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Lake Mary , FL

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The Golf Club at Cypress

Port Orange , FL

Sep 9  ·  $360

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The Legacy Club at Alaqua

Longwood , FL

Sep 23  ·  $360

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Stonegate GC- Oaks

Poinciana , FL

Oct 25-27  ·  $575+

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Stoneybrook West GC

Winter Garden , FL

Nov 6-7  ·  $360+

Volusia County Open

Venetian Bay GC

New Smyrna Beach , FL

Nov 16-17  ·  $360+

LPGA Thanksgiving Pr

LPGA Int.- Hills

Daytona Beach , FL

Nov 21-23  ·  $575+

64th Riviera Open(S)

Ormond Beach , FL

Dec 7-8  ·  $360+

Indian River Open(S)

New Smyrna Beach Municipa

Dec 14-15  ·  $360+

Christmas Classic(S)

Dec 19-20  ·  $360+

New Year's Open (S)

Jan 13-14  ·  $360+

Legacy Championship

Jan 20-21  ·  $360+

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Cypress Knoll

Palm Coast , FL

Feb 7-8  ·  $360+

2025 Wildwood Open

Continental

Wildwood , FL

Feb 15-16  ·  $360+

Rockledge , FL

Feb 24-25  ·  $360+

Black Bear Champ (S)

Eustis , FL

Mar 4-5  ·  $360+

Candler Hills Golf Club

Mar 19-21  ·  $750+

Daytona Beach Open

Daytona Beach GC- North

Apr 5-6  ·  $360+

Pr Season Finale

Stonegate GC- Cypress

Apr 11-13  ·  $575+

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Orlando , FL

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2024 Wildwood Open (S) 2024 Wildwood Open

Sat, Feb 17 - Sun, Feb 18 - Wildwood, FL

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Ocala Pro-Am Ocala Pro-Am

Tue, Mar 19 - Ocala, FL

This is the 19th Annual Ocala Open Charity Pro-Am. There is NO entry Fee for this event, But you must contact the office of the FPGTour at 407-619-4778 to get in. Interested players MUST be registered in the Ocala Open Championship to be considered. More »

19th Annual Ocala Open 19th Annual Ocala Op

Wed, Mar 20 - Fri, Mar 22 - Ocala, FL

2024 Marks the 19th year for this iconic Championship held at Candler Hills G.C. in Ocala, FL This year the Ocala Open carries a GUARANTEED fist place prize of $16,000.00 Entries are filling up so enter soon. We hope to see you at Ocala. More »

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About Florida Professional Golf Tour

  The Florida Professional Golf Tour (aka FPGTour), now in it's 16th year, has roots that date back over 60 years. The tour was started by Rick Hendershot with the help of Mac Snow, both of whom are Class A members of the PGA of America, as a developmental tour for professional golfers in Central Florida. Re-Branded in 2006 under it’s new name, the FPGTour (Formerly known as the PGA’s North Florida Winter Tour) has quickly risen to become a premier destination for Tour players from around the world. From the start, the FPGTour has maintained a tour quality atmosphere in order to help prepare players for life as touring professionals. We strive to exceed the expectations of every professional golfer in order to leave them with an enduring experience and lessons that will allow them to succeed at a higher level. Though most of the sites from those early years are no longer used we have kept a few of the original events as part of the FPGTour and will continue to operate the long standing favorites that have been a mainstay in professional golf for the past 62 years. Those include The Riviera Open, The Indian River Open and the ever popular Wildwood Open and Pro-Am.

  We are proud to be a favorite amongst journeymen golf professional’s as well as visiting club professional’s and top amateurs from around the world. Whether tournament golf is a full time passion, or your just visiting Florida to escape the cold northern temperatures and want to keep your playing skills sharp in the off season, consider making Central Florida and the FPGTour your winter destination.

Constellation FURYK & FRIENDS: How a golf tournament is leading the charge for sustainability

The Constellation FURYK & FRIENDS returns to Timaquana Country Club in the fall. (Sam Greenwood/Getty Images)

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The Constellation FURYK & FRIENDS presented by Circle K is set to return to Jacksonville, Florida, bringing with it not just world-class golf but a groundbreaking commitment to sustainability. Set for the week of Sept. 30-Oct. 6, the event promises to be a game-changer not just for the sport, but also for the environment.

When you think of a golf tournament, what typically comes to mind? Perhaps the pristine greens, the competitive spirit, or the gathering of fans and families. But at the heart of this year’s Constellation FURYK & FRIENDS is a mission that goes beyond the game: a deep commitment to environmental stewardship. In a time where every action counts toward a greener future, this event is setting new standards in how sports can lead the charge.

A vision for the future: Jim and Tabitha Furyk’s green legacy

Jim and Tabitha Furyk, the driving forces behind the tournament, have long been known for their dedication to philanthropy and community support. But this year, they’re pushing the envelope by integrating sustainability into the very fabric of their event.

"We’re incredibly proud of the steps we’ve taken to make Constellation FURYK & FRIENDS not just an exceptional golf experience, but a leader in sustainable practices," they shared.

The couple’s vision is clear: to create a lasting, positive impact on both the environment and the community they hold dear.

This isn’t just about making the tournament more eco-friendly; it’s about setting a precedent. Jim and Tabitha hope that their efforts will inspire other tournaments and events around the world to follow suit, proving that sustainability and sports can go hand in hand.

