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Florida: the 'Sunshine and Golf State'
The tropical climate and 1,300 plus courses make Florida a premier travel destination. And if a second home is what you've been waiting for your whole life, or at least since golf crossed the line from sport to lifestyle, you may want to consider Florida as a place where you can tee it up to your heart's content. Either way, plan your next trip with our editors' recommendations:

The "Mickey Mouse" bunker on Magnolia The "Mickey Mouse" bunker on Magnolia's 6th Pete Fontaine/Sportimages

Where to Play

  •  The King & Bear 
    Jack and Arnie co-design a course for the ages in St. Augustine
  •  The Raven at Sandestin 
    A "member-for-a-day" facility settles in between Pensacola and Panama City
  •  Naples Grande 
    Its debut has signaled a welcome departure from the members-only status quo
  •  Disney Whirl 
    Anything's possible -- including a spring fling that features both great golf and Goofy
  •  Orlando 
    Aside from all the other diversions, this city can keep your playing card full
  •  The Daytona 572 
    That's four rounds of golf and one big race in Florida
  •  Miami to Key West 
    Grab the sunblock and maracas -- you and your golf buddies are headed for Margaritaville
  •  Jacksonville 
    Florida's First Coast features golf stars and stellar courses
  •  Tampa Bay 
    Some of the region's best daily-fee options can be found within driving distance
  •  Palm Beach 
    This year-round destination is worthy of both a first visit and a return trip
  •  South Florida 
    A mix of historical layouts and eye-catching newcomers
  •  Port St. Lucie 
    Fine courses on Florida's Treasure Coast
  •  Top 100 You Can Play 
    Florida ranks high on GOLF MAGAZINE's list of the best courses available to the public
  •  GOLFCOURSE.com's Florida golf course directory 
    Link to detailed course info, including scorecards and user comments
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    Where to Stay

  •  Gold and Silver Medal Resorts 
    GOLF MAGAZINE ranks the nation's finest golf resorts
  •  The Breakers 
    The rejuvenated Ocean Course's classic, outward appearance enhances the impressive Palm Beach oceanfront resort
  •  Belleview Biltmore Resort & Spa 
    Not only Florida's oldest golf resort, it's reputedly the largest occupied wooden structure in the world
  • Off-Course Play

  •  Walt Disney World 
    A major golf mecca within an entertainment kingdom
  •  PGA Tour stops:

    -- Ford Championship
    Contested at the Doral Golf Resort and Spa, Blue Course

    -- The Honda Classic
    Contested at the Country Club at Mirasol

    --Bay Hill Invitational
    Contested at the Bay Hill Golf Club and Lodge

    -- The Players Championship
    Contested at the TPC Sawgrass

    -- FUNAI Classic at Walt Diney World Resort
    Contested at the Walt Disney World Resort

    -- Chrysler Championship
    Contested at the Westin Innisbrook Resort

  •  Sanibel and Captiva Islands 
    From CNNMoney: Tranquil beauty, pristine white sand beaches and laid-back charm

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