never Stops The area’s surplus of off-course attractions begin with Daytona International Speedway, where a tour of the track and a visit to the Motorsports Hall of Fame of America are a must. The truly ambitious may also want to enjoy the NASCAR Racing Experience, which offers the opportunity to get in a stock car and race around the famed 2.5-mile trioval, 31-degree banked track.

After an exhilarating trip to the Speedway, a visit to ONE DAYTONA, the area’s newest dining, shopping and entertainment complex located directly across the

Good Eats, Ale Trail Daytona Beach is also home to a thriving craft beer scene, meaning golfers are never more than a 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 22 bars and taprooms that offer a broad selection of craft beer, including outstanding local offerings.

Golfers that want to pair an Ale Trail excursion 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 and value, factors that when taken together help bring groups back year after year.

For more information, go to DaytonaBeach.golf.

Stay-and-Play Make no mistake, Daytona Beach delivers great golf but where a group stays matters, too. Daytona Beach welcomes millions of visitors each year and the rooms – ranging from oceanfront to riverfront and everything in between – that host family beach vacations during the summer months are perfect for golfers throughout the rest of the year.

Multiple bedroom suites, complete with kitchens and comfortable spaces, many of them overlooking Daytona’s famed beach, provide idyllic housing. Golfers can gather and continue the banter and camaraderie that lies at the heart of so many trips long into the night.

