May 3 • General discussion
FLORIDA’S GOLF ADVANTAGE
A Golfer’s Paradise in the Sunshine State
By Dr. Dave Siefkes
Where 1,250 courses meet year-round sunshine… and every round feels like a destination.
THE GOLF CAPITAL OF AMERICA
Florida is known for its beaches, theme parks, and vibrant culture… but for golfers, it stands alone.
With approximately 1,250 golf courses, Florida holds the title for the most courses in the United States. Golfers from every walk of life come here year-round… for a reason.
From accessible municipal layouts to ultra-exclusive private clubs, Florida doesn’t just offer golf.
It offers choice.
BY THE NUMBERS
Total Courses: ~1,250
* Public Courses: 500
* Country Clubs: 400
* Private Courses: 270
* Municipal Courses: 80
That range, from accessible to elite, is what makes Florida unique. It’s not just the number of courses.
It’s the ability to choose your experience.
TOP 10 STATES BY GOLF COURSES
1. Florida — ~1,250
2. California — ~920
3. Michigan — ~850
4. Texas — ~800
5. New York — ~760
6. Ohio — ~740
7. Pennsylvania — ~720
8. Illinois — ~700
9. North Carolina — ~600
10. Arizona — ~525
Florida doesn’t just lead.
It dominates.
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WHY FLORIDA RANKS #1
* Year-Round Playability
Warm weather means no offseason. While other states shut down, Florida stays open.
* Tourism Infrastructure
Resorts, communities, and experiences built around golf, not added to it.
* Diverse Landscapes
Coastal winds. Inland lakes. Rolling terrain. Every round feels different.
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COUNTRY CLUB EXCELLENCE
Seminole Golf Club — Juno Beach
A Donald Ross masterpiece. Strategic, demanding, and quietly legendary.
Jupiter Hills Club — Tequesta
Rare elevation. Championship pedigree. Two courses that reward precision.
Calusa Pines — Naples
Minimal membership. Maximum experience. One of the most unique terrains in Florida.
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MUNICIPAL GEMS
Dubsdread — Orlando
Classic design. Tight lines. Old Florida character.
Miami Beach Golf Club — Miami Beach
Historic roots with modern polish. Minutes from the ocean.
Jacksonville Beach Golf Club — Jacksonville Beach
Relaxed atmosphere. Ocean-adjacent. Recently refined.
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PUBLIC COURSES THAT PLAY LIKE PRIVATE
TPC Sawgrass — Ponte Vedra Beach
Home of The Players Championship. The iconic island green.
Streamsong Resort — Central Florida
Three courses. Three architects. Scotland-style golf in Florida.
World Woods — Brooksville
Pine Barrens and Rolling Oaks. Two distinct, elite experiences.
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PRIVATE COURSE PRESTIGE
Mountain Lake — Lake Wales
Seth Raynor design. Classic architecture. Pure golf.
McArthur Golf Club — Hobe Sound
Minimalist. Strategic. Built for those who truly understand the game.
The Bear’s Club — Jupiter
Jack Nicklaus’ vision. Impeccable conditions. Elite membership.
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THE FLORIDA ADVANTAGE
Florida’s advantage isn’t just access.
It’s consistency.
It’s variety.
It’s the ability to play more golf, more often, in more ways than anywhere else in the country.
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A FINAL THOUGHT
If anyone asks me how I golf…
I tell them I golf in the low 70’s…
If it’s any colder, I don’t golf.
In Florida, I can golf more.
And with nearly 1,250 courses to choose from…
the perfect round is never far away.
- Dave
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