Jacksonville, Florida, is one of the more underrated destinations for golfers. The area is home to dozens of courses, and many of the courses are outstanding for high-handicap golfers who may still be working to improve their games. The courses generally have quite a few water hazards, but the fairways are lush.
Cimarrone Golf and Country Club
The Cimarrone Golf and Country Club in Jacksonville is a 6,821-yard course that asks golfers to keep the ball straight. You don't have to be exceptionally long on this par-72 course, but you should keep the ball in the fairway because there are a high number of water hazards. The fairways are inviting and the greens are fair.
Cimarrone Golf and Country Club
2690 Cimarrone Blvd.
Jacksonville, FL 32259
(904) 287-2000
San Jose Country Club
The San Jose Country Club in Jacksonville is a 6,921-yard, par-72 course designed by Donald Ross. This is a strikingly beautiful course featuring flowers, bushes and other eye-catching vegetation. Golfers who keep the ball straight will be rewarded with relatively easy approach shots.
San Jose Country Club
7529 San Jose Blvd.
Jacksonville, FL 32217
(904) 733-1511
Windsor Parke Golf Club
The Windsor Parke Golf Club in Jacksonville is a great course for high handicappers and beginners. This public course is in excellent shape and features very wide fairways that forgive less-than-perfect shots. While there are water hazards and bunkers, the 6,765-yard, par-72 course is not overrun with them.
Windsor Parke Golf Club
13823 Sutton Park Drive North
Jacksonville, FL 32224
(904) 223-4653
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