By John Schwarb Want to know one of the definitions of golf vacation bliss? I arrived at the Ritz-Carlton Golf Resort, Naples, on a Monday, handed the car keys to the valet and didn’t see another wheel outside of my golf cart until two days and 36 holes later. Or, in short, I had arrived at the…
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Looking for a sunny, world-class golf destination? Welcome to Palm Beach, Florida's Golf Capital. If you were given the task of designing the perfect location for year-round golf, you would do well to use Palm Beach as a model. With the soothing ocean breezes wafting in from the Atlantic and an…
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By Carlos Harrison Mark Janssen hunches and pumps his arms like he’s swinging a kettlebell, eyes fixed on a gap in the narrow, tree-lined path — one, two, three times — then launches the fluorescent lime-colored disc in his hand with a diamond-cutter’s precision. The flying saucer sails artfully…
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Disney's golf courses have been rated among the best golf courses in Florida, and regularly attract Tour players every year. Here's a closer look at one of them, The Magnolia golf course. By Frank Fenton As I approach the gates to Walt Disney World in Orlando, I think of all the fun our family…
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Kara Franker Did you know that Florida has more golf courses than any other state? “Florida golf is fantastic not only because it's year-round, but also because there are courses with incredible water views, from oceans to lakes to woods and hills,” said John Schwarb, a golf enthusiast and sports…
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By Tim McDonald 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 singing Motown with reckless abandon. So whistle along while you consider my top…
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These Florida golf resorts promise great family amenities that will keep the whole gang smiling. By James Y. Bartlett Experts tell us that guilt is a useless emotion. Try telling that to your carful of kids when, after getting them all excited about VACATION, you inform them: "Sorry, gang, but…
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By Pat Farnan In the past 15 years, the 18-hole par 72 championship layout has been honored repeatedly by golf authorities as one of the state’s top-level courses. But perhaps the greatest compliment comes from its own membership. Residents of this golf community, about two hours south of…
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By John Schwarb If you’ll be in the vicinity of St. Augustine, get to Bayfront Mini Golf in the heart of the nation’s oldest city. You won’t find better views or a more relaxing round for just a few bucks. Bayfront, built in 1949 and owned by Ripley’s, operators of the city’s red tourist trolleys…
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By James Y. Bartlett These 18 golf picks take you around the state. In the Miss America pageant, the judges have to choose one winner from a field of 50 beauties. In baseball, 28 teams play all year long, but only one wins the World Series. In golf, especially in the Sunshine State, you can find…
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