Innovations on the green: Transforming Timuquana Country Club

This year’s event will unfold at the Timuquana Country Club, where innovative environmental practices have been implemented to minimize the tournament’s footprint. Imagine walking the grounds, knowing that every step is part of a larger effort to protect our planet. The course now features a state-of-the-art irrigation system that conserves water, energy-efficient LED lighting and even electric vehicle charging stations to encourage sustainable transportation. And that’s just the beginning.

One of the standout innovations is the introduction of the NanoOxygen System in the pumphouse. This cutting-edge technology ensures better water quality on the course, aligning perfectly with the tournament’s broader sustainability goals.

Engaging the community: From Green Teams to solar-powered connections

Sustainability at Constellation FURYK & FRIENDS isn’t just about the venue; it’s about engaging the community. Enter the Green Team—local students who will be on the ground, educating attendees about recycling and eco-friendly practices. These young ambassadors are part of a larger movement to make sustainability a community effort, empowering fans to take home more than just memories.

And for those who need to stay connected, solar-powered charging stations will be available, ensuring that even your phone’s battery is recharged in an environmentally conscious way.

A commitment to long-term impact

But the green initiatives don’t stop when the last putt is made. The tournament has introduced 100% recyclable metal cups and refillable water stations, drastically reducing waste. In partnership with Sunshine Organics & Compost, all paper products used during the event are certified compostable. Hybrid generators will power the event, reducing fuel consumption by up to 40%.

Beyond the tournament: A tradition of giving back

Sustainability might be the headline, but it’s built on a foundation of charity and community support that the Furyks have cultivated for years. Thanks to a $500,000 donation from Constellation, this year’s tournament is set to generate over $1 million for North Florida charities—marking the third consecutive year of such remarkable generosity.

The beneficiaries? Organizations like the MaliVai Washington Youth Foundation, First Tee – North Florida, and St. Johns Riverkeeper, to name just a few. Each dollar raised contributes to a broader mission of improving lives and fostering a healthier environment for future generations.

As the 2024 Constellation FURYK & FRIENDS approaches, it’s clear that this isn’t just another golf tournament. It’s a powerful statement about the future we want to create—one where sustainability and community go hand in hand, and where every swing of the club brings us closer to a greener, more connected world.

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What's the largest comeback in PGA Tour history?

Xander schauffele nearly completed one of the largest comebacks in pga tour history on sunday at the st. jude championship., by mike gavin • published 4 hours ago • updated 3 hours ago.

The top of the leaderboard at the St. Jude Championship was a lot closer than expected. And it included one golfer, Xander Schauffele, who entered the final round nine strokes behind the leader.

Hideki Matsuyama held a five-stroke lead through the first three rounds at 17-under par and seemed poised for an easy victory on Sunday. He held on for a two-stroke win, but it was far from easy.

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His day turned on the back nine at TPC Southwind in Memphis, where he had bogeys on the 12th and 14th hole and a double bogey on the 15th.

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His lead quickly disappeared, as he dropped one shot off the lead before forcing a three-way tie with Schauffele and Viktor Hovland over the final holes of the tournament.

Schauffele entered Sunday at 8-under, trailing Matsuyama by nine strokes. Yet, Schauffele had a share of the lead when he entered the clubhouse Sunday at 15-under before Matsuyama drained a long birdie putt on the 17th hole to regain the lead for good.

Where would Schauffele's comeback have ranked all time in final-round comebacks on the PGA Tour?

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It would have been one stroke off the all-time record set by Paul Lawrie at the 1999 British Open when he came back from 10-strokes behind leader Jean Van de Velde over the final 18 holes. Lawrie shot 67 in the final round while Van de Velde shot 77, and he then won a three-way playoff to complete the historic comeback.  

Here's a look at some of the largest final-round comeback wins in PGA Tour history...

• 1. Paul Lawrie, 10 strokes (1999)
• 2. Stewart Cink, 9 strokes (2004)
• T-3. Justin Rose, 8 strokes (2018)
• T-3. Kyle Stanley, 8 strokes (2012)
• T-3. Craig Stadler, 8 strokes (2003)
• T-3. Scott Simpson, 8 strokes (1998)
• T-3. Chip Beck, 8 strokes (1990)
• T-3. Hal Sutton, 8 strokes (1985)
• T-3. Mark Lye, 8 strokes (1983)
• T-3. Ken Venturi, 8 strokes (1959)
• T-3. Jack Burke Jr, 8 strokes (1956)

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Pro golf week ahead: Scottie Scheffler enters FedEx Cup playoffs with another Top 10 bonus

Scheffler officially clinched the comcast business tour top 10- for the second time in three years.

Scottie Scheffler officially finished as the FedEx Cup regular-season leader after the Wyndham Championship. 

That means Scheffler won the Comcast Business Tour Top 10 for the second time in three years, earning an $8 million bonus before he hits a shot in this week’s playoff opener at the FedEx St. Jude Classic at TPC Southwind in Memphis. 

Scheffler’s bonus was double that of last year’s winner, Jon Rahm. Scheffler earned $3 millon for finishing second to Rahm and picked up $4 million in 2022. That brings his total from the Tour Top 10 to $10 million. 

Xander Schauffele was second and received a $6 million bonus. Rory McIlroy ($4.8 million), Collin Morikawa ($4.4 million) and Wyndham Clark ($4 million) rounded out the top five.

Scheffler has won Masters green (jacket) and Olympic gold 

Scheffler enters the week with six victories this season, highlighted by the Masters and The Players Championship. Two weeks ago, he shot 62 in the final round to win the Olympic gold medal. 

