Golf

[floridafan]

Can anyone recommend some moderately priced but very nice courses to play in the area? I am not really a fan of links! I want scenic, my partner probably would prefer challenging - so probably a mix. We liked Diamondback last year - although I ran out of golf balls.

Where do the locals go? Is there anywhere I can get coupons, or do they sell 2 for 1 books in the local shops?

We are coming in February.

[MarkJan]

My favourite courses are quite different:

Legends on H27, 7-8 miles north of 192. Hilly with some waste areas but not a links $30-$40
Kings Ridge, Opposite Legends. Short, tight and tough greens $30-$35
Harmony, Way down 192. The most scenic course I have played anywhere, long but great $65-$90

[andrewandcarole]

Check the prices before you play! In the winter months a lot of courses put up prices as it is high season for golf due to all the north Americans who come down to winter in Florida. Certainly Legends is a lot more than Mark has quoted at this time of year.

[gulfcovefl]

Hi Florida Fan!,

If you decide to come to the Gulf Coast, there are a number of courses just minutes away from any villa in Rotonda West. You may even find a villa that is facing the golf course as well.

[andy_d]

I liked Harmony also and at around $90 for 2 adults and 2 juniors free you couldn't beat it for value. (that was in october)

[ccarcher]

I played the International at Championsgate, Celebrations, and Shingle Creek (my favourite) all recomended

Also played Southern Dunes and Kissimmee which were ok

I intended to play Falcons fire in March which is supposed to be fantastic, and possibly Mystic Dunes

I got some disount vouchers when I popped into Edwin Watts golf store, when I was asking about course recomendations, althouhg I had just bought 3 new woods

but I am sure they would offer good recomendations

most of the florida publications and free guides you can pick up offer discount coupons

[MarkJan]

<blockquote id="quote" class="ffs">quote:Originally posted by ccarcher
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I intended to play Falcons fire in March which is supposed to be fantastic, and possibly Mystic Dunes[/quote]I really liked Falcons Fire when I played there 3 years ago. Having played many other courses since, I think FF is overpriced.

[ccarcher]

That was my reservation that Falcons Fire does seem to be fairly expensive but not heard a bad word about the place

Hopefully my good friends at Edwin Watts golf stores will be able to pass me some discount coupons for Falcons Fire

[EYE FOR DETAIL]

HELLO,FALCONS FIRE IS CRAZY PRICE, I PLAYED THERE IN JULY AND PAID $220. FANTASTIC COURSE BUT NOT WORTH THAT TYPE OF MONEY. MY LOCAL COURSE IS KISSIMMEE OAKS AND KISSIMMEE. BOTH ARE GOOD HOWEVER THERE ARE BETTER. YOU WILL FIND THAT PRICES NOW ARE AROUND $55 - $65 AT NORMAL COURSES. DIAMOND BACK IS GREAT AS WELL AS GREEN LEAF. THE ONE I WOULD RECOMMEND NOW IS REMINGTON, GO ALONG 192 TO ST CLOUD, REMINGTON ON THE LEFT. $55 PER ROUND, INCLUDED IN THAT IS YOUR BREAKFAST AND DINER. YOU CAN PICK UP AT ANY COURSE A DISCOUNT BOOKLET AND MOST OF THE COURSES HAVE COUPONS OFF. QUESTION CAN YOU PLAY OR LIKE ME DO YOU JUST CHASE THE BALLS?

[Anthony Brook]

I have played quite a few in the area now but it really is about individual taste. I still enjoy playing Southern Dunes even though I have had about 20 rounds there now. Diamondback is very good value for money but the greens can be unpredictable.