With more courses than any other destination in the world, it's no wonder more golfers choose Florida for their golf vacation. From Pensacola to Key West and from Jacksonville to Naples, we have more than 900 courses to test the skill level of every player. And, Florida's climate makes it pleasurable to enjoy the sport 365 days per year.
Florida is home to the PGA Tour, Champions Tour, LPGA, PGA of America, World Golf Hall of Fame and more professional golfers than any other state. When you leave the links you can also enjoy our world famous beaches and attractions, shopping, dining and entertainment. Whether you bring a group of golfers, the family on vacation or visit Florida on business, there's always the time and a great course nearby to enjoy your favorite game. If you love the game you're gonna love Florida!
It is the only month when many of the Tour players can commute from home to each of the four tournament sites - those who live in Florida, that is. Is it any wonder that so many golf professionals as well as professional golfers live in Florida?
The "Florida Swing" starts at the Doral Country Club in Miami, goes to Herron Bay in Coral Springs, continues on to Bay Hill in Orlando, and finishes at the Tournament Players' Club in Sawgrass. All four of these courses measure about 7,000 yards are all located on relatively flat terrain with few trees, many bunkers, and much water. They were designed or redesigned by, respectively: Dick Wilson, Mark McCumber, Arnold Palmer, and Pete Dye.
Doral is a resort course with playing priorities to hotel guests, Herron Bay is open to the public, Bay Hill is a private club, and Sawgrass is available to members and guests only.
Concerning the Pro-Ams, each tournament has its own policies. At Doral, the entry fee is $1,200, $1,700, or $3,600 - depending on which category the golfer selects; the format is a best ball of team, and the handicap limit is 21. At Herron Bay, the entry fee is $11,000 per foursome on Wednesday and $4,750 per foursome on Monday; the format and the handicap limit are the same as at Doral. At Bay Hill, the entry fee is $3,000, the format is the best ball of the four amateurs, and the handicap limit is again 21. At Sawgrass there is no Pro-Am.
We've put together a few featured hot spots below to putt your vacation over the top, just think, in years to come you'll have some great tales to tell your grand-children!
...This is the place for you and friends and family to escape the pressures of work, noise and traffic to have the time of your lives. Ours is a resort where only guests, members and participants in golf outings have access to any of the facilities. It's a place like no others in Florida and one that you'll want to visit again and again.
Of course, one of the main reasons why visitors come here is to play golf. It's because as a guest at our resort, you can play a different course everyday and never run out of new challenges. You can wake up each morning and face new fairways to conquer.
You're in your own luxurious world here, and you're unlikely to want to go somewhere else. We are conveniently located near Tampa International Airport, served by a host of airlines. And you will be close to many of the most exciting recreation areas and amusement parks in Florida.
A Secluded Oasis!
As the spectacular rolling countryside unfolds to the northwest of Orlando , Florida , a true resort destination is revealed. Mission Inn emerges, a golfer's paradise of 36 holes that is touched by history and blessed with natural beauty. A most enchanting place distinguished by enduring traditions of excellence and hospitality, distinctive Spanish architecture and award-winning recreation. Sequestered from, yet convenient to, the world's most famous diversions, Mission Inn is a secluded oasis that welcomes guests with the grace and hospitality of a plush private estate. Come and explore the many exquisite treasures found only at Mission Inn.
Orange County National Golf Center
Winter Garden, Florida
(888) Par-3672 Email Visit Website
No homes, No noise, Just 45 Holes of Pure Golf, the World's Largest Practice Facility & on-site lodging! You do not have to be a great player to enjoy Orange County National, you just have to Love Golf! A Lot of golf! In fact Orange County National has 45 fabulous holes, on 922 beautiful acres of unspoiled rolling terrain. Pure Golf, the way it was meant to be played, in peace and tranquility with nothing to distract your game except the rugged natural beauty of your surroundings. You will feel a million miles from anywhere; yet will be just a few miles from Disney, the convention center and all the entertainment Orlando has to offer.
SpringLake offers the best values in lodging and championship Florida golf packages. Its central location in the historic town of Sebring, just 60 miles south of Disney World, combines a great climate with small-town atmosphere. The location also provides easy access to all other Florida attractions, and it's only 70 miles from both the Gulf and Atlantic beaches.
