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One of only six resorts to receive Golf Digest’s “2018 Best Golf Resorts in Florida” designation, playing at Hammock Beach is definitely something to add to your bucket list.

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2 Florida’s Finest Golf Resorts 2 Streamsong Resort 4 Saddlebrook Resort 6 Reunion Resort 8 Innisbrook 10 Hammock Beach 12 Trump National Doral Miami 14 PGA National Resort & Spa 16 Naples Beach Hotel & Golf Club 17 World Golf Village

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STREAMSONG® RESORT

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Situated amid stunning scenery and hushed seclusion in Central Florida, Streamsong® is a new luxury golf resort destination intentionally designed in harmony with its natural surroundings.

The resort’s unparalleled golf courses—Streamsong® Red, designed by Bill Coore and Ben Crenshaw, and Streamsong® Blue, designed by Tom Doak—can both be found in GOLF Magazine’s “Top 100 Courses You Can Play”… Streamsong® Red #10 and Streamsong® Blue #14. 36 holes creatively intertwine through a landscape of towering sand dunes, unexpected shifts in elevation and windswept prairie grasses. Simply put, Streamsong is like nothing you have ever seen or played.

As a proper complement to Streamsong® Red and Blue, Streamsong’s third championship layout, the highly acclaimed Streamsong® Black debuted in autumn 2017. Streamsong® Black is designed by acclaimed golf course architect Gil Hanse, designer of the 2016 Olympic Course in Rio de Janeiro, Castle Stuart Golf Links in Inverness, Scotland (host of the Scottish Open), Los Angeles Country Club (North and South), and one of the most entrusted architects in the game to restore many of America’s most prominent private clubs. Streamsong® Black, Par 73, is an expansive, strategic and eye-popping layout with rolling terrain, sand and vistas which are reminiscent of the Sand Belt of Australia.

Set on 16,000 acres convenient to Tampa and Orlando, Streamsong invites guests to explore the outdoors beyond the fairways. The resort offers on site guided bass fishing on its multiple lakes and streams, and its 12 –station sporting clays course and new archery range are perfect for both beginner and expert shots.

The resort also features a lakeside infinity-edge pool, a nature trail,

tennis courts and the AcquaPietra™ spa.

Streamsong offers guests four distinct restaurant options as stunning and sophisticated as the resort itself. Every dining experience at Streamsong presents the chance to enjoy excellent food and drink in the most beautiful setting imaginable.

The Clubhouse at Streamsong features an outdoor lakefront terrace, 12 guestrooms, Restaurant Fifty-Nine, a steak-themed restaurant serving three meals daily, a lounge, and a well-appointed golf shop.

It’s rare that one resort can offer so many authentic experiences.

LOCATION Streamsong COURSES Red,

Blue and Black

855-275-0156 | StreamsongResort.com

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SADDLEBROOK RESORT

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A legendary Tampa Bay resort, the award-winning Saddlebrook Resort has made a name for itself as an unforgettable meeting and vacation destination, as well as one of the nation’s preeminent training facilities for athletes. The resort rests on 480 acres of rolling terrain surrounded by lagoons and cypress trees, Saddlebrook was purposely planned as a car-free Walking Village, ensuring guests can easily walk throughout the entire resort.

The resort’s 540 suites with a total of 800 bedrooms showcase an inviting rich tropical design and are clustered around nine serene courtyards complete with gardens, stone benches, stone paver walkways, and native lush Florida landscaping. We are an ideal choice for groups and families visiting the Tampa area. You will also discover exceptional restaurants and lounges, ranging from the prime steaks and famous table-side Caesar salad at Dempsey’s Steak House to the lively atmosphere at T.D.’s Sports Bar and The Poolside Cafe.

Saddlebrook Resort is home to two of Florida’s most picturesque and playable golf courses, as well as the renowned Saddlebrook Golf Academy and the Saddlebrook Preparatory School for junior athletes. Designed by golf legend Arnold Palmer, both of our Tampa golf courses incorporate rolling fairways and well-maintained greens along with wilderness areas full of cypress, pine and palm trees. Add in our

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state-of-the-art training facility, Pro Shop and professional instruction, and it’s easy to see why Saddlebrook is an unrivaled Florida golf resort.

Saddlebrook’s Florida golf courses are also ideal for corporate tournaments as well as groups visiting the resort for a conference or special event. Whether your group consists of 20 or 200 players, the professional staff can coordinate and execute all aspects of tournament golf, including awards banquets and prizes. Additionally, the Saddlebrook Golf Academy also offers group clinics and special programs that can be customized for your goals and agenda.

When it comes to recreation, Saddlebrook Resort caters to every taste and skill level. Besides our two Arnold Palmer signature golf courses, you can perfect your swing at the Saddlebrook Golf Academy, designed to train PGA professionals, adult and junior golfers. Our championship tennis complex features 45 courts including four Grand Slam surfaces, with lighted courts for night play. The world-renowned Harry Hopman Tennis Program is also on-site, and players instantly join the ranks of such superstars as Jack Sock and John Isner, who calls Saddlebrook Resort his preferred training center.

Unique among Tampa Bay hotels and resorts, Saddlebrook’s Sports Village provides an array of activities and fitness options for individuals as well as groups. This dynamic complex features two

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adjacent fitness centers that total over 6,000 sq. ft., one sand and two grass volleyball courts, a regulation-size basketball court and a FieldTurf training field. The resort also boasts three swimming pools, including the Superpool, a half-million gallon free-form pool with two volleyball nets, basketball hoops, and training lanes. We also invite you to rejuvenate your senses at the Saddlebrook Spa. Our luxurious European-style Spa features a full menu of body treatments, massages, hydro-tub, facials and salon services, as well as outside dining.

Saddlebrook Resort can host a conference for 1,000 attendees and still make groups of 10 feel right at home. The meeting facilities at Saddlebrook, Tampa Bay’s unrivaled conference resort, encompass over 95,000 square feet, including 34 versatile meeting rooms, all located within easy walking distance of our accommodations,

recreation and restaurants. Whether you want to improve communication skills or strengthen relationships, our extensive team building programs are designed to bring your group together and create lasting memories. Saddlebrook’s staff professional, Dr. Nick Hall, will design the perfect program for your group according to your goals, schedule and budget. From tennis tournaments and interactive cooking experiences to our five-acre Executive Challenge Course, we have the perfect addition to your meeting itinerary. Let our professional staff and technology-rich facilities build your event with ease.

Whether you are visiting Tampa for a conference, athletic training or a relaxing vacation, you are sure to find endless ways to enjoy your time at Saddlebrook Resort.

Location Courses

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Palmer, Saddlebrook

800-729-8383 | Saddlebrook.com

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New clubhouse at the signature design Nicklaus Course The AAA Four Diamond rated Reunion Resort encompasses 2,300 acres of lush landscape and nature preserves, providing a peaceful respite in the midst of the magic and bustle of Orlando’s nearby attractions. Leaving crowds and long lines far behind, the resort features 360 resort style accommodations ranging from luxury multi-room villas and private vacation homes. The resort is a top golf destination, as it is the only location in the world featuring three signature championship golf courses designed by golf’s greatest legends: Jack Nicklaus, Arnold Palmer and Tom Watson.

The Nicklaus Course is smooth and flowing with long horizon lines and designed to tempt golfers into hitting risky shots resulting in big payoffs with its many lakes and elevated tee boxes. The Nicklaus Course is accompanied by a newly built Clubhouse, opened

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in November of 2018. Located on over three acres, the new 12,000 square-foot clubhouse features panoramic views of the course and includes a state-of-the-art fitness center, men’s and women’s locker rooms and showers, a golf lifestyle retail space, and an upscale sports bar called “Traditions,” complete with an open kitchen and outdoor terrace with views of the 18th green. A tribute to Jack Nicklaus’ masterful layout, the new clubhouse includes furnishings, artwork and memorabilia related to Nicklaus’ decorated career.

The Palmer Course is a par 72 course with six tee locations on each hole, offering with a variety of natural preserve areas, generously wide fairways, hilly terrains with elevations, which is rare on Florida courses, and strategically placed bunkers across all 18 holes.

The Watson Course highlights fast and firm fairways surrounded by 15 varieties of native grasses, azaleas, hibiscus and other indigenous foliage to Central Florida.

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different “neighborhoods� -- as well as the crown jewel, the Reunion Grande offers a range of stay options from villas to spacious, multibedroom homes. Many estate homes also offer private balconies for expansive golf course views, private pool access and fenced yards.

The eleven-story hub of Reunion Resort offers all the comforts of a luxury hotel including a Grande Lobby and lobby bar, fine dining, rooftop lounge and pool, retail shops and conference space. Reunion Resort also offers an award-winning Tennis Center, boutique spa, a fitness center, 11 swimming pools, a 5-acre water park with a lazy river and delectable dining options. The restaurant Eleven offers a signature steakhouse menu on the rooftop of Reunion Grande. Forte is an Italian bistro with a warm and rustic atmosphere, while the Clubhouse offers continental American Fare for breakfast, lunch and dinner. All culinary options are open for both guests and the public to enjoy.

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Kissimmee

COURSES Nicklaus,

Palmer, Watson

888.231.9544 | ReunionResort.com

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INNISBROOK RESORT

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LOCATED JUST 20 MILES FROM THE TOP-RATED Tampa International Airport, Innisbrook Resort sits on 900 wooded acres just five miles east of Florida’s beautiful Gulf Coast beaches. As you drive through the resort gates you enter a tranquil, private setting with lush landscape and rolling hills – very uncharacteristic of Florida.

This 500-room all-suite property plays host to the nationally televised PGA TOUR’s Valspar Championship, luring the country’s top players who rave about the resort’s signature course, Copperhead, as one of the top courses they love to play. Innisbrook offers 4 championship golf courses and is a veritable golf paradise with each course just a few minutes from your suite, and each demanding a different strategy to score well. What you may love most about this beautiful resort is a staff that is committed to exceeding each guest’s needs, both on the course and off. For the golfer, you will never need to touch your clubs in between rounds as the resort has mastered the art of making sure your cart awaits you on each course, complete with your clubs which have been cleaned between rounds and are awaiting your arrival.

Should you need a little work on your game you will also find a staff of talented professionals available for lessons at your leisure, as well as complimentary clinics each weekend, and an intensive year-round golf school known as the Golf Institute under the direction of highly

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regarded Director of Golf Instruction, Dawn Mercer. Anything you may need from a golf merchandise or equipment standpoint is covered in the resort’s 3 clubhouses with the finest in logo golf and resort wear for men, women and juniors.

For the non-golfer Innisbrook offers plenty to do, beginning with the beautiful Salamander Spa. With 12 treatment rooms, fitness center, a complete hair and nail salon, separate men’s and lady’s lounges with Eucalyptus Steam Room, plunge pool and relaxing areas to enjoy a good book between services, or perhaps a spa lunch, glass of wine or champagne, or the private views of the golf course. There’s also a beautiful yoga and special event terrace for outdoor classes of all kinds.

Additionally, Innisbrook’s guests enjoy six pools (including the Loch Ness Pool with winding waterslides, sandy beach areas, and a 15-foot waterfall), and 11 Har-tru surfaced tennis courts for private lessons, custom clinics, and kids’ programs. Speaking of the kids, mom and dad have the option of enjoying some private time for golf, spa or maybe dinner for two, while the kids are having plenty of fun on their own in Camp Nessie with trained, energetic staff attending to all their needs while leading them thru a day of activities and fun.

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family – and each includes a complete kitchen and private patio or balcony overlooking the golf courses and resort grounds. Additionally, the resort is in the process of completely remodeling the interiors of all of their spacious accommodations, to be complete before Fall 2019. It’s also nice to know a car is never needed once you arrive on-site as the resort makes it exceptionally easy to hop on and off complimentary shuttles that will take you wherever you like to go around the resort, as well as to nearby beaches and the Greek fishing village of Tarpon Springs.

Dining at Innisbrook is another treat with 4 restaurants and 3 bars — the very popular Packard’s Steakhouse that serves exceptional steaks and seafood specialties in a comfortable setting overlooking the signature Copperhead Golf Course; the Market Salamander Grille offering

wholesome, chef-prepared and specialty foods; and Turnberry Pub for a casual dining experience overlooking the scenic Island Course. If you want to dine poolside, the resort has The Grill at Loch Ness. There’s also a convenient gourmet market offering fresh prepared foods and beverages and a convenient coffee bar for grab and go beginnings to your day, and not to be forgotten…triple churned ice cream – the perfect cool down after a day outdoors. Guests especially love the Osprey Sports Bar - the perfect place to eat and enjoy a cocktail with live weekend entertainment each weekend and outdoor dining as well that overlooks the South Golf Course.

Innisbrook is also a destination for corporate meetings and large events with three conference centers offering up to 100,000 square feet

of flexible indoor and outdoor meeting space. The resort has the advantage of being able to host a large conference that never impacts their golf and leisure guests as the entire event, including housing and meals, is conveniently located around the conference centers. This is the advantage of their spacious, natural setting and the resort has carefully planned how to take advantage of their unique setting for their guest’s comfort and convenience.

Nearby top-rated beaches, endless shopping, the Busch Gardens Amusement Park, ferry rides to Caladesi Island, The Clearwater Marina and so much more, round out this perfect west coast Florida golf destination.

For more information check out InnisbrookGolfResort.com.

LOCATION Tampa COURSES

Bay

Copperhead, North, South, Island

888-794-8627 | InnisbrookGolfResort.com

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HAMMOCK BEACH

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Situated just south of St. Augustine in seemingly undiscovered Palm Coast, Hammock Beach Resort is an unspoiled haven overlooking two miles of pristine Atlantic shoreline. Presenting true luxury nestled among nature, the resort offers an upscale escape surrounded by scenes of old Florida, featuring premier accommodations, amenities and dining outlets, including two championship golf courses, spa & fitness center, a multi-level pool complex and miles of coquina-laden coastline.

The resort offers all the comforts of home and more with 330 beautifully ornate and spacious villas and suites ranging from one, two-, and three-bedroom options, each with private balconies and sweeping ocean views.

Offering the ultimate in oceanfront luxury and personalized service, the Lodge at Hammock Beach is a recently refreshed, intimate accommodation option featuring 20 guest rooms with unobstructed ocean views, direct beach access and oceanfront dining at the award-winning Atlantic Grille.

Located within the amenity-rich resort, Lodge guests can choose from one of three styles of freshly upgraded rooms – each adorned

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with coastal design décor, a private balcony overlooking the ocean’s hues, a sophisticated marble entry, and a spacious bathroom with granite vanities, walk-in shower and large garden tub. In addition, Lodge guests can enjoy a tranquil and exclusive oceanfront pool with service from the Atlantic Grille.

“The Lodge Experience” invites guests to enjoy a personal, VIP check-in with complimentary arrival amenity, exclusive access to the Lodge Club Lounge, featuring a gourmet coffee station from 7-10 a.m. and artisanal cheese display with non-alcoholic beverages from 3-5 p.m., advance dining, golf and spa reservations, as well as a nightly turndown service with amenity and complimentary bottled water.

The debut of the new Lodge Experience follows numerous enhancements at Hammock Beach Resort. The resort recently refurbished its grand lobby to now feature beautiful new flooring, contemporary furniture and lighting, and a brand new sushi bar. It also upgraded 75 of its spacious one-bedroom suites, including installation of new carpet, furniture, updated artwork, flat-panel televisions and reconstructed kitchenettes. All 15,000 square feet of the resorts indoor meeting and event space were also updated with new carpet, wall

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coverings and lighting. In addition, the resort has refreshed the décor in its Delfinos Italian restaurant and updated the interior design in its Loggerheads Lounge.

Hammock Beach is home to two world-class golf courses, the Jack Nicklaus Signature Design Ocean Course and the Tom Watson Signature Design Conservatory Course, offering a distinctive style of play surrounded by spectacular views of the natural landscape. Famed for its six Atlantic Ocean-hugging holes and thrilling closing stretch named “The Bear Claw,” the Ocean Course re-emerges after completion of a 12-month restoration project, which included the re-grassing of all fairways, greens and rough with the salt-tolerant Platinum Paspalum, as well as the reconstruction of each tee box, bunker and green complex.

Aside from championship golf, the amenity-rich resort offers storybook experiences with a 6.5-acre multi-level pool complex with a lazy river, twisting water slide, sandy beach pool, kids and adult only pools and heated indoor lap pool.

Walk in the footsteps of the world’s greatest explorers and discover that youth is not in a fountain, but in a lifestyle. The rejuvenating ocean-inspired 10,000 square-foot full-service spa and salon offers indoor and outdoor treatments and draws from the bountiful resources of its unspoiled beaches, rich history and unique setting. The Spa at Hammock Beach is open to the public and offers products and services that incorporate the natural resources of the beaches just steps away. Coquina-laden scrubs and mineral-rich thalassotherapy products ensure each spa goers’ experience is tailored specifically to their needs. Men’s and women’s locker rooms feature additional relaxation without an appointment in the form of an inhalation room, sauna and steam room.