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CENTRAL EAST MELBOURNE/TITUSVILLE COURSE/FACILITY NAME

TEE TIME PHONE

Port St Lucie Golf Course WEBSITE

Baytree National Golf Links

(321) 259-9060

baytreenational.com

Cocoa Beach Country Club

(321) 868-3351

golfcocoabeach.com melbourneflorida.org

Crane Creek Reserve Golf Club

(321) 674-5716

Duran Golf Club

(321) 504-7776

durangolf.com

Habitat Golf Course

(321) 952-6312

golfthehabitat.com

Indian River Preserve GC

(321) 385-2099 indianriverpreservegolfclub.com

Majors Golf Club At Bayside Lakes

(321) 952-8617

majorsgolfclub.com

Mallards Landing Golf Course

(321) 255-4606

melbourneflorida.org

Rockledge Country Club

(321) 636-3160

rockledgecc.com

Royal Oak Golf Club

(321) 269-4500

royaloakgolfresort.com

Savannahs Golf Club

(321) 455-1375

golfspacecoast.com

Sherwood Golf Club

(321) 269-4653

golfsherwood.com

Spessard Holland Golf Course

(321) 952-4529

golfspessardholland.com

Turtle Creek Golf Club

(321) 632-2520

golfturtlecreek.com

Viera East Golf Club

(321) 639-6500

vieragolf.com

PORT ST. LUCIE/VERO BEACH COURSE/FACILITY NAME

TEE TIME PHONE

WEBSITE

Club At Pointe West

(772) 770-4653

pointewestflorida.com

Fairwinds Golf Course

(772) 462-2722

fairwindsgolfcourse.net

Gator Trace Golf & Country Club

(772) 464-0407

gatortracecountryclub.com

Indian Hills Golf Course

(772) 461-9620

indianhillsftpierce.com

Island Pines Golf Club

(772) 464-7018

islandpinesgolfclub.com

Meadowood Golf & Tennis Club

(772) 466-4000 meadowoodgolfandtennis.com

PGA Village

(772) 467-1300

pgavillage.com

(772) 398-2901

cityofpsl.com/golf

Sandridge Golf Club

(772) 770-5003

sandridgegc.com

Sebastian Municipal Golf Course

(772) 589-6801

sebastiangolfcourse.org

St. James Golf Club

(772) 336-4653

stjamesgolfclub.net

COURSE/FACILITY NAME

TEE TIME PHONE

WEBSITE

Club At Pelican Bay

(386) 756-0040

Crane Lakes Golf & Country Club

(386) 767-4653

cranelakes.com

Daytona Beach Golf Club - North

(386) 671-3500

daytonabeachgc.com daytonabeachgc.com

DAYTONA BEACH pelicanbaycc.com

Daytona Beach Golf Club - South

(386) 671-3500

DeBary Golf & Country Club

(386) 668-1705

debarycc.com

Deltona Club

(386) 789-4911

thedeltonaclub.com

Glen Abbey Golf Club

(386) 668-4336

glenabbeygolfclub.com

Golf Club At Cypress Head

(386) 756-5449

cypressheadgolf.com

Halifax Plantation Golf Club

(386) 676-9600

halifaxplantation.com

Hidden Lakes Golf Club

(386) 427-4138

hiddenlakesgolfclub.com

Indigo Lakes Golf Club

(386) 254-3607

indigolakesgolf.com

LPGA International

(386) 274-5742

lpgainternational.com

New Smyrna Beach Golf Course

(386) 424-2191

cityofnsb.com

Preserve At Turnbull Bay

(386) 423-0203

thepreserveatturnbull.com

River Bend Golf Club

(386) 673-6000

playriverbendgolf.com

Riviera Country Club

(386) 677-2464

rivcc.com

Sandhill Golf Course

(386) 736-0560

sandhillgolfcourse.com

Spruce Creek Country Club

(386) 756-6114

sprucecreekgolf.com

Tomoka Oaks Golf Club

(386) 677-5931

tomokagolf.com

Venetian Bay Golf Course

(386) 424-5775

venetianbaygolf.com

Victoria Hills Golf Club

(386) 738-6000

victoriahillsgolf.com

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Kick your carefree spirit into high gear in Daytona Beach - where fun runs as deep and wide as the shoreline. Play where the pros play at LPGA International and other challenging courses, dive head first into a new water sport, feel the rush of the raceway or explore a piece of history at the ballpark. With a 500-foot-wide sandy backdrop, there’s plenty of elbow room to be yourself.

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LOCATED IN CENTRAL FLORIDA, THE SPACE COAST IS HOME TO KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, PORT CANAVERAL AND COCOA BEACH. For avid golfers, it also features some of the best championship courses in the state.

Golf year round on over 20 courses. With sprawling greens set among beautiful surroundings, to exciting wildlife and weather conditions that are near-picture perfect, the Space Coast is a golfer’s paradise. So, grab your clubs and book a tee time. Golf vacation packages available.

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

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

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find unique features and challenges at each course.

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

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

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Punta Gorda/Englewood Beach: our best side is outside 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.

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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

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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 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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Arrowhead Golf Club

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The Dunes Golf & Tennis Club

