Fort Lauderdale Golf
Whether you are on the course as often as possible, or only rarely, vacation is always a good time to get in a round or two of golf. This simple reality makes Fort Lauderdale a great place to vacation. Here you will find golf courses and events for every type of golfer. The Greater Fort Lauderdale Convention and Visitors Bureau will even assist you in planning your vacation by reserving tee times at local courses online.
The Polo Trace par 72 golf course in Delray Beach was designed to remind golfers of the rolling hills of Scotland, golf's venerated birthplace. Golf Course News named Polo Trace one of the top ten courses in South Florida. It comes in at 7,084 yards with a rating of 74.8. The course's design is marked by many low wetlands areas. Play is rendered more challenging by the strong prevailing winds, especially in the winter months.
The Hillcrest Golf Club in Hollywood offers a mid-level course that was extensively renovated in 2001. The clubhouse and dining facilities were also upgraded in 2002. The par 72 course has hosted qualifying events for the Doral Open and the Honda Classic. The eighteenth is their most celebrated hole: a par 4 dogleg with an island green. Course yardage totals 7,076 and the course's rating are 72.7. Collared shirts are required for play.
The Raintree Golf Resort has a beautiful course with undulating greens, many side hill lies, and a unique combination of holes. Many local tournaments are held here. The Woodlands Country Club in Tamarac has a beautiful course where no tee times are reserved and golfers are generally dispatched to the first tee within minutes of arriving. This par 72 course was built by the famed architectural team of Bruce Devlin & Robert von Hagge. It is 6,722 yards long and is rated at 72.1. With its narrow fairways, short par 3s and reachable par 5s, Sabal Palm Golf Club is a favorite of local golfers. This par 71 course has a rating of 66.1. The Sunrise Country Club offers a par 72 course with a 71.8 rating. So explore these and the many other golf options in the Fort Lauderdale area. You will be glad you did.