Take a culinary adventure and experience the epicurean delight of the resort’s multiple restaurants and bars including the aforementioned Loggerheads, Delfinos, The Sushi Bar, Cigar Bar, and its recently reimagined signature restaurant, Atlantic Grille, which is Palm Coast’s only public oceanfront restaurant. Offering a new look but the same great epicurean experience, the Atlantic Grille’s spectacular, and sweeping, ocean views paired with an elegant South Florida

design, make this award-winning oceanfront restaurant the place to be for breakfast, lunch and dinner. With an emphasis on freshly caught seafood and an extensive beverage offering, the Atlantic Grille’s new “Shore-to-Table” experience is a must. As part of its reimagining, “The Tapas Room” at Atlantic Grille was born. The Tapas Room’s international small plate-sharing menu includes dishes inspired by the flavors of Asia, Europe and the Americas, and features local beers and wines by the glass tailored to the cuisine’s local flavor. The ultimate in relaxation, sit indoors or out on the patio to enjoy ocean and golf course views.

Rounding out the amenities, the resort boasts a 200-slip marina, tennis center with eight lighted Hydro-Grid clay tennis courts, 9-hole putting course, bike fleet, over 55,000 square-feet of indoor and outdoor flexible meeting and event space, and one of the most relaxing, unspoiled, coquina-laden beaches in the state.

The award-winning Hammock Beach has been recognized as one of the premium oceanfront golf resorts on the east coast, and provides the ideal setting for corporate incentives, meetings, retreats and conferences, and even offers couples in search of a storybook setting to tie the knot the perfect backdrop for their dream wedding to become a reality. Life at Hammock Beach is more than just a vacation getaway, it is something that becomes a part of you. We invite you to begin exploring with us today!

LOCATION Palm COURSES

Coast

Ocean, Conservatory

866-841-0287 | HammockBeach.com

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The world-renowned Trump® National Doral is a golfer’s paradise.

Home to four uniquely designed championship courses, including the legendary Blue Monster, Trump Doral sets itself apart by offering the ultimate golf experience amidst 800 acres in the heart of Miami, just seven miles from Miami International Airport and minutes from white-sand beaches and local Miami attractions.

South Florida’s most spectacular golf resort boasts 643 luxurious guestrooms and suites, contemporary fine dining, a world-class spa, an expansive golf shop, an array of recreational amenities and more than 100,000 square feet of elegantly designed event and meeting venues. Many guests, golf legends, celebrities and dignitaries have been drawn to the iconic retreat not only for its privileged location, but also for its unwavering commitment to impeccable service and unparalleled luxury.

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Having hosted prestigious PGA TOUR events for 55 years, virtually every great name in golf has had a moment of glory at Doral.

The award-winning Blue Monster is one of the most challenging courses in existence with a series of strategically placed deep bunkers, long flowing fairways, undulating greens, deep Bermuda rough and a challenging assortment of water hazards. The Golden Palm offers a variety of tree-lined and wide open and narrow fairways and is a true test of championship golf. The Red Tiger forces players to use strategy and shot placement rather than driving for show.

With 16 water holes, the Silver Fox is a demanding, sensational golf course.

Further complementing these world-class golf courses, The Rick Smith Golf Performance Center serves golfers of all levels, offering private lessons, multi-day golf schools, small group clinics, on-course

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playing lessons, video analysis and juniors programming. Rounding out the resort’s golf offerings, Trump Doral also provides a state-ofthe-art practice facility with LED lighting and the cutting-edge True Spec Golf Club Fitting Lab.

Plan ahead for your fall or winter golf trip and save! Book by October 31st, 2019 and take advantage of the Championship Golf Package for travel between October 1st, 2019 and April 16th, 2020.

For reservations, call 800.713.6725 to speak to a golf travel specialist or visit trumpnationaldoral.com.

LOCATION Miami COURSES Blue

Monster, Red Tiger, Golden Palm

and Silver Fox

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PGA NATIONAL RESORT & SPA

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FLORIDA’S PREMIER GOLF DESTINATION RESORT Nestled in the heart of posh Palm Beach Gardens, PGA National Resort & Spa has long been a place of unforgettable moments.

Anchored by five championship golf courses (the only golf resort in Florida with five golf courses) including the iconic Champion Course, home to the PGA TOUR’s Honda Classic and legendary Bear Trap, the revitalized resort also features a world-class spa, state-of-the-art Sports & Racquet Club, eight on-site restaurants and lounges, semi-private members club, 339 redesigned rooms and themed suites, extended stays vacation home rentals and so much more. From the moment they enter the contemporary lobby, guests instantly feel PGA National’s appeal. For here, at this Palm Beach destination, relaxed luxury is always the standard, golf is never considered just a game and, together, the two create an enviable lifestyle that embraces the best the Sunshine State has to offer.

Golf is at the heart of PGA National. Guests can test their games on some of Florida’s top-rated golf courses designed by world-renowned architects Jack Nicklaus, Arnold Palmer, Tom Fazio and George Fazio. All of our award-winning layouts have been updated

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with new turf, rebuilt bunkers, and expanded tee and green complexes; PGA National’s first 18 -hole course, The Haig now known as The Fazio, was modernized by third-generation designer Tom Fazio II. Recently, the Champion Course jumped in Golfweek’s 2017 “Best Resort Courses” list, an annual compilation of America’s finest playing options. The famed Nicklaus design has welcomed the world’s best golfers for the Honda Classic since 2007 and hosted the 1983 Ryder Cup. Immaculate conditions and a challenging layout make the Champion a “must-play” for all serious golfers; the infamous “Bear Trap” (holes 15 through 17) comprises what USA Today hails as “one of the toughest stretches in golf.”

PGA National Resort & Spa has a multitude of facilities available for guests looking to improve their golf skills during their stay.

Three elite golf academies – The David Leadbetter Golf Academy, Dave Pelz Scoring Game Golf School and Every Ball Counts Elite Training – are on site, as well as the LOFT Golf Performance Boutique offering TOUR-level, custom club fitting. No other resort can match the level and quality of instruction available at PGA National, especially with the introduction of the new Bear Trap

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Indoor Golf Training Facility run by PGA Professionals providing indoor instruction and equipment fitting for every club in the bag as well as shoes. And be sure to check out the new short game area adjacent to the Champion Range. Designed with TOUR players in mind, the comprehensive facility is perfect for practicing everything from putting to fairway bunker shots. A variety of golf packages are offered year-round; guests can book tee times 180 days in advance making future planning a breeze.

Have a group of golf buddies searching for a place to tee it up?

Be their hero and bring them to PGA National Resort & Spa, our golf paradise with first-class service and amenities to match is a quick, 20-minute drive from Palm Beach International Airport.

With an enviable year-round climate, five unique golf courses, sleek accommodations, spa, sports club and a variety of dining options, PGA National is the complete package. You and your friends can relax on the splendid iDeck overlooking our zero-entry pool and golf courses while you mingle with world travelers and even the occasional TOUR pro. Or head inside for a cocktail at iBar, a stylish enclave serving up the hottest Happy Hours. Hungry? Gather your buddies and grab one of Palm Beach Garden’s most coveted tables at Ironwood Steak & Seafood, a chef-driven dining experience unlike any in the area. The fun doesn’t stop there; the 40,000 squarefoot spa offers more than 100 diverse treatments while the 30,000 square-foot Sports & Racquet Club is home to the latest exercise equipment, 19 Har Tru tennis courts, lap pool, volleyball and pickelball courts.

So whether you’re looking eat up, tee it up or kick your feet up, there truly is something special for everyone at PGA National Resort & Spa. Come discover Florida’s premier golf, spa and vacation destination where living life to the fullest is always par for the course.

Location Palm Courses

Beach Gardens

The Champion, The Palmer, The Squire,

The Fazio, and The Estates

877-476-1427 | PGAResort.com

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THE NAPLES BEACH HOTEL & GOLF CLUB

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When you learn that an 11-year-old once shot par on The Naples Beach Hotel & Golf Club’s 18-hole course, you can’t help but wonder how challenging that course is. But when you learn that the child in question was none other than future PGA legend Jack Nicklaus, you get a better idea of the quality of play. Today, some 67 years later, this Four Diamond resort’s championship golf course is better than ever. A year after its complete renovation by acclaimed course architect John Sanford in conjunction with Jack Nicklaus himself, the course remains challenging for all levels of play. While thorough, ongoing course maintenance keeps the course at peak playing levels year-round, a professional golf staff lets players elevate their golf experience to new heights. Whether golfers are looking for group or private lessons, scrambles and tournament organization, or expert advice on clubs and the game’s latest equipment and technologies, The Naples Beach Hotel & Golf Club’s pro shop handles all requests. The golf course is public, but membership at The Naples Beach Hotel & Golf Club affords players a number of benefits. These include unlimited play, discounted cart fees, and discounted greens fees for accompanying guests. Members also have full access to the practice facility, can take advantage of club storage and can even make tee times up to 14 days in advance. Club membership is available on a year-round or seasonal basis and includes other “perks” such as discounts on hotel accommodations, savings on full price retail items in the Golf Pro Shop and 10 percent off food at any of the resort’s three restaurants.

For golfers looking for more than a round of play, an overnight, weekend or even a week-long stay, the resort offers a wealth of opportunities for relaxation and recreation. Situated directly on the Gulf of Mexico’s gentle shoreline, The Naples Beach Hotel & Golf offers a

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seven-mile stretch of white-sand beach and a variety of water sports.

Its world-class spa is staffed by trained professionals who provide wellness treatments and services. The Mary C. Harding Tennis Center boasts a fully stocked Pro Shop, USTA teaching professionals and eight Har-Tru courts. At the edge of the beach is a multiple swimming pool complex, including an “adults only” pool for those who prefer to be out of the splash zone. Guests with children delight in the resort’s complimentary Kids Club which keeps youngsters busy and engaged while Mom and Dad play golf, tennis, or pursue other interests. Indulgence is always on the menu at the resort’s three restaurants. Fine dining at the award-winning HB’s on the Gulf boasts fresh seafood, steaks and a comprehensive wine list. Breakfast and lunch can be enjoyed at Broadwell’s, the golf course’s “19th hole.”

The Sunset Beach Bar & Grill serves ice cold libations and light fare.

Featuring live entertainment nightly, it is consistently voted Southwest Florida’s best place to enjoy a sunset Whether you go for a round of golf or an extended stay, The Naples Beach Hotel & Golf Club will accommodate you perfectly. To learn more, call 855-861-7168 or visit NaplesBeachHotel.com.

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Naples

Courses

The Naples Beach Golf Club 855-861-7168 NaplesBeachHotel.com

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World Golf Village is a destination resort and residential community in St. Augustine, Florida, just 30 minutes south of Jacksonville and 100 miles northeast of Orlando on Florida’s First Coast.

WORLD GOLF HALL OF FAME & MUSEUM The Village is home to the World Golf Hall of Fame & Museum, the international institution that preserves and honors the history of golf and the legacies of those who have made it great. World Golf Village offers a range of amenities that appeal to not only golfers but to anyone with an appreciation for the game’s time-honored traditions.

Also included as part of the Hall of Fame admission is a round on the 18-hole natural grass putting course, providing all ages the opportunity to sharpen their putting skills. And, reminiscent of the 17th hole of the Stadium Course at TPC in Ponte Vedra Beach, the Hall of Fame’s Challenge Hole allows visitors the chance to take their shot at a 132-yard hole surrounded by an island green.

IMAX THEATER As part of the World Golf Hall of Fame experience, guests can enjoy a film at the World Golf Hall of Fame IMAX® Theater. The Theater is an IMAX 3D Digital, making it the largest IMAX Digital 3D screen in the Southeastern United States. It offers a wide variety of films that feature compelling, educational and entertaining stories suitable to all ages. Films range from Walt Disney Pictures’ animated classics and current Hollywood films to real-life adventures led by some of the world’s leading explorers who discover coral reefs, mountains, caves, space exploration and more.

ACCOMMODATIONS The World Golf Village Renaissance Resort is the “Official Resort of the World Golf Hall of Fame,” offering 300 luxurious renovated guest rooms and suites. Located next to the Hall of Fame, the resort offers spectacular views overlooking the Village’s lake and golf courses.

Guests are able to enjoy the pool, hot tub, 24-hour health club, restaurant, lounge and full-service concierge.

and Jack Nicklaus, opened in 2000. It is the first and only course design collaboration between the two golf legends. The second course, The Slammer & Squire, opened in 1998 and was designed by Bobby Weed with consultants Sam Snead and Gene Sarazen, both Hall of Famers. Owned and operated by Honours Golf, the courses have been named two of America’s Top Golf Courses by Zagat and are consistently rated 4.5 out of 5 stars by Golf Digest.

WORLD-CLASS GOLF INSTRUCTION The PGA TOUR Golf Academy World Golf Village is a premier golf instruction facility. Featuring a one-of-a-kind, full-service game improvement facility, the Academy is home to a staff of nationally ranked golf instructors (PGA Professionals, Golf Magazine Top 100, and Golf Digest’s Best Young Teachers). The philosophy of the PGA TOUR Golf Academy is built upon the concept of a total game experience. Whether you select a private lesson series, club fitting experience, or lite to full training golf schools, your game is guaranteed to improve.

DINING There are a variety of dining options around World Golf Village, including Murray Bros. Caddyshack, a restaurant owned by actor-comedian Bill Murray and his five brothers. Other options include the clubhouses at The King & Bear and The Slammer & Squire, as well as Villagio Italian Grille, located at the World Golf Village Renaissance Resort.

For more information on World Golf Village or to book a trip, visit www.WorldGolfVillage.com.

GOLF COURSES World Golf Village features two 18-hole championship golf courses with special ties to the World Golf Hall of Fame. The King & Bear, named respectively for its Hall of Famer co-designers Arnold Palmer FLORIDAGOLFINFO.COM

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Augustine

Courses

Slammer & Squire, King & Bear 800-948-4653 WorldGolfVillage.com

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THE CLUB AT IBIS

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This Palm Beach enclave with three Nicklaus courses offers the best of both worlds—city sophistication and convenience in a lush oasis of unexpected tranquility Florida is treasured for its wildlife and nowhere is it more abundant, or more revered, than within the gates of The Club at Ibis on the western outskirts of West Palm Beach. Just a few miles west of I-95 and minutes from the elegance and diversions of the Palm Beaches, this private golf community bordered by the 12,000-acre Grassy Waters Nature Preserve feels like an oasis of natural beauty.

From the moment you enter royal palm-lined Ibis Boulevard, you feel a world apart.

The landscaping is lush, scenic lakes accent the grounds, and birds—spoonbills, blue heron, sandhill cranes, and ibis—are always in view. The streets are lined with trails for walking, jogging, and biking in the midst of the beauty. Ibis has a flavor unlike any other luxurious residential community in this desirable region of Florida.

Golf certainly defines the Ibis experience. This is the only club in the world with three Nicklaus family courses ( Jack, Jack II, and Steve) and each of them are unique. Jack’s Signature Legend Course features an abundance of mounding. Jack II’s Heritage gives you the benefit of generous fairways, but requires more water carries. And Steve’s Tradition is more links style, with undulating greens that place a premium on your short game. Play all 54 holes and you’ll never see the same hole twice.

What all the courses have in common, beyond the Nicklaus stamp, outstanding layouts, and meticulous grooming, is that the finishing holes of each course comprise arguably the three hardest finishing holes in Palm Beach County, which sits just fine with a membership that loves to play golf. The Club boasts numerous member

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events and playing opportunities for all skill levels.

Heading up a friendly instructional staff of 11 is Martin Hall, host of Golf Channel’s popular program, School of Golf. One the country’s top 50 instructors, Hall is a veteran of the European Tour and has taught players on the PGA Tour, Champions Tour, and LPGA Tour, including Morgan Pressel.

While the superb quality of the golf initially draws many to Ibis, it is the extraordinary quality of life (what they refer to as The Ibis ExperienceTM) that makes this multi-generational membership well satisfied.

Great pride is taken to create as many activities to enjoy as possible. That is important, as this is a year-round south Florida community (more than half the members consider this their permanent home) that is engaged and very active every season. Facilities are open all year and there is always plenty going on, including tennis (16 Har-Tru, HydroGrid-lighted courts), bocce ball, pickleball, water aerobics, card games, kids’ camps, and popular member events held at the clubhouse.

Cultural opportunities abound thanks to the tireless efforts of the Ibis Cultural Association. Members can participate in acting and writing workshops, take language and art classes, perform in musical presentations, showcase their photography, and sharpen their cooking skills. The roster of events is diverse and full. BodyMind ConnectionTM programming includes the Club’s annual Health & Wellness Expo, keynote speakers, and healthy menu options at the four on-site restaurants.

Members stay active at the expansive Sports Village, an unbelievable gathering place for families and friends. The Sports Village consists of a two-story fitness complex, full-service spa, casual bistro, and a resort-style aquatic center. Here members enjoy Pilates, yoga, spinning classes, swimming laps, relaxing in the spa, or dining poolside with friends.

