Marina Lakes Golf Course
Marina Lakes is a semi-private golf course located just west of downtown Delray Beach. It is an 18-hole par-67 course that measures 4,565 yards from the longest tees. It is a relatively short course that has wide fairways and nicely manicured grass and landscaping. The course has nine lakes that come into play on almost every shot to challenge all skills of golfers. There are also multiple bunkers in every hole usually surrounding the slightly sloping greens making this short course play much more difficult. This course is best suited for beginner to moderate skilled golfers and people looking for a quick and fairly inexpensive round of golf. Other amenities include a fully stocked pro shop, light practice range and putting greens.
Marina Lakes Golf Course
14800 Cumberland Drive
Delray Beach, FL 33446
(561) 499-2424
Marinalakesgolfcourse.com
Delray Beach Golf Club
Delray Beach Golf Club is a public 18-hole course located just minutes from historic downtown Delray Beach. The par-72 championship course measures 6,907 yards and is home to many special events, including an annual pro-am. The course features fairly narrow fairways and medium-size greens that are all well-manicured. Bunkers are the main challenge of the course because they seem to be everywhere, and water is only a factor on a few holes. Delray Beach Golf Club is a full-service course that features a driving range, putting greens and pro shop. There is also a full-service restaurant on-site that includes a lounge area.
Delray Beach Golf Club
2200 Highland Ave.
Delray Beach, FL 33445
(561) 243-7385
Delraybeachgolfclub.com
Polo Trace Golf Club
Polo Trace golf club is an 18-hole links-style course that measures more than 7,000 yards and is a par 72. It is conveniently located just minutes from downtown and 15 minutes from the airport. The course is built in rolling terrain with wide fairways leading to sloping and undulating greens. Water comes into play on eight holes as well as many strategically placed bunkers and mounds making approach shots very difficult. Course amenities include pro shop, driving range and putting greens as well as golf lessons and a snack shop.
Polo Trace Golf Club
13479 Polo Trace Drive
Delray Beach, FL 33446
(561) 495-5300
Polotracegolf.com
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Based in Southwestern Michigan, Matt Knight has been writing outdoor and technology articles for one year. His articles appear on websites such as eHow.com, Travels.com and Golflink.com. He holds a bachelor's degree in computer information systems from Western Michigan University.
