What comes to mind when you think of Florida? Disneyworld? What about golf? Florida isn't all about waiting in line to see Mickey Mouse. The Sunshine State also boasts a number of top-notch courses making sure that adults can have a great time too. There are plenty of amazing courses in Florida, and here are our favorites.
Play Golf At These 6 Stunning Public Golf Courses In Florida
1. Streamsong Resort Red
Streamsong Resort is the ultimate getaway for relaxation, rejuvenation and enrichment. Spend the day among a tranquil backdrop of languid lagoons and lakes. This 18-hole masterpiece is like nothing you've ever played, with decades-old sand dunes, lakes, and natural bunkers.
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2. TPC Sawgrass
TPC Sawgrass was created to be a special and unique host site for THE PLAYERS Championship and is therefore synonymous with the TPC Network itself and serves as the world headquarters of professional golf. TPC Sawgrass boasts two beautiful golf courses, both designed by renowned golf course architect, Pete Dye.
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3. World Woods Golf Club
Talk about public golf courses, the name of this course came from the concept of creating a world class golf course open for all to play. The club's designer, Tom Fazio even calls it his "best work." One visit and you'll definitely be in agreement.
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4. PGA National Resort & Spa
At PGA National, golf isn't considered just a game. It boasts five champion golf courses and is renowned throughout the world as Home to the PGA Tour’s Honda Classic and the legendary Bear Trap. It also has a world-class spa and a private sports and racquet club.
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5. Innisbrook
Innisbrook is home to the annual PGA Tour Valspar Championship presented by BB&T. Nestled on 900 wooded acres of rolling hills, this resort is world-renowned for its championship golf thanks to four championship layouts. Those 72 holes will give you the golf vacation of a lifetime.
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6. Camp Creek Golf Club
Camp Creek perfectly encapsulates the natural beauty of Northwest Florida with its beautiful emerald green waters and pristine white sand beaches. Another course designed by the famed Tom Fazio, Camp Creek offers nearly 7,200 yards of undulated fairways with a view of the green from every tee box.
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This article was written by Lauren Gaw.