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A journalist and golf nut, my philosophy has always been to work less, golf more. In fact, I've played on and written about nearly all of Florida's golf courses throughout my career. Come along and tee off with me.

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Play Copperhead at Innisbrook Like the Pros
March 19, 2010
The PGA Tour pros are playing the Copperhead course at Innisbrook Resort and Golf Club this week in the Transitions Championship and I'm watching with more than my usual interest.

I played the ... more
Grand Cypress in Orlando is a Jack Nicklaus Showcase
March 17, 2010
Florida has some of the best golf resorts in the world, and one of my favorites is Grand Cypress in Orlando. It's Nicklaus, Nicklaus, Nicklaus from the first time you tee off on No. ... more
And the No. 1 Course You Can Play Is ...
March 15, 2010
Golfweek magazine named its most recent top 100 rankings, and the Stadium course at TPC Sawgrass is at the top of the heap in Florida's "best courses you can play" category -- which means courses ... more
Best Residential Golf in Florida
March 12, 2010
It's an economic fact of life that all golf courses can't be set down in pristine environments. Some of them – many of them – are built in residential neighborhoods. Many of them, in fact, ... more
Southwinds Public Golf Course Gets Needed Lift
March 10, 2010
Palm Beach County may be the wealthiest county in Florida, but even government officials in the state's richest area recognize the importance of public, affordable golf.

It's taken a while, but the needed ... more
Combine the Best of Florida Beaches and Golf
March 08, 2010
So you look at those Florida springtime weather readings and think: road trip.You're thinking golf, but the wife and kids are thinking they want to loll on the beach. Easy solution.

When it comes ... more
PGA Tour's Florida Swing
March 04, 2010
It's a great time for Florida golf, both from a spectator and player perspective. The weather is sublime, for one thing. For another, the best golfers in the world are here.

This week officially ... more
Washington Post Highlights PGA National Golf Packages
March 03, 2010
If the Washington Post says it, it must be true, right? Or at least prestigious. The famous newspaper singled out the PGA National resort in Palm Gardens as one of its destinations in a ... more
Palatka Golf Club, a Donald Ross Treasure, to Get Renovation
March 01, 2010
If you're a golfer and even a minor fan of golf course architects, you've almost surely heard of Donald Ross.

To those who make an obsession of it, Ross is the gold standard against ... more
Eyes South: Florida Swing Cranking Up
February 25, 2010
Maybe Tiger Woods will be here and maybe he won't, but what is definite is that Florida will soon be invaded by the big golf guns, the thoroughbreds – the pros.

What is known ... more
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Walking Allowed?
Asked by Earle Lipscomb on March 04, 2010
Q: Tim,I want a winter home in FL and enjoy walking golf. Is there a reference source of full size courses (not executive) that allow walking at all times in high season in FL? I know it is rare, but must be out there somewhere. I would consider bundled, private, public, whatever, as long as walking is permitted. I plan only 3-5 months/year in residence for now, so cost is a factor. Many thanks in advance.
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I wish there were a definitive source on Florida golf courses that allow walking. Alas, there isn't. I much ...read more

Rockledge Golf
Asked by R. Blackburn on February 21, 2010
Q: I'm planning to stay in Rockledge with my RV, can you gave me the name of good golf couse around this place. Regards
A: I sure can. Actually, there are several. For some good information on Rockledge area courses, click here.

I ...read more
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