Scheffler has already earned a record $28,148,691 this season, with the potential to earn a share of the combined purses of $115 million for the St. Jude Classic, next week’s BMW Championship at Castle Pines Golf Club in Castle Rock, Colo., and the Tour Champions at East Lake in Atlanta. 

Scheffler already among top 10 in career PGA Tour earnings 

The first-place checks in the first two playoff events are $3.6 million. Winning the FedEx Cup would bring $18 million so the possibility exists that if Scheffler sweeps all three, his earnings would surpass $53 million. 

For now, the Tour Top 10 bonus means he has more than $36 million in on-course earnings this season. That money alone would put Scheffler 40 th on the PGA Tour’s career money list – and he’s already seventh and climbing, less than $1 million behind sixth-place Vijay Singh.

PGA Tour: Meet me in Memphis

Event: FedEx St. Jude Classic, Thursday-Sunday, TPC Southwind, Memphis. 

What's the purse? $20 million ($3.6 million and 2,000 FedEx Cup points to the winner. 

Who won last year? Lucas Glover won for the second week in a row when he parred the first playoff to beat Patrick Cantlay. 

How to watch on TV: Golf Channel (Thursday-Friday, 2-6 p.m.; Saturday-Sunday, 1-3 p.m.); NBC (Saturday, 3-6 p.m.; Sunday, 2-6 p.m.). 

Area players entered (FedEx Cup rank): Brian Harman (20), Billy Horschel (23), Davis Thompson (24), J.T. Poston (36), Harris English (51), Ben Griffin (56). 

Notable: Glover became the third player to win in back-to-back weeks after the age of 40, following Kenny Perry (2003) and Vijay Singh (2008). ... The first leg of the FedEx Cup Playoffs will whittle the field from 70 to 50 for next week’s BMW Championship in Castle Rock, Colo. ... The top ten entering the week are Scottie Scheffler, Xander Schauffele, Rory McIlroy, Collin Morikawa, Wyndham Clark, Ludvig Aberg, Saith Theegala, Hideki Matsuyama, Sungjae Im and Shane Lowry. 

LIV Golf League: Bryson DeChambeau went deep 

Event: LIV Golf Greenbrier, Friday-Sunday, Greenbrier Resort Old White Course, White Sulphur Springs, W.Va. 

What's the purse? $20 million ($4 to the winner).  

Who won last year? Bryson DeChambeau shot 58 in the third round and beat Mito Pereira by seven shots. It followed a second-round 61. 

How to watch on TV: CW (Saturday-Sunday, 1-6 p.m.). 

Area players entered: Cameron Smith. 

Notable: DeChambeau’s Crushers have a 15.5-point lead over Jon Rahm’s Legion XIII. Smith’s Rippers are 48.5 back. ... The final regular-season event will be Sept. 13-16 at the Bollingbrook Golf Club near Chicago. 

LPGA Tour: Gold medalist Lydia Ko leads field 

Event: ISPS Handa Women’s Scottish Open, Thursday-Sunday, Dundonald Links, Ayrshire, Scotland. 

What's the purse? $2 million ($300,000 to the winner). 

Who won last year? Celine Boutier beat Hyo Joo Kim by two shots, a year after finishing second to Ayaka Fure by three. 

How to watch on TV: Golf Channel (Thursday-Friday, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.; Saturday, 9 a.m.-noon; Sunday, 8-11 a.m. 

Area players entered: Auston Kim. 

Notable: Boutier has dominated Dundonald, winning and finishing among the top 24 over the last five years. She has three top-10s in a row and has a 68.66 scoring average during that span. ... Ko, who won Olympic Gold in Paris, leads a field that also includes Lilia Vu, Allisen Corpuz and Rose Zhang. 

PGA Tour Champions: Ken Duke broke through in Canada 

Event: Rogers Charity Classic, Friday-Sunday, Canyon Meadows Golf and Country Club, Calgary, Alberta. 

What's the purse? $2.4 million ($324,000 to the winner).  

Who won last year? Ken Duke won his first Champions Tour title, posting scores 66 or better each day to beat Thongchai Jaidee and Tim Petrovic by one shot. 

How to watch on TV: Golf Channel (Friday-Sunday, 5-7 p.m.). 

Area players entered: David Duval, Fred Funk, Vijay Singh. 

Notable: Ernie Els, Padriag Harrington, K.J. Choi, Steven Alker and Stephen Ames lead the field. 

Korn Ferry Tour: Area players flock to Jersey 

Event: Magnit Championship, Thursday-Sunday, Metedeconk National Golf Club, Jackson Township, N.J. 

What's the purse? $1 million ($180,000 to the winner). 

Who won last year? Chan Kim shot 64 in the final round and topped Taylor Dickson by three shots. 

How to watch on TV: The tournament is not being televised. 

Area players entered: Dawson Armstrong, Chris Baker, Fred Biondi, Chandler Blanchet, Cody Blick, Dillon Board, Jonathan Byrd, Ricky Castillo, Brett Drewitt, Nick Gabrelcik, Joey Garber, Tano Goya, Evan Harmleing, Philip Knowles, Rick Lamb, Trey Mullinax, Doc Redman, Julian Suri, Danny Walker, Thomas Walsh, Jared Wolfe. 

Notable: Suri, a Bartram Trail graduate, bounced back from two missed cuts in a row with a tie for 24 th last week in the Pinnacle Bank Championship. He has shot 71 or lower in 17 of his last 18 rounds, with 12 scores in the 60s. 

What are the (golf) odds? 