The modern Clubhouse (remodeled a few years back) includes a spacious cultural activities room, card rooms, an exquisite ballroom with pre-function spaces, a library, and several dining venues including a formal dining restaurant and bar, casual pub with an outdoor terrace, and main grille dining overlooking Jack’s Legend Course.

With more than 1,800 homes featuring lake, golf, or preserve views in a collection of 33 beautiful neighborhoods, there are plenty of choices when it comes to finding the home that suits you best.

Ibis offers everything from golf villas, condominiums, single-family homes and custom estate homes, priced from the $200,000s into the millions.

Ibis is an equity club owned by the members, who are justifiably proud of their spectacular amenities, unsurpassed lifestyle, and well-earned reputation. The readers of the Palm Beach Post voted Ibis as the 2019 Best Country Club in Palm Beach County. The much-awarded club is an Emerald Club of Distinction, a Platinum Club of America, one of Americas Healthiest Clubs.

To learn more, please call 561-625-8500 or visit clubatibis.com.

Location West

Courses Jack’s

Palm Beach

Signature Legend Course, Jack

II’s Heritage, Steve’s Tradition

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LUXURIOUS GOLF COURSE LIVING IN OCALA FROM UNDER $200,000 If you are looking for a community to play golf where you live, you came to the right place. On Top of the World, Ocala, Florida’s premier active adult community is your “hole in one.”

A TRUE GOLFERS PARADISE Featuring 54 holes on 3 courses, On Top of the World has plenty of challenging fairways to swing your clubs. The Tortoise & The Hare and The Links are both par-72, private 18-hole courses open to residents and their guests. Even better, there are no initiation fees or club minimums.

Candler Hills Golf Club, our third course, is semi-private. With its Palm Springs-style landscape, a state-of-the-art practice facility and the longest par 5 in Florida at 669 yards, Candler Hills is not your typical Florida golf course. The golf club also features a full driving range and wellstocked pro shop.

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THE PERFECT CENTRAL FLORIDA LOCATION Ocala, Florida is ranked as one of the top retirement cities for active-adults in the country. Noted for its beautiful year-round weather, tranquil landscapes and an extremely low cost of living, Ocala is full of peaceful, laid back options for every lifestyle.

Moving to Ocala truly places you in the heart of Florida. Major cities like Tampa and Orlando, and the incredible beach towns of Clearwater and Daytona are just a short drive away. Other notable locations such as St. Petersburg, Kennedy Space Center at Cape Canaveral and the Walt Disney World Resort are about an hour’s drive away.

Locally, Ocala/Marion County is known as the Horse Capital of the World. Other local attractions include museums, live theater and art galleries, shopping venues, restaurants and quaint shops for antiquing.

AMENITIES AND ACTIVITIES TO KEEP YOU AS BUSY AS YOU WANT You don’t have to go far to enjoy living at On Top of the World. With over 188 acres of outdoor amenities that includes swimming pools, tennis and pickleball courts, softball, outdoor fitness parks, dog parks and over 17 miles of walking and biking trails, there is no better place to enjoy the outdoors.

There is even a private 14-acre flying field with a 600’x150’ grass runway for radio controlled model airplanes. The R/C club, founded by residents, has grown to be one of the nation’s largest model-aircraft groups with over 150 members.

And the fun doesn’t stop there! With over 175 resident clubs, there is always something going on. At On Top of the World, you are only bored when you want to be.

Another favorite past-time for residents is to attend continuing education classes at the nationally recognized Master the Possibilities not-forprofit lifelong learning center. A diverse course curriculum of over 1,300 classes and presentations are offered each year, many of which are free to residents.

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HOME OPTIONS AND DESIGNS FOR ALL BUDGETS What makes living On Top of the World so attractive to so many is the community’s incredible value. With five different home series ranging from quaint cottages to expansive estate homes with 3-car garages, there is a home for every lifestyle and budget.

If you are looking to downsize, the Cottage and Carriage Series homes are for you. Featuring four different floorplans, these 2 bedroom, 2 bath, 2-car garage homes are charming while still offering everything you need to live comfortably.

If you are looking for a little more room, the Classic Series is a perfect option. With 5 floorplans, the Classic homes offer 2 or 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, 2 car garages and plenty of space for entertaining friends and family.

Ready to simplify your life? Then the Premier Series is for you. All homes in this series are maintenance-free, meaning you have no responsibilities for exterior lawn care or building maintenance as all that is taken care of for you. Offering 8 different floorplans, each home includes extra flex space for an office, study or game room, and oversized garages to park your golf cart!

Our largest collection of homes, known as the Estate Series, features 6 floorplans with 3 bedrooms, flex room, 2 or 3 baths and 3-car garages. All estate homes are located in the exclusive community of Candler Hills and are situated on oversized 80’ homesites, many of which offer beautiful golf or preserve views. Here, residents have use of The Lodge, our new 18,000 sq. ft clubhouse which features ballroom, card rooms, and a resort-style pool overlooking the 5th fairway of the Candler Hills golf course.

Sold your current home and looking to move quickly? On Top of the World has a selection of move-in-ready homes that are available for immediate (or near immediate) occupancy in several different neighborhoods.

With all of these choices it’s easy to see why it is easy to find the perfect home at On Top of the World for any taste, budget and lifestyle.

STANDARD HOME FEATURES THAT ARE TRULY EFFICIENT With On Top of the World you get more than just a great home to live in.

You also get an energy-efficient home that saves you money. Features like concrete block construction, high levels of insulation, and low-E glass insulated double-pane windows provide everyone in the home with comfortable indoor temperatures, few drafts and reduced outside noise.

And now, On Top of the World offers solar-powered homes, which significantly reduce electric bills by utilizing natural, solar energy.

To take home convenience one step further, On Top of the World

recently partnered with Amazon to offer wireless components that turn your home into a SmartHome! Featuring Amazon Alexa™ you can adjust your homes temperature, control your lighting, open your garage door, run your irrigation timer, see who’s at your front door, stream Netflix – and so much more, right from your smartphone!

LIVE THE LIFESTYLE For just $149 you can live the lifestyle before you buy. Take advantage of our World Tour Adventure, a 3 day, 2-night stay where you can enjoy all the endless indoor and outdoor recreational fun and amenities the community has to offer.

Don’t imagine it. Come see why On Top of the World is consistently voted one of Where to Retire magazines “50 best master-planned communities in the U.S.” Once you visit, you will want to make your move and join in on the fun.

Currently priced from the $160’s to over $400,000 this truly a oneof-a-kind community is the best place in Florida for active-adults to call home. Call today for more information at 866-228-5878 or visit OnTopOfTheWorld.com.

Welcome to On Top of the World!

Location Ocala Courses The

Tortoise & The Hare, The Links,

Candler Hills

866-228-5878 | OnTopOfTheWorld.com

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FLORIDA It’s more than Golf; it’s a Destination.

BY JASON HENDRIX Director of Communications for the Florida Sports Foundation

Whether on land or in the water, Florida’s 67 counties, 282 cities, 109 towns, and 19 villages offer a combination of sporting entertainment and natural charm that is unrivaled.

While Florida is loaded with spotlight-grabbing attractions like Walt Disney World, Universal Studios, and Busch Gardens, shopping outlets aplenty, and beaches galore, Florida still remains the #1 destination for golf. With its more than 1,100 golf courses, the Sunshine State accounts for more than $16.5 billion in economic impact, 170,000 total jobs, and $764 million in revenue. Outside of the links and greens, there are countless forms of entertainment and activity that also add to the state’s shimmer, prowess, and luster.

Florida’s favorable climate supports year-round sporting activity making the Sunshine State the world’s sports Mecca. More than 8.5 million out-of-state visitors descend on Florida solely for recreational sports.

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Did you know Florida features more than 1,000 miles of coastline and 12,000 miles of rivers, streams and canals and more than 8,000 lakes covering three million total acres, many of those spots brimming with fish? Thus, it is no surprise anglers of all ages spend almost a combined total of 60 million days fishing each year in the state and the sport is a booming $7.5 billion industry.

With its pre-eminent fishing scene, Florida’s waters also host multiple swimming, boating, snorkeling, and kayaking adventures throughout the Sunshine State. For a unique experience, paddlers can take part in self-guided or guided tours on its glowing waters of the Gulf of Mexico or smooth streams of Wakulla Springs.

Want to take in a round and also witness the world’s top rowers in action? There’s no better place than Nathan Benderson Park. Located in Sarasota, NBP is a unique 600-acre community park that is North America’s premier 2,000-meter sprint rowing course and Regatta

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Center. NBP is one of a handful of sites in the United States identified as having all of the natural attributes that make up a world class rowing and recreational facility.

Another striking territory for the Sunshine State is the 1,400mile Florida Trail, which begins at Big Cypress National preserve in Southwest Florida and ends at Fort Pickens on Santa Rosa Island in Northwest Florida. As one of only 11 National Scenic Trails in the country, the trek is teeming with swamps, forests, springs and a host of wildlife.

Florida’s sports industry has grown to an estimated $57.4 billion per year industry, supporting more than 588,000 jobs for Floridians while attracting more than 16 million international and out-of-state visitors annually. Through more than 2,800 sporting activities across Florida, the Sunshine State attracts more than 5.3 million non-resident visitors annually, expending more than $3.3 billion.

Florida is home to 10 major professional sports franchises in 5 major sports leagues: Major League Baseball, the National Hockey League, National Football League, National Basketball Association, and Major League Soccer and is home to NASCAR, the PGA Tour, the LPGA, and the PGA of America. The Sunshine State is home to 9 Professional Sports championships, including 3 Super Bowl titles, 3 NBA Finals Champions, 2 MLB championships, and 1 Stanley Cup Champion. The Sunshine State’s Professional Sports footprint has an impact of $5.3 billion and accounts for more than 50,000 jobs where more than $2.5 billion of this footprint is associated with the impacts of non-resident visitor expenditures. Of note, events such as Super Bowl LIV (Miami, 2020), Super Bowl LV (Tampa, 2021), 2021 NCAA Division I College Football Playoff Championship in Miami, and World Cup in 2026 are coming to the Sunshine State. Previously, Florida has hosted the MLB All-Star Game (Miami), NHL All-Star game (Tampa), the 2019 NCAA Women’s Basketball Final Four (Tampa), and NFL Pro Bowl as well. Have you bought your ticket yet?

With the winter chill in the northern states in full gear, the Sunshine State opens its doors to Major League Baseball’s Florida

Grapefruit League Spring Training that lends an economic impact of $687.1 million. Florida is home to 15 of the 30 MLB club’s spring training programs. Each year, nearly 1.5 million fans attend the 200+ games in 13 communities through the state. Since 2000, a total of 29,651,981 have attended MLB Spring Training games in Florida. Just imagine playing 18 holes of golf in the morning, catching a nine-inning contest in the afternoon, and rounding out the evening with dinner and a drink at one of the many locally-owned restaurants.

Name a better combination, we dare you.

From wild, natural beauty to exotic tropical paradise, there is nothing like golfing in Florida with 1,100 courses to discover. From friendly, wide fairways to professionally challenging tour courses, we invite you to explore them all. This is where winter never means a day away from the tee and the sun is always shining and served daily. We invite you to share in the history and wonder that makes Florida the world’s premiere golfing destination. Golf in Florida and experience its vast opportunities today!

For more information, visit playinflorida.com.

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NORTHWEST Marianna 10

Fort Walton Beach

Pensacola

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Destin

Tallahassee

South Walton Panama City Beach

Carrabelle

PANAMA CITY BEACH PENSACOLA MARIANNA/CARABELLE DESTIN/FORT WALTON BEACH SOUTH WALTON TALLAHASSEE

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Pensacola Bay Area Golf From the beaches and Bay Area attractions to dining and nightlife, the Pensacola area has something for every interest.

From miles of beaches and 180 holes of golf to water activities and watering holes, the Pensacola Bay Area offers plenty of activities great for male bonding.

Gulf Coast Golfing

Pensacola Bay Area visitors are given the luxury of choosing between nearly a dozen PGA-rated golf courses with 180 holes of picturesque scenes from woodlands to wetlands.

Offering public and semiprivate courses, the destination provides challenges for even the most seasoned golf enthusiast.

Local Legends

The Pensacola Bay Area is home to numerous golf legends. Bubba Watson, Heath Slocum and Boo Weekley all attended Milton High

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School and are active on the PGA tour. Jerry Pate, 1976 U.S. Open Champion, resides in Pensacola and designs golf courses around the world and at home. Joe Durant ranks in the top 100 in Career Earnings on the PGA Tour.

has been named a “great value� by Golf Digest subscribers. This 18-hole course features five sets of tees and subtle challenges, making it highly enjoyable for the widest range of golfing skills.

Lost Key Golf Club, an 18-hole Arnold Palmer Signature Design Course, was the first in the world to be certified as an Audubon International Silver Signature Sanctuary. Located in Perdido Key, Lost Key offers overnight accommodations and breakfast, lunch and dinner in the clubhouse.

Osceola Municipal Golf Course is an 18-hole course open from daylight to dark, every day of the year except for Christmas Day. Newly renovated in 2011, their green fees average around $30, which includes a cart. Updates include a remodeled restaurant, complete with a new menu, along with the new construction of the practice-range area.

Marcus Pointe Country Club is located on 600 acres of picturesque woodlands, and

A.C. Read, a picturesque course beneath live oaks on Bayou Grande, is open to all

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active and retired military. The course is on Naval Air Station Pensacola, and offers 27 championship holes with an additional 18-hole executive course.

Perdido Bay Golf Club was named best new course by Golf Digest when it opened several years ago, and was the site of the Pensacola Open for 10 years The course offers overnight accommodations at Cottages on the Green. Legends Bar & Grille offers a diverse menu with a full bar and is open for breakfast and lunch seven days a week and Friday night dinner. Be on the lookout for their two resident alligators!

Scenic Hills Country Club is not your average Florida golf course. Known for rolling hills, stately pines lining the fairways, elevation changes and striking views that are unusual for a Florida golf course, this course boasts the best greens and course conditions in the Panhandle.

Tiger Point Golf Club is located on the shores of beautiful Santa Rosa Sound, and features 27 championship holes. After hitting the liks, dine at the Sunset Grille, where you can enjoy local seafood prepared to perfection.

Cypress Lakes Golf Club paints a beautiful picture in the spring, when over 300 crepe myrtles and 500 azaleas are in bloom. This course is more mountainous than you would expect to find in Pensacola, which presents a welcome challenge to more avid golfers. If you are visiting on your birthday, be sure to sign up for their eClub to receive a free green fee on your special day!

Hitting the Town

The guys can party in two states at once at the legendary Flora-Bama Lounge, and partake in plenty of people-watching right on the Gulf of Mexico in Perdido Key. Friends can also have a hearty meal of steak and ale at McGuire’s Irish Pub, where $1 million in one-dollar bills are tacked to the ceilings and walls. Pensacola Bay Brewery makes its own handcrafted beer including local favorites such as the Riptide Amber. Vinyl Music Hall brings in up-and-coming musicians, singer/songwriters and old favorites, while the Portofino Boardwalk makes for a fun evening on Pensacola Beach with many waterfront options and live music.

For more information on Pensacola, please visit our website at VisitPensacola.com or call 800.874.1234.

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COURSE/FACILITY NAME

TEE TIME PHONE

Bluewater Bay Resort

(850) 897-3241

bwbresort.com

Emerald Bay Golf Club

(850) 837-5197

emeraldbaygolfclub.com

Fort Walton Beach Golf Course

(850) 833-9664

fwb.org

Indian Bayou Golf & Country Club

(850) 837-6191

indianbayougolf.com

Kelly Plantation Golf Club

(850) 650-7600

kellyplantationgolf.com

Regatta Bay Golf & Country Club

(850) 337-8080

regattabay.com

Shalimar Pointe Golf and Country Club

(850) 651-1416

shalimarpointe.com

WEBSITE

COURSE/FACILITY NAME

TEE TIME PHONE

St. James Bay

(850) 697-9606

stjamesbay.com

St. Josephs Bay Golf Club

(850) 227-1751

stjoebaygolf.com

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Holiday Golf Club

(850) 234-1800

holidaygolfclub.com

Sheraton Bay Point

(850) 235-6950

baypointgolf.com

Signal Hill Golf Course, Inc.

