Florida Golf Course & Resort Reviews
Cypress Head G.C. near Daytona Beach: Muni golf that feels like a private club
As you meander into the tree-lined parking lot of Cypress Head Golf Club, little outside of the modest green fees screams municipal golf. Much of that vibe is a testament to an extensive renovation of the course.
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Timacuan Golf Club near Orlando: Tournament tested, yet playable for all
A tournament-tested layout in Lake Mary, just north of downtown Orlando, Timacuan Golf Club has hosted several U.S. Open qualifiers and high-level junior events. Regardless of skill level, however, Timacuan is enjoyable because it offers a wide range of shot options and some of the most memorable holes in central Florida.
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Eagle Marsh G.C. in Jensen Beach combines the allure of nature with a demanding Treasure Coast layout
The front of the scorecard states that Eagle Marsh Golf Club is "The Most Challenging Course on the Treasure Coast." From the tips, the par-72, 6,918-yard layout sports a course rating of 74.1 and a slope of 147, so those numbers certainly reflect the course’s "challenge." While that phrase may be somewhat hyperbolic, much of the fun in playing Eagle Marsh is planning the strategy that will keep the ball in play and avoid all the trouble.
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Timacuan Golf Club near Orlando: Tournament tested, yet playable for all
A tournament-tested layout in Lake Mary, just north of downtown Orlando, Timacuan Golf Club has hosted several U.S. Open qualifiers and high-level junior events. Regardless of skill level, however, Timacuan is enjoyable because it offers a wide range of shot options and some of the most memorable holes in central Florida.
... full article »Eagle Marsh G.C. in Jensen Beach combines the allure of nature with a demanding Treasure Coast layout
The front of the scorecard states that Eagle Marsh Golf Club is "The Most Challenging Course on the Treasure Coast." From the tips, the par-72, 6,918-yard layout sports a course rating of 74.1 and a slope of 147, so those numbers certainly reflect the course’s "challenge." While that phrase may be somewhat hyperbolic, much of the fun in playing Eagle Marsh is planning the strategy that will keep the ball in play and avoid all the trouble.
... full article »Seven Rivers Golf & C.C. in Crystal River: A traditional central Florida design that's playable and challenging for all skill levels
Long-time members at Seven Rivers Golf & Country Club in the fishing-happy town of Crystal River like to quip that the course has "golf with benefits." Those benefits include abundant wildlife such as egrets, turtles, eagles, coyote and alligators, and picturesque water features and trees on every hole. If you enjoy golf as a total experience with mature tree growth and wildlife sightings, Seven Rivers delivers those benefits as well as a straightforward, traditional, playable design.
... full article »Nature the star at appealing Alaqua Country Club in Longwood, just north of Orlando
Gary Player has designed more than 300 golf courses around the world. One of his first designs was Alaqua Country Club in Longwood, Fla., 15 miles north of downtown Orlando. If you're looking for a well designed, strategic layout that doesn't demand mammoth tee shots with fabulous tree growth, elevation changes, beautiful landscaping and picturesque lakes, Alaqua is an excellent choice.
... full article »Ocala National Golf Club has exceptional conditioning in a spectacular north central Florida setting
Ocala National Golf Club underwent a management transformation and enhancement program to coincide with its name change, and the course has never been better. Located about 70 miles from Orlando in Ocala, Rees Jones renovated the course in 2004. Jones updated the greens, tees and bunkering to create a links-type feel, which has transformed Ocala National into a great north central Florida golf experience.
... full article »Sweetwater Golf & Country Club north of Orlando: Old-fashioned appeal with amazing trees
Sweetwater Golf & Country Club -- located in Apopka, Florida, some 25 minutes north of Orlando -- is a wonderland of moss-draped oak trees, tall pines and mature palm trees. The course, which opened in 1972, has matured marvelously with spectacular tree growth that enhances the overall golf experience, Ed Schmidt writes.
... full article »Large, smooth, fast greens are the draw at Eagle Dunes Golf Club near Orlando
Set just outside the small town of Sorrento, about a 35-minute drive north of Orlando, Eagle Dunes Golf Club draws golfers with its large, smooth, fast greens, rolling terrain, minimalist design and friendly staff. Even though the club is just 30 miles or so from Orlando, you feel as though you're hundreds of miles away from an urban center, thanks to the laid-back, upscale country setting and challenging, visually beautiful golf course.
