Best Golf Courses in Florida
1. The Bear’s Club
Type of field: Links
Course access: Private Course
Length of play: 18-hole course
Type of grass: Bermuda grass
Slope index: 146
Course Rating: 75.2
Total par (men's tees): 72
Total yardage (men's tees): 7,164 yards
Scorecard: Link
The Club is designed to realize the vision of creating the finest possible private golf club with the highest standards of quality. Opened in 2008, the course was designed by Jack Nicklaus.
2. Isleworth Golf and Country Club
Type of field: Parkland
Course access: Private Course
Length of play: 18-hole course
Type of grass: Bermuda grass
Slope index: 142
Course Rating: 77.5
Total par (men's tees): 72
Total yardage (men's tees): 7,544 yards
Scorecard: Link
The course is built on rolling terrain and features greens that are generous, undulating and fast, earning its title as the toughest and longest course in the state by the Florida State Golf Association. Opened in 1986, the course was designed by Arnold Palmer and Ed Seay.
3. Lake Nona Golf & Country Club
Type of field: Parkland
Course access: Private Course
Length of play: 18-hole course
Type of grass: Other grass
Slope index: 133
Course Rating: 74.1
Total par (men's tees): 72
Total yardage (men's tees): 7,011 yards
Scorecard: Link
Total size of golf course: 600 acres
Championships hosted: Solheim Cup, US Senior Amateur, World Cup of Golf, Tavistock Cup
From the secluded wooded canopy of the front nine to the breathtaking lake vistas along the back nine, Lake Nona’s championship course embodies the purity of the greatest game. Opened in 1987, the course was designed by Thomas Fazio.
4. Loblolly Golf Course
Address:
7407 SE Hill Terrace, Hobe Sound, Florida (FL) 33455, USAPhone: 772.546.8700
Website: Visit
Type of field: Links
Course access: Private Course
Length of play: 18-hole course
Type of grass: Bermuda grass
Slope index: 144
Course Rating: 73.2
Total par (men's tees): 72
Total yardage (men's tees): 6,865 yards
Scorecard: Link
Loblolly is recognized as one of the top courses in Florida and offers fast greens, deep bunkers, and a number of holes with surprising changes in topography. Opened in 1988, the course was designed by P.B. Dye.
5. The Concession Golf Club
Type of field: Parkland
Course access: Private Course
Length of play: 18-hole course
Type of grass: Bermuda grass
Slope index: 155
Course Rating: 77.6
Total par (men's tees): 72
Total yardage (men's tees): 7,470 yards
Scorecard: Link
Total size of golf course: 520 acres
Championships hosted: NCAA
A setting full of wildlife set away from home sites and only minutes from downtown Sarasota. Opened in 2006, the course was designed by Jack Nicklaus and Tony Jacklin.
6. World Woods Golf Resort (Pine Barrens)
Type of field: Parkland
Course access: Municipal Course
Length of play: 18-hole course
Type of grass: Bermuda grass
Slope index: 131
Course Rating: 71.4
Total par (men's tees): 72
Total yardage (men's tees): 6,520 yards
Scorecard: Link
The Pine Barrens is a visually stunning blend of native terrain and golf course design. Opened in 1993, the course was designed by Thomas Fazio.
7. Mountain Lake
Type of field: Links
Course access: Private Course
Length of play: 18-hole course
Type of grass: Rye grass
Slope index: 122
Course Rating: 69.9
Total par (men's tees): 70
Total yardage (men's tees): 6,621 yards
Scorecard: Link
The Sunshine State has a relatively elevated central spine of rolling hills dotted with lakes and springs, and it is here that you’ll find Mountain Lake and its beguiling Seth Raynor golf course. Opened in 1917, the course was designed by Seth Raynor and Brian M. Silva.
8. John’s Island Club
Address:
3 John's Island Drive, Vero Beach, Florida (FL) 32963, USAPhone: 772-231-1700
Website: Visit
Type of field: Links
Course access: Private Course
Length of play: 18-hole course
Type of grass: Bermuda grass
Slope index: 132
Course Rating: 73.6
Total par (men's tees): 72
Total yardage (men's tees): 6,828 yards
Scorecard: Link
John’s Island Club is a private, member-owned club located in the John’s Island community in Vero Beach, Florida. Opened in 1988, the course was designed by Thomas Fazio.
9. Streamsong Resort
Type of field: Links
Course access: Municipal Course
Length of play: 18-hole course
Type of grass: Bent grass
Slope index: 130
Course Rating: 74.2
Total par (men's tees): 72
Total yardage (men's tees): 7,148 yards
Scorecard: Link
This exciting new addition to the Streamsong Resort features The Gauntlet, a two-acre putting course, and The Roundabout, a free-flowing practice area, each adding to the ultimate experience at the resort. Opened in 2012, the course was designed by Tom Doak, Bill Coore and Ben Crenshaw.
10. TPC Sawgrass
Address:
8034 Pebble Creek Ln W, Ponte Vedra Beach, FL 32082, USAPhone: (904) 273-3235
Website: Visit
Type of field: Parkland
Course access: Municipal Course
Length of play: 18-hole course
Type of grass: Bermuda grass
Slope index: 155
Course Rating: 74.6
Total par (men's tees): 72
Total yardage (men's tees): 7,245 yards
Scorecard: Link
Championships hosted: US Amateur
This course was considered the debut of stadium golf, with plenty of pot bunkers and moguls to make even professionals think twice. Opened in 2016, the course was designed by Pete Dye.