(239) 472-3355

Cedar Hammock Golf & Country Club (239) 793-1134

cedarhammockgolf.com

Alden Pines Golf Club

(239) 283-2179

aldenpinesgolf.com

Cypress Woods Golf & Country Club (239) 592-7860

cypresswoodsgolf.com

Cape Royal Golf Club

(239)283-5522

caperoyalgolfclub.com

dunesgolfsanibel.com

Eagle Lakes Golf Club

(239) 732-0034

eaglelakesgolfclub.net

Clewiston Golf Course

(863) 983-1448

clewiston-fl.gov

Hammock Bay

(239) 389-6600

jwmarco.com

Copperhead Golf Club

(239) 369-8200

copperheadgc.com

Heritage Bay Golf Course

(239) 353-7056

golfheritagebay.com

Coral Oaks Golf Course

(239) 573-3100

coraloaksgolf.com

Hibiscus Golf Club

(239) 774-3559

hibiscusgolf.com

Eagle Ridge Golf & Tennis Club

(239) 768-1888

playeagleridge.com

laplayaresort.com

cityftmyers.com/eastwood

LaPlaya Beach and Golf Resort

(239) 254-5001

Eastwood Golf Course

(239) 321-7487

Lely Resort Golf & Country Club

(239) 793-2600 lelyresortgolfandcountryclub.com

Fort Myers Country Club

(239) 321-7488

cityftmyers.com

Naples Beach Hotel & Golf Club

(239) 261-2222

Gasparilla Inn Golf Course

(941) 964-2201

gasparillainn.com

Naples Grande Golf Club

(239) 659-3700

naplesgrandegolf.com

Majestic Golf Club

(239) 369-8216

majesticgolfclub.com

Panther Run Golf Club

(239) 304-2835

pantherrungolfclub.com

Mirror Lakes Golf Club

(239) 369-1322

mirrorlakesgolfclub.com

Old Corkscrew Golf Club

(239) 949-4700

oldcorkscrew.com

Palmetto-Pine Country Club

(239) 574-2141

palmettopine.com

Pelican Preserve Golf Club

(239) 985-1707

pelicanpreservelifestyles.com

Raptor Bay Golf Club

(239) 390-4610

raptorbaygolfclub.com

River Hall Country Club

(239) 313-4653

hamptongolfclubs.com

naplesbeachhotel.com

Quail Village Golf Club

(239) 598-2815

quailvillagegolfclub.org

The Rookery At Marco

(239) 389-6600

jwmarco.com

Tiburon Golf Club

(239) 594-2040

tiburongcnaples.com

TPC At Treviso Bay

(239) 331-2052

tpctrevisobay.com

Valencia Golf & Country Club

(239) 352-0777 valenciagolfandcountryclub.com

Vanderbilt Country Club

(239) 348-2663

vanderbiltcountryclub.com

Royal Tee Country Club

(239) 283-3989

royaltee.net

San Carlos Golf Club

(239) 267-3131

sancarlosgolfclub.com

Naples Beach Hotel & Golf Club

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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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Shell Point Golf Club