FedEx St. Jude Classic: Hard Rock Bet has established Scheffler at the money line favorite, +375. Schauffele is +800 and McIlroy +900. 

LIV Golf Greenbrier: Despite dominating the field last year, DeChambeau is not the betting favorite by Hard Rock at +650. Jon Rahm is, at +525. 

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Additionally, two elevated hospitality packages are available for purchase. The  Corona Premier Oasis Trail  ($302) will provide access to two shared hospitality venues, one located between holes 8 and 17 and a second on the 18th green. Those venues will provide complimentary beer, wine, soft drinks and food offerings, along with elevated viewing points and private restroom facilities.  The Globe Lounge  ($663) is a shared hospitality suite overlooking the 18th green. Fans who purchase Globe Lounge passes will have access to a full open bar, continental breakfast, lunch and snacks, private restrooms facilities and valet parking.

To honor those who serve our country in the United States Armed Forces, the LPGA is pleased to offer both current and former members of the U.S. Military and certain guests complimentary grounds tickets regardless of sell-out.  Click here for information on military tickets.

The 2024 CME Group Tour Championship field comprises the top 60 players, plus ties, in the season-long  Race to the CME Globe . The field will be finalized following the completion of The ANNIKA driven by Gainbridge at Pelican, held the week prior to the CME Group Tour Championship.

The Race to the CME Globe is a season-long points competition in which LPGA Members accumulate points in every Official LPGA Tournament to gain entry into the season-ending CME Group Tour Championship. The winner who wins the CME Group Tour Championship will be named the “Race to the CME Globe Champion.” The winner will also receive $4 million, the largest single winner’s prize in the history of women’s golf.

The 2024 Race to the CME Globe began with the Hilton Grand Vacations Tournament of Champions in Florida and continues through The ANNIKA driven by Gainbridge at Pelican.

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The Sunshine State is not only a great place to play golf , it's also a great place to watch the greatest players in the world as they compete in PGA TOUR events in Florida.

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Come and enjoy the drama and theater of each round live as current legends of the game tee it up and execute their game at these PGA TOUR stops in Florida.

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• PGA National Resort & Spa, home to The Honda Classic, is one of only three golf facilities to have hosted a Ryder Cup, PGA Championship and Senior PGA Championship. The others to make that claim are Laurel Valley Golf Club in Ligonier, Pa., and Oak Hill Country Club in Rochester, N.Y.
• The Blue Monster Course at Doral Golf Resort & Spa in Miami, site of the World Golf Championships from March 5-8, has hosted one of the PGA TOUR events in Florida each year since 1962. Multiple winners over that time at Doral have included Jack Nicklaus, Tiger Woods, Raymond Floyd, Greg Norman and Billy Casper.

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Whether you are a seasoned golfer or just starting, this region offers some of the best golf resorts in the country. With temperatures mild all year round and abundant lush green golf courses, you can’t go wrong choosing to spend your vacation hitting the links in The Sunshine State. Here are some of our favourite golf resorts – each perfect for enjoying a relaxing golf getaway

 The Sunshine State also has exciting activities like fishing and scuba diving to keep you entertained when you are off the golf course. The sun shines all year, and there are plenty of hotels and golf courses to enjoy. Florida’s well-known golfing destinations such as Orlando  and Jacksonville offer it all for the ideal golf getaway.

• TPC Sawgrass Stadium Golf Course – The Home of golf’s 5th major, “The Players Championship”, occurs every March and is a favourite amongst our returning golfers.
• Blue Monster Golf Course Doral – The Blue Monster is known worldwide. This Championship layout is the figurehead of America’s top golf resort, the Trump National Doral Miami .
• Bay Hill Golf Course – The creation of the late-great Arnold Palmer, Bay Hill is now a must-play course for all golfers and the home of the Arnold Palmer Invitational annually.
• Innisbrook Copperhead Golf course in Tampa – Yet another Championship layout with Tournament pedigree and the home venue for the “Valspar Championship” and one of the best courses to play in Florida .

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Where is the best Place to play golf in Florida?

Golf trips to Florida from the UK offer some of the best beaches in the country, world-famous theme parks and impressive shopping. Your group can combine these fantastic activities with bucket list golf at some of the most prestigious USPGA Tour venues on tour.

Here at Eagle, we cover the top regions for golf holidays and Florida golf packages are available in the following areas:

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Experience the Best Destinations in Florida

The perfect destination for golf lovers and hosts some of the most beautiful courses. It is from sunny Orlando with lush citrus groves and famous theme parks, such as Disneyworld or Universal Studios Tours. Down to the south in the Tampa Bay area at The Innisbrook Resort, one of only two resorts on an island synonymous with Tiger Woods. Across from the nightlife of Miami Beach, Palm Beach has plenty of golfing options.

If you want to play some of the best golf courses, look no further than these four resorts. Their layouts are designed by PGA Tour professionals and offer everything a guest could want from an enjoyable stay on their golfing holiday - beautiful landscape surroundings peeking out between palms swaying lazily overhead or crystal blue waters lapping at shorelines; exciting challenges like sand hazards that require careful shots into greens defined only inches away!

Where Can I Play on a Florida Golf Trip?

The USPGA holds five tournaments yearly, called "The Florida Swing". It does not come much better than the Sunshine State for a golf break. The choice of first-class championship golf courses is astounding, including the TPC Sawgrass, PGA National and the Blue Monster. Please look at our hand-selected expert guide to the best golf courses in Florida . You can certainly tick off a few bucket list golf courses in one stay. Florida provides good year-round golf, particularly suitable for winter golf with the sun on your back. All of our holiday prices are flight-inclusive.