(850) 234-5051

signalhillgolfcourse.com

Sunny Hills Golf & Country Club

(850) 773-3619 sunnyhillsgolfandcountryclub.com

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TEE TIME PHONE

A. C. Read Golf Club

(850) 452-2454

navymwrpensacola.com

Club At Hidden Creek

(850) 939-4604

theclubathiddencreek.com

Cypress Lakes Golf Club

(850) 937-3820

cypresslakesgolfclub.net

WEBSITE

Lost Key Golf Club

(850) 492-1300

lostkey.com

Osceola Municipal Golf Course

(850) 453-7599

osceolagolf.com

Perdido Bay Golf Club

(850) 492-1223

perdidobaygolf.com

Scenic Hills Country Club

(850) 476-0611

scenichills.com

Stonebrook Golf Club

(850) 994-7171

stonebrook-golf.com

Tanglewood Golf Club

(850) 623-6176

tanglewood-golf.com

Tiger Point Golf and Country Club

(850) 932-1333

tigerpointgolf.com

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Blackstone Golf Course

(850) 520-4670

blackstonemossyhead.com

Camp Creek Golf Club

(850) 231-7600

campcreekgolfclub.com

Eagle Springs Golf Club

(850) 892-3812

Sandestin Golf Resort

(850) 267-8155

sandestin.com

Santa Rosa Golf & Beach Club

(850) 267-2229

santarosaclub.com

Seascape Resort

(850) 654-7888

seascape-resort.com

Windswept Dunes Golf Club

(850) 835-1847

windsweptdunes.com

TALLAHASSEE COURSE/FACILITY NAME

TEE TIME PHONE

WEBSITE

Hilaman Park Golf Course

(850) 891-3935

hilamangolfclub.com

Seminole Golf Course

(850) 644-2582

seminolegolfcourse.com

Southwood Golf Club

(850) 942-4653

southwoodgolf.com

The Golf Club At Summerbrooke

(850) 894-4653

summerbrookegolf.com

The Golf Club of Quincy

(850) 627-8386

golfclubquincy.com

Wildwood Resort

(850) 926-4455

wildwoodresortfl.com

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GOLF IN PANAMA CITY BEACH Why did Golf Digest magazine name Panama City Beach one of the nation’s top three golf towns? Well, for starters, we offer four championship golf courses. Plus our 320 days of sunshine a year and an average temperature of 74 degrees make for perfect golfing conditions nearly every day of the year. Sound too good to be true? Thanks to affordable green fees and year-round tee times, you too can enjoy golfing in paradise, complete with 162 different chances for a hole-in-one.

BAY POINT GOLF CLUB AT SHERATON BAY POINT RESORT Recently renovated with new Tif Eagle Ultra-dwarf Bermuda-grass greens and now re-opened after the effects of Hurricane Michael, the Nicklaus Course is the only Nicklaus Design in the Panhandle and is set against the backdrop of St. Andrew Bay and a marshland wildlife sanctuary. The conversion to TifEagle on all 18 greens creates a more consistent putting surface with faster green speeds year-round. In addition, 23 renovated green-side bunkers compliment the greens and include new sand and drainage. Bay Point’s Nicklaus Course weaves through the Sheraton Panama City Beach Golf & Spa Resort with numerous strategically placed bunkers and water features.

The signature fifth hole offers a spectacular tee shot to an island fairway in the middle of the Grand Lagoon with a second shot to a peninsula green overlooking St. Andrew Bay.

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FUN FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY Centrally located in the heart of Panama City Beach is the one and only Holiday Golf Club. Covered in TifEagle Turf, you’ll find that their nineteen greens are ideal for speed and consistency. You are sure to love their forgiving fairways and true southern hospitality.

For the junior golfer, they also offer the area’s only lighted par 3 course. Open into the night, this course is your chance to play a quick 60 minute game on its 1003 yards.

Plus, if you’re going to turn your golf outing into more of an occasion, club rental is available.

Signal Hill Golf Course opened in 1962, making it the oldest golf course in Panama City Beach. An eighteen hole course, it offers 5,617 yards of golf from the longest tees. With its challenging greens and precise fairways, you’ll see why Signal Hill has been a relaxed, reliable community golf course for decades.

IMPROVE YOUR GAME Are you ready to take your game to the next level? If you want to learn tips and tricks from the pros, this is the place. Dewsweepers Golf Instruction offers lessons for golfers of all ages and skill levels. Available by appointment at Bay Point Golf Club, all lessons include video analysis. Book by the hour or by the day, depending on your schedule and needs.

Panama City Beach offers a collection of courses for novice, leisure, and serious golfers. Whether you are seeking a relaxed

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afternoon or the chance to make a once in a lifetime shot, the right course is here, waiting for you. Come for the golf and stick around for the drinks, dining and expertlevel pro-shops.

NIGHTLIFE There is no doubt that your days will be full in Panama City Beach. But what about your nights?

You’re in luck—we also have plenty of fun places to go once the sun goes down.

While you visit, you can enjoy a thriving nightlife that’s coupled with a chill, welcoming atmosphere. Flip-f lops welcome!

DANCE CLUBS If you are in the mood to dance after a day of fishing and water activities, Panama City Beach has exactly what you need to make a night of it.

Are you seeking the biggest nightclub in the US? With a capacity for 6,000 people. Club La Vela appeals to all kinds of musical tastes with theme rooms featuring musical genres from country to EDM and everything in-between. Check out the schedule for special events including special

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guest deejays, live musical performances and events exclusively for teens.

LIVELY BARS AND RESTAURANTS If you are looking for a drink and a bite to eat instead, not to worry, we’ve got you covered. Choose from a wide variety of lively and colorful spots, many right off the beach. Stop by Sharky’s Beachfront Restaurant for steak and seafood. You can also find the best ribs on the beach and signature drinks at Pineapple Willy’s, or treat yourself to a Gulf Coast feast with simply prepared, fresh seafood at Schooners Last Local Beach Club. So grab a stool and order yourself a specialty cocktail or a round of ice cold beer for your friends.

For something a little different, head over to Hof bräu Beer Garden. It focuses on Bavarian specialties and even imports their own signature beer from Germany. Thanks to authentic beer hall tables, people who arrive as strangers leave as friends.

LIVE MUSIC Nothing beats the once in a lifetime experience that is live music and we are happy to provide. Spinnaker Beach Club features FLORIDAGOLFINFO.COM

live music every night of the week in addition to their delicious burgers and coastal grub.

Music fans will love this venue, complete with beach access.

Tootsie’s Orchid Lounge is known as “the #1 honky tonk in the world” and is the place to be for country music. Now located at Pier Park, Tootsie’s has a long history in Panama Beach City and has been part of the country scene since Willie Nelson got his first songwriting gig. You can’t miss it!

LEGENDARY KARAOKE Do you fancy yourself the next American Idol? Well, there’s only one way to prove it. Karaoke is a staple of Panama City Beach nightlife. Head on over to Ms. Newby’s or Newby’s Two to show off those high notes.

Come dance and sing with us. Feel the irresistible beat. When you are in Panama City Beach, the night is always young.

For more information on golf in Panama City Beach, please visit VisitPanamaCityBeach.com/golf

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VISIT SOUTH WALTON. COM

DODGING SAND ALL MORNING ONLY TO GET BURIED LATER BY YOUR 4-YEAR-OLD

The sweeping landscapes of our championship golf courses make a nice place to get trapped.

MIRAMAR BEACH • SEASCAPE • SANDESTIN • DUNE ALLEN • GULF PLACE • SANTA ROSA BEACH • BLUE MOUNTAIN BEACH GRAYTON BEACH • WATERCOLOR • SEASIDE • SEAGROVE • WATERSOUND • SEACREST • ALYS BEACH • ROSEMARY BEACH • INLET BEACH

South Walton, Florida:

The Perfect Place to Play Located along a 26-mile stretch on Northwest Florida’s Gulf Coast, South Walton is known for its sugar-white sand and turquoise water – and for its gorgeous greens.

Each year, more golfers discover that these 16 acclaimed beach neighborhoods – Miramar Beach, Seascape, Sandestin, Dune Allen, Gulf Place, Santa Rosa Beach, Blue Mountain Beach, Grayton Beach, WaterColor, Seaside, Seagrove, WaterSound, Seacrest, Alys Beach, Rosemary Beach, Inlet Beach – each with its own traditions, charm and visual style, are also perfect for teeing off and having fun. Stunning beaches, yearround great weather and endless activities make any time an ideal time for a golf getaway in South Walton.

If you can picture yourself soaking up the sunshine all while exploring 16 unique beach neighborhoods, hiking and biking along

more than 200 miles of picturesque trails, paddleboarding on rare coastal dune lakes, immersing yourself in a vibrant arts scene, and dining on fresh Gulf seafood thoughtfully prepared by world-class chefs, then South Walton is your perfect escape.

In addition to an abundance of natural beauty, dining and adventure, South Walton is a sportsman’s paradise. With 26 miles of beachfront along the Gulf of Mexico, South Walton offers the ultimate fishing adventure, whether you’re looking to hook a local favorite like red snapper or a record-setting sailfish. With top-notch tennis facilities and championship golf courses, there are plenty of opportunities to participate in a local tournament or friendly competition.

Whether you are traveling with friends, family or for business, South Walton offers a wide array of accommodations to suit your

needs. From luxury boutique hotels and full-service resorts to grand beach houses and cozy cottages, your options are endless.

Enjoy a day of golf on one of our championship golf courses. Get a crew together to play at one of our beach neighborhoods’ welcoming courses, or schedule a private lesson with a local pro to sharpen your skills.

As you tee it up, take a moment to admire the views of the Gulf of Mexico and the Choctawhatchee Bay. With vistas that showcase the beach, the bay and the area’s natural splendors, golfers in South Walton are treated to an experience like no other. From the first tee to the 18th, no matter your skill level, there’s a course that suits your game, but still offers a formidable challenge. Our courses are works of art carefully crafted by some of the biggest names in the industry, from Love Golf Design and Robert Trent Jones, Jr. to Tom Jackson and Rees Jones. Not only do we think South Walton is home to some of the best golf in the country, the experts would agree. Our golf courses are consistently featured and honored by the likes of Golf Magazine, Golf Digest, and Golfweek.

Travel is a breeze, whether by car or by plane – South Walton is conveniently located less than a 35-minute drive from Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport (ECP) and Destin-Fort Walton Beach Airport (VPS).

There’s natural beauty, luxury accommodations, endless activities, an award-winning culinary scene and plenty of golf to be played in South Walton, Florida. Why not pack your clubs and join us at the beach!

www.VisitSouthWalton.com

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NORTH CENTRAL Jasper

Lake City

High Springs

Gainesville

Ocala Inverness Crystal River Hernando

LAKE CITY / GAINESVILLE OCALA CRYSTAL RIVER / HERNANDO

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NORTH CENTRAL LAKE CITY / GAINESVILLE COURSE/FACILITY NAME

TEE TIME PHONE

WEBSITE

Chiefland Golf & Country Club

(352) 493-2375

Country Club At Lake City

(386) 752-2266 thecountryclubatlakecity.com

chieflandgolf.com

Ironwood Golf Course

(352) 334-3120

cityofgainesville.org

Meadowbrook Golf Club

(352) 332-0577

playmeadowbrook.com

Quail Heights Country Club

(386) 752-3339

quailheights.com

OCALA COURSE/FACILITY NAME

TEE TIME PHONE

Candler Hills Golf and Country Club (352) 861-9712 Continental Country Club

WEBSITE candlerhillsgolfclub.com

(352) 748-3293

continentalcountryclub.com

Country Club At Silver Springs Shores (352) 687-2828

silverspringsgolfcc.com

Eagle Ridge At Spruce Creek

(352) 307-1668

playeagleridgegolf.com

Huntington Golf Club

(352) 347-3333

huntingtongolfclub.com

Juliette Falls Golf and Spa Club

(352) 522-0309

juliettefalls.com

Lake Diamond Golf & Country Club

(352) 687-1000

lakediamond.com

Links of Spruce Creek

(352) 347-6172

linksatsprucecreek.com

Miona Lake Golf Club

(352) 748-4200

mionalakegolfclub.com

Ocala Golf Club

(352) 401-6917

ocalagolfcourses.com

Ocala National Golf Club

(352) 629-7980

ocalanational.com

Ocala Palms Golf & Country Club

(352) 732-4653

ocalapalms.com

Preserve Golf Club At Spruce Creek (352) 861-3131

playthepreserve.com

Royal Oaks Golf Club

(352) 861-1818

royaloaksgolfclub.com

Stone Creek Golf Club

(352) 854-1272

delwebb.com/stonecreek

Stonecrest Golf Club

(352) 245-0565

stonecrestgolfclub.com

SummerGlen Country Club

(352) 307-1766

summerglen.com

CRYSTAL RIVER / HERNANDO

PLANTATION ON CRYSTAL RIVER (800) 632-6262

plantationoncrystalriver.com

LakeSide Country Club

(352) 726-1461

lakesideccgolf.com

Pine Ridge Community Golf & Country Club

(352) 746-6177

pineridgeassn.com

Plantation on Crystal River

(800) 632-6262 plantationoncrystalriver.com

Skyview At Terra Vista Golf & Country Club

(352) 746-3664

(352) 746-4425 citrushillsgolfandcountryclub.com

Southern Woods Golf Club

(352) 382-1200

southernwoodsgc.com

(352) 489-5045

citrusspringsgolf.com

Sugarmill Woods Country Club

(352) 382-2663

sugarmillwoodscc.com

(352) 637-2526

golfinverness.com

Twisted Oaks Golf Club

(352) 746-6257

twistedoaksgc.com

COURSE/FACILITY NAME

TEE TIME PHONE

Black Diamond Ranch

(352) 746-3446

Citrus Hills Golf Club Citrus Springs Country Club Inverness Golf & Country Club

WEBSITE blackdiamondranch.com

citrushills.com

CANDLER HILLS GOLF AND COUNTRY CLUB (352) 861-9712

candlerhillsgolfclub.com

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• Gordon Lewis designed, semi-private par 72 championship course • State-of-the-art practice facility • 5 tee boxes for every level of player • Full service restaurant • Golf clinics and lessons from PGA & LPGA professionals

• Private 18 hole, par 72 course • Golf clinics and lessons from PGA & LPGA professionals • Three tee boxes for challenging or leisurely play • Course designed for both executive and championship level play

• Private 18 hole, par 72 course • Golf clinics and lessons from PGA & LPGA professionals • Nestled in a picturesque natural setting

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Accommodations are limited and available on a first come, first served basis. A World Tour is $149.00 and is subject to sales tax. Offer can be withdrawn at any time. Call for rates and availability. Must qualify to be eligible for world tour. On Top of the World Communities Inc., Ocala,Florida a 55+ community. On Top of the World Communities reserves the right to change or withdraw any offer at any time. Prices, features and specifications are subject to change without notice.

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NORTHEAST Amelia Island

Jacksonville 10

Jacksonville Beach Orange Park 95 St. Augustine

Palatka Palm Coast

PALM COAST AMELIA ISLAND PONTE VEDRA BEACH/ST. AUGUSTINE JACKSONVILLE/ORANGE PARK

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NORTHEAST PALM COAST COURSE/FACILITY NAME

TEE TIME PHONE

Hammock Beach Resort Conservatory

(386) 246-6710

hammockbeach.com

Hammock Beach Resort - Ocean

(386) 447-4611

hammockbeach.com

Grand Reserve Golf Course

(386) 313-2966

grandreserve.com

WEBSITE

Live Oak Golf & Country Club

(386) 467-2512

golfliveoak.com

Palatka Golf Club

(386) 329-0141

palatkagolfclub.com

Palm Harbor Golf Club

(386) 986-4653

palmharborgolfclub.com

The Grand Club

(386) 437-5807

thegrandclub.com

AMELIA ISLAND COURSE/FACILITY NAME

TEE TIME PHONE

WEBSITE

Amelia River Golf Club

(904) 491-8500

ameliarivergolfclub.net

Deerfield Lakes Golf Club

(904) 879-1210

deerfieldlakesgolf.com

Fernandina Beach Golf Course

(904) 277-7370 fernandinabeachgolfclub.com

Golf Club At North Hampton

(904) 548-0000

hamptongolfclubs.com

Golf Club of Amelia Island

(904) 277-0012

golfclubofamelia.com

Omni Amelia Island Plantation Resort (904) 277-5907

aipfl.com

PONTE VEDRA BEACH/ST. AUGUSTINE COURSE/FACILITY NAME

TEE TIME PHONE

WEBSITE

World Golf Village - King & Bear

(904) 940-6088

golfwgv.com

World Golf Village - Slammer & Squire (904) 940-6100

golfwgv.com

Golf Club At South Hampton

(904) 287-7529

golfsouthhampton.com

Palencia Club

(904) 599-9030

vivapalencia.com

Ponte Vedra Inn & Club

(904) 285-6911

pvresorts.com

Royal St. Augustine Golf and Country Club

(904) 824-4653

royalstaugustinegolf.com

St. Augustine Shores Golf Club

(904) 794-0303

capstonegolf.net

St. Johns Golf and Country Club

(904) 940-3215

stjohnsgolf.com

St. Johns Golf Club

(904) 209-0350

sjgc.com

TPC Sawgrass

(904) 273-3235

tpcsawgrass.com

WORLD GOLF VILLAGE King & Bear Slammer & Squire

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JACKSONVILLE/ORANGE PARK COURSE/FACILITY NAME

TEE TIME PHONE

WEBSITE

Bent Creek Golf Course

(904) 779-0800

golfbentcreek.com

Blue Sky Golf Club

(904) 446-2899

golfbluesky.com

Champions at Julington Creek

(904) 287-4653

championsclubgolf.com

Cimarrone Golf & Country Club

(904) 287-2000

cimarronegolf.com

Country Club of Orange Park

(904) 276-7664

ccofop.com

Eagle Harbor Golf Club

(904) 269-9300

eagleharboronline.com

Eagle Landing Golf Club

(904) 291-5600

eaglelandingonline.com

Fiddler’s Green At Cecil Field Golf Club

(904) 778-5245

fiddlersgreenclub.com

Golf Club At Fleming Island

(904) 269-1440

flemingislandgolf.com

Hidden Hills CC

(904) 641-8121

hiddenhillsgc.com

Hyde Park Golf Club

(904) 786-5410

hydepark.golf

Jacksonville Beach Golf Course

(904) 247-6184 jacksonvillebeachgolfclub.com

Magnolia Point Golf & Country Club

(904) 531-9784

magnoliapointgolfclub.com

Panther Creek Golf Club

(904) 783-2600

panthercreekgolf.com

Ponte Vedra Golf and Country Club

(904) 285-0204 thepontevedragolfandcc.com

Queens Harbour Yacht & Country Club (904) 221-1012 Windsor Parke Golf Club

(904) 223-4653

windsorparke.com

(904) 270-5380

windyharborgolf.com

(386) 246-6710 (386) 447-4611

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Windy Harbor Golf Club

HAMMOCK BEACH RESORT hammockbeach.com Conservatory Ocean

golfwgv.com

(904) 940-6088 (904) 940-6100

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Don’t let the blue distract you from the Green.

