If you are an avid golfer and are looking for a new challenge you should definitely think about golf holidays in Florida. Florida is well known as a golf destination, because of its great weather and large choice in golf courses and its excellent accommodation options.
There are a lot of choices in when it comes to golf courses in Florida. Let us give you a few suggestions on good golf courses for your holidays.
Tournament Players Stadium - TPC - Ponde Vedra Beach Florida
The Tournament Players Stadium is where the PGA Tour professionals play, and is thought of by many as the best golf course in the Northeast of Florida. This course designed by Pete Dye is where the PGA Tour is hosted yearly. This course has one of the most famous holes in golf history, the nr 17 Island Hole. This Par 72 course has a slope of 130 and has been ranked second best of Florida and eleventh best in the United States.
TPC Dye’s Valley Course - Ponte Vedra Beach Florida
The Dye’s Valley Course has a Par 72 and a slope of 130 and was finished in 1987. This course is a challenge golfers of all skill levels because of its water. Although not as hard as the Stadium Course you will have to be on your best performance because of the winds of the ocean.
Ginn Hammock Ocean Course and Conservatory Course - Palm Coast Florida
The Ocean Course is a course that will impress you. Designed by Jack Nicklaus on the Atlantic coastline it will give you moments you won’t forget. This course has a 72 Par and a slope of 147 was opened in December of 2000 and has beautiful surroundings.
The Conservatory Course has a Par 72 and a TBA slope, and is designed by Tom Watson. The course offers elevations and undulations that are not usual in golf courses in Florida.
LPGA International Champions Course - Daytona Beach Florida
This award winning golf course was designed by Rees Jones and has hosted championships up to the national level and is home to the LPGA tour. This course is a good visit when doing a Florida golf tour and has a Par of 74 and a slope of 134. If you want to improve your game you can take advantage of certified LPGA and PGA professionals that will give you the best instructions.
The Golf Club of Amelia Island - Amelia Island Florida
The Golf Course at Amelias Island is one of the pearls in Floridas golf courses. This Par 72 course is located near the Summer Beach Resort and the Ritz-Carlton. This course has a fantastic natural beauty and is maintained impecably. The tee times start at $150 and will give you one of the finest experiences for a Florida golf tour or vacation.
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June 7th, 2008 at 11:48 am
Hello! I went on golf holidays to Florida last year and it was excellent! My favourite courses were both TPC Stadium and Dyes Valley. The 17th hole on the TPC is a great challenge!