Other activities to enjoy in Florida on a golf trip

There are 825 miles of beautiful white beaches to explore, where you can kick back and relax. There's also Walt Disney World, shopping, restaurants and a vibrant entertainment scene making the sunshine state a perfect luxury getaway.

Here are some activities to try out in while on holiday here:

Beaches: Florida is renowned for its beaches. The Gulf Coast boasts crystal clear waters, while the Atlantic side delivers fantastic waves for surfing. Iconic destinations like Miami Beach, Clearwater Beach and the enchanting Keys provide sunbathing, swimming and engaging in thrilling water sports.

Theme Parks: The state is home to world renowned theme parks such as Walt Disney World, Universal Studios and SeaWorld in Orlando. These incredible attractions offer entertainment for all ages. From exhilarating rides to live shows.

Nature and Wildlife: Immerse yourself in natural beauty by exploring the Everglades National Park. A haven for wildlife sightings and exhilarating airboat tours. State parks like John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park in the Keys present opportunities for snorkelling and scuba diving amidst vibrant marine life.

Cultural Attractions: Florida boasts a cultural scene with cities like Miami celebrated for their art galleries, history museums and dynamic street art scenes like Wynwood Walls.

Fishing and Boating: With its extensive coastline and numerous lakes dotting the state's landscape, this truly is a paradise for fishing enthusiasts.

Flights to Florida from the UK

Flights are included in every package we offer. We have contracts with all major airlines to destinations around the world, so upfront payment is not usually necessary. Let us handle your entire trip from start to finish with ATOL protection. Check out our free golf club carriage offer or our great deals on Premium Economy or Business Class upgrades.

Flights to Florida are operated by the most significant airlines; British Airways and Virgin Atlantic are the preferred choices with a two-piece luggage allowance, allowing you to take your luggage and golf clubs too. Be sure to take a look at our golf packages below.

When is The Best Time to Take a Golf Break to Florida?

In low season green fees for a reasonable course start from around $40, including buggies. In the peak season of January, February, March, and April, the green fees rise considerably. You can expect to pay between $80-$160 for a top course during those periods. We believe some of the best value golf is in the state's Daytona Beach/Palm Coast area.

Can You Play Year-round Golf in Florida?

Yes, golfing is available year-round here. The weather is mild enough for golfing most of the year, and there are plenty of top-notch golf courses to choose from. So whether you're looking for a challenging course or a more relaxed setting, Florida has something to offer everyone.

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Chi Chi Rodriguez, the Golf World’s Swashbuckling Champion, Dies at 88

He won eight PGA Tour tournaments and two senior majors — but it was his flair on the greens that made him one of the sport’s most popular players.

By Richard Goldstein

Chi Chi Rodriguez, whose flamboyance on the course and passion for the game of golf transformed him into one of its most popular players through his more than three decades on the pro tours, died on Thursday. He was 88.

His death was announced by the PGA Tour . The announcement did not cite a cause or say where he died.

In a sport typically associated with lush country clubs where respectful crowds idolize often bland players with comfortable roots, Rodriguez broke the mold.

Growing up in a poor family in Puerto Rico, he almost died at age 4 from vitamin deficiencies. At 7, he helped out in the sugar cane fields where his father, Juan Rodriguez Sr., whacked away with a machete for a few dollars a day.

The boy who would be known as Chi Chi also began caddying at a course that drew affluent tourists. He taught himself to play using limbs from guava trees to propel crushed tin cans into holes that he had dug on baseball fields, and when he was 12 he shot a 67 in a real game of golf. After playing in Puerto Rican tournaments, he joined the PGA Tour in 1960.

Rodriguez was 5-foot-7 and about 120 pounds. But he used his strong hands and wrists to get off long low drives, and he was an outstanding wedge player, offsetting his sometimes balky putting game. “For a little man, he sure can hit it,” Jack Nicklaus told Sports Illustrated in 1964, relating how Rodriguez often outdistanced him off the tee on flat, into-the-wind fairways.

Rodriguez won eight tournaments on the PGA Tour, then became one of the top players on the Senior (now Champions) Tour, capturing 22 events, including two majors: the 1986 Senior Players Championship and the 1987 Senior PGA Championship. He was inducted into the World Golf Hall of Fame in 1992.

And he played with a flourish seldom seen.

When he made a birdie, he would cover the hole with his narrow-brim straw hat, then perform a toreador dance.

“One morning we were playing for five cents a hole,” he once told People magazine, recalling his long-ago games against fellow caddies. “I made a 40-foot putt, but there was a toad in the hole. When he hopped out, the ball came with it. I lost the nickel.” That inspired him to make sure that his ball would never again escape prematurely — or so the tale went.

After draining a difficult putt, Rodriguez would sometimes turn his putter into a simulated sword being unleashed on a bull, then wipe imaginary blood from it and place it in an invisible scabbard.

Such theatricality, plus his chattering with the galleries, didn’t endear him to some of his playing partners.

He was fined $200 by the P.G.A. in October 1970 after Dave Hill complained that Rodriguez had distracted him during the Kaiser Open in California when he sought to amuse spectators with a simulated attempt to bat a golf ball with a bunker rake.

Rodriguez always maintained that he meant no disrespect to the game. But, as he once put it: “Golf is show business. I love to make people laugh.”

For all his success, Rodriguez never forgot his origins, having been inspired to help others by his father’s generosity to those who had even less than him.