... full article »New ownership ups the ante at renovated Quail Hollow Golf Course north of Tampa
As golfers began to return to Quail Hollow Golf Course last summer after an extended closure for renovations, they discovered a vastly improved version of the parkland course. With a GolfNow.com rating of 4.4, players are registering their approval for the enhanced course, which has reconstructed greens and bunkers, new fairways, drainage upgrades, reconditioned cart paths and a renovated clubhouse.
... full article »Arrowhead Golf Club in Naples appeals to those looking for value and style
Arrowhead Golf Club just northeast of Naples is in a highly affluent economic climate where the price to play and the quality of the experience make for one of the better deals around. A full-service public facility, Arrowhead is a popular venue that plays 6,832 yards from the tips over a modestly rolling terrain.
... full article »Formerly private, Boca Greens Country Club in Boca Raton now caters to all
There are plenty of golf courses near Boca Greens Country Club in Boca Raton, but there's a reason why this Joe Lee design is one of the area's most favorably reviewed courses at GolfNow.com: It appeals to a wide range of players. Ninety-six percent of reviewers recommend playing Boca Greens C.C., and the club also receives high marks for staff friendliness.
... full article »- Rees Jones didn't waste the canvas at Sandestin Golf & Beach Resort's Burnt Pine golf course
- Bonita Bay East just north of Naples: Just you, your golf clubs and nature
- Heron Creek Golf & Country Club: A top, 27-hole, Sarasota-area challenge
- Beauty and difficulty collide at Candler Hills Golf Club in Ocala, Florida
- Time to anoint Hammock Beach Resort in Palm Coast one of Florida's best golf resorts
- Viera East Golf Club delivers good golf in spring training land along Florida's Space Coast
- Copperhead Golf & Country Club: A surprisingly good course at a great value near Fort Myers
- Raptor Bay Golf Club just north of Naples requires deft action around greens while celebrating nature
- Emerald trails: Navigating Tom Fazio's stellar Camp Creek Golf Club in Panama City Beach
- If you love the water, you'll love the Links Course at Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort in Destin
- Ritz-Carlton's Grande Lakes Orlando has it all: Soaring golf, soaring food and a soaring zip-line course
- Honeymoon is over, but golfers still love the Country Club of Miami
- For golf lovers, a place to call home: Palmetto Golf Club in Miami
- Pint-sized perfection on the Atlantic: Palm Beach Par 3 Golf Course
- Florida Space Coast golf: There's plenty to talk about at Walkabout Golf Club in Mims
- Seascape Golf, Beach & Tennis Resort in Destin: Play the Florida Panhandle in style
- Finding fun at easy-play Venetian Bay Golf Club in New Smyrna Beach
- The two courses at LPGA International are bold challenges for men and women
- Joe Lee-designed Palm Beach National Golf and C.C.: A prime example of Florida golf
- Forgive the Sinner when you play Club Med Sandpiper Bay in Port St. Lucie
- Great greens make Panther Run Golf Club a bargain just east of Naples
- Local and visiting golfers alike favor East Course at Jacaranda C.C. in Plantation
- TPC Treviso Bay challenges public golfers to 'man up' in Naples
- Take on the 'Talon's Grip' at Stoneybrook Golf Club in Estero
- Fly like an Eagle at The President Country Club in West Palm Beach
- Rosedale Golf and Country Club is Bradenton's underrated gem
- At Innisbrook Golf & Spa Resort near Tampa, the South Course rises to the challenge
- Copperhead Course at Tampa's Innisbrook Golf and Spa Resort: Play where the PGA Tour pros play
- Doral Golf Resort & Spa: A Miami legend turns 50 in 2012
- Heritage Isles Golf & Country Club is one of the toughest tests in the Tampa Bay region
- Brooksville Country Club is off the beaten path but worth the trip
- Babe Zaharias Golf Course in Tampa brings back plenty of memories
- Lely Resort Golf & Country Club offers two watery layouts in Naples
- At Cove Cay C.C. in Clearwater, the customer comes first
- Sawgrass Country Club in Ponte Vedra Beach: The original Players host still has plenty of mojo
- Clearwater C.C. offers a blast from the past in the Tampa Bay area
- Hunter's Creek in Orlando: A beauty being primped to perfection
