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With its warm climate and stunning natural scenery, it should come as no surprise that Florida is home to more golf courses than any other US state. Boasting more than 1,100 varied courses suited to golfers of all abilities, the Sunshine State is a top destination for golfing breaks in America.
Whether you're just looking for a standard course of flat greens, bunkers and lakes to unwind on a sunny afternoon in Florida, or you're looking for something more challenging, Florida has courses to satisfy all lovers of the gentleman's sport - you just have to know where to look. Many of Florida's golf courses are highly distinctive and attract the world's elite players to take on the challenges posed by their strategic designs.
Florida's appeal to professional golfers means it offers dedicated resorts as well as casual courses, so visitors can enjoy an all-encompassing golfing experience away from the other distractions of the state. From well-known resorts such as the PGA Village in St Lucie to the scenic beauty of the Amelia Island Plantation, golfers are spoiled for choice when seeking the ideal course in Florida.
British golfers can even find courses that closely resemble the traditional greens of Scotland, such as the New Course at Grand Cypress Resort which is hailed by many golf aficionados as being a close approximation of the Old Course at St Andrews - aside from the more favourable climate. Designed by Jack Nicklaus, the course features double greens and some tricky pot bunkers to test the mettle of pros, some as deep as 12 feet.
Another course designed by Jack Nicklaus, Ocean Hammock in Palm Coast, north of Daytona Beach, is notable as the first course to be constructed on the Atlantic Ocean in more than 70 years. Opened in 2001, the new course commands spectacular ocean views over the sand dunes, and at more than 7,000 yards it's an open air respite from the crowding that can sometimes afflict less developed Florida golf courses.
Golf doesn't have to be a solitary experience, either. Many resorts offer dedicated packages that are ideal for families taking holidays in Florida, including training centres where the little ones can practice their swing so they're ready to take on dad. Get more out of your visit to Florida than beaches and Mickey Mouse by taking in some relaxing rounds of golf in top destinations around the state.
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