Orange County National Golf Center and Lodge

Florida has more golf courses than any other state. Over 1,000 courses stretch across 500 miles of peninsula plus the Panhandle, covering terrain that ranges from Emerald Coast sand dunes to Everglades-edge wetlands to reclaimed phosphate mining land in the interior. The sheer volume of golf here means every region has standout courses, and the year-round growing season keeps them in playable condition even through the humid summer months. Peak season runs November through April, but summer green fees drop significantly across the state for golfers willing to tee off early. This guide covers courses in every major Florida golf region. Some are open to the public, others require a resort stay, and a few are strictly private. All of them are worth knowing about. The Panhandle Florida’s northwest coast has a different character from the rest of the state. The terrain rolls through pine forests and sand dunes along the Gulf of Mexico, producing layouts that feel closer to the Carolinas than to South Florida. Watersound Club Camp Creek Golf Course in Panama City Beach is a Tom Fazio design stretching 7,159 yards through the pine and scrub terrain of the 30A corridor. The course incorporates dune features and...