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Jacksonville: Ten reasons to plan a golf vacation to Florida's First Coast
The Jacksonville area offers dozens of public golf choices, great weather and terrific dining at an array of price points. But why should you plan a golf vacation to the Jacksonville area? Mike Bailey offers up 10 compelling reasons, from the World Golf Hall of Fame to the mild weather and ocean breezes.
... full article »Big plays in small packages: Orlando par 3s aren't all Mickey Mouse
Orlando may be known as America's playground, but there are some par 3s in the area that can turn it into America's nightmare, at least when it comes to golf. Play any of Orlando's best courses, and face the challenge of their memorable par 3s, each with its own set of challenges, surrounded with all kinds of tricky obstacles, bunkers or water hazards. From no. 11 at Waldorf Astoria G.C. to the second at Bay Hill, here are some examples of holes that can make or break a round.
... full article »College football bowl season means great golf and gridiron action all over Florida
The state of Florida features six NCAA bowl matchups this year, which is great news for golfers. Whether you find yourself headed to the marquee Orange Bowl in Miami or elsewhere in the Sunshine State, there are plenty of great golf courses near the gridiron action. For instance, the Beef O' Brady Bowl takes you to Innisbrook, and the Capital One Bowl takes you to Bay Hill, among others.
... full article »Top 10 greatest moments in golf at Walt Disney World Resort
Since the early 1970s Disney's four courses -- the Magnolia, Palm, Lake Buena Vista and Osprey Ridge -- have hosted more than 100 professional golf events, leading to many memorable moments over the past 40 years. Erik Peterson shares with us the 10 greatest moments in Disney golf history.
... full article »Long and strong: The best par 5s in Orlando
The Orlando area is stocked with daunting par 5s good enough to challenge the best players in the world. Picking the best of them wasn't easy, but we think you'll agree, a par on any of these par 5s goes a long way. A birdie? That's reason to celebrate, Jason Scott Deegan writes.
... full article »The Jacksonville area is perfect for buddy golf trips
The ingredients for a successful buddy trip are simple: a comfortable room, an ice chest filled with your favorite beverages, good eats, entertainment options and quality golf. If you're heading to Jacksonville, Fla., Mike Bailey has some suggestions on how to make the most of your golf vacation.
... full article »Take your game back to school at the TOUR Academy at TPC Sawgrass in Ponte Vedra Beach
While the kids are back in school, maybe it's time to give your golf game an education at boarding school -- the TOUR Academy at TPC Sawgrass in Ponte Vedra Beach. The TOUR Academy at TPC Sawgrass is one of the most complete teaching academies on earth, Brandon Tucker writes.
... full article »A tale of the tape on two of Florida's best: World Golf Village vs. TPC Sawgrass
When it comes to golf in the Jacksonville area, two destinations come to mind: one is TPC Sawgrass, home of The Players Championship, and the other is World Golf Village. If you're a golfer, both should be on your bucket list, but if you were visiting northeast Florida and could only choose one, which would it be? Here is a tale of the tape between the two to help you make up your mind.
... full article »Jacksonsville, Florida golf vacations on three different budgets
They call it Florida's First Coast of Golf for a good reason. There are more than 30 courses in a 75-mile stretch that includes Amelia Island, Clay County, Jacksonville, Ponte Vedra Beach, St. Augustine and Flagler County. You don't have to spend a lot for a Jacksonville-area golf trip. But if money is no object, this is a pretty good place to be as well. Here are sample itineraries for golf in the Jacksonville area on three different budgets.
... full article »From weekend hackers to the PGA Tour pros, these Orlando finishing holes can make or break you
You've seen the damage that can be done on the last three holes of a golf tournament. Just ask Jason Dufner or Jean Van de Velde. The Orlando area hosts three professional golf tournaments and is expecting the return of another, and all of these hosts have golf courses that offer tough finishing stretches. Jeff Berlinicke has more.
... full article »- Summer means it's time to book tee times on Orlando's top golf courses for less
- Some short par 4s that can make or break your round of golf in Orlando
- There are plenty of golf bargains in Miami, but save up for a grand finale at Doral
- You won't forget the memorable holes at Disney's Magnolia and Palm golf courses
- Heading to Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida for The Players Championship? Don't forget your golf clubs!
