Doral Country Club
There are five courses at the Doral Country Club, the most famous of which is the Blue Monster. This is a 7,125-yard course that demands long driving and accurate fairway play. The bunkers are deep and treacherous and there are numerous water hazards throughout the course. The other four courses at Doral are only slightly less difficult. There are several restaurants on the property as well as a full-service spa.
Doral Country Club, 4400 N.W. 87th Avenue, Miami, FL 33178; (305) 592-2000; Doralresort.com
Sawgrass Resort and Spa
Sawgrass Resort and Spa features one of the most challenging courses in the world. The Players' Stadium Course at TPC Sawgrass is a tough test that features extremely tight fairways that require accuracy. The greens are lightning quick and the course features water hazards and bunker play throughout. It also has six restaurants, a full-service spa and the beach is just 10 minutes away.
Sawgrass Resort and Spa, 1000 PGA Tour Boulevard, Ponte Vedra Beach, FL 32082; (904) 285-7777; Marriott.com
Walt Disney World Resort
This may be the best destination if you want to combine golf with a stellar family vacation. While you are playing on the Disney Golf Club, your family can be enjoying a day at the amusement park that will leave all parties happy. There are five great courses including the walking-only Oak Trail. Check out the Mickey Mouse-shaped bunkers if you happen to hit your ball in one.
Walt Disney World, Magic Kingdom/Disney Village, Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830; (407) 824-2270; Disneyworld.disney.go.com
About The Author
Steve Silverman is an award-winning writer who has been covering sports for 28 years. He is the author of "The Minnesota Vikings: The Good, The Bad and The Ugly" (Triumph Books, Chicago) and two other books on the Philadelphia Eagles and San Francisco 49ers.