(239) 433-9790

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Stoneybrook Golf Club

(239) 948-3933

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Westminster Golf Club

(239) 368-1110

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Bobby Jones Golf Club

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Buffalo Creek Golf Course

(941) 776-2611

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Calusa Lakes Golf Club

(941) 484-8995

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Capri Isle Golf Club

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Sarasota Golf Club

(941) 371-2431

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Sarasota National Golf Club

(941) 496-8676

sarasotanationalgolf.com

Serenoa Golf Club

(941) 925-2755

serenoagc.com

Stoneybrook Golf & Country Club of Sarasota

(941) 966-1800

stoneybrook.net

Stoneybrook Golf Club At Heritage Harbour

(941) 749-1842

golfstoneybrook.com

Tatum Ridge Golf Links

(941) 378-4211

tatumridgegolflinks.com

University Park Country Club

(941) 359-9999

universitypark-fl.com

Waterford Golf Club

(941) 484-6621

golfinvenice.com

Waterlefe Golf & River Club

(941) 744-0393

waterlefegolf.com

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Lake Venice Golf Club

(941) 488-3948

lakevenicegolf.com

Legacy Golf Club

(941) 907-7920

legacygolfclub.com

Babcock National

(888) 214-1674

BabcockNational.com

Links At Greenfield Plantation

(941) 747-9432 linksatgreenfieldplantation.com

Heritage Landing

(888) 214-1790

Heritage-Landing.com

Longboat Key Club

(941) 387-1632

longboatkeyclub.com

Boca Royale Golf & Country Club

(941) 474-7475

bocaroyale.com

Manatee County Golf Course

(941) 792-6773

golfmanatee.com

Charlotte Harbor National

(941) 429-0500

golftheharbor.com

Meadows Country Club

(941) 378-5153

meadowscc.org

Deep Creek Golf Club

(941) 625-6911

deepcreekgc.com

Mocassin Wallow

(941) 721-0500

golfthemoc.com

Golf Links of Charlotte Harbor

(941) 625-4109

golftheharbor.com

Oak Ford Golf Club

(941) 371-3680

oakfordgolfclub.com

Heron Creek

(941) 423-9655

heron-creek.com

Pelican Pointe Golf & Country Club

(941) 496-4653

pelicanpointeclub.com

Heron’s Glen Golf & Country Club

(239) 731-4520

hggcc.com

Preserve Golf Club At Tara

(941) 756-2944

golfthepreserve.com

Kingsway Country Club

(941) 625-8898

kingswaycountryclub.com

Lemon Bay Golf Club

(941) 697-3729

lemonbaygolfclub.com

Myakka Pines Golf Club

(941) 474-3296

myakkapinesgolfclub.com

Riverwood Golf Club

(941) 764-6661

riverwoodgc.com

Rotonda Golf & Country Club

(941) 697-2414

rotondagolf.com

Twin Isles Country Club

(941) 637-1232

twinislescc.org

Ritz-Carlton Members Golf Club

(941) 309-2900

ritzcarlton.com

River Club

(941) 751-4211

riverclubgc.com

River Run Golf Links

(941) 708-8459

riverrungolflinks.com

River Wilderness Golf & Country Club (941) 776-2602

riverwildernesscc.com

Rolling Green Golf Course

(941) 355-6620

rollinggreengc.com

Rosedale Golf & Tennis Club

(941) 756-0004

rosedalegcc.com

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It’s a question the co-founders of Orlandobased start-up, Spark Golf, ask all the time.

The responses may vary – Of course! Duh. Who doesn’t?. But the resounding answer is always YES. People crave the time to play golf. “We know people want to play more golf and it’s our opportunity to help them figure out how to make that happen,’’ says Charlie Klaus, Co-Founder & CEO of Spark Golf. “We’ve spent a lot of time digging into the why. We want to understand why people don’t play more. We then want to help them by offering solutions to get them on the course more often.”

Spark – a nationwide network of 9-hole, recreational golf leagues – has heard hundreds of reasons on why people don’t play more golf, and the business strategy centers around tackling the key barriers that prevent golfers from playing more golf. “We believe our new take on golf leagues incentivizes people to make time in their busy schedules,” says Klaus.

Spark brings people together to play golf.

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together by technology in the Spark mobile app.”

Spark started in Orlando, FL in 2018 with a few leagues to test their theories. After learning more about what gets people excited to play more golf, they built the Spark mobile app and launched their service across 30 cities the following year. In 2019, more than 3,000 people played over 13,000 rounds of Spark Golf. “We’re getting people off the couch and on the golf course.” says Klaus. Spark’s fun-loving brand attracts every level of golfer.

Most being your 25-40 year-old, recreational golfer looking to have fun and indulge in a few adult beverages. In fact the average 9-hole score last year was almost 50!

Going into the 2020 season, people will be able to play Spark Golf in over 40 cities as Spark continues to expand. Players can find their league at spark.golf. If you can’t find a Spark league near you, you can request one by reaching out to Spark at help@spark.golf.

Just tell them your zip code and preferred course, and they’ll get to work!

Courses that want to learn more about hosting Spark Golf can also reach out or learn more at spark.golf/course-operators.

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On or off the course,

Florida’s Paradise Coast offers an experience par excellence.

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good, the International Association of Golf Travel Operators (IAGTO) has named it the Number 1 Golf Destination in North America. Which means it’s time you packed up your sticks and made your way to Paradise!

PLAY WHERE THE PROS PLAY. If you need proof that Florida’s Paradise Coast has some pretty serious credentials when it comes to the greatest game ever invented, consider this: The area is home to several top-tier golf tournaments: • The LPGA CME Group Tour Championship, held annually at The Tiburon Golf Club at The Ritz-Carlton Golf

Resort in Naples.

• The PGA Chubb Classic Champions Tour, celebrates 32 years in Naples, and will be held in February at The Classics @ Lely Resort.

• The PGA QBE Shootout, founded by Golf Hall of Famer Greg Norman, and held every year at The Tiburon Golf Club.

