There are some top quality and world famous golf courses and resorts in the United States of America, with in excess of 10,000 public and private golf courses listed and to choose from. I'm not going to list a full golf course directory, but provide some flavor to the range of differing types and locations of golf courses in the beautiful sunny state of Florida; which has more than 1250 golf courses, which is more than any other state in the USA. The following golf courses are not listed as the best courses in Florida, although a number of the golf resorts are world famous, but because they have a certain ambience, price and features that make them stand-out among other Floridian golf courses and resorts, maybe because of location or the golf course design or the views or environmental factors. If on vacation near any of these locations then its worth checking out the courses. Even if not playing golf; the restaurants on the courses and resorts are worthy of a visit.
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World Woods Golf Club, Central Florida
World Woods Golf resort is home to two World Class Championship Golf Courses courses the Pine Barrens and Rolling Oaks, built in 1993, and covering in excess of 2000 acres the resort, designed by Tom Fazio, the courses use the natural topographical conditions and beauty of the settings to create golf courses known for their excellence.The golf resort is located on the west coast of Florida, approximately 90 minutes from Tampa or Orlando.
This 18 This 18 hole championship course features 7205 yards of golf and was designed by the world famous Dick Wilson and Arnold Palmer, opening in 1963. This golf course is located a few miles west of J74A on the I4 near Universal studios, Disney world and Orlando.
Magnolia Plantation Golf Club, Orlando, Florida
This 18 hole championship course located just 20 minutes from downtown Orlando, was designed by Dave Harmon who ensured that the wilderness of the Wekiva River was preserved in conservation areas while elegantly intertwining with one of the most unique golf courses in Central Florida. This course takes full advantage of the spectacular views offered by the serene setting and abundant wildlife: deer, bears, fox, blue herons, wild turkeys, red shouldered hawks and many other species of birds and animals abound.
Diamond Back Golf Club, Polk County, Central Florida
Set in 240 acres of Florida forest, the 18 hole course was designed by Joe Lee. This beautiful golf course set in 240 acres is in natural swamp areas and high sandy, rolling hills completely covered with oak and other native trees and wildlife of all sorts. This golf course is situated in a non residential environment, creating a peaceful and relaxing round of golf. It is located a few miles off the I4 near Haines city, a short drive from attractions such as Disney World Orlando.
Waterlefe Golf and River club, Bradenton, South West Florida
This 18 hole championship course located near Bradenton is set in a 622 acre resort alongside the Manatee River with pristine marsh and coves. The course , was designed by Ted McAnlis and winds its way through conservation areas and along the scenic Manatee River.
Innisbrook Golf and Country Club, South West Florida
Innisbrook is home to four courses, the Copperhead; Island course; Highlands North course and Highlands South course; all designed by Lawrence Packard, including the Copperhead course which hosts the world’s finest players when the PGA TOUR visits Innisbrook each March. The championship layouts feature up to 70 feet of elevation change and scenery more reminiscent of the Carolina sand hills and Georgia foothills rather than the typical Florida terrain. This golf resort is located between Tarpon Springs and Palm Harbor adjacent to the Gulf of Mexico and approximately a 90 minute drive from Orlando.
Ginn Hammock Beach Golf resort, North East Florida
Gin Hammock is home to two courses, the Ocean and Conservatory course; the Ocean was designed by Jack Nicolas and the Conservatory by Tom Watson. The ocean course has 6 holes abutting the Atlantic Ocean and is often praised for its charm and beauty and often mentioned in lists of the country’s best resort courses. championship layouts feature up to his golf course resort is located just off I95 south of St Augustine.
Bobcat Trail Golf and Country Club, South West Florida
This public golf course in South Sarasota County, just 3 miles from I-75 is rated 4
by Golf Digest magazine. The clubhouse has a distinct coastal Florida architecture and the greens are wide and rolling, with plenty of water hazards to test the play. Designed by 8-time PGA aard winner Bob Tway who took advantage of the native vegetation, sculpting the fairways through lines of oak trees and towering pines. The course is a par 71 and plays at 6,748 yards.
