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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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Central Florida Sports Some Very Challenging Golf Courses
February 08, 2010
Orlando is one of the most famous golf destinations in the world, with many of its courses targeting tourists and beginning golfers with relatively benign designs, aimed at making players feel good about their ... more
Great White Course at Doral is Florida at Its Finest
February 03, 2010
I'm going to go out on a limb here and say that most golfers who visit Doral Golf Resort and Spa for a short time, say a day or two, mostly focus on the ... more
Heading to Miami for the Super Bowl? Check out These Super Courses
February 01, 2010
Heading to South Florida for the Super Bowl? Look, you know you can't party 24 hours a day. You have to take some time off, and that means hitting the golf course.

I've played ... more
Hernando County Golf Course Set to Reopen in February
January 29, 2010
You couldn't describe it as a boom, or even a mini-boom, but golfers in Hernando County are slowly getting more golf courses to play.

With new golf course construction drastically slowed, any new ... more
Now's a Good Time to Go Back to Golf School
January 27, 2010
I used to think – and say publicly – that golf schools were bogus. That they were only for saps, suckers and easy marks.

If you've ever read a golf magazine, or any kind ... more
Falcon's Fire Reopens after Greens Restoration
January 25, 2010
If you've ever played Falcon's Fire in the Orlando area, you know that superb conditioning, a playable layout and excellent service have always been the main attractions at the Rees Jones-designed course that's ... more
Northeast Florida Golf Packages
January 21, 2010
As the weather heats up, Northeast Florida is having a variety of specials these days, from Ponte Vedra Beach to Palm Coast.

The Ponte Vedra Inn and Club has stay-and-play packages ... more
Website Helps Competitive Florida Golfers Find Teammates and Tournaments
January 19, 2010
Are you one of those competitive, amateur golfers? Is the game enhanced for you if you can compete against others?

If so, you might find it frustrating trying to find tournaments geared to ... more
Lago Mar Country Club Celebrates Grand Reopening
January 15, 2010
With the golf economy showing encouraging signs of powering back up, new courses and renovations are always welcome news for golfers.

Such is the case with the latest example, Lago Mar Country Club ... more
Stow Your Wallet: PGA Champions Tour Event in Boca Raton Is Free
January 13, 2010
Here's a little story for all those entrepreneurs trying to get people to pull out their wallets in a slow economy:

Be like the Allianz Championship officials. Tell the people to slide those wallets ... more
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4-Star Hotel and Golf in Ft.Lauderdale
Asked by Sue Nielsen on February 07, 2010
Q: can you recommend a 4 star hotel with access to golf in Hollywood/ Ft. Lauderdale Florida area?
A: I certainly can, Sue: The Westin Diplomat and Spa. It sits right on the beach – actually, it's located ...read more
Stuart courses under $100
Asked by Tom McKay on February 01, 2010
Q: Are there any courses near Stuart for less than $100?
A: Tom, indeed there are. Martin County Golf and Country Club, for example, is a municipal course with green fees in ...read more
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