Both pros and amateurs alike will tell you the same thing: That the courses and conditions on Florida’s Paradise Coast are among the best in world. So, whether you’re teeing it up for big prize money, bragging rights, or anything in between, you’re sure to experience a round you’ll never forget.

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magine world-class golf courses designed by the likes of Tom Fazio, Jack Nicklaus, Greg Norman, and Arnold Palmer. Ideal weather that’s perfect for teeing it up all year round. And countless ways to stay, play and dine in a destination that’s as luxurious as it is beautiful.

If that sounds like paradise to you, that’s because it is.

Florida’s Paradise Coast, to be precise: Naples, Marco Island and the Everglades.

With more than 90 public and private golf courses perfectly suited to all skill levels and handicaps, the area has earned its well-deserved reputation as Southwest Florida’s premier golf destination. It’s so

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AROUND HERE, EVERY SEASON IS GOLF SEASON. Mother Nature must be a single-digit handicapper, because she always sees to it that the weather on Florida’s Paradise Coast is absolutely perfect for a round of golf.

From December through May, you can trade your winter boots for golf shoes and tee it up under sunny, clear blue skies every day. Be advised, however: It’s the peak tourist season, so tee times may be limited.

From June through November, you can take advantage of the area’s “value season.”

That means fewer golfers, faster play, and even discounted greens fees and hotel rates.

Summer and fall temperatures are warmer, of course, so it’s best to make your tee times early. You’ll be off the course and on the beach by midday!

THE ONE GOLF DESTINATION WHERE WATER ALWAYS COMES INTO PLAY. On Florida’s Paradise Coast, the only thing more impressive than its golf courses are its award-winning beaches.

The area boasts 30 miles of uncrowded white sand beaches along the turquoise waters of the Gulf of Mexico. They’re the perfect place to relax after a day on the links, or enjoy a barefoot stroll on the beach at sunset.

Of course, if you’re looking to add a little more excitement to your visit, there are plenty of other ways to make a splash.

Rent a paddleboard or kayak and navigate the calm waters of the Gulf. Rent a watercraft and explore the mangrove-surrounded waterways of the Ten Thousand Islands.

Hop aboard one of the area’s many sightseeing boats for a leisurely cruise where you can spot dolphins, manatees, eagles and more.

Or simply charter a fishing boat and reel in The Big One on a deep-sea excursion you’ll never forget.

With so much water at your disposal, there’s no limit to the ways you can enjoy it – or the memories you’ll head home with!

AS MANY PLACES TO STAY AS THERE ARE TO PLAY. Finding the perfect place to stay when you visit Florida’s Paradise Coast is easy. It all depends on what you’re looking for.

If you want to stay as close to the action as possible, there are numerous golf resorts and hotels that offer access to some of the area’s most exclusive private courses. The Tiburon Golf Club at The Ritz-Carlton Golf Resort, Naples offers their famed Gold and Black Courses, both designed by Greg Norman. The JW Marriott Marco Island Beach Resort offers access to the Rookery and Hammock Bay, along with some of the

most amazing waterfront Gulf views you’ll ever see. The Naples Beach Hotel & Golf Club has the oldest golf course in Naples and is part of Florida’s Historic Golf Trail.

And the Naples Grande Beach Resort and LaPlaya Beach & Golf Resort each offer their own stunning courses.

If you’re simply looking for a place to lay your head at the end of a long day of golf, there are countless other lodging options.

Boutique hotels. Cozy bed & breakfasts.

Vacation rental condos and cottages. Even affordable chains and efficiencies.

Whatever your budget, whatever your desired comfort level, Florida’s Paradise Coast offers the ideal accommodations to get you close to everything you’ll want to experience during your visit.

WELCOME TO THE 19TH HOLE. AND BEYOND. After you’ve added up your scorecard, Florida’s Paradise Coast offers numerous ways to celebrate a great day on the course.

