Daytona Beach Florida is a golfer's paradise
If you say the words Daytona Beach to a person with even a
minimal amount golf knowledge, more than likely their mind's eye
will draw up images of unending, gorgeous golf courses and
fantasies of some of the best golfing that can be found anywhere
in the world. And there is a good reason why that is so.
Daytona Beach is fast becoming recognized, not for its beaches
and unsurpassed nightlife, but for the fun that it offers on the
green. In fact, Daytona Beach is so interconnected with this
sport, that it is rapidly becoming known as Florida's golf
capital and is the new home of the Ladies Professional Golf
Association (LPGA), which recently moved their headquarters to
Daytona from Texas.
Boasting of more than 30 golf courses including 20 championship
golf courses, one could view Daytona as a sea of green and a
golfer's paradise. From beginner courses to advanced courses,
Daytona's golfing scene has an attraction for every golfing
enthusiast no matter what his or her experience level.
Daytona's championship golf courses line the 23-mile expanse of
the Daytona Beach coastline. With temperatures averaging little
more than 70 degrees, Daytona's golf courses are ideal for
spending an entire day on the green. And with great restaurants,
resorts and area attractions nearby, a golfing vacation to
Daytona is one that the whole family can enjoy.
One of the most popular golfing spots of the Daytona Beach area
is Pelican Bay. This 18-hole champion golf course, designed by
Lloyd Clifton, winds through a wilderness area complete with a
series of water canals and lakes. This course is also visited
often by area wildlife so you may just find yourself enjoying
more than a relaxing round of golf under the Florida sun.
Another popular course among golfers is the Spruce Creek Country
Club. Consisting of nearly 7,000 yards of fairways, lakes and
greens, the Spruce Creek Country Club's course, designed by Bill
Amick, sports 18 holes and perfectly manicured grounds.
And golfing at one of the more than 30 golf courses in the
Daytona Beach is very affordable when it's not free. That's
right, free. During the months of May through October, Daytona
hosts a free golfing program where you can golf for free on many
of the premier courses in the Daytona Beach area. This program
is sponsored by the Golf Daytona Beach organization and is a
favorite among die-hard golfers because greens fees can really
add up if you golf everyday. The program works like this: If you
stay at a participating hotel for two or more consecutive
nights, you'll get a free round of golf for each day of your
stay. You must play after noon, and cart fees are extra, but
with greens fees averaging $30 per day, the free golf program is
an exceptional deal.
While golfing for free everyday would be nice, it's not always
possible. Some actually have to pay to play a round of golf. But
when you have to pay in Daytona, it is more affordable than what
you might think. With more than 20 champion golf courses
designed by pros such as Arnold Palmer, Gary Player, Arthur
Hills, Rees Jones and Lloyd Clifton, you might expect to pay an
arm and a leg to golf these exceptional courses. But in fact,
many offer very affordable rates, and when combined with
accommodations packages, you can save an unbelievable amount of
money.
You can even golf one of two premier courses of the LPGA for a
reasonable price. One of those courses is known as The Champions
Course and is the site of the prestigious LPGA Mercury
Titleholders event. The second course, The Legends, just opened
for public play last October. The LPGA facility also features a
teaching academy with practice holes, greens and a driving range.
In addition to all of the great golfing to be had in the
Daytona, Florida area, there are beaches, shops, fine
restaurants, museums, attractions and entertainment galore. And
who could forget that Disney World is less than an hour away.
So, if you are looking for a dream vacation getaway for your
family and a relaxing week of golf for yourself, Daytona may be
just the spot to make all of your vacation dreams come true.
By Rose Lenk For more articles and info about Florida visit
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