Top Golf Gourses in Florida

Florida is one of the most popular long haul golfing holiday destinations. It is nicknamed the "Sunshine State" because of its generally warm climate - subtropical in many regions of the state, with true tropical climate in the far southern portions. The year round good weather is perhaps the primary reason for Florida's popularity with golfers, but the huge range of courses available is also a deciding factor. Florida offers golf courses that cater for golfers of all abilities and budgets. For the holidaymaker wanting a cheap golf holiday in Florida there are plenty of municipal courses that offer the facility to just turn up, pay and play. At the other end of the scale, Florida offers some of the most exclusive and expensive golf courses in the world. Another reason for Florida's popularity is that there are plenty of things to do as well as playing golf. Theme parks, great beaches and resorts with modern facilities make Florida ideal for families and parties containing non-golfers.

Of the many golf courses in Florida, the following is a small selection of those that have received good reviews from visiting tourists:

The Pebble Creek Golf Club is one of Tampa Bay's top golf destinations. This par 71 course, which measures 6032 yards, should prove enjoyable for the higher handicapper, while remaining challenging enough for the accomplished player. Its beautiful setting features water on 16 holes, moss-draped oaks and abundant wildlife (including alligators at no extra charge!) Reviews suggest that the superbly maintained course represents excellent value for money. The family-owned club extends a friendly welcome to visitors. The Irish-themed "Mulligans" pub, with large-screen TVs, cold Guiness and a large veranda offers a good atmosphere for a post-golf drink.

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The Great White Course at Doral Resort and Spa, Miami, is a par 72, 7171 yard Greg Norman design. Its strategically demanding fairways, with hundreds of palm trees and water on 14 holes make for a challenging but picturesque course. Reviews suggest that the course is mentally taxing and a tough test of golfing ability, best suited to the more accomplished player. Position from the tee is of paramount importance, while aggressive approach play is rewarded.

Eagle Creek Golf Club, Orlando, offers a 7198 yard, par 73 championship course, designed by world-renowned architects Ron Garl and Howard Swan. It has five sets of tees for golfers of all skill levels. With no less than 5 par-5s, the course, which only opened in 2003, has received excellent reviews. Some visitors have described Eagle Creek as the best course they have ever played and all reviewers rate it excellent value for money.

Kevin Bullard on the Driving Range

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Flyover

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The Indian Bayou Golf Club, Destin, offers three 9-hole courses (Choctaw, Creek and Seminole), which can be played in different combinations to make up an 18-hole round. The 27 holes feature wide, forgiving fairways that should suit higher handicap golfers. However, the courses are challenging enough for better players, with tee locations to suit all abilities. Reviews suggest that the Indian Bayou is amongst the best courses in northwest Florida and should be on the "must play" list.

Choctaw

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Creek

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Seminole

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The Bent Creek Golf Course, Jacksonville, is a par 71, 6606 yard Bobby Weed-designed course, which opened in 1989. Reviews suggest that this well-maintained public course presents a formidable challenge for golfers of all abilities. It offers a good test of course management skills as the wrong choice of going for a green or laying up can make a lasting impression on any scorecard.

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The Amelia River Golf Club, at the Amelia Island Plantation Resort, is a par 72, Tom Jackson-designed course. It is not particularly demanding, though at 6823 yards from the back tees it will test the ball control and accuracy of the best players. It is a generally flat course, with wide, forgiving fairways, though Alligator Creek, which winds through the course, presents a "running" hazard. Reviews suggest that there is a good mix of holes in an enjoyable layout. There are no problems with the condition of the course, with the lightning fast greens being particularly noted. The club offers a friendly welcome to visitors.

Front Nine

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Back Nine

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The Bobby Jones Golf Complex in Sarasota, which boasts nine holes by legendary architect Donald Ross, is one of the most historic golf courses in Florida, dating back to 1926. It also is one of the great budget golf venues on the southwestern coast of the Sunshine State. The complex offers two municipal 18-hole courses; the American with a par of 71, measuring 6,039 yards and the 6537 yard British, with a par of 72. Both courses are flat, with wide, forgiving fairways. The greens are reportedly in above average condition, which is surprising, given that several hundred rounds are played every day in the tourist season.

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The Eagle Ridge Golf Club, Fort Myers, presents a 6500 yard, par 72 championship layout framed by native pine and cypress trees, and laced with lakes and waterways. Water comes into play on 17 holes, making it challenging for golfers of all abilities. Reviews suggest that Eagle Ridge represents excellent value for money, especially for a public course, with bunkers and greens in great condition.

The LaPlaya Beach and Golf Resort, Naples, offers a par 72, 6488 yard course, flanked by mangroves and colourful bougainvillea. Considered by many the finest golf course in South Florida, it is set amidst rolling hills and features 14 lakes and water features. Reviews suggest that it is somewhat overpriced, but a delight to play nonetheless.

The Palm Valley Golf Club, at Ponte Vedra Beach, is just a 9-hole municipal course, par 29 and 2850 yards in length. However, reviews from visitors have been excellent, noting good course condition, clean, inviting facilities and excellent hospitality.

Club hire is available at the majority of Florida's golf courses. However, golfers taking their own clubs are advised to invest in suitably robust, high-quality golf travel bags to protect their clubs while in transit.

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