Visit HammockBeach.com or call 866.841.0287 to book your St. Augustine, Florida golf escape.

King+Bear Top 50 Golf Courses in U.S. - Golf Advisor

PLAY HERE AND YOU’LL END UP IN THE GOLF HALL OF FAME Blue skies, warm weather, and manicured fairways are waiting for you at one of Florida’s top golf resorts – World Golf Village. Not only is this award-winning golf resort home to the World Golf Hall of Fame & Museum, but it offers two immaculately conditioned golf courses – The Slammer+Squire and The King+Bear.

Tee it up for an enjoyable round under the tower of the World Golf Hall of Fame at The Slammer+Squire or relish the beauty and test your skills on The King+Bear – the only design collaboration in the world between Arnold Palmer and Jack Nicklaus.

Our courses may have been designed by four of golf ’s greatest legends, but you don’t have to be a pro to play, all you need is a reservation. Visit our website at www.golfwgv.com to see our latest golf specials and stay and play packages.

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Tampa

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St. Petersburg

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CENTRAL WEST TAMPA BAY COURSE/FACILITY NAME

TEE TIME PHONE

Innisbrook Golf & Spa Resort Copperhead

(727) 942-2000

innisbrookgolfresort.com

Innisbrook Golf & Spa Resort Island

(727) 942-2000

innisbrookgolfresort.com

WEBSITE

magnoliavalleygolfclub.com

(727) 893-7800

stpete.org

Meadow Oaks Golf & Country Club

(727) 856-2878 meadowoakscountryclub.com

Northdale Golf & Tennis Club

(813) 962-0428

northdalegolf.com

Pebble Creek Golf Club

(813) 973-3870

pebblecreekclub.com

Renaissance Vinoy Golf Club

(727) 896-8000

marriottgolf.com

River Hills Country Club

(813) 653-1554

riverhillscountryclub.com

(727) 942-2000

innisbrookgolfresort.com

Innisbrook Golf & Spa Resort South

Rocky Point Golf Course

(813) 673-4316

rockypointgc.com

(727) 942-2000

innisbrookgolfresort.com

Rogers Park Golf Course

(813) 356-1670

rogersparkgc.com

Saddlebrook Resort - Palmer

(813) 973-1111

saddlebrook.com

Scotland Yards Golf Club

(352) 567-7600

scotlandyards.com

Seminole Lake Country Club

(727) 391-3318

seminolelake.net

Seven Springs Golf & Country Club

(727) 376-0035

ssgcc.com silverdollargolf.com

Saddlebrook Resort Saddlebrook Course

(813) 973-1111

saddlebrook.com

Apollo Beach Golf & Sea Club

(813) 645-6212

apollobeachgolf.com

Silver Dollar Golf & Trap Club

(813) 920-3884

Babe Zaharias Golf Course

(813) 631-4374

babezahariasgc.com

Silverado Golf & Country Club

(813) 788-1225

golfsilverado.com

Beacon Woods Golf Club

(727) 868-9528

beaconwoodsgolf.com

Summerfield Crossing Golf Club

(813) 671-3311

summerfieldgc.com

Belleview Biltmore Golf Club

(727) 581-5498

belleviewbiltmore.com

Tampa Bay Golf & Country Club

(352) 588-5454

tbgolfclub.com

Bloomingdale Golfers Club

(813) 685-4105

bloomingdalegolf.com

Tarpon Springs Golf Course

(727) 937-6906

tarponsprings.com

Cheval Golf & Country Club

(813) 949-4231

chevalgcc.com

hamptongolfclubs.com

Chi Chi Rodriguez Golf Club

(727) 726-4673

chichi.org

Claw At USF

(813) 632-6893

theclawatusfgolf.com

Clearwater Golf Club

(727) 443-5078

clearwatercountryclub.com

Club Renaissance

(813) 642-9091

clubrenaissancescc.com

Cove Cay Country Club

(727) 535-1406

covecaygolf.com

Crescent Oaks Country Club

(727) 937-4653

Cypress Run Golf Club, Inc.

Tarpon Woods Golf Club

(727) 784-7606

Tides Golf Club

(727) 392-5345

tidesgc.com

Timber Greens Country Club

(727) 372-0789

timbergreens.net

TPC Tampa Bay

(813) 949-0090

tpctampabay.com

Walden Lake Golf & Country Club Lakes

(813) 754-8575

waldenlakegolf.com

crescentoaksgolf.com

Wentworth Golf Club

(727) 942-4760

wentworthgolfclub.org

(727) 938-3774

cypressrun.com

Westchase Golf Club

(813) 854-2331

westchasegc.com

Diamond Hill Golf and Country Club (813) 689-7219

diamondhillgolf.net

Dunedin Golf Club

(727) 733-7836

dunedincc.com

Eagles Golf Club

(813) 920-6681

eaglesgolf.com

East Bay Golf Club

(727) 581-3333

eastbaygolfclub.com

Emerald Greens Golf Resort

(813) 961-1369

stayandplaytampa.com

Fox Hollow Golf Club

(727) 376-6333

golfthefox.com

Golf Club At Cypress Creek

(813) 634-8888

cypresscreekgolfclub.com

Heritage Harbor Golf & Country Club (813) 949-4886

heritageharborgolf.com

Heritage Isles Golf and Country Club (813) 907-7447

heritageislesgolf.com

BROOKSVILLE COURSE/FACILITY NAME

TEE TIME PHONE

Brooksville Country Club At Majestic Oaks

(352) 796-8236

Glen Lakes Country Club

(352) 597-1118

Hernando Oaks Golf and Country Club

(352) 799-9908

hernandooaksgolf.com

Oak Hills Country Club

(352) 683-6830

golfatoakhlls.com

(352) 608-4800

ridgemanoroaksgolf.com

WEBSITE brooksvillecc.com glenlakes.com

Heritage Springs Country Club

(727) 372-5281 heritagespringscommunity.com

Ridge Manor Oaks Golf and Country Club

Lake Jovita Golf & Country Club

(352) 588-2233

lakejovita.com

Rivard Golf and Country Club

(352) 796-1410

rivardgc.com

Lansbrook Golf Club

(727) 784-7333

lansbrook-golf.com

Seven Hills Golfers Club

(352) 688-8888

sevenhillsgolfersclub.com

Lexington Oaks Golf Club

(813) 907-7270

lexoaks.com

Sherman Hills Golf Club

(352) 544-0990

shermanhillsgolfclub.com

Links Golf Club

(727) 868-1091

linksgolfclubhudson.com

Silverthorn Country Club

(352) 799-2600

silverthornclub.net

Links of Lake Bernadette

(813) 788-7888

linksoflakebernadette.com

World Woods Golf Club

(352) 796-5500

worldwoods.com

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Mangrove Bay Golf Course

Innisbrook Golf & Spa Resort North

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Golfing on Florida’s Sports Coast

A destination for the adventurous, Florida’s Sports Coast is an unbeatable location for golf enthusiasts. With 18 top-notch courses – and several world-famous ones – you’ll discover over 320 holes designed for golfers of all abilities, making it easy to find the perfect course that suits your game. Many of golf’s top players and designers – names like Arnold Palmer, Tom Lehman, Kurt Sandness, and Robert Trent Jones Sr. – have contributed to the courses on Florida’s Sports Coast, providing a wide range of design styles, exciting layouts, and varying wilderness areas. Coupled with the yearround warm weather of this area, you’ll find every round of golf on Florida’s Sports Coast is both challenging and enjoyable.

SADDLEBROOK Home to two of Florida’s Sports Coast’s most picturesque and playable courses, Saddlebrook is a well-known destination for world-class golf. Both courses were designed by golf legend Arnold Palmer and feature rolling fairways, well-maintained greens and wilderness areas full of cypress, pine and palm trees.

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ponds and gently swaying palm trees. On this course, some holes require strength, but all reward finesse.

The Saddlebrook Golf Couse is 6,480 yards of unparalleled golf surrounded by cypress and oak trees. On this beautiful Par-

70 course, you’ll find emerald-ribbon fairways, white-faced bunkers, lush greens and low hanging Spanish moss. Don’t miss out on this amazing course, the 425-yard signature hole (the 18th hole) is famously tricky, and you’ll want to tell this golfing story for years to come.

LAKE JOVITA GOLF AND COUNTRY CLUB Designed by US Open Champion Tom Lehman and golf course architect Kurt Sandness, the 220-acre Lake Jovita South Course takes full advantage of the unique hilly terrain to create a course that is professional tour quality in every sense. A Par-72 course, you’ll enjoy generous fairways, velvet greens, and immaculate course conditions.

Also, the 11th hole features a 94-foot drop from tee to green—the largest natural elevation change in the state of Florida!

The 263-acre Lake Jovita North Course is equally impressive. A little more contemporary in style, this Par-72 course has even greater elevation changes than the South Course. In fact, from the second tee box, you can see five or six miles to the northeast! A delight to play, you don’t want to miss out on this course’s beautiful fairways, soft greens, and challenging layouts.

FOX HOLLOW GOLF CLUB One of Robert Trent Jones Sr.’s last designs, Fox Hollow Golf Club is a masterpiece Par71 course. Featuring Sea Dwarf, Seashore

Paspalum greens, rolling fairways, and large white-sand bunkers, this 7,079-yard course provides a true test for golfers of all skill levels. Complete with a grass driving range with over 25 hitting stations, a chipping green with a practice bunker, and a 10,800

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Score your next unbeatable tee time on Florida’s Sports Coast. Home to 18 of the best courses in Florida – some of them designed by golf legends such as Arnold Palmer and Robert Trent Jones Senior – your winning trip will be filled with rolling fairways, well-maintained greens and varying wilderness areas that make every round of golf both challenging and enjoyable.

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Central Florida

The Hidden Gem of Florida Golf Golfers who live in Central Florida already know, and more visitors are beginning to learn, some truly fantastic golf opportunities abound throughout Central Florida’s Polk County. With more than 40 public access courses offering 612 holes of golf, Central Florida’s Polk County boasts one of the top collections of golf courses in the United States. Golf groups traveling to the area will find a wide range of course options and unforgettable off-course activities that will make your Central Florida trip one to remember.

UNIQUE COURSE OFFERINGS With so many course offerings it is very difficult to pick our favorites, but when it comes to distinctive course design, one has to begin the conversation with Streamsong Resort.

Streamsong Resort’s Red Course, designed

by Bill Coore and Ben Crenshaw, the Blue Course designed by Tom Doak and the Black Course designed by Gil Hanse, utilize the natural contours, sand dunes and native grasses to offer a golf experience that is reminiscent of the links-style courses of the British Isles.

Built upon reclaimed phosphate mining land, Streamsong’s courses are atypical of most Florida golf courses.

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stretches out to more than 7,200 yards from the championship tees and this demanding layout features high ornamental grasses and decorative plantings, paired with 180 distinctively colored bunkers that provide spectacular visual appeal throughout your round of golf.

The Club at Eaglebrooke provides a challenging, but fair test of golf for players of all ability levels. Oak trees, numerous lakes and strategically placed mounding define the lush rolling fairways, and visually frame each hole as from the tee.

BREWS, BLUES AND BARBEQUE Once the golf clubs have been put away, and the side bets settled, your group can then explore some of the great local dining and entertainment offerings that are available throughout Central Florida’s Polk County.

With more than 550 lakes dotting Polk County, locals and visitors alike all have their favorite lakeside dining spot. In Winter Haven, with full length windows and a lakeside patio, Harborside Restaurant is a modern American steakhouse, seafood and oyster bar featuring the finest cuts of dry aged meat and daily delivered fresh fish. Also in Winter Haven, with its neighborhood restaurant feel

and its location on the shores of Lake Ned, no place epitomizes casual lakefront dining more than Harry’s Old Place. Situated on the shores of scenic Lake Pierce.

Lakeland’s Lake Mirror is best known for its large events and being a perfect place to catch a spectacular sunset over downtown Lakeland, the lake also serves as the backdrop for Texas Cattle Company, the place for those that have a craving for a nice juicy steak cooked over a specially built open-pit mesquite wood fire.

A trip to Florida wouldn’t be complete without fresh seafood. Gary’s Oyster Bar & Seafood House in Lake Alfred is known for its eclectic décor, friendly service and fresh seafood. Crazy Fish Bar and Grill is well worth the drive to Lake Wales. For a little taste of Louisiana, Harry’s Seafood Bar & Grille in Lakeland, serves up some good ‘ole down home Cajun favorites.

Mojo Federal Swine and Spirits has transformed Lakeland’s Federal Building into the newest culinary and entertainment experience. Mojo Federal is a premier barbecue, southern food, and craft cocktail destination.

In Central Florida, Lakeland has served as the leader in the brewpub movement.

Brew Hub is a partner brewing enterprise

that brings together a number of smaller craft brewers to brew their beer. The Brew Hub Tasting Room serves locally sourced, naturally raised, made to order food options that are great for pairing with their beers. Swan Brewing offers lakefront views and microbrews just a few blocks from downtown. Kick back in the taproom or relax on the patio as you sip on a selection of more than 20 seasonal and small-batch beers. Brimming with authenticity and local love, Winter Haven’s Grove Roots Brewing Company looks to create inventive, artisanal beers. With names like “Rind & Shine” and “6am Pickers” scrawled onto the chalkboard tap list, there’s no question Grove Roots is serious about bringing Polk County’s citrus heritage to life. While they don’t serve food, Grove Roots has a rotating roster of food trucks available for those wishing to eat. On Friday and Saturday nights, live music is offered at the venue.

After a long day on the course, and after a delicious meal, the way to cap off the evening is with a trip to the Lakeland Loft Cigar Bar and Jazz Club, an ultra-premium upscale Jazz and cigar lounge, located in historic downtown Lakeland. The Lakeland Loft offers a unique musical experience featuring talented local musicians, with live Jazz performances every Thursday, Friday and Saturday night.

TAKE IN A GAME No matter what time of year you visit Central Florida, your group can catch some professional sports action. Lakeland has been the spring training home of the Detroit Tigers for more than 80 years. From late February through the month of March, you can catch the Detroit Tigers at Joker Marchant Stadium as they face other Grapefruit League teams such as the New York Yankees, Boston Red Sox, Atlanta Braves, Philadelphia Phillies and the Baltimore Orioles. In fact, there are five other MLB teams within an hour’s drive of Lakeland, making it the perfect “home base” for an extended golf and Spring Training tour.

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Lakeland Magic, Orlando Magic’s G league affiliate. The Center also plays host to the Major Arena Soccer League’s Florida Tropics from December through April. Each May through July, the Tropics take to the outdoor soccer pitch as they compete in the United Soccer League, one of the MSL’s professional soccer development leagues.

CHOOSE EVERYTHING Central Florida’s Polk County is one of the most beautiful and affordable golf destinations in Florida. While not as widely known as its more commercial neighbors, Orlando and Tampa, Polk County is a “hidden gem” that offers hundreds of unique attractions, both natural and man-made, that will provide your golf group with plenty of off-course thrills for the young and old alike. For more details or information on all of our local restaurants and craft breweries, our nightlife and entertainment offerings and exciting area attractions, log on to www.VisitCentralFlorida.org to begin planning your group’s Central Florida golf experience.

