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Reunion Resort Golf: Hall of Fame Pedigree

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This Orlando area golf destination is the only resort with three courses designed by Hall of Famers Jack Nicklaus, Arnold Palmer and Tom Watson. And in the Annika Academy, Hall of Famer Annika Sorenst Read More »

Ocean Links, Amelia Island.
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Five Spring Golf Trips

Written by:Tim McDonald
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The weather is so nice here in Florida these days, it makes you want to whistle. That's right: whistle. Whistling is one of the ultimate expressions of human happiness, along with humming, hugging and Read More »

The famous island green at the Stadium Course of TPC Sawgrass in Ponte Vedra Beach
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Golf Courses with Attitude

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Some people are at their best in tough situations. There are legions of golfers, for example, who play their best on the most difficult courses, possibly because it forces them to focus more intentl Read More »

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Lake Nona serves as a backdrop for the closing holes of the course. Pictured, the par-3 17th green.
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Players Like Lake Nona

Written by:John Schwarb
Orlando, FL

Lake Nona made a deep impression on an Alabama-Birmingham college golfer some 13 years ago. He would drive the eight hours from Alabama in his Nissan Altima just to practice at the course, while sleep Read More »

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Short Drive From Major Highways

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So you’re zooming along on one of Florida’s interstate highways, head nodding slightly because, let’s face it, interstates can get kind of boring. Well, that five- or six-hour Florida drive from nort Read More »

LPGA International, Daytona Beach
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Best Courses for Women

Written by:Tim McDonald
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Women don't ask for much these days – well, at least on the golf course. All they want is a course that won't beat them up, a pro shop that sells more than just men's golf duds and, of course, clean b Read More »

2013 PGA TOUR Events

Written by:VISIT FLORIDA staff
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The Sunshine State is not only a great place to play golf, it's also a great place to watch the greatest players in the world as they compete in PGA TOUR events all across the state. THE PLAYERS Champ Read More »

Plantation on Crystal River

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During a recent visit to Plantation on Crystal River, I posted a photo from the course on my Facebook page and a commenter noted how he had many happy memories from playing the course in his junior go Read More »

Scariest hole in golf? 17 at Sawgrass

Written by:John Schwarb
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In the spirit of Halloween, LINKS Magazine recently selected its 10 scariest holes in golf. There are some truly terrifying shots on the list, from Pebble Beach to Pine Valley to Scotland, but they al Read More »

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A Walk in the Woods

Written by:John Schwarb
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I have a resident’s bias when touting St. Augustine as a great golf destination, though the facts are my best defense. Nearly every fan of the game knows that the World Golf Hall of Fame is in St. Au Read More »

TPC Tampa Bay praised by the pros

Written by:John Schwarb
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For two decades, the stars of the Champions Tour have visited TPC Tampa Bay. To a man they say it’s one of the best courses they see all year. When your golf travels include west-central Florida, you Read More »

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PGA Courses for Everyone

Written by:John Schwarb
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On its annual golf barnstorm across the United States, the PGA Tour visits several iconic courses that practically reach out and tease fans through their televisions -- Augusta National, Muirfield Vil Read More »

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Streamsong Red -- 16th
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Streamsong Praise from Magazine

Written by:John Schwarb
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In one magazine’s eyes, there are not more than 30 courses better than Streamsong Red that have opened in the last half-century in the United States. Think about how lofty that praise is. Golfweek mag Read More »

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