Bordered by Lake Istokpoga, Florida's 2nd largest freshwater lake, and surrounded by scrub oaks, our resort offers guests the ability to see much of Florida's natural beauty. While the area around SpringLake has remained largely undeveloped, we are very close to shopping, movies, a dinner theater, bowling, Sebring International Raceway, and other recreational activities.
SpringLake Golf Resort is listed in the Guinness Book of World Records for the "world's largest green!" - Measuring 42,000 square feet, and is the home of the original $1,000,000 putt!
Reunion Resort & Club
Reunion, Florida
1.888.418.9610 Visit Website
Elegance at its finest!... A stunning getaway carved from 2,300 rolling acres in the heart of Central Florida, Reunion Resort & Club offers the ultimate vacation filled with championship golf and the lure of the world's most famous theme parks just minutes away. Warmed by year-round sunshine, it's everything you can imagine. And it's easy to reach whether you arrive by car or air.
Reunion's extraordinary location offers guests and members an endless list of recreation and diversions. Beyond our myriad of resort activities, you can take a drive to the Atlantic Ocean or Gulf Coast beaches, enjoy outstanding shopping or experience the excitement of Walt Disney World®, Universal Studios®, Universals Islands of Adventure® and SeaWorld®. You'll never run out of things to see and do in our Florida paradise. Tickets to the attractions may be purchased, in advance, through our personal concierge. Call 407.396.3745.
Unhurried, Unspoiled. Unsurpassed!...
Come experience the Florida of your youth. A Florida of uncommon beauty. A Florida of gracious southern hospitality and quiet charm. The Plantation Inn invites you to discover a Florida you may not have known still existed.
The Plantation Inn and Golf Resort was built in 1962 along the banks of the pristine Crystal River. In 1975, W.W. Caruth Jr. purchased the property, impressed with its beautiful natural setting and Old South charm. Through a series of renovations and additions, including a major update in 1997, W.W. Caruth Jr.'s vision of a truly peaceful vacation retreat has been fully realized. Today, The Plantation Inn offers 143 rooms, including 12 villas and five condominiums along with nine meeting rooms totaling over 8,000 square feet. Amenities at this 232-acre resort are numerous, and include fine dining, golf, tennis, 96,000 gallon swimming pool with sundeck, dive shop, and boat rentals.
Northwest Florida Golf Courses
Some of the Best Golf Courses in the Nation
Reside in Florida!
The Emerald Coast of Northwest Florida is home to some of the finest
golf courses. From Pensacola to Destin the golfer will enjoy beautiful
lush courses with great pines, sparkling lakes, spectacular water views
and much more. Northwest Florida boasts of some of finest courses such
as The Raven Golf Club which is home of the PGA Champions Tour Boeing
Championship at Sandestin.
The Perfect Place to Stay & Play!...
Nestled along the beautiful Choctawhatchee Bay, just minutes from Destin's famous white sand beaches, is Northwest Florida's top golf resort. Few resorts can match the offerings of Bluewater Bay's 36 holes of championship golf designed by world renowned architects Tom Fazio and Jerry Pate, a tennis complex second to none, a 120 slip full-service marina, biking and hiking trails throughout the lush, manicured landscape, four swimming pools and playground areas, as well as casual dining.
"Bay," "Marsh," "Lake," "Magnolia," are four courses designed by world renowned golf architects Tom Fazio and Jerry Pate, each with a unique layout to take advantage of the terrain and natural surroundings. Play along the shoreline of Choctawhatchee Bay and then move through southern woodlands followed by a journey through a pristine wetland area. A Terrific Golf Experience!
Lost Key Golf Club
625 Lost Key Drive
Perdido Key, FL 32507
Toll-Free: 888-256-7853 Email Visit Website
The Ultimate Golf Experience!
For those who live for the experience and have a passion for the game there is no place like Lost Key Golf Club.
Framed by the natural beauty of Perdido Key, Lost Key is ideally located between historic downtown Pensacola and the pristine sugar sand beaches of Orange Beach and Gulf Shores.
Redesigned by the Arnold Palmer Design Group in 2006, the par 71 signature designed championship course features the premiere grass Sea Dwarf Paspalum from tee to green for the optimum in quality playing surfaces and green speeds. Each golf hole includes five sets of tees, and offers players of all skill levels a unique visual and strategic playing experience.