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CENTRAL SEBRING/AVON PARK COURSE/FACILITY NAME

TEE TIME PHONE

WEBSITE

Country Club of Sebring

(863) 382-3500

countryclubofsebring.net

Golf Hammock Golf & Country Club

(863) 382-2151

golfhammockcc.com

Harder Hall Country Club

(863) 382-0500

harderhall.com

Highlands Ridge Golf Club

(863) 453-9991

highlandsridge.com

Pinecrest on Lotela

(863) 453-7555

golfpinecrestgc.com

Placid Lakes Country Club

(863) 465-1626

placidlakescc.com

River Greens Golf Course

(863) 453-5210

rgreens.com

Sebring Municipal Golf Club

(863) 314-5919

sebringgolfclub.com

Spring Lake Golf Resort

(863) 655-0900

springlakegolf.com

Sun ‘n Lake Golf Club

(863) 385-4830

sunlakegolfclub.com

CLERMONT/LADY LAKE/LEESBURG COURSE/FACILITY NAME

TEE TIME PHONE

WEBSITE

Arlington Ridge Golf Club

(352) 728-4660

Bella Collina Golf Club

(407) 469-4961

arlingtonridgegolfclub.com bellacollina.com

Black Bear Golf Club

(352) 357-4732

blackbeargolfclub.com

Clerbrook Resort, Inc.

(352) 394-6165

clerbrook.com

Country Club of Mount Dora

(352) 735-2263

golfgroupfl.com

Deer Island Country Club

(352) 343-7550

deerislandgolf.com

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Eagle Dunes Golf Club

(352) 357-0123

eagledunes.com

Green Valley Country Club

(352) 394-0632

gvcountryclub.com

Harbor Hills Country Club

(352) 753-7000

harborhills.com

Kings Ridge Golf Club

(352) 242-4653

kingsridgegc.com

Legends Golf and Country Club

(352) 243-1118

legendsgolforlando.com

Mission Inn Resort & Club

(352) 324-3101

missioninnresort.com

Monarch At Royal Highlands

(352) 314-9000

monarchgolfclub.com

Mount Dora Golf Club

(352) 383-3954

mountdoragolf.com

Palisades Country Club

(352) 394-0085

golfpalisadescc.com

Plantation Golf Club

(352) 365-0526 plantationatleesburggolf.com

Red Tail Golf Club

(352) 383-2700

redtailclub.com

Sanctuary Ridge Golf Club

(352) 243-0411

sanctuaryridgegc.com

Sarabande Golf Estates

(352) 324-2511

sarabandegolf.com

Swiss Fairways

(352) 429-9065

swissskischool.com

Water Oak Country Club Estates

(352) 753-3905

wateroakgolf.net

Wedgewood Golf Course

(352) 589-0072

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Reunion Resort - Nicklaus

(888) 418-9611

reunionresort.com

Reunion Resort - Palmer

(888) 418-9611

reunionresort.com

Reunion Resort - Watson

(888) 418-9611

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Alaqua Country Club

(407) 333-2582

alaquacc.com

WEBSITE

Bay Hill Club & Lodge

(407) 876-2429

bayhill.com

Celebration Golf Club

(407) 566-4653

celebrationgolf.com

ChampionsGate Golf Resort International

(407) 787-4653

championsgategolf.com

ChampionsGate Golf Resort National

(407) 787-4653

championsgategolf.com

Dubsdread Golf Course

(407) 246-2551

dubsdreadgolf.com

Eagle Creek Golf Club

(407) 273-4653

eaglecreekgolf.info

EastWood Golf Club

(407) 281-4653

eastwoodgolf.com

Errol Estates Country Club

(407) 886-3676

errolestategcc.com

Falcon’s Fire Golf Club

(407) 239-5445

falconsfire.com

Forest Lake Golf Club

(407) 654-4653

forestlakegolf.com grandcypress.com

Grand Cypress Resort

(407) 239-4700

Grande Lakes Orlando Ritz Carlton

(407) 393-4900

grandelakes.com

Grande Pines Golf Club

(407) 239-6909

grandepinesgolfclub.com

Harmony Golf Preserve

(407) 891-8525

harmonygolfpreserve.com

Hawk’s Landing Golf Club

(407) 238-8660

golfhawkslanding.com

Hunters Creek Golf Course

(407) 240-4653

golfhunterscreek.com

Kissimmee Bay Country Club

(407) 348-4653

playgolfinkissimmee.com

Kissimmee Golf Club

(407) 847-2816

kissgolfclub.com

Lake Orlando Golf Club

(407) 298-1230

golflakeorlando.com

Legacy Club At Alaqua Lakes

(407) 444-9995

legacyclubalaqualakes.com

Magnolia Plantation Golf Club

(407) 771-4343 magnoliaplantationgolfclub.com

Mayfair Country Club

(407) 322-2531

mayfairlinks.com

MetroWest Golf Club

(407) 299-1099

metrowestgolf.com

Mystic Dunes Resort & Golf Club

(407) 787-5678

mysticdunesgolf.com

North Shore Golf Club

(407) 277-9277

golfatnorthshore.com

Oaks National Golf Club

(407) 483-3700

oaksnationalgolfclub.com

Orange County National

(407) 656-2626

ocngolf.com

Orange Lake Country Club

(407) 239-0000

orangelake.com

Orange Tree Golf Club

(407) 351-2521

orangetreegolfclub.com

Remington Golf Club

(407) 344-4004

remington-gc.com

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CENTRAL Rio Pinar Golf & Country Club

(407) 277-5121

riopinar.com

Rolling Hills Golf Club

(407) 831-1312

rollinghillsgolfclub.com

Royal St. Cloud Golf Links

(407) 891-7010

royalstcloudgolflinks.com

Shingle Creek Golf Club

(407) 996-9933

shinglecreekgolf.com

Stonegate Golf

(863) 427-7150

stonegategolfclub.com

Stoneybrook East Golf Club

(407) 384-6888

greatorlandogolf.com golfstoneybrookwest.com

Big Cypress Golf & Country Club

(863) 859-6871

bigcypressgolfclub.net

Cleveland Heights Golf Course

(863) 834-4653

phantomgolf.com

Cypresswood Golf & Country Club

(863) 324-6174

cypresswoodcc.com

Grasslands Golf & Country Club

(863) 680-1616

grasslandsgcc.com

Grenelefe Golf & Tennis Resort

(863) 422-7511

thelefe.com

Highlands Reserve Golf Club

(863) 420-1724

highlandsreserve-golf.com

Huntington Hills Golf & Country Club (863) 859-3689

huntingtonhillscountryclub.com

Stoneybrook West

(407) 877-8533

Sweetwater Country Club

(407) 889-4666 sweetwater-countryclub.com

Imperial Lakes Golf & Country Club

(863) 425-1154

imperiallakescc.com

The Country Club At Deer Run

(407) 699-9710

thegolfgroupfl.com

Indian Lake Estates Country Club

(863) 692-1514

indianlakeestates.net

Timacuan Golf & Country Club

(407) 321-0010

golftimacuan.com

Tuscawilla Country Club

(407) 366-1851

tuscawillacc.com

Twin Rivers Golf Club

(407) 366-1211

twinriversgolfclub.com

Ventura Country Club

(407) 277-2640

venturacountryclub.org

Waldorf Astoria Golf Club

(407) 597-3782

waldorfastoriagolfclub.com

Walt Disney World Golf

(407) 939-4653

wdwgolf.com

Wedgefield Golf Club

(407) 568-2116

wedgefieldgolf.com

Wekiva Golf Club

(407) 862-5113

wekivagolfclub.com

Windermere Country Club

(407) 876-4410

windermeregolf.com

Winter Pines Golf Club

(407) 671-3172

winterpinesgc.com

Zellwood Station Country Club

(407) 886-3303

zellwoodgolf.com

LAKELAND/WINTER HAVEN COURSE/FACILITY NAME

TEE TIME PHONE

WEBSITE

Streamsong Resort - Black Course

(863) 428-1000

streamsongresort.com

Streamsong Resort - Blue Course

(863) 428-1000

streamsongresort.com

Streamsong Resort - Red Course

(863) 428-1000

streamsongresort.com

Bartow Golf Course

(863) 533-9183

cityofbartow.net

Lekarica Hills Golf Course Restaurant & Country Inn (863) 679-9478

lekarica.com

Oakwood Golf Club

(863) 676-8558

oakwoodgolfcourse.net

Providence Golf Club

(863) 420-2652

providence-golf.com

Ridgewood Lakes Golf & Country Club (863) 424-8688

ridgewoodlakesgolf.com

Sandpiper Golf Club

(863) 859-5461 sandpipergolfclubflorida.com

Sanlan Golf Course

(863) 665-1726

Schalamar Creek Golf & Country Club (863) 666-1623 Skyview Golf & Country Club

sanlangolf.com schalamar.com

(863) 665-4008

skyviewgolfcourse.com

Southern Dunes Golf & Country Club (863) 421-4653

southerndunes.com

Stonegate Golf Club

(863) 427-7150

The Club At Eaglebrooke

(863) 701-0101

eaglebrooke.com

Wedgewood Golf Club

(863) 858-4451

golfwedgewood.com

Willow Brook Golf Course

(863) 291-5899

golfwillowbrooknow.com

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stonegategolf.com

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Visit ReunionResort.com or call 888.231.9544 to book your golf getaway.

A new, highly acclaimed course, 54 holes of incredible golf and just too many epic moments to count. Experience Streamsong Red, Streamsong Blue and the new Streamsong Black – three must-play courses that rival the greatest golf venues in the world.

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Daytona Beach Daytona Beach is home to a pair of iconic attractions in the “World’s Most Famous Beach” and the “Great American Race.”

While Daytona International Speedway and the Atlantic Ocean are powerful lures, they are only part of what makes the area so attractive to golfers in search of a dream trip.

Daytona Beach has established itself as a premier central Florida golf destination and the reasons are many, not the least of which is the area’s idyllic weather during the heart of the golf travel season.

With more than 20 courses, golf is part of the area’s DNA, and Daytona Beach is as accessible as any destination in Florida with direct flights into Daytona Beach International Airport and easy access to additional airports in Orlando and Jacksonville.

LPGA, Donald Ross and a Rich History Daytona Beach’s connections to golf, both past and present, run much deeper than many realize. The LPGA is headquartered in Daytona Beach, and LPGA International, a 36-hole facility with layouts designed by Rees Jones and Arthur Hills, is one of Florida’s best.

The Jones Course has hosted multiple LPGA events and World Golf Hall of Famer Karrie Webb and Dottie Pepper, a two-time

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major champion, are among the players who have triumphed on the unforgettable linksstyle design.

The Hills Course is absolutely the equal of the Jones, challenging players with magnolia and pine tree-lined fairways. A 4.5-star design, the Hills Course, which has no parallel holes, is a design worthy of building a trip around.

While LPGA International is the area’s contemporary favorite, legendary architect Donald Ross is the father of Daytona Beach golf. Ross designed the South Course at Daytona Beach Golf Club, the area’s oldest public course and one of three layouts that are part of Florida’s Historic Golf Trail, joining the Ross-designed New Smyrna Golf Club, and Riviera Country Club.

Layouts like Victoria Hills Golf Club, Spruce Creek Golf & Country Club and DeBary Golf & Country Club help provide Daytona Beach with the depth and quality of courses golfers crave. For more information on area golf courses, visit DaytonaBeach.

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few destinations offer as much fun as Daytona Beach.

The area’s abundant off-course attractions begin with Daytona International Speedway, where a tour of the track and a visit to the Motorsports Hall of Fame of America are a must. The truly ambitious may also want to enjoy the NASCAR Racing Experience, which offers the opportunity to get in a stock car and race around the famed 2.5-mile trioval, 31-degree banked track.

After an exhilarating trip to the Speedway, a visit to ONE DAYTONA, the area’s newest dining, shopping and entertainment complex located directly across the street is not to be missed.

Baseball fans will relish the opportunity to visit historic Jackie Robinson Ballpark, home of the Daytona Tortugas, the Cincinnati Reds’ Class A Florida State League affiliate.

When it’s time to eat, restaurants like The Cellar, Hyde Park Prime and 31 Supper Club are destination dining spots, but the area’s waterfront local eateries are equally appealing. Daytona Beach Ale Trail, a collection of more than 20 craft breweries, tap rooms and artisan distilleries that stretches throughout Volusia County, offers great options for those in search of quality suds and good food.

Ormond Brewing Company, Daytona Tap Room, The Half Wall Beer House, a locally

to research where to stay on a trip are best served to visit DaytonaBeach.Golf which offers a look at the best the area has to offer.

owned chain, and Tomoka Brewery are just a sampling of the Ale Trail’s most popular offerings.

Whether it’s a great meal or high adrenaline adventures, Daytona Beach’s offcourse offerings make every trip a little more memorable.

Where to Stay Quality accommodations can be the difference between a good experience and a great one, and Daytona Beach is a destination that delivers unrivaled offerings. The area is home to more than 200 properties and 12,000 rooms, allowing groups to choose between

everything from bed & breakfasts and smaller independent hotels to luxury oceanfront resorts and condo hotels.

Daytona Beach continues to raise the bar for accommodations. The 200-room Hard Rock Hotel Daytona Beach and the 133-room Delta by Marriott Daytona Beach opened in 2018. Both the Hilton Daytona Beach Oceanfront Resort and The Shores Resort & Spa recently completed renovations and the area’s newest luxury hotel, The DAYTONA, opened in April 2019.

Daytona Beach’s rising popularity is perfectly complemented by its ever-improving accommodations offerings. Golfers wanting

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The One Thing Everyone Must Do Whether you come to Daytona Beach to play LPGA International and enjoy the best the area has to offer or you are more interested in a value-centric trip, the one thing every golfer should do is visit the “World’s Most Famous Beach.”

Daytona Beach is comprised of 23 miles of expansive coastline. Some sections are pedestrian only and other sections allow cars to drive, very slowly, on one of the nation’s most stunning beaches. At low tide, the beach is up to 500 feet wide offering ample room for everyone to share the beautiful white sand.

Beachfront parks offer off-beach parking as well.

Daytona Beach has everything golfers want in a destination - a diversity of courses and price points, outstanding accommodations and ample fun off-the-course – highlighting the area’s appeal to players.

For a comprehensive look at the destination – on and off the course – visit DaytonaBeach.com.

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Port St Lucie Golf Course WEBSITE

Baytree National Golf Links

(321) 259-9060

baytreenational.com

Cocoa Beach Country Club

(321) 868-3351

golfcocoabeach.com melbourneflorida.org

Crane Creek Reserve Golf Club

(321) 674-5716

Duran Golf Club

(321) 504-7776

durangolf.com

Habitat Golf Course

(321) 952-6312

golfthehabitat.com

Indian River Preserve GC

(321) 385-2099 indianriverpreservegolfclub.com

Majors Golf Club At Bayside Lakes

(321) 952-8617

majorsgolfclub.com

Mallards Landing Golf Course

(321) 255-4606

melbourneflorida.org

Rockledge Country Club

(321) 636-3160

rockledgecc.com

Royal Oak Golf Club

(321) 269-4500

royaloakgolfresort.com

Savannahs Golf Club

(321) 455-1375

golfspacecoast.com

Sherwood Golf Club

(321) 269-4653

golfsherwood.com

Spessard Holland Golf Course

(321) 952-4529

golfspessardholland.com

Turtle Creek Golf Club

(321) 632-2520

golfturtlecreek.com

Viera East Golf Club

(321) 639-6500

vieragolf.com

PORT ST. LUCIE/VERO BEACH COURSE/FACILITY NAME

TEE TIME PHONE

WEBSITE

Club At Pointe West

(772) 770-4653

pointewestflorida.com

Fairwinds Golf Course

(772) 462-2722

fairwindsgolfcourse.net

Gator Trace Golf & Country Club

(772) 464-0407

gatortracecountryclub.com

Indian Hills Golf Course

(772) 461-9620

indianhillsftpierce.com

Island Pines Golf Club

(772) 464-7018

islandpinesgolfclub.com

Meadowood Golf & Tennis Club

(772) 466-4000 meadowoodgolfandtennis.com

PGA Village

(772) 467-1300

pgavillage.com

(772) 398-2901

cityofpsl.com/golf

Sandridge Golf Club

(772) 770-5003

sandridgegc.com

Sebastian Municipal Golf Course

(772) 589-6801

sebastiangolfcourse.org

St. James Golf Club

(772) 336-4653

stjamesgolfclub.net

COURSE/FACILITY NAME

TEE TIME PHONE

WEBSITE

Club At Pelican Bay

(386) 756-0040

Crane Lakes Golf & Country Club

(386) 767-4653

cranelakes.com

Daytona Beach Golf Club - North

(386) 671-3500

daytonabeachgc.com daytonabeachgc.com

DAYTONA BEACH pelicanbaycc.com

Daytona Beach Golf Club - South

(386) 671-3500

DeBary Golf & Country Club

(386) 668-1705

debarycc.com

Deltona Club

(386) 789-4911

thedeltonaclub.com

Glen Abbey Golf Club

(386) 668-4336

glenabbeygolfclub.com

Golf Club At Cypress Head

(386) 756-5449

cypressheadgolf.com

Halifax Plantation Golf Club

(386) 676-9600

halifaxplantation.com

Hidden Lakes Golf Club

(386) 427-4138

hiddenlakesgolfclub.com

Indigo Lakes Golf Club

(386) 254-3607

indigolakesgolf.com

LPGA International

(386) 274-5742

lpgainternational.com

New Smyrna Beach Golf Course

(386) 424-2191

cityofnsb.com

Preserve At Turnbull Bay

(386) 423-0203

thepreserveatturnbull.com

River Bend Golf Club

(386) 673-6000

playriverbendgolf.com

Riviera Country Club

(386) 677-2464

rivcc.com

Sandhill Golf Course

(386) 736-0560

sandhillgolfcourse.com

Spruce Creek Country Club

(386) 756-6114

sprucecreekgolf.com

Tomoka Oaks Golf Club

(386) 677-5931

tomokagolf.com

Venetian Bay Golf Course

(386) 424-5775

venetianbaygolf.com

Victoria Hills Golf Club

(386) 738-6000

victoriahillsgolf.com

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Kick your carefree spirit into high gear in Daytona Beach - where fun runs as deep and wide as the shoreline. Play where the pro’s play at LPGA International and other challenging courses, dive head first into a new water sport, feel the rush of the raceway or explore a piece of history at the ballpark. With a 500-foot-wide sandy backdrop, there’s plenty of elbow room to be yourself. Plan your getaway today!

