Sunny skies, beautiful beaches, and great golf? Sounds like Florida! And with more than 1,000 world-class golf courses scattered throughout the state, it can be difficult to pick what courses to play. But, if you want to play like the best, you have to play the best courses! And we’ve gathered the top PGA TOUR™️ stops in Florida so you can do just that.
4 Top TOUR™️ Stops in Florida
1. The Stadium Course at TPC Sawgrass
Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida
Host of the annual THE PLAYERS Championship, golf’s unofficial 5th major, TPC Sawgrass is arguably one of the most iconic PGA TOUR™️ stops in Florida. And because the design, complete with short holes, long holes, and right/left doglegs, doesn’t lend itself to one type of player, it’s remained a challenging test for TOUR™️ players year after year.
But the most difficult shot on the course comes at the shortest hole: the infamous 17th. At just 137 yards, it may come as a shock to find that more than 100,000 golf balls are lost to the water surrounding the 17th green. The make-or-break-your-round hole saw its most unlucky contender in Bob Tway during the 2005 edition of THE PLAYERS when he carded a record-setting 12 (or nonuple bogey).
2. Innisbrook Resort
Tampa, Florida
A breathtaking golfer’s retreat on Florida’s Gulf Coast, Innisbrook features four exceptional golf courses, including the Copperhead Course, home of the PGA TOUR’s™️ annual Valspar Championship.
Named as one of the best golf resorts in Florida by Travel + Leisure and ranked among the country’s Top 50 Resort courses by Golf Digest, Innisbrook is just a short drive from Tampa Bay. The property is set on 900 wooded acres providing plenty of space for family-friendly activities including six swimming pools, bike rentals, and eleven expertly maintained clay tennis courts.
For a dose of pure relaxation, visit one of the twelve beautifully appointed treatment rooms at the Salamander Spa for restorative treatments and innovative healing techniques. With over 300 recently renovated condo-style guest suites and rooms and numerous culinary options, including the acclaimed Packard’s Steakhouse and vibrant Market Salamander Grill, Innisbrook can accommodate golf groups and family retreats of all sizes.
3. Arnold Palmer’s Bay Hill Club and Lodge
Orlando, Florida
Play where the pros play across 27 holes of championship golf at Arnold Palmer’s Bay Hill Club and Lodge. Nestled among 270 acres along the shores of the Butler Chain of Lakes, few golf destinations compare to Bay Hill.
Each year, Bay Hill’s incredible Champion/Challenger Course hosts the Arnold Palmer Invitational presented by Mastercard. Due to the tremendous respect players and golf fans hold for Arnold Palmer, the tournament remains one of the most anticipated events of the season.
On your own visit to Bay Hill, you can also enjoy the 90,000 square feet of practice facilities, an on-site spa, tennis courts, and three dining rooms.
4. PGA National Resort and Spa
Palm Beach Gardens, Florida
As host of the PGA TOUR’s™️ Honda Classic, PGA National Resort and Spa offers a challenging layout, incredible conditions, and more. And with a visit to PGA National, you can even experience the legendary “Bear Trap” for yourself – one of the toughest stretches of holes in the game.
Located in beautiful Palm Beach Gardens, PGA National is a world-class, year-round destination. Whether it’s playing golf, relaxing a the spa, or dining at Ironwood Steak & Seafood, this PGA TOUR™️ stop offers everything you’d need for a dream getaway.
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