After visiting a Florida juvenile detention center to give a golf clinic, he vowed to do more. In 1979, he became a founder of the Chi Chi Rodriguez Youth Foundation, which provides counseling, educational and vocational training for disadvantaged students, and he contributed substantially to its funding. The Clearwater complex, in Clearwater, Fla., now includes a public-private academy for students from the fourth to eighth grades.

“I love kids because I never was a kid,” Rodriguez once said. “I was too poor to be a kid.”

Juan Antonio Rodriguez Jr. was born on Oct. 23, 1935, in Rio Piedras, P.R., one of six children. Beyond golf, he played baseball as a young man and called himself Chi Chi after the Puerto Rican professional baseball player Chi Chi Flores.

He served in the Army in the mid-1950s and then became the assistant pro at the Dorado Beach Resort in Puerto Rico, outside San Juan. He received a $12,000 stake from Laurance S. Rockefeller, who developed the property, to help finance Rodriguez’s beginnings on the PGA Tour. His eight victories included the 1964 Western Open and the 1972 Byron Nelson Classic.

Rodriguez joined the Senior Tour in 1985 and became one of its top money winners, crediting the teaching pro Bob Toski with improving his game. “Bob told me to stand taller,” he said. “At least, as tall as someone like me can stand. It helped my swing and it helped my putting.”

In his later years he lived at the El Legado Golf Resort, which he built, in Guayama, on the island’s south coast. In May 2010, masked nighttime intruders tied him up along with his wife, Iwalani, and robbed them of cash and jewels valued at $500,000.

Rodriguez is survived by a daughter, Donnette Markham; two brothers, Jesus and Julio; and three sisters, Juanita, Carmen and Maria. His wife, a native of Hawaii, died in 2021.

Rodriguez complemented his flair on the golf course with a host of wry observations, often at his own expense.

On his youth: “I was poor when I was starting out. I mean, I had a room so small I couldn’t even change my mind.”

On his persona: “I’m a hot dog pro. That’s when someone in the gallery looks at his pairing sheet and says, ‘Here comes Joe Baloney, Sam Sausage and Chi Chi Rodriguez. Let’s go get a hot dog.’”

On his putting problems: “I read the greens in Spanish, but I putt in English.”

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Congratulations to the 2023 Senior Amateur Tour National Champions!

Left to Right: Chad Frank , Orlando, FL - Champ Flight Mike Dowless, Eastern NC - A Flight Amalaraj Irudayaraj, Indianapolis, IN - B Flight John Bowman, Charlotte, NC - C Flight Roberto Benavides, Columbus, OH - D Flight

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Over 434 senior players from 27 Local Tours competed in the 2023 Senior National Championship!

Hilton head island, s.c.  – this year’s tournament marked the 25th anniversary of the senior amateur tour. in all, 434 players competed in the two-day event and each one of our 27 local tours was represented. in the championship flight ,  chad frank  won his first senior national championship, but he is no stranger to being a national champion since he earned the title in 2007 as the golfweek amateur tour champion.  frank  opened the 2023 tournament at golden bear with a three-under-par round of 69 and a two-shot lead over bill shufelt and don o’malley.  the players all went to oyster reef for the second day to determine our 2023 senior national champion. going into the back nine trent gregory , bill shufelt , tony burbridge and ernie watson all put pressure on chad frank . frank stood on the 17th tee box with a comfortable lead until he double bogied the hole and shufelt only trailed by one shot. shufelt hit first and piped it right down the eighteenth fairway while frank hit his ball right and landed almost out of bounds under a bunch of trees. frank punched out and landed about 70 yards from the green while shufelt hit it on the green about 25 feet away for birdie. frank then hit the shot of the day going from 70 yards away to about 5 feet. shufelt rolled his putt and just missed on the low side before he tapped in for par. despite the pressure, frank found the cup and completed the amazing up and down for the victory. congratulations to all that battled on the back nine before we crowned chad frank with his first senior national championship., chad frank , orlando, fl (69-75—144) trent gregory , central, nc (75-70—145) bill shufelt , orlando, fl (71-74—145) tony burbridge , columbus, oh (75-71—146) eddie watson , michigan (73-73—146) in the a flight,  the field was close, and three players battled it out throughout the second day ( mike dowless, ronnie fowler and ronnie averett ) at the robert trent jones course in palmetto dunes . at one point, dowless, fowler and averett were either tied or held the lead outright.  in the end, on the final hole of the round, dowless finally won and earned bragging rights. fowler fired a 75 losing by one stroke while averett posted a 76 and lost by just two shots.  dowless now has the pleasure of being the 2023 a flight senior national champion., mike dowless , eastern, nc (75-73—148) ronnie fowler , nashville, tn (74-75—149) ronnie averett , mississippi (74-76—150) scott ide , charlotte, nc (76-76—152) kevin martin , charleston, sc (79-74—153) steve evans , jacksonville, fl (77-76—153) dana shoulders , columbus, oh (77-76—153) in the b flight,   amalaraj irudayaraj played consistently both days and finished two-strokes ahead of the field with a two-day total of 160. gil ro finished second at 162 and chris rogers placed third with a 163. once again, congratulations to amalaraj irudayaraj on his first ever win to become our 2023 b flight senior national champion., amalaraj irudayaraj , indianapolis, in (80-80—160) gil ro , central, nc (82-80—162) chris rogers , augusta, ga (82-81—163) jamie branham , central, nc (79-85—164) michael anderson , cincinnati/dayton, oh (84-81—165), the c flight saw the only sudden-death playoff of the week as john bowman and dennis guerriero remained tied after 36 holes. in a one hole sudden-death playoff, bowman was victorious. and took home his first-ever senior national championship with a two-day score of 171. guerriero cashed in second and mike grant finished third with a two-day total of 176., john bowman , charlotte, nc (82-89—171) * sudden-death win dennis guerriero , michigan (85-86---171) mike grant , charlotte, nc (89-87—176) john kline , columbus, oh (92-85--177) terry lawson , (90-87—177) in d flight,   roberto benavides came from behind to beat both stan lee ( by three shots) and les tice (by four shots) to become the senior national champion with a two-day score of 181. benavides had quite a week as he also finished in third place in the golfweek national championship. lee fired a two-day total of 184 and tice finished at 185 with benavides taking home the hardware and the title of 2023 d flight senior national champion. roberto benavides , columbus, oh (96-85—181) stan lee , cincinnati/dayton, oh (92-92—184) les tice , orlando, fl (93-92—185) benton smith , central carolina (93-93—186) mel portalatin , new jersey (93-94—187) central carolina got their name back on the team cup trophy with a two-day total of 1669.  finishing in second, and only two shots back, was last year’s cup winner jacksonville, fl at 1671. charlotte, nc  took third place with 1676 shots followed by  columbus, oh with 1680 and augusta, ga at 1694., turning to the edwin watts 2 man team challenge , be sure to congratulate the following teams for winning their flight with the two-day totals listed below:, champ flight: chad frank (orlando, fl) and bill shufelt ( orlando, fl ) 289 a flight:   ronnie averatt (mississippi) and tim rusk (louisiana) 306 b flight:   dave parker (indianapolis, in) and amalaraj irudayaraj (indianapolis, in) 331 c flight:   dennis guerriero (michigan) and scott holland (augusta, ga) 349 d flight:   benton smith (central carolina) and richard pfister (central carolina) 377, thanks to  palmetto dunes  and the arthur hills course for being host again for this year’s national championship. the senior amateur tour grew 2500 members on 27 local tours in 2023 and we are excited to add two more for 2024, this season marked the eighteenth year hilton head island hosted our national championships. our 1245 competitors (434 senior amateur tour/791 golfweek amateur tour) collectively played on nine courses: country club of hilton head, oyster reef gc, bear creek, golden bear, robert cupp at palmetto hall, hampton hall, atlantic dunes at sea pines and robert trent jones and arthur hills at palmetto dunes..

