Jacksonville, Florida is a hub of golf aficionados. As an established base for the PGA Tour, Jacksonville is where championships are regularly hosted, especially within the popular Ponte Vedra Beach area.
Golf enthusiasts have a choice of over 70 golf courses in Jacksonville ranging from different types of green courses to ones featuring diverse landscapes and wildlife. Whatever type of golf course you prefer, at any price point, it’s all here in Florida.
So, we at Innovative Property Solutions have put together this blog to take you through the best golf spots in Jacksonville.
Jacksonville has many fun activities, but before you come to Jacksonville for a round of golf, we should let you know what to expect of a golf experience here:
In Florida, the mild weather allows you to schedule your rounds of golf at any time of the year. But, if you want to keep out of the sun, we recommend teeing off in the morning. Giving you the opportunity afterward to explore Jacksonville’s fascinating museums, zoos, and gardens. You could also head to the World Golf Hall of Fame & Museum.
The courses here in Jacksonville aren’t just fun to play through, they’re also beautiful. But a good round of golf surrounded by a beautiful view isn’t all you can expect. The Florida wildlife is often found in and around its courses so be prepared for anything from tortoises to alligators!
If you enjoy the calm vibes of playing a round at the oceanfront, then Florida is the perfect golf destination.
Offering 35 holes with dramatic ocean views and with many locations to choose from including Palm Coast, Amelia Island, and the Hammock Beach Resort.
Great conditions aren’t the only thing that attracts golfers to Jacksonville, we also have a range of exceptional courses to offer:
A popular venue for Jacksonville Opens, the Deerwood Club boasts of its green slopes as well as sand bunkers and water hazards in the area, providing plenty of challenges for both beginners and pros.
The view is also impressive with pine and oak trees covering the fairways.
Pablo Creek Club is an exquisite course designed by Tom Fazio. It was built in 1996 and features natural terrain with swamps and flatwoods.
Golfers will love the challenge of long holes, bunkers, and water. There are also uneven mounds for players to consider.
Deer Creek Country Club has served golfers since 1989 and was home to the U.S. Amateur qualifier games. This golf course consists of 18-holes amid tough forest and wetland terrain.
Players will also pass through a wildlife preserve where they’re bound to encounter a variety of wildlife.
The fairways in TPC-Sawgrass - Dye’s Valley Course is vast with manicured greens and filled with water hazards. The course was renovated in 2006 to create more challenges for golfers.
Opened in 1989, Bent Creek Golf Course is enjoyed by tourists and locals from Northeast Florida. It features attractive Bermuda grass and impressive pines designed by the famous architect Bobby Weed.
The course was built with open links making it easier for players, allowing them to easily hit their shots with the moderate slopes that surround the area. Bent Creek Golf Course also has a modern lighted practice facility.
Serving golfers since 1988, Cimarrone Golf & Country Club is labeled as “The Wild One.” It offers a distinct challenge to players with its strategic bunkers and distinct water obstacles. In fact, a total of 17 lakes and marshes circle around the course.
Designed by David Postlethwaite, the course offers stunning views and immaculate grounds that are sure to impress visitors. In Florida, Cimarrone Golf & Country Club is counted as among the top 50 courses. Golf Digest also awarded it with 4 out of 5 stars.
Serving the public since 1993, Eagle Harbor Golf Club is one of the top golfing venues for local and tourist golfers. Its hills are dotted with pine trees that even reach up to 60 feet tall. The immaculate appearance of the course matches its natural form. It also has an island putting green where you can enjoy practicing before your golf rounds.
Golfers looking for a challenge will love this course as its narrow holes make it necessary to hit strategically.
Jacksonville’s great weather combined with a variety of beautiful courses with stunning vistas and challenging holes makes it one of the world's golfing hubs for good reason.
Innovation Property Management is a property management company serving the Jacksonville area and aiding property owners and investors to make the most of their rental properties. If you have any questions about golf or our real estate services, please get in touch today!
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