Lost Key was the first golf course in the State of Florida and the world to be certified as an Audubon International Silver Signature Sanctuary. The project continues to protect the natural resources of the area while providing an excellent golf experience.
Bay Point Marriott Golf Resort & Spa
4200 Marriott Drive
Panama City Beach
Florida 32408
850- 236-6000 Visit Website
Luxury & Sophistication!
Located minutes from the beaches of Panama City, the Bay Point Marriott Resort is home to not just one but two of the most spectacular 18-hole golf courses along the Emerald Coast and Florida Panhandle. The recently renovated Meadows Course continues to be a popular choice, along with our Nicklaus Design Course which opened in the fall 2006. Along with 36 unique and challenging holes, these top-notch Panama City golf courses will offer an extensive practice area, consisting of a manicured putting green and driving range.
The courses at the Marriott Bay Point Golf resort & Spa were voted by readers of Corporate and incentive Travel Magazine as a Greens of Distinction Winner for 2007.
Northeast Florida Golf Courses
Some of the Best Golf Courses in the Nation
Reside in Florida!
Amelia Island Plantation
Amelia Island, Florida
800-874-6878 Visit Website
Named "Silver Medal Golf Resort" by Golf Magazine... Amelia Island Plantation boasts 54 championship holes. Amelia Links, designed by Pete Dye and Bobby Weed, is a 36-hole configuration including two signature courses, Oak Marsh and Ocean Links.
Long Point, Tom Fazio's creation, is an 18-hole layout distinctly designed among primal marshlands and the towering sand dunes of the Atlantic. Long Point is our Club Members primary course; however, resort guests may reserve tee times one day in advance.
The Amelia Island Plantation Golf School, conducted by Ron Philos' School of Golf, is located at the prestigious Long Point Golf Course. Nestled between ancient live oaks, the school overlooks its own private driving range and practice green. The golf pro shops at Amelia River and Long Point offer private instruction, equipment rental, customized gifts, golf accessories and sportswear.
Floridas All-Around Resort... Your foursome is looking for a Florida getaway with golf, golf and more golf. You want to surprise your significant other with a romantic - and relaxed - escape. You're wishing for an easy family vacation everyone will enjoy. Or maybe you've been asked to plan a meeting retreat for a group with very diverse interests.
Complete any of these scenarios, and so many more, with one destination: Ocean Hammock Resort. Lounge by crystal clear pools, or jump into the waves of the mighty Atlantic. Navigate a boat on the Intracoastal Waterway or a golf cart to an oceanfront tee. Hold a board meeting overlooking the ocean or a gala in "Florida's Outdoor Ballroom."
World Golf Village
St. Augustine, Florida
877-573-4653
899-WGV-GOLF Visit Website
Between the flourishing riverfront city of Jacksonville and the historic town of St. Augustine lies a village, World Golf Village. World Golf Village is a 6,300-acre community that offers first-class shopping, restaurants, a world of entertainment and, of course, incredible golf. The centerpiece of the community is the World Golf Hall of Fame. Not your typical museum, the World Golf Hall of Fame is an interactive journey from golf's infancy in Scotland to today's Tigermania.
Located in what is fondly referred to as "Florida's First Coast of Golf," World Golf Village is surrounded by the home of the PGA TOUR and the Tournament Players Club at Sawgrass in Ponte Vedra, and over 50 world-class golf courses in the region including the King & Bear and Slammer & Squire at the World Golf Village.
World Golf Hall of Fame is located 12 miles west of historic St. Augustine and is 50 minutes - and just one traffic light - south of the Jacksonville International Airport. Within a short 20-minute drive, visitors can discover the First Coast's 90 miles of sand beaches, charter a deep-sea fishing boat, rent a jet ski, para-sail or go on a dolphin-watching excursion, as well as visit many world-renowned attractions.
Southeast Florida Golf Courses
Some of the Best Glof Courses in the Nation
Reside in Florida!
The Biltmore Golf Course
Coral Gables
305-460-5364 Visit Website
Like the hotel itself, the Biltmore Golf Course is built on tradition. The lushly landscaped, 6,700-yard, The Biltmore launched its first major tournament, the Miami-Biltmore-Coral Gables Open, in 1930, attracting top golfers including National Open champion Bill Burke, Walter Hagen, Bill Mehlhorn and Gene Sarazen. The glamorous course was a celebrity magnet: in 1930, New York Governor Al Smith squared off against baseball legend Babe Ruth.8-hole, par-71 course was built in 1925 and designed by Donald Ross, America's foremost golf-course architect.
