If you are looking for a place where the winters are warm, there are activities for every member of your family and there is always a golf course a few minutes away, Florida is the place to plan your next holiday. There are golf courses in Florida that are as well-maintained as any in the world, and they appeal to everyone, regardless of skill.
Facts
There are over 1,100 private and public golf courses in the state of Florida (with more under construction), and there are golf packages to meet everyone's taste and pocketbook. The most popular time for a golf vacation in Florida is the winter, when people up and down the East Coast make it down to escape the cold weather. But there are very few times during the entire year when an avid golfer is deterred from playing his favorite sport. Misconceptions A place like Orlando is viewed more as the home of the country's best theme parks than as a haven for golfers. Yet some of the best courses in Florida are located there. What's more, there are golf courses connected to Disney World that are some of the world's best, with travel packages available that include rounds of golf. Few people recognize Panama City as a Mecca for golfers, but packages are offered there that include golf at many fine courses. And the prices drop during the winter, making Panama City one of the country's best vacation bargains.
Geography
Beginning at the Georgia border, you will go 550 miles to Key West, Florida, while it's only 150 miles from St. Petersburg to Cocoa Beach. The concentration of golf courses makes the sport accessible, regardless of where you are in the state.
History
With the population explosion of the last 25 years, golf has emerged as one of the most important industries in Florida. While many people would rather come to Florida to visit Walt Disney World or some other vacation resort, that has not stopped golf-course designers like Pete Dye, Jack Nicklaus, Arnold Palmer and Mark McCumber from building some of the best golf courses in the world.
Types
Florida offers you a wide choice of golf courses, from miniature golf that your family will enjoy to world-famous courses that host PGA tournaments every year. There are courses designed to fit virtually everyone's talent and finances.
