Looking to play golf in Florida? With warm spring-time temperatures, it’s hard to argue that this is an ideal time to do it, but that’s assuming the course you have your eye on is still open.
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis issued an executive order on March 17 to reduce the density of crowds in restaurants, bars, nightclubs and beaches. Golf courses were not explicitly mentioned.
Some courses have taken it upon themselves to close their doors, Winter Park Country Club among them. The fun nine-hole walking course is located in the Orlando suburbs.
Due to Covid-19 concerns, the Golf Course, Country Club and Golf Shop are CLOSED until further notice. We will continue to update you via social media as decisions are made.
Stay safe and we will hopefully see you soon!#winterparkfla #wp9 #parksandrecwp— Winter Park Golf (@WinterParkGolf) March 17, 2020
Golfweek advises if you choose to seek out a course and play golf, you follow proper social distancing guidelines and refrain from sharing common spaces like restrooms or golf carts with others. Many are even choosing to putt with the flag in.
Editor’s note: If you would like to share information regarding the golf courses in your area, please send us an email and let us know.
Golfweek’s Best Courses You Can Play in Florida
All courses, as of March 19, 2020, are open, unless noted below.
1. TPC Sawgrass (Players Stadium), Ponte Vedra Beach (No. 22 m)
**2. Streamsong (Red), Streamsong (No. 37 m)
**3. Streamsong (Black), Streamsong (No. 38 m)
**4. Streamsong (Blue), Streamsong (No. 56 m)
5. World Woods (Pine Barrens), Brooksville
6. Black Diamond Ranch (Quarry), Lecanto (m)
7. Trump National Doral Miami (The Blue Monster), Doral (m) – (NO AVAILABLE TEE TIMES)
8. Bay Hill Club, Orlando (m) (NO AVAILABLE TEE TIMES THROUGH APRIL 9)
9. Innisbrook (Copperhead), Tarpon Springs (m)
10. Hammock Beach Resort (Ocean Course), Palm Coast (m)
11. PGA National Resort & Spa (Champion), Palm Beach Gardens (m)
12. Camp Creek, Panama City Beach (m) (BEGINNING 3/22, MEMBERS ONLY)
13. Turnberry Isle Resort (Soffer), Aventura (m) (CLOSED)
14. Sandestin Resort (Burnt Pine), Destin (m)
15. Victoria Hills, Deland (m)
16. Crandon Park GC, Key Biscayne (m) (CLOSED)
17. Mission Inn Resort (El Campeon), Howey-in-the-Hills (c)
18. Hammock Beach Resort (Conservatory), Palm Coast (m)
19. Black Diamond Ranch (Ranch), Lecanto (m)
20. Trump National Doral Miami (Gold), Doral (m) (CLOSED)
21. World Woods (Rolling Oaks), Brooksville (m)
22. PGA Golf Club (Dye), Port St. Lucie (m) (CLOSED)
23. Turnberry Isle Resort (Miller), Aventura (m) (CLOSED)
24. PGA Golf Club (Wanamaker), Port St. Lucie (m) (CLOSED)
25. Capital City CC, Tallahassee (c)
26. Orange County National (Panther Lake) Orlando (m)
27. Winter Park Municipal GC, Winter Park (c) (CLOSED)
28. The Breakers (Rees Jones Course), West Palm Beach (m) (CLOSED UNTIL APRIL 8)
29. Gasparilla Inn & Club, Boca Grande (c) (CLOSED MARCH 21 THROUGH APRIL 9)
30. Reunion Resort (Watson Course), Reunion (m)
**Indicates club or course could not be reached for confirmation.
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