Florida Golf Feature Stories
Tampa's executive golf courses offer plenty of challenges
The eight-county Tampa Bay area has plenty of executive courses that allow golfers to get their game ready for the more than 300 championship courses in the region. Whether you are a beginner or a low handicap looking to work on the short game, there are plenty of options in Tampa Bay.
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Couples golf grows in the Naples area of southwest Florida
There are many reasons why couples golf is growing in Naples, Fla., where the area has morphed from a sleepy warm-weather getaway to a glamorous, high-end winter retreat. Real estate developers and the area's golf courses get it and are doing everything they can to lure in couples, Katharine Dyson writes.
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Naples is a top-flight golf destination for foodies
Naples, Florida -- the self-proclaimed "Golf Capital of the World" -- takes itself very seriously as a town for foodies. Eateries for all budgets and taste buds rock the entire strip of U.S. 41 for more than 20 miles from Estero to Naples. If one place is booked, don't worry. There's a place just as good -- or better -- nearby.
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Couples golf grows in the Naples area of southwest Florida
There are many reasons why couples golf is growing in Naples, Fla., where the area has morphed from a sleepy warm-weather getaway to a glamorous, high-end winter retreat. Real estate developers and the area's golf courses get it and are doing everything they can to lure in couples, Katharine Dyson writes.
... full article »Naples is a top-flight golf destination for foodies
Naples, Florida -- the self-proclaimed "Golf Capital of the World" -- takes itself very seriously as a town for foodies. Eateries for all budgets and taste buds rock the entire strip of U.S. 41 for more than 20 miles from Estero to Naples. If one place is booked, don't worry. There's a place just as good -- or better -- nearby.
... full article »Jacksonville: Ten reasons to plan a golf vacation to Florida's First Coast
The Jacksonville area offers dozens of public golf choices, great weather and terrific dining at an array of price points. But why should you plan a golf vacation to the Jacksonville area? Mike Bailey offers up 10 compelling reasons, from the World Golf Hall of Fame to the mild weather and ocean breezes.
... full article »The Jacksonville area is perfect for buddy golf trips
The ingredients for a successful buddy trip are simple: a comfortable room, an ice chest filled with your favorite beverages, good eats, entertainment options and quality golf. If you're heading to Jacksonville, Fla., Mike Bailey has some suggestions on how to make the most of your golf vacation.
... full article »Bring your golf clubs and baseball glove for Grapefruit League spring training in Florida
Each spring 15 Major League Baseball teams gather in Florida for a month of Grapefruit League action. If you're going to be in the Sunshine State checking out your favorite team, make sure to have your golf clubs handy. There are numerous top-flight courses close to the spring training home of your favorite baseball team.
... full article »Florida gone bowling: Where to play golf when watching your college football team's bowl game
With six bowl games in Florida this holiday season, no state has more post-season college football action. The weather should be warm and the stakes will be high on the gridiron, so bring your golf clubs, your mascot head covers and take on one of the many courses near your team's big game.
... full article »Women-friendly golf courses abound in Naples, Marco Island and Bonita Springs
Naples, Marco Island and Bonita Springs in southwest Florida boast one of the best concentrations of women-friendly golf courses in the country. Highlights include courses such as Lely Mustang Golf Club, Lely Flamingo Island Club, Naples Beach Hotel & Golf Club, Tiburon Golf Club, Raptor Bay and the Rookery at Marco, Katharine Dyson writes.
... full article »Private retreats in Naples open up to traveling golfers
Times are changing in Naples. The gates leading to private golf clubs that once were locked are more likely than ever to swing open for anybody willing to pay a greens fee. Savvy players could be just a phone call away from getting a tee time at a spectacular private course.
... full article »Panther Lake at Orange County National leads Florida on Golf World readers' rankings
Orange County National, the 45-hole golf mecca in the Orlando area, exemplifies public golf. So it should come as no surprise that the readers of Golf World and Golf Digest magazines selected OCN's Panther Lake Course as not only the top public golf course in Florida, but the second best public venue in the country.
... full article »Travel tips: How to pack for your Orlando golf trip
Orlando's golf courses and resorts helps the city showcase itself as one of America's top golf destinations - and it is. Here are a few pointers on how to plan for your golf vacation to Orlando. Knowing what to pack in the bag will make your Florida golf vacation that much more enjoyable.
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