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Swaying palm trees in the tropical breeze, turquoise ocean water, the sounds of exotic birds drowning out the click of golf balls off the verdant green fairway, the allure of icy tropical drinks at The 19th hole. These are the sights and sounds of a round of golf in the Florida Keys.
A Tiger in The Woods Golf Tournament, hosted by the Key West Chamber of Commerce, takes place on April 23 at the Key West Golf Club. Fun for all, over $20,00 in prizes, plus raffles for the family. Inside this guide are the local golf and tennis clubs, from Key Largo to Key West, to play and enjoy while visiting or living here in paradise.
Inside are articles by top golf professionals on how to warm up, drive, chip, putt and maybe win a round with your friends every once in a while. There is also some good info on how to avoid heat stroke and flying bolts of lightning while out on the golf course. If you hear those sirens, get off the course not under a tree. Don’t fool with Mother Nature!
For you out there who don’t know when to say “when”, we have the Keys 100-mile Ultra Marathon in May, and the ReMARCable Tour De Keys bike race in September, both raising money for good local causes. While cruising the Florida Keys, don’t forget to stop by the History of Diving Museum in Islamorada, it has great shows on SCUBA’s origins and awesome underwater sea life exhibits.
Jimmy Buffet doesn’t call hanging out in the Florida Keys “Living in Paradise” for nothing. Get out there and enjoy… and don’t forget to hit the clubhouse when you’re all done playing.
FLORIDA KEYS GOLF COURSE DIRECTORY
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FLORIDA KEYS TENNIS COURTS
DATE
2025 PGA TOUR SCHEDULE
TOURNAMENT
January 2-5 The Sentry
January 9-12 Sony Open
January 16-19 The American Express
January 22-25 Farmers Insurance Open
January 30February 2
AT&T Pebble Beach Pro Am
February 6-9 WM Phoenix Open
February 13-16 The Genesis Invitational
February 20-23
Mexican Open at VidantaWorld
February 27March 2 Cognizant Classic in The Palm Beaches
March 6-9
Arnold Palmer Invitational presented by Mastercard
March 6-9 Puerto Rico Open
March 13-16 The Players Championship
March 20-23 Valspar Championship
March 27-30
Texas Children’s Houston Open
April 3-6 Valero Texas Open
VENUE
Plantation Course at Kapalua Kapalua, Maui, Hawaii
Waialee Country Club Honolulu, Hawaii
Pete Dye Stadium Course La Quinta, California
Torrey Pines Gold Course (South) San Diego, California
Harbour Town Golf Links Hilton Head, Island, South Carolina
Puntacana Resort & Club Punta Cana, Dominican Republic
TPC Louisiana Avondale, Louisiana
TPC Craig Ranch McKinney, Texas
The Philadelphia Cricket Club Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Dunes Golf and Beach Club Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
Quail Hollow Club Charlotte, North Carolina
Colonial Country Club Fort Worth, Texas
Muirfield Village Golf Club Dublin, Ohio
TPC Toronto at Osprey Valley (North) Caledon, Ontario, Canada
Oakmont Country Club Oakmont, Pennsylvania
TPC River Highlands Cromwell, Connecticut
Detroit Golf Club Detroit, Michigan
TPC Deere Run Silvis, Illinois
DATE
July 10-13
2025 PGA TOUR SCHEDULE
TOURNAMENT
Genesis Scottish Open
July 10-13 ISCO Championship
July 17-20 The Open Championship
July 17-20 Barracuda Championship
July 24-27 3M Open
July 31August 3 Wyndham Championship
August 7-10
FedEx St. Jude Championship
August 14-17 BMW Championship
August 21-24 TOUR Championship
VENUE
The Renaissance Club North Berwick, SCO
Hurstbourne Country Club Louisville, Kentucky
Royal Portrush Golf Club Portrush, NIR
Tahoe Mountain Club Truckee, California
TPC Twin Cities Blaine, Minnesota
Sedgefield Country Club Greensboro, North Carolina
TPC Southwind Memphis, Tennessee
Caves Valley Golf Club Owings Mills, Maryland
East Lake Golf Club Atlanta, Georgia
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October
November
November 21-24
December
December 13-15
January 20-23
Grant Thorton Lesson Zone Tiburon Golf Club Naples, Florida
PGA Merchadise Show Seminars Orange County Convention Center Orlando, Florida
DRIVING
DRIVING
• Keep your feet shoulder width apart.
• Keep your feet shoulder width apart.
• Play the ball off the inside of your front heel.
• Play the ball off the inside of your front heel.
• Grip pressure should be light.
• Grip pressure should be light.
• Swing through the ball not at the ball.
• Swing through the ball not at the ball.
PUTTING
PUTTING
• Choose a putter with a distinct target line marked on it. Prac with a chalk line going the entire length from the cup to the putter.