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Freak injury reignited passion and dedication for U.S. Amateur finalist

The University of Iowa's Noah Kent will face off against Arizona State's Jose Luis Ballester in the U.S. Amateur final.

CHASKA, Minn. — When Iowa sophomore Noah Kent arrives on the first tee Sunday morning at Hazeltine National for the 36-hole final of the 124th U.S. Amateur, he has plenty of people to thank, including notable mentors John Harris, champion of the 1993 U.S. Amateur, and John Cook, the 1978 U.S. Am champ who won 11 times on the PGA Tour. But perhaps more than anything, Kent has his own mistake of “being a kid” last year to credit.

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Kent, a Naples, Fla., native, admitted with a hint of embarrassment earlier this week that he was riding on an ATV last summer when he broke his wrist. The injury was all the more frustrating because he had to withdraw from the U.S. Junior Amateur, the first USGA championship for which he’d qualified.

After this week, Kent, 19, may no longer look back at the ATV accident with embarrassment, but instead gratefulness, as the rising sophomore at Iowa attributes the ensuing 11-week layoff from golf with sparking a newfound passion and competitiveness for the game.

“It's all up here in my heart,” Kent said after defeating Illinois All-American Jackson Buchanan, 2 up, in the semifinals on Saturday to set a final matchup with World Amateur No. 10 Jose Luis Ballester, of Spain. “I have way more competitiveness. I feel like I have a lot more belief in myself, and I have a lot more drive to want to get where I want to go. So, I just feel like I want it a lot more than I used to.”

Through six days at the U.S. Amateur, Kent has not only refused to let the biggest moments of his career expose flaws in his game, but he has proved that it is in those moments that he plays his best. After opening with a first-round 77 at Hazeltine National, Kent battled back with a Tuesday 64 at Chaska Town Course (stroke-play co-host) to reach match play, a format that he relishes. “I love whenever the pressure gets really high, and I've been feeling it the whole week,” he said.

Kent says that he was born with that competitive hunger, but for 12 years that passion was not for the game of golf. Instead, he played a variety of sports, most notably hockey, as golf was a sideline interest more so brought about by his family’s connection to the game than his own ambition. Kent’s father, David, competed in the 1990 U.S. Junior Amateur and his stepfather is golf course architect Dana Fry, who co-designed the two courses Kent grew up playing, Calusa Pines and Naples National.

After meeting Rory McIlroy at the 2017 U.S. Open at Erin Hills, a course co-designed by Fry, Kent came home and told his parents his interests had shifted. “I didn't really love golf, but I met Rory at the U.S. Open in 2017, and that kind of switched my whole view of golf,” he said.

As Kent got more into golf, he found several notable mentors through the membership at Calusa Pines and Fry’s connections, including Harris and Cook. In addition to winning the 1993 U.S. Am as the last mid-amateur player to do so, Harris, a Minnesota native, played on four U.S. Walker Cup teams and won the 2001 USGA Men’s State Team Championship at Hazeltine.

Harris helped Kent with many aspects of the game, but more than anything, Kent says it’s the self-belief that Harris infused into him that has made the biggest impact.