- Windy Harbor Golf Club near Jacksonville, Florida: A port in the storm
- Fernandina Beach G.C.: Three nines that are so different, they can't even agree on par
- Selva Marina Country Club near Jacksonville is preserving the past, building for the future
- Deerfield Lakes Golf Club near Jacksonville isn't fancy, but it's a challenge
- The Golf Club at Fleming Island south of Jacksonville, Fla. is a visually appealing and unpredictable course
- Bent Creek Golf Course in Jacksonville, Fla.: A muni disguised as something far more
- Country Club of Orange Park near Jacksonville is filled with memorable holes and golf balls that end up all wet
- Eagle Landing at Oakleaf Plantation near Jacksonville is never boring, never easy
- Amelia River Golf Club gets better as you go
- International Course at ChampionsGate Golf Club offers Orlando golfers a linksy challenge
- National Course at ChampionsGate Golf Club in Orlando is playable for all
- Don't mind the water, you can stay dry at Waterlefe Golf and River Club in Bradenton
- Waldorf Astoria Orlando resort and golf club: Traditional design meets high-roller service
- Disney's Lake Buena Vista Golf Course: Classic Florida golf and a country club feel
- Disney's Magnolia Golf Course: A PGA Tour host with a Kodak finish
- Disney's Palm Golf Course: A shot-maker's layout on the PGA Tour
- Jim McLean Signature Course at Doral gives the Miami golf resort a one-two punch
- Jacksonville Beach Golf Club: A municipal course that exceeds expectations
- At Mystic Dunes Golf Club in Celebration, Gary Koch has you driving for show, putting for dough
- Cleveland Heights Golf Course a little oasis in downtown Lakeland
- Regatta Bay Golf and C.C. in Destin: Smooth as a sunset sail across Choctawatchee Bay
- Shula's Hotel and Golf Club: Where carnivores and Dolphins -- maybe even the NFL legend himself -- gather
- Naples golf: All Ritz, no rough at Greg Norman's Tiburon courses
- Scenery or challenge: Golfers can take their pick on Amelia Island Plantation's two golf courses
- Play golf and enjoy the private Evergreen Club in Palm City as if you're a member
- Hammock Beach Resort in Palm Coast showcases two distinctly different Florida golf experiences
- The Golf Lodge at The Quarry: A playable former Champions Tour venue in Naples
- Stay out of the sand at Wentworth Golf Club in Tarpon Springs
- Be sure to make Serenoa Golf Club part of your Sarasota golf plans
- Palm Harbor's Tarpon Woods is back among the elite in Tampa golf
- The Claw golf course at the University of South Florida in Tampa has a bite to it
- Challenging El Campeon golf course makes Mission Inn Resort & Club worth the drive from Orlando
- Nature makes Seven Springs Golf and Country Club in New Port Richey a challenging -- and fun -- round
- Champion Course at PGA National in Palm Beach Gardens offers supreme south Florida resort golf
- Beyond the Bear Trap: Get to know PGA National Resort & Spa in Palm Beach Gardens
- Tampa Bay Golf and Country Club is tough, but worth the drive north to San Antonio, Fla.
- North Course is the perfect opening play at Innisbrook golf resort near Tampa
- East Bay Golf Club in Largo is a refreshing change from the status quo
- At Ron Garl's Northdale Golf & Tennis Club in Tampa, don't let a little noise ruin a fun round
- Great price and 27 holes: Don't overlook Silver Dollar Golf Club north of Tampa
- Family-friendly, all-inclusive Club Med Sandpiper Bay in Port Saint Lucie a haven for golfers, sports enthusiasts
- History at a low price? Check out Tampa's Rogers Park Golf Course
- Lansbrook Golf Club in Palm Harbor shows off its new design, courtesy of Ron Garl
- Kings Ridge Course at Kings Ridge Golf Club in Clermont offers wide fairways, tiny greens
- Kings Ridge Golf Club in Clermont: Don't take Ron Garl's "executive" Ridge Course for granted
- At hilly Legends Golf and Country Club in Clermont, you can take a break from typical Florida golf
- Tampa's Rocky Point Golf Course gives golfers a look at the way it used to be
- There's fun and birdies to be found at Chi Chi Rodriguez Golf Club in Clearwater
- Accuracy is everything at Pebble Creek Golf Club in Tampa
- North of Tampa, Heritage Harbor Golf & Country Club offers challenges for every handicap
- Cheval Golf & Country Club near Tampa isn't the way you remember it
- Bring your 'A' game to TPC Tampa Bay