• Choose a putter with a distinct target line marked on it. Practice with a chalk line going the entire length from the cup to the putter.
• Keep your hand pressure light and constant through the end of the stroke.
• Keep your hand pressure light and constant through the end of the stroke.
PHYSICAL FITNESS
PHYSICAL FITNESS
• Be sure to stretch before and throughout the game.
• Be sure to stretch before and throughout the game.
• At the gym, practice moves that imitate golf movements.
• At the gym, practice moves that imitate golf movements.
• Keeping physically fit will improve your power.
• Keeping physically fit will improve your power.
BUNKER SHOTS
BUNKER SHOTS
• Don’t focus on actually hitting the ball.
• Don’t focus on actually hitting the ball.
• Aim the clubface at the target, this will increase the loft.
• Aim the clubface at the target, this will increase the loft.
• Have the club enter the sand, following your bodyline.
• Have the club enter the sand, following your bodyline.
SHORT GAME
GOLFER’S Journal
SHORT GAME
• Chip and Run when the ball is close to the green and does not need to be elevated to get to the hole.
• Chip and Run when the ball is close to the green and does not need to be elevated to get to the hole.
• Pitch the ball when you need to get around bun mounds, the rough or water hazards.
• Pitch the ball when you need to get around bun mounds, the rough or water hazards.
MENTAL FITNESS
MENTAL FITNESS
• Try keeping a journal of your progress when trying to improve game.
• Set goals and realistic expectations.
• If you find yourself angered, try evaluating the shots that trig your anger. the country club lifestyle
• Try keeping a journal of your progress when trying to improve your game.
• Set goals and realistic expectations.
• If you find yourself angered, try evaluating the shots that trigger your anger.
DRUNKEN CLAMS
Enjoy this recipie from Porky’s Bayside Restaurant & Marina
• 1 lb Littleneck Clams
• 1 tablespoon minced garlic
• 1 x Half small red onion slices
• 1 x Half small tomato diced
• 1 teaspoon Herbes de Province
• 1 teaspoon chopped parsley
• 4 oz pilsner beer
• 2 oz butter
• 3 oz Chicken stock
• Sliced Cuban bread
Melt butter, add garlic & herbs, add chicken stock & beer. Sauteed for 3 minutes, add clams and cook until open approx 3 min. Transfer to a bowl, top with parsley & serve with Cuban bread. Come on by, we
Cruisin’TikisKeyWest
Why go bar hopping... when you can hop on a bar!
Cruisin’ Tikis Key West offers a variety of cruises including Eco, Garrison Bight, Seaport, Swim Stop, Sandbar, and Sunset Cruises. We also offer private parties and special events including, but not limited to: Birthday Parties Bachelor/ Bachelorette Parties and Sunset Cruises… Let your imagination design your TIKI CRUISE today!
We now have a total of 6 tikis, each with their own unique name: Freaky, Leaky, Sneaky, Squeaky, Creaky and Tipsy. We can take a maximum of 6 guests per tiki, however larger groups can split onto multiple tikis and cruise together. Do you need help deciding which tiki cruise to take? Maybe a location is more convenient for you or you are looking for a specific cruise-type…
Cruises departing from the Schooner Wharf Dock (202 William Street) are the Makai Daytime (1 hour), and Makai Sunset (90 minutes). The Makai Daytime cruise explores around the harbor in a nice quick trip. This is great for guests who want out on the water, but do not have much time. The Makai Sunset cruise has a quicker trip to sunset as it cruises around the Historic Seaport, Sunset Pier, Mallory Square, and Sunset Key before the famous Key West Sunset.
Cruises departing from Mellow Ventures (1605 N. Roosevelt Blvd.) are the Garrison Bight (90 minutes), Swim Stop (2 hours), Seaport Cruise (2 hours), and Sunset Cruise (2 hours). The Garrison Bight cruise is slower-paced and offers a preview of the Naval Base housing and Garrison Bight Marina. On the Swim Stop cruise, guests can hop in a mini sandbar or swim in a trench which is better for those who want to snorkel. The Seaport cruise cruises by the Historic Seaport, Sunset Pier, and Mallory Square during the daytime. On the Sunset cruise, guests get to view the famous Key West sunset from a tiki boat by Sunset Key.
Cruises departing from Hurricane Hole Marina (5110 Overseas Hwy.) are the Eco cruise (90 minutes), Sandbar (3 hours), and Hurricane Sunset (2 hours). The Eco cruise will allow you to explore the Florida Keys wildlife. On the Sandbar cruise, you will get to spend time at the local-favorite Boca Chica sandbar. The Hurricane Sunset offers a more secluded sunset cruise.
Helping Florida Keys Charities...
One Shot at a Time!
Celebrate Conch living and join our unrivaled “on the water” golf tournament.
