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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...

Spring is the best time of year to plan a golf trip in the United States. Temperatures across the Sun Belt sit in the 70s and low 80s, courses are in peak condition after winter overseeding programs, and green fees at many resort destinations drop below their winter-season highs. The window between mid-March and late May offers the strongest combination of weather, course quality, and value anywhere in the country. Here are 10 regions worth targeting for your next spring golf trip, along with specific courses to put on your list. Scottsdale and Phoenix, Arizona The Sonoran Desert is at its best in spring. Daytime highs in March and April average 80 to 85 degrees in Scottsdale, and rainfall is almost nonexistent. The desert wildflowers bloom across the hillsides, and the courses are green from winter overseeding. Scottsdale has one of the highest concentrations of quality public golf in the country. Troon North Golf Club in north Scottsdale plays 7,070 yards through boulder-strewn desert terrain. We-Ko-Pa Golf Club on the Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation east of town offers two courses with unobstructed desert and mountain views, since tribal land restrictions prevent any residential development along the fairways. Quintero Golf Club...