Best Golf Hotels in Florida

The Tranquilo Golf Course at Four Seasons Orlando is an 18-hole, par-71 course designed by Tom Fazio. The course features varying elevations and wetlands, plus a pro shop, driving range and putting green. It is also a certified Audubon sanctuary with abundant wildlife and southern oak trees.

The Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island has a par-72, 18-hole golf course that was designed by Mark McCumber and Gene Littler. Golf lessons for individuals and groups are available through the course's Academy at The Golf Club of Amelia Island.

The resort introduced golf to the region back in 1928 with the Ocean Course. The Lagoon Course followed some 40 years later, designed by the collaborative efforts of Robert Trent Jones and Joe Lee. Both courses offer 18 holes and share three putting greens, a practice bunker and a pitching and chipping green.

Built in 1896, the Ocean Course at The Breakers is the oldest 18-hole course in Florida and features 88 bunkers, six lakes and a 10,000-square-foot putting green. The second golf course was reconstructed in 2004 by Rees Jones and is located 11 miles west of the resort at Breakers West Residential Community. This course features 62 bunkers, 10 lakes and an 8,000-square-foot putting green. The John Webster Golf Academy offers advanced technology in swing analysis and club fittings at both courses.

Surrounded by the woods, lakes and wildlife of the Grande Lakes property, the resort's 18-hole Greg Norman-designed golf course is touted as one of Orlando's finest. Children 17 and younger play for free when with an adult, and foot golf is also offered at the course.

The resort features two golf courses: Harborside Golf Course, which offers 27 holes of golf, and The Links on Longboat, which has 18 holes redesigned by Ron Garl in 2014. Each course is surrounded by Florida flora and fauna and provides water hazards for extra challenges throughout the game.

The Trump National Doral Miami is home to four golf courses, making it an excellent destination for golf enthusiasts of all levels. The property is also home to the Rick Smith Golf Performance Center, offering advanced golf instruction programs for both young and experienced golfers.

The Boca Raton Resort & Club offers two golf courses: The Resort Course and the Country Club Course. The Resort Course was constructed at the same time that the original hotel building was built in 1926 and features 12 acres of water, including a water feature designed by Hugh Hughes. The Country Club Course houses the Dave Pelz Scoring Game School, which gives guests a chance to work on their golf scores by participating in professional golf lessons.

The PGA National Resort & Spa is a premiere destination for golfers. Host of the PGA Tour's annual Honda Classic, this site has five 18-hole golf courses designed by the likes of golf greats like Arnold Palmer and George and Tom Fazio. The resort's golf academy and golf school offer training sessions, and a pro shop is available on-site.

Arnold Palmer's Bay Hill Club & Lodge is the site of the annual Arnold Palmer Invitational Presented by MasterCard, a stop on the PGA Tour. The Champion, Challenger and Charger links comprise 27 holes of challenging golf along the shores of the Butler Chain of Lakes. Instruction is available through the Arnold Palmer Golf Academy.

Sawgrass Marriott Golf Resort offers two 18-hole championship golf courses: The Stadium Course and Dye's Valley Course. Tee times at Marsh Landing Country Club and Sawgrass Country Club can also be arranged through the resort's concierge. Both on-site golf courses were designed by Pete Dye.

Designed by PGA legend Arnold Palmer, the two 18-hole courses at the Saddlebrook Resort are surrounded by cypress, pine and palm trees, and the courses are dotted with lakes, streams and ponds. The Palmer Course features rolling fairways and undulating greens, and the Saddlebrook Course has tight tree-lined fairways and water by almost every hole.

The hotel is widely known for its golf program. Tiburón Golf Club features 36 holes – divided into two championship courses – designed by Greg Norman. The Gold measures 7,288 yards from the tournament tees, while the Black course is 7,005 yards. Both feature stacked sod wall bunkers and coquina shell waste bunkers. The golf club is home to the PGA Tour and The Shootout, held annually in December.

The Waldorf Astoria Orlando features an 18-hole, par-72 golf course that surrounds the property. Resort guests receive free access to the golf course's practice facility and golf club rentals after 2 p.m. with their daily resort fee. At the end of a game, guests can relax with a drink or meal at The Clubhouse Grille, which serves sandwiches, salads and appetizers for lunch alongside views of the course.

The Omni Amelia Island Plantation Resort is home to three championship golf courses, as well as a golf academy. The original Oak Marsh course, designed in 1972 by Pete Dye, has hosted a couple of PGA Championships, while the Ocean Links course, designed by Bobby Weed, offers 18 holes alongside the Atlantic Ocean. The Long Point course is the main course for Amelia Island Club members and was designed by Tom Fazio.

The Vinoy Golf Club is a private golf course that is open only to club members and resort guests. The golf club features an 18-hole, par-71 course designed by Ron Garl that is located about 2 miles from the resort on Snell Isle. Practice facilities consist of a driving range, putting green, bunker and chipping area.

The Grand Cypress Golf Club is well-known for being exclusive, but guests of the resort can take advantage of priority tee times. The club features three nine-hole courses and the 18-hole New Course, all of which were designed by Jack Nicklaus. On-staff golf tournament organizers are available to plan corporate or group tournaments.

The resort's Raptor Bay Golf Club features 18 holes of golf designed around maintaining the natural habitat of native plants and animals. The course is meant to be challenging to golfers of all skill sets, and individual and group clinics and lessons are available.

Designed in 1925 by Donald Ross and refurbished in 2007, The Biltmore Golf Course is an easy walk from the hotel. The 18-hole, par-71 course has a canal running through it that often attracts wildlife. The course hosts the Junior Orange Bowl that includes alumni like Tiger Woods and Bubba Watson.

Turnberry Isle Miami features two 18-hole golf courses with curved bunkers, contoured fairways and various elevations. The courses, which were redesigned by Raymond Floyd, have both hosted several PGA and LPGA tournaments. Available golf club amenities include a club house with a pro shop, a driving range and a putting green.

The recently renovated golf course at the Shingle Creek Golf Club was designed by Thad Layton of Arnold Palmer Design Company and includes waterways, strategically placed bunkers and well-maintained greens. The course has 18 holes, plus facilities like a golf academy, a pro shop and chipping and putting greens.

The Omni Orlando Resort at ChampionsGate features two championship 18-hole golf courses (the International Course and the National Course), as well as a nine-hole, par-3 golf course. It is also the world headquarters site for the Leadbetter Golf Academy.

Reunion Resort has three 18-hole golf courses, each of which was designed by Arnold Palmer, Tom Watson or Jack Nicklaus. Golf lessons and training are available. There is an on-site clubhouse with a bar and restaurant.

Guests of the Hilton Sandestin Beach Golf Resort & Spa can take advantage of four Sandestin golf courses – the Raven Golf Club, the Burnt Pine Golf Club, the Baytowne Golf Club and The Links Golf Club. The courses have hosted multiple national tournaments. While Baytowne Golf Club is on the property, the other courses are within 10 miles of the resort and regular shuttles transport guests from the resort to the golf courses.

Golf enthusiasts will enjoy the resort's 54 holes of oceanfront golf spread across three courses: Oak Marsh, Ocean Links and Long Point. Although Long Point is typically reserved for club members, guests of The Villas can reserve tee times a day in advance. All three courses are shared with the resort's adjacent sister property, the Omni Amelia Island Plantation Resort.