“You're as good as anybody in the field,” Kent said of Harris’ message to him this week. “Now everybody can compete, but it's, like, you belong, and you're better than every single one of them here. It's just having the self-confidence in yourself.”

It’s that reassurance that has Kent dedicating his play this week to Harris, who is battling health issues back home in Florida. Kent has Harris’ initials written on his glove this week in honor of him.

The past 12 months have been a breakout stretch for Kent, who won the prestigious Jones Cup Invitational at Ocean Forest G.C. in Sea Island, Ga., in January before winning a collegiate event at the nearby Sea Island Resort just a few months later. All of it, Kent says, was sparked by that layoff from the wrist injury which stirred a desire to be great.

“I'm a really competitive person, whether that's playing here or that's playing just a fun game with friends,” Kent said. “I just bring the same intensity and energy the whole entire day.”

Helping Kent channel that intensity at Hazeltine have been a raucous group of supporters, including three uncles and numerous other buddies who on Saturday were wearing Caitlin Clark shirts and making it known that although we’re one state over, this was a hometown crowd for the Hawkeye.

Ballester, a three-time All-American at Arizona State, will have to overcome Kent’s crowd support if he is to become the first non-American U.S. Amateur champion since Viktor Hovland in 2018.

Ballester played nearly flawless golf in making four birdies against no bogeys to defeat fellow countryman and good friend Luis Masaveu, 3 and 2, in the semifinals. In doing so, Ballester is the first player from Spain to reach a U.S. Amateur final, besting Sergio Garcia’s semifinal run in 1998. Adding to Sunday’s excitement for Ballester is the fact that he will celebrate his 21st birthday.

“I think I'm still not conscious of what just happened today,” Ballester said. “It's an unbelievable feeling. I'm super grateful for the opportunity I'm going to have tomorrow to compete in the final of the U. S. Amateur Championship.”

For the past couple of rounds, Ballester has been the highest-ranked player left in the field, and on Saturday, that standing showed with exquisite ball-striking. “I think probably because I was playing with a friend, maybe made it easier,” Ballester said of his great play on Saturday. “Again, starting the round, I felt like I was making really good swings, striping the ball really good.”

After finishing his match, Ballester received a call from friend and mentor Sergio Garcia. Ballester is from the same region of Spain as Garcia and has worked on his swing with Garcia’s dad, Victor, for about seven years. “Sergio's been following really close all week,” Ballester said. “He just called me saying congrats. So it's pretty sweet seeing all those great players rooting for you.”

“I know that whatever happens tomorrow, it's probably the best week of my life,” he added.

With their wins in the semifinals, Kent and Ballester are exempt into the 2025 U.S. Open, and they both will likely receive invitations to the Masters. The championship match is set to begin at 7:15 a.m. CT.

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Pga tour releases its 2025 schedule with no involvement of liv golf in sight.

Doug Ferguson

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MEMPHIS, Tenn. – The PGA Tour released its 2025 schedule on Wednesday with no real surprises and every indication the tour and Saudi-backed LIV Golf will be going their separate ways at least until 2026.

PGA Tour Commissioner Jay Monahan said talks with the Public Investment Fund of Saudi Arabia are “complicated discussions” but that the sides continue to meet as they try to work out a deal for an investment with the commercial PGA Tour Enterprises.

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“As it relates to times and timeframes and where we are, I'd just say that we're in a good place with the conversations,” he said. “That's the most important thing.”

Asked if the release of the 2025 schedule suggested there would be no involvement with LIV through 2026 or 2027, Monahan replied, “That's fair.”

The only real change in the schedule was putting the Memorial and the RBC Canadian Open back to where they were previously — the Memorial on May 29 through June 1, followed by the Canadian Open and then the U.S. Open at Oakmont.

In an effort to create space between the signature events this year, the Memorial was the week before the U.S. Open — a week after Memorial Day — and Memorial host Jack Nicklaus expressed his displeasure.

The 2025 season begins Jan. 2 with the Sentry Tournament of Champions at Kapalua. Without the Olympics on the calendar, the regular season ends Aug. 24 at the Tour Championship. The rest of the tournaments are in the same order as 2024.

The eight signature events now will have a minimum of 72 players. There were times last year the field dipped below 70 if there was a withdrawal.

LIV Golf players, such as Jon Rahm, Bryson DeChambeau and Brooks Koepka, are only together with the best of the PGA Tour at the four majors if eligible.

Rory McIlroy, who is on a transaction subcommittee that is negotiating with PIF , said he hasn't been on a call since the first week of June. He had referenced conference calls that occur on Monday, Wednesday and Friday, but “players aren't expected to hop on those.”

Patrick Cantlay in on the board of the PGA Tour and the for-profit PGA Tour Enterprises and noticed that chatter has “definitely quieted down.”

“There’s going to be ebbs and flows, depending on what kind of information comes out or what announcements,” he said. “But I know all of us are working incredibly hard all the time to get the best outcome.”

The only other changes to the 2025 schedule are the venues. The BMW Championship is the only postseason event that moves around, and it will return to Caves Valley outside Baltimore next year, the course where Cantlay rallied to beat DeChambeau in a playoff.

The U.S. Open returns to Oakmont for the first time since 2016. The PGA Championship will be at Quail Hollow for the second time, and the British Open goes to Royal Portrush, a quick turnaround for the links in Northern Ireland where Shane Lowry won in 2019.

The Truist Championship is moving from Quail Hollow next year because of the PGA Championship and will be held at the Philadelphia Cricket Club.

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