A vacation to sunny Florida would not be complete without an outing to the golf course, luckily, Jeeves Vacations Rentals surrounds some of the most beautiful golf courses that the state of Florida has to offer. Whether you choose to bring your clubs or rent, be sure to find time for golfing one of these fabulous courses. All levels of player experience are welcome.
This course provides challenges for all levels of play. Designed by Robert Trent Jones Senior and Junior, this course offers a variety of terrain where every hole is described as being either a “hard par or an easy bogey.” The club's website offers a video tour of the golf course so you can see it for yourself.
Opened in 1996, this course has been rated as one of the top 100 public golf courses by Golf Magazine, and #14 by Golf Digest, as one of the top courses for women. As an added bonus, if you sign up for the eClub you are entitled to a free round of golf during your birthday week, so if you are celebrating a special event while in Florida, take advantage of this great offer.
Club rentals are available on a first come, first serve basis for both men and women. Reserving tee times are easy with their online booking reservation system. The club also offers a great golf shop, in case you forgot equipment at home, and a restaurant for a post-game meal.
The Reunion Resort’s three fabulous golf courses were designed by professional golfers, Jack Nicklaus, Tom Watson, and Arnold Palmer. Consistently rated as a top golf course in the state, the website provides an overview of each hole, on each of the three courses, along with suggestions of how you should play each hole. The course is only open to guests of the resort and you will need to call to make reservations.
Rental shoes and clubs are available and you may store your clubs for the duration of your stay. If you have someone in your group who is new to golf, the resort offers lessons by PGA Apprentices and Professionals. All three courses are identically priced and there is a golf pro shop on the premises.
For a little family fun, try footgolf. The resort offers the opportunity to combine the love of golf with soccer. The sport follows the same rules as golf except is uses a soccer ball in lieu of a golf ball and provides an appropriate sized cup. Just like golf, the object is to get the ball in the hole in as few strikes as possible, soccer ball and rental cart included. Tee times are Sunday-Wednesdays starting at 3pm.
This public golf course is an excellent choice for golfers of all abilities. Designed by Robert Trent Jones Sr. in 1987, this course provides a challenging 72 par course. The course provides online booking available here, and with a pro shop on site, any items you find yourself without can easily be purchased beforehand. Lessons are available for the younger members of your party, both at MetroWest and at other facilities in the Orlando area. Be sure to call ahead of time to schedule.
MetroWest also offers two dining experiences, Westerly's Restaurant and Sundance Tavern. Westerly's overlooks the 18th hole and provides a casual dining experience from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm, Monday-Friday. The Sundance Tavern opens at 6:30 am, offering morning golfers a chance at an early breakfast before heading out, and a full menu throughout the day.
Whether you are a novice or a pro, these courses offer you and your group a chance to get away and relax. Enjoy the sunshine and take time to experience some of the best golf that Florida has to offer.