Naples is consistently lauded as one of America’s top “foodie” destinations, with award-winning restaurants whose chefs are clearly at the top of their game. Try straightfrom-the-Gulf seafood dishes. Crack into the region’s succulent seasonal stone crab. And fill up on farm-to-table freshness and other unique Floribbean flavors.

Toast the day’s best shots and lowest rounds with a craft beer or cocktail from one the area’s many unique bars and lounges. With local beers from Naples Beach Brewery, Riptide Brewing Company, Bone Hook Brewing, Marco Island Brewery, Oil FLORIDAGOLFINFO.COM

Well Craft Beer and more, you’re bound to find a handcrafted brew as memorable as the day’s first birdie!

ONE DESTINATION. COUNTLESS WAYS TO PLAY. Golf is merely the beginning of what you’ll find in this one-of-a-kind destination.

Whether you’re eager to find something special to do between rounds – or your plus-one is looking for something to do while you’re on the links – Florida’s Paradise Coast delivers.

Like shopping? The area is legendary for its eclectic stores, unique jewelry shops, luxury retailers, high-end fashion boutiques and more.

Like the arts? Plan a visit to one of the area’s many art galleries, museums and historic sites. Or take in a show at world-class performing arts centers like Artis—Naples, Naples Players or Gulfshore Playhouse.

Like adventure? Explore the world-famous Everglades with a guided tour by kayak, canoe or airboat. You’ll see Florida in all its natural glory – along with the countless birds, manatees, alligators and other wildlife who call this subtropical preserve home.

TEE UP YOUR VISIT TODAY. Florida’s Paradise Coast is ready to welcome you to a golf destination like no other. So, plan your getaway now and play where the pros play: Naples, Marco Island and the Everglades.

Visit ParadiseCoast.com/golf to learn more.

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Arrowhead Golf Club

(954) 797-4653 arrowheadfl.americangolf.com

Trump National Doral - Blue Monster (305) 592-2000

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Bonaventure Country Club

(954) 389-2100

golfbonaventure.com

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(954) 961-4000

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(305) 592-2000

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Colony West Country Club

(954) 726-8430

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Trump National Doral - Silver Fox

(305) 592-2000

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Country Club of Coral Springs

(954) 752-4500

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Biltmore Golf Course

(305) 460-5364

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Davie Golf and Country Club

(954) 797-4653

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Costa Greens Golf Club

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deercreekflorida.com

Country Club of Miami

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golfccmiami.com

Flamingo Lakes Country Club

(954) 435-6110

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Crandon Golf At Key Biscayne

(305) 361-9129

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Grand Palms Hotel & Golf Resort

(954) 431-8800

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International Links Miami

(305) 633-4583 internationallinksgolfclub.com

Heron Bay Golf Club

(954) 796-2000

heronbaygolfclub.net

Killian Greens Golf Club

(305) 271-0917

killiangreensgolfclub.com

WEBSITE

COURSE/FACILITY NAME

TEE TIME PHONE

WEBSITE

Hollywood Beach Golf & Country Club (954) 927-1751 hollywoodbeachgolfresort.com

Miami Beach Golf Club

(305) 532-3350

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Inverrary Country Club

(954) 733-7550

inverrarygolf.com

Miami Shores Country Club

(305) 795-2366

miamishoresgolf.com

Jacaranda Golf Club

(954) 472-5836

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Miami Springs Golf & Country Club