Today the course--owned by the City of Coral Gables, and operated by the Biltmore Hotel--offers a spacious driving range and one of the southeast's largest practice areas. Home of the annual Junior Orange Bowl International Golf Championship, Tiger Woods and Sergio Garcia are among its elite alums. Golf enthusiasts such as former President Bill Clinton, actors Will Smith, Andy Garcia and Bill Murray and others from the worlds of entertainment, politics and sports have also enjoyed rounds on the Biltmore's links.
The Diplomat County Club
Hallandale Beach
954-883-4444 Visit Website
A Passion for Excellence!...
Experience an ultimate escape at The Diplomat Country Club and Spa. Boasting a lavish clubhouse designed with an Italian-villa styled elegance and 60 richly appointed guest rooms - our accommodations speak for themselves. Spend a sunny afternoon, or two, on our 6,800-yard championship golf course, re-designed by renowned golf architect, Joe Lee. Take a swing at one of four par-5 holes or the 570-yard hole - one of the longest in South Florida. Play a few sets at our Tennis Center. Then reward yourself with a little self-indulgence at the adjacent 30,000 square foot European-styled spa. For your dining pleasure, we offer 24-hour room service and two full-service restaurants. Escape to South Florida and experience the comfort and luxury of this beautiful retreat.
Nestled amongst 3,000 Coconut and Royal Palm trees, 50-year-old Shady Banyans and lakes guarding 16 of the 18 holes, rests The Diplomat Country Club & Spa's championship golf course. Ranked the #1 Golf Resort in North America at the 2002 & 2003 World Travel Awards, The Diplomat is also South Florida's only 5-Star rated golf course, according to the 2002 Best Golf Network. This par 72, Joe Lee design offers a challenge to even the most accomplished golfer, while giving the less advanced player a great excuse to spend a few hours relaxing in the sun. Only a few steps from Country Club guest rooms to the first tee, comfort and convenience are par for the course at this isolated paradise.
Don Shula's Golf Resort
Miami Lakes, Florida
866-745-4733 Visit Website
Located in the small town of Miami Lakes, Don Shula's Golf Club is an oasis - a refuge from the stresses of everyday life, set in a relaxed and comfortable environment. With a 72-par championship golf course, it is the perfect place for that annual golf trip, for great golf, great food (home to the original Shula's Steakhouse - one of America's best) and a great time.
Shula's Golf Club not only serves as a special place for a golf retreat but an enclave for the hurried business traveler. Escaping from the hustle and bustle of travel, busy lobbies, cell phones and elevators, all 84 rooms have voicemail, HBO, CNN, Fox, Golf Channel, ESPN, ESPN2, microwaves, refrigerator, wet bars, oversized desks and high-speed internet access available in our satellite cyber cafe.
Sun Vista Reservations- A full service rental company specializing in beach rentals. Our vacation rental department rents 1, 2 and 3 bedroom fully furnished condominiums and homes directly on the beach or across the street. Our Long Term Leasing Department specializes in long term leases on the beach and neighboring beach communities.
Whether you are seeking
1, 2, or 3 bedroom units, our huge selection of quality vacation
properties along the coast will be sure to suit your needs. And our
experienced reservation agents will expertly assist you from booking
through check-in, and are readily available to answer all of your
questions. With over 27 years experience, we are the premier resort
condo vacation rental specialists serving the Gulf Beaches.
Compare our weekly or
monthly rates and you will find renting a condo on your next Florida
Gulf Shore vacation will be more cost effective than comparable travel
accommodations in a hotel with many benefits and amenities that are
simply not available during a hotel stay. Relax by the pool, play golf
or tennis, go boating on the Gulf of Mexico, or relax on a private
balcony, with all the comforts of home and more!
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Marie Selby Botanical Gardens
941-366-5731 ext 225
The Marie Selby Botanical Gardens in Sarasota, Florida is a not-for-profit institution fostering understanding and appreciation of tropical plants, especially epiphytes (plants that grow on other plants), through programs of research, conservation, education and display. Selby Gardens is perhaps best known for its living collection of more than 6,000 orchids.
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