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On or off the course,

Florida’s Paradise Coast offers an experience par excellence.

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good, the International Association of Golf Travel Operators (IAGTO) has named it the Number 1 Golf Destination in North America. Which means it’s time you packed up your sticks and made your way to Paradise!

PLAY WHERE THE PROS PLAY. If you need proof that Florida’s Paradise Coast has some pretty serious credentials when it comes to the greatest game ever invented, consider this: The area is home to several top-tier golf tournaments: • The LPGA CME Group Tour Championship, held annually at The Tiburon Golf Club at The Ritz-Carlton Golf

Resort in Naples.

• The PGA Chubb Classic Champions Tour, celebrates 32 years in Naples, and will be held in February at The Classics @ Lely Resort.

• The PGA QBE Shootout, founded by Golf Hall of Famer Greg Norman, and held every year at The Tiburon Golf Club.

Both pros and amateurs alike will tell you the same thing: That the courses and conditions on Florida’s Paradise Coast are among the best in world. So, whether you’re teeing it up for big prize money, bragging rights, or anything in between, you’re sure to experience a round you’ll never forget.

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magine world-class golf courses designed by the likes of Tom Fazio, Jack Nicklaus, Greg Norman, and Arnold Palmer. Ideal weather that’s perfect for teeing it up all year round. And countless ways to stay, play and dine in a destination that’s as luxurious as it is beautiful.

If that sounds like paradise to you, that’s because it is.

Florida’s Paradise Coast, to be precise: Naples, Marco Island and the Everglades.

With more than 90 public and private golf courses perfectly suited to all skill levels and handicaps, the area has earned its well-deserved reputation as Southwest Florida’s premier golf destination. It’s so

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AROUND HERE, EVERY SEASON IS GOLF SEASON. Mother Nature must be a single-digit handicapper, because she always sees to it that the weather on Florida’s Paradise Coast is absolutely perfect for a round of golf.

From December through May, you can trade your winter boots for golf shoes and tee it up under sunny, clear blue skies every day. Be advised, however: It’s the peak tourist season, so tee times may be limited.

From June through November, you can take advantage of the area’s “value season.”

That means fewer golfers, faster play, and even discounted greens fees and hotel rates.

Summer and fall temperatures are warmer, of course, so it’s best to make your tee times early. You’ll be off the course and on the beach by midday!

Of course, if you’re looking to add a little more excitement to your visit, there are plenty of other ways to make a splash. Rent a paddleboard or kayak and navigate the calm waters of the Gulf. Rent a watercraft and explore the mangrove-surrounded waterways of the Ten Thousand Islands. Hop aboard one of the area’s many sightseeing

boats for a leisurely cruise where you can spot dolphins, manatees, eagles and more.

Or simply charter a fishing boat and reel in The Big One on a deep-sea excursion you’ll never forget.

With so much water at your disposal, there’s no limit to the ways you can enjoy it – or the memories you’ll head home with!

THE ONE GOLF DESTINATION WHERE WATER ALWAYS COMES INTO PLAY. On Florida’s Paradise Coast, the only thing more impressive than its golf courses are its award-winning beaches.

The area boasts 30 miles of uncrowded white sand beaches along the turquoise waters of the Gulf of Mexico. They’re the perfect place to relax after a day on the links, or enjoy a barefoot stroll on the beach at sunset.

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SOUTHWEST NAPLES/MARCO ISLAND COURSE/FACILITY NAME

TEE TIME PHONE

Arrowhead Golf Club

FORT MYERS WEBSITE

COURSE/FACILITY NAME

TEE TIME PHONE

WEBSITE

(239) 596-1000

arrowheadgolfnaples.com

The Dunes Golf & Tennis Club

(239) 472-3355

Cedar Hammock Golf & Country Club (239) 793-1134

cedarhammockgolf.com

Alden Pines Golf Club

(239) 283-2179

dunesgolfsanibel.com aldenpinesgolf.com

Cypress Woods Golf & Country Club (239) 592-7860

cypresswoodsgolf.com

Cape Royal Golf Club

(239)283-5522

caperoyalgolfclub.com

Eagle Lakes Golf Club

(239) 732-0034

eaglelakesgolfclub.net

Clewiston Golf Course

(863) 983-1448

clewiston-fl.gov

Hammock Bay

(239) 389-6600

jwmarco.com

Copperhead Golf Club

(239) 369-8200

copperheadgc.com

Heritage Bay Golf Course

(239) 353-7056

golfheritagebay.com

Coral Oaks Golf Course

(239) 573-3100

coraloaksgolf.com

Hibiscus Golf Club

(239) 774-3559

hibiscusgolf.com

Eagle Ridge Golf & Tennis Club

(239) 768-1888

playeagleridge.com

laplayaresort.com

cityftmyers.com/eastwood

LaPlaya Beach and Golf Resort

(239) 254-5001

Eastwood Golf Course

(239) 321-7487

Lely Resort Golf & Country Club

(239) 793-2600 lelyresortgolfandcountryclub.com

Fort Myers Country Club

(239) 321-7488

cityftmyers.com

Naples Beach Hotel & Golf Club

(239) 261-2222

Gasparilla Inn Golf Course

(941) 964-2201

gasparillainn.com

Naples Grande Golf Club

(239) 659-3700

naplesgrandegolf.com

Majestic Golf Club

(239) 369-8216

majesticgolfclub.com

Panther Run Golf Club

(239) 304-2835

pantherrungolfclub.com

Mirror Lakes Golf Club

(239) 369-1322

mirrorlakesgolfclub.com

Old Corkscrew Golf Club

(239) 949-4700

oldcorkscrew.com

Palmetto-Pine Country Club

(239) 574-2141

palmettopine.com

Pelican Preserve Golf Club

(239) 985-1707

pelicanpreservelifestyles.com

Raptor Bay Golf Club

(239) 390-4610

raptorbaygolfclub.com

River Hall Country Club

(239) 313-4653

hamptongolfclubs.com

naplesbeachhotel.com

Quail Village Golf Club

(239) 598-2815

quailvillagegolfclub.org

The Rookery At Marco

(239) 389-6600

jwmarco.com

Tiburon Golf Club

(239) 594-2040

tiburongcnaples.com

TPC At Treviso Bay

(239) 331-2052

tpctrevisobay.com

Valencia Golf & Country Club

(239) 352-0777 valenciagolfandcountryclub.com

Vanderbilt Country Club

(239) 348-2663

vanderbiltcountryclub.com

Royal Tee Country Club

(239) 283-3989

royaltee.net

San Carlos Golf Club

(239) 267-3131

sancarlosgolfclub.com

NAPLES BEACH HOTEL & GOLF CLUB

(239) 261-2222 naplesbeachhotel.com ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

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AS MANY PLACES TO STAY AS THERE ARE TO PLAY. Finding the perfect place to stay when you visit Florida’s Paradise Coast is easy. It all depends on what you’re looking for.

If you want to stay as close to the action as possible, there are numerous golf resorts and hotels that offer access to some of the area’s most exclusive private courses. The Tiburon Golf Club at The Ritz-Carlton Golf Resort, Naples offers their famed Gold and Black Courses, both designed by Greg Norman. The JW Marriott Marco Island Beach Resort offers access to the Rookery and Hammock Bay, along with some of the most amazing waterfront Gulf views you’ll ever see. The Naples Beach Hotel & Golf Club has the oldest golf course in Naples and is part of Florida’s Historic Golf Trail.

And the Naples Grande Beach Resort and LaPlaya Beach & Golf Resort each offer their own stunning courses.

If you’re simply looking for a place to lay your head at the end of a long day of golf, there are countless other lodging options.

Boutique hotels. Cozy bed & breakfasts.

Vacation rental condos and cottages. Even affordable chains and efficiencies.

Whatever your budget, whatever your desired comfort level, Florida’s Paradise Coast offers the ideal accommodations to get you close to everything you’ll want to experience during your visit.

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WELCOME TO THE 19TH HOLE. AND BEYOND. After you’ve added up your scorecard, Florida’s Paradise Coast offers numerous

ways to celebrate a great day on the course.

Naples is consistently lauded as one of America’s top “foodie” destinations, with award-winning restaurants whose chefs are clearly at the top of their game. Try straightfrom-the-Gulf seafood dishes. Crack into the region’s succulent seasonal stone crab. And fill up on farm-to-table freshness and other unique Floribbean flavors.

Toast the day’s best shots and lowest rounds with a craft beer or cocktail from one the area’s many unique bars and lounges. With local beers from Naples Beach Brewery, Riptide Brewing Company, Bone Hook Brewing, Marco Island Brewery, Oil

Well Craft Beer and more, you’re bound to find a handcrafted brew as memorable as the day’s first birdie!

ONE DESTINATION. COUNTLESS WAYS TO PLAY. Golf is merely the beginning of what you’ll find in this one-of-a-kind destination.

Whether you’re eager to find something special to do between rounds – or your plus-one is looking for something to do while you’re on the links – Florida’s Paradise Coast delivers.

Like shopping? The area is legendary for its eclectic stores, unique jewelry shops, luxury retailers, high-end fashion boutiques and more.

Like the arts? Plan a visit to one of the area’s many art galleries, museums and historic sites. Or take in a show at world-class performing arts centers like Artis—Naples, Naples Players or Gulfshore Playhouse.

Like adventure? Explore the world-famous Everglades with a guided tour by kayak, canoe or airboat. You’ll see Florida in all its natural glory – along with the countless birds, manatees, alligators and other wildlife who call this subtropical preserve home.

TEE UP YOUR VISIT TODAY. Florida’s Paradise Coast is ready to welcome you to a golf destination like no other. So, plan your getaway now and play where the pros play: Naples, Marco Island and the Everglades.

Visit ParadiseCoast.com/golf to learn more.

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Punta Gorda/Englewood Beach: our best side is outside marshes, and wetlands, as well as Audubon certified courses teeming with a variety of native wildlife. This diverse pool of courses also features two 4 ½ star courses, including Riverwood Golf Club, which Golfweek Magazine ranked as the #15 best course in the state of Florida in May 2012.

Whether taking a golf vacation with the guys or gals or simply playing a couple rounds during a family vacation, it doesn’t need to be stressful or cost a fortune. In fact, the area was named the U.S. Best Value Destination in 2014 by trivago.

According to the world’s largest online hotel search site, the destination offers “the biggest

bang for your buck on vacation.” Adding to the value, virtually every course in Punta Gorda/Englewood Beach is open to the public year-round and greens fees (with a cart) in peak season average approximately $55 per round with summer and fall rates even lower. Find adventure off the greens, too. Aquatic adventures beckon with nearly 200 miles of Blueway Trails ideal for kayaking, canoeing and standup paddle boarding.

Charlotte Harbor has been named one of the top 10 places to sail by SAIL Magazine and the area is known for its world-class fishing with deep sea and back bay angling opportunities. For a true adrenaline rush, fish for silver king in the Tarpon Capital of the World.

PHOTOS BY THE PUNTA GORDA/ENGLEWOOD BEACH VISITORS AND CONVENTION BUREAU

The Charlotte Harbor Gulf Island Coast, a charming, laid-back destination nestled between Sarasota and Fort Myers on the gulf coast, features an array of quality courses allowing any golf aficionado to experience some of the best golf Florida has to offer.

Golf Digest has ranked the area as “3rd Best Place in the Country to Live and Play Golf.”

Although Florida’s terrain is relatively flat, Southwest Florida is home to many different types of ecosystems providing the aesthetic appeal and natural obstacles necessary to enhance and challenge a player’s experience.

One can choose an itinerary of courses to include heavily wooded terrain, salt

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Speaking of water, soak up the sun and beachcomb on some of the 12 miles of Gulf of Mexico beaches, or, island hop without a passport. Five barrier islands hug the coast with some only accessible by boat offering a true natural Florida adventure.

On land, take advantage of the City of Punta Gorda’s free bicycle loaner program.

Peddle away on either one of the four bicycle routes, which range from 17 to 31 miles, or ride the 18-mile Punta Gorda Pathways which circles the city and includes a ride along the tranquil Peace River. Along this ride, stop at the Punta Gorda Outdoor Fitness Zone to tone up your muscles on this free, outdoor gym equipment.

The dining scene in Charlotte Harbor & the Gulf Islands is an eclectic mix of seafood shacks, sidewalk cafes, waterfront eateries, fine dining and sweet spots. Primary dining districts include downtown Punta Gorda, Fishermen’s Village, Manasota Key and Englewood’s Dearborn Street. Familiar chain restaurants are bountiful, too.

Whatever the craving and occasion, there’s a restaurant satisfying every taste bud.

Plan your Southwest Florida golf vacation by visiting PureFlorida.com.

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There’s nothing better than discovering a new course that challenges you, offers gorgeous scenery and leaves you coming back for more.

Florida’s Punta Gorda/Englewood Beach area gives you more than 20 courses offering great year-round play, with two ranked at 4 ½ stars by Golf Digest. Take in scenic, natural backdrops, with three area courses Audubon-certified.

Courses are some of the most accessible in the state, with a higher percentage of tracks open to public play than most anywhere else. And players also appreciate the value. You’ll find great courses, accommodations, dining and more at great prices all year round. It’s no wonder the area was ranked the “3rd Best Place in the Country to Live and Play Golf” by Golf Digest.

Plan your golf getaway now at: www.PureFlorida.com/Golf

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Relax.Revive.Unwind

Babcock National is stunning new golf and country club community in the premiere master-planned community of Babcock Ranch.

Situated on the northeast side of Lake Babcock, Babcock National boasts a breathtaking location combined with a wide array of home designs and luxurious on-site amenities, including an 18-hole golf course designed by Gordon Lewis.

Babcock National is the only golf course community in Babcock Ranch, America’s first solar powered community!

CHOOSE FROM 18 HOME DESIGNS INCLUDING:

coach homes

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1,120 to 1,301 Sq.Ft. A/C

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1,850 to 2,247 Sq.Ft. A/C

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18-HOLE GOLF COURSE DESIGNED BY GORDON LEWIS • RESORT-STYLE POOL • TENNIS • PICKLEBALL TIKI BAR • STATE-OF-THE-ART FITNESS CENTER WITH SPA • CLUBHOUSE WITH GRILLE ROOM AND DINING ROOM

42911 Lake Babcock Drive | Punta Gorda, FL 33982 I-75 to Exit 143 (Bayshore Road). Go east approximately 3.3 miles. Turn left on State Road 31. After 4.5 miles, turn right on Lake Babcock Drive.

Welcome Home Center is located just past Founder’s Square on the right, just before the roundabout.

