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Winter sun, direct flights and more golf than any other US state. From Streamsong's dunes to the island green at TPC Sawgrass, here is where to stay and play across Florida.
Florida suits almost every golf trip. It pairs dependable winter warmth with the deepest bench of courses in the country, from destination resorts to PGA Tour stages, and it is an easy flight from much of North America and Europe.
It works for a focused buddies week at Streamsong, a bucket list round at TPC Sawgrass, or a family friendly Orlando base where the golf shares the trip with theme parks and beaches. Most groups pick one hub and add a day trip or two.
Anchor the trip on one of these hubs, each a strong base in its own right, then add the nearby rounds that fit your group and budget.
The standout pure golf resort in the state, built on reclaimed phosphate mining land with sandy, dune like terrain. The Red by Coore and Crenshaw and the Blue by Tom Doak lead the way, with the Hanse designed Black a firm, fast joy in winter.
A bucket list round and one of the most recognisable courses in golf, with the par 3 seventeenth and its island green. Stay at the Sawgrass Marriott for the friendliest access and play the Dye Valley course alongside.
A full resort with several courses, led by the Champion and its famous Bear Trap stretch, host of the PGA Tour's Cognizant Classic. A polished Palm Beach base with spa, dining and easy airport access.
The widest spread of resort golf and the easiest family base, from Arnold Palmer's Bay Hill to the multi course Reunion and Grand Cypress. Theme parks, dining and a major airport keep non golfers happy too.
Florida's smartest golf and beach pairing, with Tiburon at the Ritz-Carlton and a cluster of upscale resort courses. A relaxed, polished base for couples and golfers who want the Gulf sunsets too.
For city and golf in one, the Miami area pairs the famous Blue Monster at Doral with the energy of South Beach. A lively base that mixes championship golf with nightlife and the Keys within reach.
Florida spans the full price spectrum, from premium destination resorts to outstanding value daily fee golf, and fees swing hugely with the season. The figures below are indicative peak winter green fees; summer can be a fraction of these.
| Course or hub | Type | Indicative green fee |
|---|---|---|
| Streamsong Red or Blue | Destination resort | $250 to $450 |
| TPC Sawgrass Players Stadium | PGA Tour venue | $450 to $700 |
| PGA National Champion | Resort championship | $200 to $400 |
| Orlando resort courses | Resort, varied | $120 to $300 |
| Naples resort courses | Upscale resort | $180 to $400 |
| Doral Blue Monster | Resort championship | $250 to $450 |
Package guide. A four to seven night Florida stay and play with three to six rounds, a resort hotel and a hire car commonly runs from around $2,000 to $4,000 per golfer for peak 2026 season, before flights, with the marquee rounds pushing the top end. These are third party ranges, not our prices, and you should always confirm directly before booking.
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Pair the state's best pure golf resort with its most famous round, a straightforward central Florida route with one hotel change.
Fly in, pick up the hire car and drive to Streamsong, easing in with the lodge, the spa and the rooftop bar at sunset.
A walking, caddie supported day across the Coore and Crenshaw Red and the Doak Blue, the heart of the trip.
A morning loop of the firm, fast Black course, then the drive northeast to Ponte Vedra Beach.
The Players Stadium course and the island green seventeenth, with lunch at the clubhouse and the Dye Valley as an option.
A final morning on the Ponte Vedra beach before the short drive to Jacksonville for the flight home.
The cool, dry season from November to April is Florida at its golfing best, warm sunny days, firm courses and the snowbird crowd in town. It is also the priciest and busiest window, so book the marquee rounds and resorts early, especially around the holidays and spring break.
Summer is hot, humid and prone to afternoon storms, which pushes play to early morning but slashes green fees, a real value window for those who can take the heat. A hire car is essential for the longer hops, and The Players week in March pairs morning golf with watching the best in the world.
It depends on the trip. Streamsong in central Florida is the standout pure golf resort, with three acclaimed courses. Ponte Vedra Beach on the northeast coast is home to TPC Sawgrass, while Palm Beach Gardens has PGA National and Orlando offers the widest spread of resort courses and family appeal. Most visitors base in one hub and add a day trip or two.
The cool, dry winter and spring, roughly November to April, is peak golf season, with warm sunny days and the courses in fine order. This is also the busiest and dearest window. Summer is hot and humid with afternoon thunderstorms, so play moves to early morning and green fees fall sharply.
It is a wide range. Marquee rounds such as TPC Sawgrass Players Stadium or the Streamsong courses can run several hundred dollars in peak winter season, while excellent resort and daily fee courses sit well below that, and many fall to a fraction in summer. Indicative figures only, always confirm directly before booking.
Yes. Orlando, Miami, Tampa, Fort Lauderdale and Jacksonville all take direct flights from much of North America and Europe, so most golf hubs are within an hour or two of a major airport, which is part of Florida's appeal as a golf destination.
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