- Got mad game? Take on one of these 10 Orlando monster golf courses
- Bring your golf clubs and baseball glove for Grapefruit League spring training in Florida
- Tee it up for less on one of Orlando's top affordable golf courses
- Florida gone bowling: Where to play golf when watching your college football team's bowl game
- After Disney and Universal: Where to play golf near Orlando's top theme parks
- Florida Panhandle real estate offers value and variety
- Get your groove back at Orlando's most playable golf courses
- Nine reasons Miami golfers can be thankful this holiday season
- Fine dining in Orlando: A checklist for when a hot dog after golf won't work
- Get a taste of Florida tradition on new, old Orlando golf courses
- Orlando golf luxury: Get the VIP treatment on the area's best high-end courses
- Women-friendly golf courses abound in Naples, Marco Island and Bonita Springs
- Ponte Vedra Beach-area golf's most important holes -- the 19th holes
- Splurge on golf, not the kids at these upscale Orlando golf resorts
- Arnold Palmer's Bay Hill Club and Lodge better than ever after reconstruction
- From Grand Cypress to Disney: Orlando's best multi-course facilities for easy 36-hole days
- From cocktails to cigars and steaks, here are five can't-miss nightlife spots for golfers in Orlando
- Private golf courses in Naples open up to traveling golfers
- TPC Sawgrass leads seven Florida golf resorts on magazine's list
- Orange County National's Panther Lake course leads Florida on Golf World readers' rankings
- Golf vacation planning: How to pack for a trip to Orlando
- For your amusement: Five must-play Orlando golf courses
- No sponsor's exemption needed: Follow the PGA Tour's Florida Swing to PGA National, Doral, Innisbrook and Bay Hill
- PGA Merchandise Show inspires work and play in Orlando
- Warm up to free Orlando vacation deals in addition to playing great resort golf
- Super Bowl XLIII: The Big Game meets great golf in Tampa
- Hole-by-hole: Innisbrook's Highlands North brings pinpoint accuracy into play
- Hole-by-hole: Innisbrook's Highlands South course combines the best of past and present
- Hole-by-hole: Innisbrook's Island golf course demands attention to details
- Hole-by-hole breakdown: Innisbrook's Copperhead keeps challenging your game
- TravelGolf.com On Campus: During ACC title game weekend, at least the quality of golf in Tampa is clear
- TravelGolf.com On Campus: With BC and FSU on tap, grip it and rip it in Tallahassee this football weekend
- TravelGolf.com On Campus: Take solace on Jacksonville golf courses during the Florida-Georgia game
- In a tough economy, play budget golf on a winter Florida golf trip
- Florida "mountain" golf is hardly "unique"
- TravelGolf.com On Campus: In Miami, 'wide right' is ancient history - except on the golf course
- Orlando's top women-friendly golf courses
- Taste history with a golf and bed-and-breakfast trip to St. Augustine
- Cute and cuddly is for Disney World: Take on Orlando's monster golf courses
- TravelGolf.com On Campus: Unwind on Gainesville's golf courses during Florida/Miami weekend
- Florida puts six on Golf Magazine's "Top 100 courses you can play" list
- Anchored by World Golf Village, Jacksonville's I-95 Corridor offers golfers a myriad of choices
- Florida golf boring? No way! Here are some of the state's most scenic golf courses, from the Panhandle to Miami
- Florida is the perfect state for female golfers looking for variety
- Central Florida's Juliette Falls offers casual, family atmosphere in an upscale golf community
- More than Mickey: Disney scores with PGA-caliber golf courses too
- Ocala, Florida not just about horses: Marion County has excellent golf
- Amelia Island to Key Biscayne: Great golf on Florida's islands
- Move over Orlando and Tampa, Naples golf has got game
- Led by Stoneybrook, Bobcat Trail and Waterlefe, Sarasota, Florida sizzles with great golf courses
- Beyond the golf courses of Destin, Florida, the red snapper awaits
- NASCAR and golf vacations go hand-in-hand in Florida
- Bars, bikinis, booze and golf on Florida's "Margarita Golf Trail"
- Orlando golf resort guide: Don't miss these great golf courses
- Cheap, close and unpretentious: Florida's best municipal golf courses
- Florida golf resorts: Ranking the best of the best
- Colin Halpern, Domino's Pizza's Europe tycoon, gets into luxury south Florida real estate
- Florida's best golf resorts unlock the magic of Sunshine State golf
- An Orlando golf week: Seven days, seven great golf courses
- Orlando golf vacations: Plenty of great stay-and-play options
- Florida golf courses: Forget the rest stops, golfers love the I-75 'trail'
- Miami's top golf resorts: From Doral and the Ritz-Carlton, to the Biltmore Hotel and Shula's G.C.
- The best 'Orlando' golf courses are often just outside the city
- Florida Golf Trail limited in scope but heavy on discount green fees
- Florida courses: The best residential golf in the Sunshine State
- PGA Learning Center a golf practice field of dreams in south Florida
- Golf-course security goes high tech at Frenchman's Creek in Florida
- Play the Orlando golf courses that Major League Baseball players favor
- Golf course construction slowdown? Not in southwest Florida
- Spring Training golf on Florida's Gulf Coast: In the footsteps of the Bambino
- Heading to south FL for Spring Training? Bring your golf clubs
- Jacksonville one of Florida's best cities for a bachelors' golf trip
- Central Florida gives snowbirds golf action that's fun and diverse
- Grapefruit League spring training schedule: Plan your 2007 Florida golf/baseball vacation
- PGA Merchandise Show full of drivers, gadgets and more
- A Miami golf trip for bachelors: Bars, babes and the Blue Monster
- The toughest golf courses in Miami will have you shaking on the first tee
- Play these great Miami golf courses on Super Bowl weekend
- In Orlando for the PGA Merchandise Show? Here's a can't-miss travel guide
- Miami golf courses primed for Super Bowl - book tee times now
- Orlando golf: Disney may be top dog but it ain't the only show in town
- Three days of great Orlando golf will send you home recharged
- New Year's in Miami combines great parties with exceptional golf
- Spend New Year's in Orlando with a great golf vacation package
- Golf in Orlando is more than just fun in the Florida sun
