With great weather almost all-year around, Florida is a great place to plan a golf trip. Course are located throughout the state from Jacksonville to Miami. These are five of the best golf courses in Florida.
#1 The Stadium Course, TPC Sawgrass (Best Golf Courses in Florida)
The Stadium Course, TPC Sawgrass is one of the most challenging golf courses with water, waste-bunkers, and even alligators lurking. It is a Pete Dye course, which makes it one of the best golf courses in Florida. Whether you are a tour pro or a hacker, it strikes fear and fear is the challenge. Pay attention to the 17th hole where more than 150,000 balls end up submerged every year.
#2 King and Bear Course, World Golf Village
St. Augustine, home of the World Golf Village, lies about 40 miles south of Jacksonville and is an absolute must-visit for anyone exploring the northern areas of Florida. If you’re looking for a stay-and-play experience at one of the best golf resorts in the state, St. Augustine won’t disappoint. While the Hall of Fame itself is worth a visit, it’s the golf that truly captures our attention—especially the King & Bear and Slammer & Squire layouts. When legends like Nicklaus, Palmer, Snead, and Sarazen collaborate on course design, you know you’re in for something special!
#3 Arnold Palmer's Bay Hill Club
Although Arnold Palmer made his mark in St. Augustine, it’s Orlando’s Bay Hill Resort that was once home to the King himself, making it a formidable contender for Orlando’s best golf courses. With three meticulously maintained loops of nine holes, this PGA Tour venue—conveniently close to Orlando Airport—serves as an ideal base for your Orlando golf trip. Expect luxurious accommodations and a delightfully relaxed atmosphere.
#4 Watson's Independence Course, Reunion Golf Resort
No resort in the world can boast signature design layouts from Nicklaus, Palmer, and Watson (Tom, not Bubba). However, at the delightful Reunion resort, located southwest of Orlando, that’s precisely what’s available. The Watson course stands out as the most highly regarded, featuring unusual elevation changes and an abundance of bunkers. Yet, all three courses offer great fun to play. And if your game isn’t going as planned, there’s always the Reunion Golf Academy—a place to fine-tune your skills
#5 Copperhead Course, Innisbrook Golf Resort
Innisbrook, a venue with multiple courses, boasts the sensational Copperhead layout—a long-standing host of PGA Tour tournaments. This Tampa resort features four courses in total, but Copperhead steals the spotlight. Known for its picturesque tree-lined fairways and challenging tee shots, the golf course provides a rigorous test from the championship tees. However, various forward teeing areas ensure an enjoyable experience for golfers of all skill levels. The undulating landscape, with shifting elevations and breathtaking views, evokes similarities to the sandhills of Carolina and the foothills of Georgia, setting it apart from the typical Florida terrain.
If you are ready to escape to Florida to play the best courses in Florida, contact or email me to book your next golf escape. If have tire of Florida, how about the best golf courses in the world?
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