The Conch Scramble is a one of a kind golf experience that people look forward to each year. There are no green’s fees, golf carts, or sand traps. Each foursome travels by boat from tee to tee, with a designated driver/caddie. Boats are docked and golfers come ashore. Each player gets two shots at the ‘floating targets’ from each tee venue. The golf balls are biodegradable. They turn into fish food after 90 hours. (This event occurs under a permit from FKNMS) After playing nine holes, the teams
celebrate at Chief Marine, with an awards ceremony, food, and fun.
All teams show their spirit by decorating their boats and dressing up in costumes. While it is not a requirement to dress up, a special award is given to the most spirited/ best dressed team.
The Conch Scramble is a 501(c)3 organization that makes grants to nonprofit organizations in an effort to enrich the quality of individual, family, and community life. With Over 240
participants in the golf event and hundreds in attendance at the kick off party, this is one of the most successful fundraising events in the Keys providing some of the largest grants to local organizations. Each year our Board requests applications from organizations that wish to be considered recipients of a grant. The CS Board selects local charities to be the recipients of the money raised. The Board’s decision is based upon application materials and organizational need.
This Year’s Conch Scramble Charity Golf Tournament will take place on September 27 & 28, 2024
2024 Event Schedule
Kickoff Party: September 27, 2024
6:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Location TBD
All Teams Must Check-in at Kick Off Party
Tournament Start
September 28, 2024, 8:30 am
Location TBD
Awards Ceremony
September 28, 2024
3:30 pm – 4:30 pm
Location TBD
Improve Your Fitness & Your Game
THROUGH CONCIERGE AT-HOME PERSONAL TRAINING
Whether you are trying to break 100 for the first time or are gunning for the club championship, golf is a competitive sport. Golfers are always looking for that one thing that will give them the competitive advantage: golf clubs, golf balls, lessons with the pro, time at the driving range, Etc... There is one piece of equipment that is consistently overlooked and will give the biggest bang for the buck when it comes to improving your game. Your own body!
Golf is a complex sport that requires the body to function as one kinetic chain. When we swing a golf club, power is being generated by the entire body and passes through subsets of muscles on it’s way to the golf club. If any muscle within the chain is over-tight or not firing properly the chain is broken. The result is a loss of range of motion and power which leads to a less efficient swing and the potential for injury.
What causes some muscles to be over-tight and others not to fire properly? The simple answer is daily life. Here is one example.
Spending the day sitting; be it at a desk or in a car, causes the muscles in the front of our hips, Hip Flexors, to become tight and our butt muscles, Gluteus Maximus, to become inactive or weak. This leads to loss of range of motion, loss of strength, and potential injury. This is one of the reasons your lower back can feel tight or painful when standing up after sitting for a period of time. This is just one example, but the scenario can play out in our ankles, hips, shoulders or neck.
What’s the solution? Identify the tight and inactive or weak muscles. The tight muscles need to be properly stretched and the weak muscles need to be strengthened. While you can certainly do this on your own, I recommend working with a professional personal trainer who specializes in corrective exercise. A professional trainer will be able to design a program that will help strengthen your body and improve proper movement. This will not only improve your golf game by improving your swing, it will improve your overall health and fitness.
Steven Hochman is a NCCA accredited, NASM Certified Personal Trainer, Corrective Exercise Specialist and Certified Nutrition Coach. He offers concierge at home personal training in the Fort Myers area. Consult with your doctor before beginning any fitness or nutrition program.
Golf Equipment Tips for Women
It may be easier to use one putter rather than two or more. By practicing with one putter you allow yourself to become more familiar with the characteristics of that one rather than trying to remember all the qualities of each putter. Practice often with your favorite putter.
To get the most from your golf equipment, it’s best to utilize equipment that is best fitted for your body and swing. With the incorporation of an optimized club and shaft, you could
increase your driving distance by about 15 yards without changing your swing.
If your normal score ranges in the low 80s to 70s a more traditional player’s club (or muscle-back club) will work best for you. Cavity-backed clubs have the weight of the club focused in the back around the edges. This helps keep distance in the event you miss the face center when taking your shot.
South Florida is one of the most vulnerable areas on the United States coast for a hurricane. In 1992, Hurricane Andrew, the most powerful storm in Miami-Dade County, registering as a Category V, and the third strongest in U.S. history with sustained winds in excess of 155 mph, came ashore and destroyed many marinas in south Miami-Dade County. Hurricanes that exceed 110 mph can be expected to occur in south Florida about once every 10 years. The population of Miami-Dade County continues to increase, bringing many boaters with little hurricane experience.
The wind will be the biggest enemy. There are several things to do to help minimize its overwhelming affects. Knowing how to secure your boat and where to keep your boat are the two primary concerns. The most important thing to remember is DON’T WAIT UNTIL THE LAST MINUTE! Being prepared in advance by having a plan and practicing your plan will help to protect your life and property.