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Welcome Home Center Hours:

Monday-Saturday 9am-6pm | Sunday 10am-6pm

ORAL REPRESENTATIONS CANNOT BE RELIED UPON AS CORRECTLY STATING REPRESENTATIONS OF THE DEVELOPER. FOR CORRECT REPRESENTATIONS, MAKE REFERENCE TO THIS BROCHURE AND TO THE DOCUMENTS REQUIRED BY SECTION 718.503, FLORIDA STATUTES, TO BE FURNISHED BY A DEVELOPER TO A BUYER OR LESSEE. Existing and proposed amenities for the community are subject to changes, substitutions and/or deletions without notice. Lennar makes no representation or guarantee that the community or any amenities will be built out as currently planned. Photographs and images depict the community as of the dates taken. Photographs and images are solely for illustrative purposes and should never be relied upon. The past, present, future of proposed roads, easements, land uses, conditions, plat maps, lot sizes or layouts, zoning, utilities, drainage, land conditions, or development of any type whatsoever, whether reflected in the photographs/video, or whether outside the boundaries of the photographs/video, may not be shown or may be incomplete or inaccurate. The present, future of proposed roads, easements, land uses, conditions, plat maps, lot sizes or layouts, zoning, drainage, land conditions, or development of any type may or may not change in the future. It is not uncommon that any of the foregoing can change without notice to you. You should never rely on the accuracy of photographs or videos in making any decisions relative to purchasing any property. We reserve the right to make changes at any time without notice. Elevations of a home may vary and we reserve the right to substitute and /or modify design and materials, in our sole opinion and without notice. Please see your actual home purchase agreement for additional information, disclosures and disclaimers related to the home and its features. Please see your New Home Consultant and home purchase agreement for actual features designated as an Everything’s Included feature, additional information, disclosures, and disclaimers relating to your home and its features. Plans are artist’s renderings and may contain options which are not standard on all models. Lennar reserves the right to make changes to plans and elevations without prior notice. Stated dimensions and square footage are approximate and should not be used as representation of the home’s precise or actual size. Any statement, verbal or written, regarding “under air” or “finished area” or any other description or modifier of the square footage size of any home is a shorthand description of the manner in which the square footage was estimated and should not be construed to indicate certainty. 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Network performance will be affected by network configuration, the number of users and the type of use. Homeowners are responsible for providing their own Internet connection and determining their own bandwidth needs, which may vary. Lennar does not guarantee that networks, equipment or services will meet all homeowner needs. Homeowners are also responsible for configuring all security features. Lennar does not warrant or represent that any network or network device is secure or can prevent all privacy intrusions, malware, or cyber-attacks, even when correctly configured. Certain products or services are provided by Amazon, and not Lennar. Amazon is responsible for all such services and products, and Lennar does not guarantee any equipment or services provided by Amazon. Additional disclosures and disclaimers relating to The Connected Home program will apply. See your purchase agreement and related disclosures for details. 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SOUTHWEST Sanibel Island Golf Club

(239) 472-2626

sanibelislandgc.com

Shell Point Golf Club

(239) 433-9790

shellpointgolf.com

Stoneybrook Golf Club

(239) 948-3933

stoneybrookgolffm.com

Westminster Golf Club

(239) 368-1110

westminster-golf.com

SARASOTA/BRADENTON/VENICE COURSE/FACILITY NAME

TEE TIME PHONE

Bluffs Golf Course

(863) 993-4310

thebluffsgolf.com

Bobby Jones Golf Club

(941) 955-8041

bobbyjonesgolfclub.com

Buffalo Creek Golf Course

(941) 776-2611

manateegcpublic.com

Calusa Lakes Golf Club

(941) 484-8995

golfinvenice.com

Capri Isle Golf Club

(941) 485-3371

golfinvenice.com

IMG Academies Golf & Country Club (941) 758-1466

WEBSITE

imggcc.com

Rosedale Golf & Tennis Club

(941) 756-0004

rosedalegcc.com

Sabal Trace Golf & Country Club

(941) 426-4883

sabaltracegolfcourse.com

Sarasota Golf Club

(941) 371-2431

sarasotagc.com

Sarasota National Golf Club

(941) 496-8676

sarasotanationalgolf.com

Serenoa Golf Club

(941) 925-2755

serenoagc.com

Stoneybrook Golf & Country Club of Sarasota

(941) 966-1800

stoneybrook.net

Stoneybrook Golf Club At Heritage Harbour

(941) 749-1842

golfstoneybrook.com

Tatum Ridge Golf Links

(941) 378-4211

tatumridgegolflinks.com

University Park Country Club

(941) 359-9999

universitypark-fl.com

Waterford Golf Club

(941) 484-6621

golfinvenice.com

Waterlefe Golf & River Club

(941) 744-0393

waterlefegolf.com

PORT CHARLOTTE/PUNTA GORDA/ENGLEWOOD

Lake Venice Golf Club

(941) 488-3948

lakevenicegolf.com

Legacy Golf Club

(941) 907-7920

legacygolfclub.com

COURSE/FACILITY NAME

TEE TIME PHONE

Links At Greenfield Plantation

(941) 747-9432 linksatgreenfieldplantation.com

Boca Royale Golf & Country Club

(941) 474-7475

bocaroyale.com

Longboat Key Club

(941) 387-1632

longboatkeyclub.com

Charlotte Harbor National

(941) 429-0500

golftheharbor.com

Manatee County Golf Course

(941) 792-6773

golfmanatee.com

Deep Creek Golf Club

(941) 625-6911

deepcreekgc.com

Meadows Country Club

(941) 378-5153

meadowscc.org

Golf Links of Charlotte Harbor

(941) 625-4109

golftheharbor.com

Heron Creek

(941) 423-9655

heron-creek.com

Heron’s Glen Golf & Country Club

(239) 731-4520

hggcc.com

Kingsway Country Club

(941) 625-8898

kingswaycountryclub.com

Lemon Bay Golf Club

(941) 697-3729

lemonbaygolfclub.com

Myakka Pines Golf Club

(941) 474-3296

myakkapinesgolfclub.com

Riverwood Golf Club

(941) 764-6661

riverwoodgc.com

Rotonda Golf & Country Club

(941) 697-2414

rotondagolf.com

Twin Isles Country Club

(941) 637-1232

twinislescc.org

Mocassin Wallow

(941) 721-0500

golfthemoc.com

Oak Ford Golf Club

(941) 371-3680

oakfordgolfclub.com

Pelican Pointe Golf & Country Club

(941) 496-4653

pelicanpointeclub.com

Preserve Golf Club At Tara

(941) 756-2944

golfthepreserve.com

Ritz-Carlton Members Golf Club

(941) 309-2900

ritzcarlton.com

River Club

(941) 751-4211

riverclubgc.com

River Run Golf Links

(941) 708-8459

riverrungolflinks.com

River Wilderness Golf & Country Club (941) 776-2602

riverwildernesscc.com

Rolling Green Golf Course

(941) 355-6620

WEBSITE

rollinggreengc.com

COMING SOON

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MAKE LIFE A VACATION

every day!

Living in paradise is easy at Heritage Landing Golf & Country Club. This brand new community features upscale resort-style amenities right outside your door. Visit us today to preview the new home designs, stunning clubhouse and resort-style amenity center coming soon.

terrace homes

1,120 to 1,301 Sq. Ft. A/C

Priced from $169,999

coach homes

manor homes

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The Naples Beach Hotel & Golf Club NAPLES, FLORIDA

When you learn that an 11-year-old once shot par on The Naples Beach Hotel & Golf Club’s 18-hole course, you can’t help but wonder how challenging that course is. But when you learn that the child in question was none other than future PGA legend Jack Nicklaus, you get a better idea of the quality of play.

Today, some 67 years later, this Four Diamond resort’s championship golf course is better than ever. A year after its complete renovation by acclaimed course architect John Sanford in conjunction with Jack Nicklaus himself, the course remains challenging for all levels of play.

While thorough, ongoing course maintenance keeps the course at peak playing levels year-round, a professional golf staff lets players elevate their golf experience to new heights. Whether golfers are looking for group

or private lessons, scrambles and tournament organization, or expert advice on clubs and the game’s latest equipment and technologies, The Naples Beach Hotel & Golf Club’s pro shop handles all requests.

The golf course is public, but membership at The Naples Beach Hotel & Golf Club affords players a number of benefits. These include unlimited play, discounted cart fees, and discounted greens fees for accompanying guests. Members also have full access to the practice facility, can take advantage of club storage and can even make tee times up to 14 days in advance. Club membership is available on a year-round or seasonal basis and includes other “perks” such as discounts on hotel accommodations, savings on full price retail items in the Golf Pro Shop and 10 percent off food at any of the resort’s three restaurants.

For golfers looking for more than a round of play, an overnight, weekend or even a week-long stay, the resort offers a wealth of opportunities for relaxation and recreation. Situated directly on the Gulf of Mexico’s gentle shoreline, The Naples Beach Hotel & Golf offers a seven-mile stretch of white-sand beach and a variety of water sports. Its world-class spa is staffed by trained professionals who provide wellness treatments and services.

The Mary C. Harding Tennis Center boasts a fully stocked Pro Shop, USTA teaching professionals and eight Har-Tru courts.

At the edge of the beach is a multiple swimming pool complex, including an “adults only” pool for those who prefer to be out of the splash zone.

Guests with children delight in the resort’s complimentary Kids Club which keeps

youngsters busy and engaged while Mom and Dad play golf, tennis, or pursue other interests.

Indulgence is always on the menu at the resort’s three restaurants. Fine dining at the award-winning HB’s on the Gulf boasts fresh seafood, steaks and a comprehensive wine list. Breakfast and lunch can be enjoyed at Broadwell’s, the golf course’s “19th hole.” The Sunset Beach Bar & Grill serves ice cold libations and light fare.

Featuring live entertainment nightly, it is consistently voted Southwest Florida’s best place to enjoy a sunset

To learn more, call 855-861-7168 or visit NaplesBeachHotel.com.

Whether you go for a round of golf or an extended stay, The Naples Beach Hotel & Golf Club will accommodate you perfectly.

The Naples Beach Hotel & Golf Club is located at 851 Gulf Shore Blvd. North, Naples, Florida 34102.

It’s not how you play.

It’s where you play.

20% OFF* UNLIMITED GOLF AND ROOMS. The Four Diamond Naples Beach Hotel & Golf Club is home to a championship golf course designed by PGA legend Jack Nicklaus and acclaimed course architect John Sanford, complete with a fully stocked Pro Shop, experienced teaching pros and more. It’s the perfect place for a southwest Florida golf getaway with tennis, swimming, spa, beach and more on site as well.

Get your favorite golfers together and book a stay between now and October 31, 2019 to save 20% on accommodations and 20% on unlimited golf on four or more rooms booked.

To learn more, call 855-861-7168 or visit NaplesBeachHotel.com.

*Some restrictions apply. Based on availability and not available on holidays or holiday weekends. Minimum of four or more room nights.

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Arrowhead Golf Club

(954) 797-4653 arrowheadfl.americangolf.com

Trump National Doral - Blue Monster (305) 592-2000

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Bonaventure Country Club

(954) 389-2100

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Trump National Doral - Golden Palm (305) 592-2000

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Club at Emerald Hills

(954) 961-4000

theclubatemeraldhills.com

Trump National Doral - Red Tiger

(305) 592-2000

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Colony West Country Club

(954) 726-8430

golfcolonywest.com

Trump National Doral - Silver Fox

(305) 592-2000

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Country Club of Coral Springs

(954) 752-4500

ccofcs.com

Biltmore Golf Course

(305) 460-5364

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Davie Golf and Country Club

(954) 797-4653

golfdavie.com

Costa Greens Golf Club

(305) 592-3300

costagreensgolfclub.com

Deer Creek Golf Club

(954) 421-5550

deercreekflorida.com

Country Club of Miami

(305) 829-8456

golfccmiami.com

Flamingo Lakes Country Club

(954) 435-6110

flamingolakescc.com

Crandon Golf At Key Biscayne

(305) 361-9129

crandongolfclub.com

Grand Palms Hotel & Golf Resort

(954) 431-8800

grandpalmsresort.com

International Links Miami

(305) 633-4583 internationallinksgolfclub.com

Heron Bay Golf Club

(954) 796-2000

heronbaygolfclub.net

Killian Greens Golf Club

(305) 271-0917

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Hollywood Beach Golf & Country Club (954) 927-1751 hollywoodbeachgolfresort.com

Miami Beach Golf Club

(305) 532-3350

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Inverrary Country Club

(954) 733-7550

inverrarygolf.com

Miami Shores Country Club

(305) 795-2366

miamishoresgolf.com

Jacaranda Golf Club

(954) 472-5836

golfjacaranda.com

Miami Springs Golf & Country Club

(305) 805-5180 miamispringsgolfcourse.com

Orangebrook Golf & Country Club

(954) 967-4653

orangebrook.com

Miccosukee Golf and Country Club

(305) 382-3931

Oriole Golf & Tennis Club

(954) 972-8140

oriolegolfclub.com

Palm-Aire Country Club & Resort

(954) 975-6225

palmairegolf.com

Pembroke Lakes Golf Club

(954) 431-4144

pcmgolf.com

Plantation Preserve Golf Course

(954) 585-5020

Pompano Beach Golf Course Sunrise Country Club

miccosukeegolf.com

Normandy Shores Golf Course

(305) 868-6502 normandyshoresgolfclub.com

Palmetto Golf Course

(305) 235-1069

Redland Golf & Country Club

(305) 247-8503

redlandgolf.com

plantationpreserve.org

Shula’s Golf Club

(305) 820-8088

donshulahotel.com

(954) 781-0426

mypompanobeach.org

Turnberry Isle JW Marriott

(305) 932-6200

turnberryislemiami.com

(954) 742-4333

sunriseccgolf.com

TRUMP NATIONAL DORAL (305) 592-2000

co.miamidade.fl.us

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WEBSITE

The Club at IBIS

(561) 625-8500

clubatibis.com

PGA National Resort - Champion

(561) 627-1800

pgaresort.com

PGA National Resort - Estates

(561) 627-1800

pgaresort.com

PGA National Resort - Fazio

(561) 627-1800

pgaresort.com

PGA National Resort - Palmer

(561) 627-1800

pgaresort.com

PGA National Resort - Squire

(561) 627-1800

pgaresort.com

Abacoa Golf Club

(561) 622-0036

abacoagolfclub.com

Atlantic National Golf Club

(561) 969-6600

atlanticnationalgolfclub.com

Atlantis Country Club

(561) 965-7700

atlantiscountryclub.com

Boca Country Club

(561) 447-3520

bocaresort.com

Boca Dunes Golf and Country Club

(561) 451-1600

bocadunes.com

Boca Greens Country Club

(561) 852-8800

bocagreenscountryclub.com

Boca Raton Resort & Club

(561) 447-3099

bocaresort.com

Club at Winston Trails

(561) 439-3700

winstontrailsgolfclub.com affordablegolf.com

Delray Beach Golf Club

(561) 243-7380

Forest Oaks Golf Club

(561) 967-6810

forestoaksgc.com

Golf Club of Jupiter

(561) 747-6262

golfclubofjupiter.com

Lake Worth Municipal Golf Course

(561) 582-9713

lakeworth.org

Links At Boynton Beach

(561) 742-6502

boynton-beach.org

Madison Green Country Club

(561) 784-5225

madisongreengolf.com

North Palm Beach Country Club

(561) 691-3433

village-npb.org

Okeeheelee Golf Course

(561) 964-4653

pbcgolf.com

Osprey Point Golf Course

(561) 482-2868

pbcgolf.com

Palm Beach National Golf & Country Club

(561) 965-3381

palmbeachnational.com

Park Ridge Golf Course

(561) 966-7044

pbcgolf.com

Sandhill Crane Golf Club

(561) 630-1175

gardensgolf.com

Southwinds Golf Course

(561) 483-1305

pbcgolf.com

The Breakers

(561) 655-6611

thebreakers.com

Village Golf Club

(561) 793-1400

thevillagegolfclub.com

Westchester Golf & Country Club

(561) 734-6300

westchestercc.com

STUART/PALM CITY COURSE/FACILITY NAME

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Champions Club At Summerfield

(772) 283-1500

WEBSITE thechampionsgolfclub.com

PGA NATIONAL RESORT (561) 627-1800

pgaresort.com

Champion, Estates, Fazio, Palmer, Squire _________________________________________________________________________________ Eagle Marsh Golf Club

(772) 692-3322

eaglemarsh.com

Florida Club

(772) 287-3680

floridaclubgolf.com

Hammock Creek Golf Club

(772) 220-2599

hammockcreekgolfclub.com

Heritage Ridge Golf Club

(772) 546-2800

heritageridgegolf.com

Indianwood Golf & Country Club

(772) 597-3794

indianwoodgolfclub.com

Lost Lake Golf Club

(772) 220-6666

lostlakegolfclub.com

Martin County G&CC

(772) 287-3747

martincountygolfcourse.com

Palm Cove Golf and Yacht Club

(772) 287-5605

palmcovegolf.com

THE CLUB AT IBIS

561-625-8500 clubatibis.com Jack’s Signature Legend Course, Jack II’s Heritage, Steve’s Tradition ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

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PLAY LIKE A PRO TAKE ON THE NEW CHAMPION COURSE A LEGEND REBORN

THE CHAMPION COURSE HOME OF THE PGA TOUR HONDA CLASSIC FEB 25-MAR 3, 2019

GOLF VACATION PACKAGE INCLUDES: • Luxury accommodations with private balcony or terrace • Full breakfast each day in the Palm Terrace restaurant • One round of golf daily with cart on the Fazio, Squire or Estates courses. Surcharge on Champion & Palmer courses • Unlimited range balls, golf bag storage and golf cart • Day of play replay rounds available at discounted rates • Advance tee times are recommended

PER PERSON, PER NIGHT, DOUBLE OCCUPANCY

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400 Avenue of The Champions — Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33418 Tee Times and Reservations 800.396.1201 PGAResort.com Groups please email Shawn.Sterling@PGAResort.com Ask about our Great Golf special group offer. *Rate is per person, per night, double occupancy, based on availability. Tax and resort fee not included.

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