(305) 805-5180 miamispringsgolfcourse.com

Orangebrook Golf & Country Club

(954) 967-4653

orangebrook.com

Miccosukee Golf and Country Club

(305) 382-3931

Oriole Golf & Tennis Club

(954) 972-8140

oriolegolfclub.com

Palm-Aire Country Club & Resort

(954) 975-6225

palmairegolf.com

Pembroke Lakes Golf Club

(954) 431-4144

pcmgolf.com

Plantation Preserve Golf Course

(954) 585-5020

Pompano Beach Golf Course Sunrise Country Club

miccosukeegolf.com

Normandy Shores Golf Course

(305) 868-6502 normandyshoresgolfclub.com

Palmetto Golf Course

(305) 235-1069

Redland Golf & Country Club

(305) 247-8503

redlandgolf.com

plantationpreserve.org

Shula’s Golf Club

(305) 820-8088

donshulahotel.com

(954) 781-0426

mypompanobeach.org

Turnberry Isle JW Marriott

(305) 932-6200

turnberryislemiami.com

(954) 742-4333

sunriseccgolf.com

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(305) 592-2000

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TEE TIME PHONE

WEBSITE

The Club at IBIS

(561) 625-8500

clubatibis.com

PGA National Resort - Champion

(561) 627-1800

pgaresort.com

PGA National Resort - Estates

(561) 627-1800

pgaresort.com

PGA National Resort - Fazio

(561) 627-1800

pgaresort.com

PGA National Resort - Palmer

(561) 627-1800

pgaresort.com

PGA National Resort - Squire

(561) 627-1800

pgaresort.com

Abacoa Golf Club

(561) 622-0036

abacoagolfclub.com

Atlantic National Golf Club

(561) 969-6600

atlanticnationalgolfclub.com

Atlantis Country Club

(561) 965-7700

atlantiscountryclub.com

Boca Country Club

(561) 447-3520

bocaresort.com

Boca Dunes Golf and Country Club

(561) 451-1600

bocadunes.com

Boca Greens Country Club

(561) 852-8800

bocagreenscountryclub.com

Boca Raton Resort & Club

(561) 447-3099

bocaresort.com

Club at Winston Trails

(561) 439-3700

winstontrailsgolfclub.com affordablegolf.com

Delray Beach Golf Club

(561) 243-7380

Forest Oaks Golf Club

(561) 967-6810

forestoaksgc.com

Golf Club of Jupiter

(561) 747-6262

golfclubofjupiter.com

Lake Worth Municipal Golf Course

(561) 582-9713

lakeworth.org

Links At Boynton Beach

(561) 742-6502

boynton-beach.org

Madison Green Country Club

(561) 784-5225

madisongreengolf.com

North Palm Beach Country Club

(561) 691-3433

village-npb.org

Okeeheelee Golf Course

(561) 964-4653

pbcgolf.com

Osprey Point Golf Course

(561) 482-2868

pbcgolf.com

Palm Beach National Golf & Country Club

(561) 965-3381

palmbeachnational.com

Park Ridge Golf Course

(561) 966-7044

pbcgolf.com

Sandhill Crane Golf Club

(561) 630-1175

gardensgolf.com

Southwinds Golf Course

(561) 483-1305

pbcgolf.com

The Breakers

(561) 655-6611

thebreakers.com

Village Golf Club

(561) 793-1400

thevillagegolfclub.com

Westchester Golf & Country Club

(561) 734-6300

westchestercc.com

STUART/PALM CITY COURSE/FACILITY NAME

TEE TIME PHONE

Champions Club At Summerfield

(772) 283-1500

WEBSITE thechampionsgolfclub.com

PGA National Resort Eagle Marsh Golf Club

(772) 692-3322

eaglemarsh.com

Florida Club

(772) 287-3680

floridaclubgolf.com

Hammock Creek Golf Club

(772) 220-2599

hammockcreekgolfclub.com

Heritage Ridge Golf Club

(772) 546-2800

heritageridgegolf.com

Indianwood Golf & Country Club

(772) 597-3794

indianwoodgolfclub.com

Lost Lake Golf Club

(772) 220-6666

lostlakegolfclub.com

Martin County G&CC

(772) 287-3747

martincountygolfcourse.com

Palm Cove Golf and Yacht Club

(772) 287-5605

palmcovegolf.com

THE CLUB AT IBIS

561-625-8500 clubatibis.com Jack’s Signature Legend Course, Jack II’s Heritage, Steve’s Tradition _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

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