Top Notch Courses in Golf’s Favorite Playground

Aug 29
19:53

2008

Jenna Lutz

Jenna Lutz

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Explore why Florida is the favorite destination of golfers.

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Ever since the Spanish conquistadors went traipsing through Florida in search of the mythical fountain of youth,Top Notch Courses in Golf’s Favorite Playground Articles people of ages and cultures have been flocking to the “Sunshine State” from all over for fun in the sun and so much more. Florida seems to have it all for anyone and everyone looking to get away and really enjoy themselves; crystal clear waters and beaches, sizzling night life, fashion hot spots, amusement parks for kids of any age, and last but not least some of the finest and most pristine golf courses in the whole country.

It is not at all surprising that so many spacious and amazing golf courses can be found in the vacation hot spot of Florida.  The balmy weather and clear skies make for perfect tee-off conditions, and the scenery is an added bonus treat for the eyes. The cherry on top of this rather refreshing sundae would be the arm and leg that it will not cost you to partake of many of these exquisite Florida golf courses. So dust off your clubs, dig out those piqued polo shirts, and make a beeline for one of the nation’s  smoking golf destinations.

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Florida is definitely the place to be to enjoy the best in everything about golf.  You may feel a little overwhelmed trying to figure out where you want to go and which of the many gracefully stunning golf courses you want to play on. There is help in the form of web sites like Putt.com that offer a gold mine of useful information; from golf course descriptions, to tee times, contact information, and even golfing tips to assist you in making this a very eventful trip.

The World Woods Golf Club in scenic Brookville is rather high on Florida’s golf course totem pole. It is home to two of the best golf courses around: The Pine Barrens and Rolling Oaks. The first is world class and considered an homage to the top seeded golf course at the Pine Valley Golf Club in New Jersey.  You can expect an intricate blending of modern design and the a fluid grace of the county’s natural terrain. Rolling Oaks may have been built next door, but this golf course neighbor is decked out with giant oak trees and elegant draped with Spanish moss at almost every hole. This is one experience you will certainly not want to forget.

If you are looking for a golf course to put some hair on your chest, you need look no further than the Championship course at the Bay Hill Club in the ever popular metropolis of Orlando. A might long in the tooth, the Championship was built in 1961 and is eighteen holes and over seven thousand yards of intrepid golf playing.  If you have the heart and gumption to tackle and master one golf course during your vacation to Florida, there is no better green to crack your knuckles and give it your all on than that of the Championship.

 The quite divine golf course at Marcus Pointe Golf Club in Pensacola was picked by other golfers as an award winning course and a great value to boot. You may not earn your stripes here, but you will have a really great time playing an enjoyable round of golf.  This is still a highly ranked championship golf course that seems to flow with your every swing.  The club offers practice areas to help you get your game on, and professional instruction in case your game needs some training wheels.

More information about these spectacular Florida golf courses, and links for many others can be found at Putt.com.