From Miami to Destin, here are some of the best Florida golf courses.
The walkable Tom Fazio-designed course features 12 lakes and abundant elevation changes.
The private course is open to guests of theRitz-Carlton Sarasota.
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Sarasota National Golf Club
This courseis surrounded by native wetlands and nature preserves.
Tampa
Saddlebrook Resort
The resortfeatures two scenic courses, both designed by Arnold Palmer.
The Saddlebrook Course’s fairways are lined with mature cypress and oak trees.
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The signature 18th hole plays between tall cypress trees to a green surrounded by three bunkers and a pond.
TheCopperheadfeatures rolling terrain, lakes, ponds, and pine trees along its fairways.
TheNorth Course’s narrow fairways, abundant trees, water hazards, and bunkers make playing a challenging experience.
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TheSouth Courseis a links-style design with water hazards and Gulf breezes.
Built in 1970, theIsland Coursefeatures narrow fairways, bunkers, elevation changes, and views of Lake Innisbrook.
Designer Pete Dye created the course that includes the famous par three 17th hole and its island green.
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TheOcean Coursewas originally built nearly 100 years ago.
It has been renovated several times with modern turf grasses and design enhancements.
TheLagoon Coursewas designed by Robert Trent Jones and Joe Lee.
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Lakes, lagoons, pines, palms, and oak trees add to the challenge.
The course features lakes, pines, oaks, and fast greens.
TheSlammer & SquireCourse is set in unspoiled wooded areas and wetlands with water hazards and contoured greens.
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TheNicklausCourse features a parkland-style layout with elevated tee boxes and greens.
ThePalmerCourse’s hilly terrain and elevation changes combine with wide fairways.
TheWatsonCourse is set among native grasses, flowers, and foliage with fast rolling fairways and large greens.
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Streamsong
Three differentgolf coursesby acclaimed designers offer visitors unique golf experiences.
TheBlackcourse by Gil Hanse is noted for its breathtaking views and sand ridges.
TheFaziofeatures a classic layout and includes one of the resort’s most challenging holes.
TheMatchis a new course with a modern twist and non-traditional setup for a fun game.
Designed by Andy Staple, theStapleis a nine-hole course with holes ranging from 60-130 yards.
The environmentally sensitive course offers panoramic views of the bay and lush native landscaping.
Pine forests, wetlands, rolling fairways, and challenging bunkers provide an interesting layout with beautiful bay views.
