Grand Palms Golf Resort Courses

Grand Palms Hotel, Spa and Golf Resort Course @ www.grandpalmsresort.com

Pembroke Pines is not just a home to around 160,000 residents where everyone enjoys an exciting South Florida lifestyle. This “All-America City” is also a go-to place for numerous parks, cultural diversity and, most especially, high-quality golf courses, including Grand Palms Golf Resort’s three 9-hole golf courses.

Authority

“A full service luxury, Southern Florida resort” is what Grand Palms Hotel, Spa and Golf Resort is known for. But the most redeeming feature is their three 9-hole courses, which allows you to create your personalized 18-hole layout or play on all three of them in any order.

Where to find them

The resort is exactly located at 110 Grand Palms Dr., Pembroke Pines, FL 33027-1300. There are a variety of landmarks that you can look up to help you find your way to their location. First is the Keiser University across along I-75. And second is the Silver Shores Park along the Dykes Rd. For precise directions, you may call their help desk at (954) 431-8800.

Golf thrills

While you can customize your 18-hole play at Grand Palms Golf Resort, or choose to play a 9-hole at a time, it does not save you from over a thousand palm trees and water hazards strategically put in place to keep the challenge up. You will basically need the mercy of your golf clubs as well as the power and accuracy of your swings as you stroke your way through the Grand, the Royal and Sabal courses

Extras

Grand Palms Golf Resort boasts plentiful of practice areas, including sand trap, chipping, pitching and multiple putting areas. There is also a large aquatic driving range. Carts are equipped with Par View Global Positioning Units, which allows you to see measurements that are crucial to your play. For those who are still in the learning process, the resort has a National Teaching School with PGA certified instructors. And for those who may need a crucial golf item, the Pro Shop is available to serve.

Obligations

During the time of this review, the rate is ranging from $39 to $41 per player during weekdays and $52 per player during weekends. These rates are already for 18 holes of play, and it includes the cart fee. A 9 holes play is offered at $25 per player regardless of the day.

Flamingo Lakes Golf and Country Club Golf Course

Flamingo Lakes Golf & Country Club Golf Course @ www.flamingolakescc.com

Love flamingos? I do, too! But we are not going to talk about a winged animal with long legs, but a great venue for golfers to putt and drive golf balls named Flamingo Lakes Golf & Country Club. Do patrons love this place because their sweet name sticks or because of the challenge they can bring? We are about to find it out.

Authority

Flamingo Lakes has been providing quality golf course conditions at a practicable price since 1985. What they have is a challenging par 71 field located in just one half mile east of I-75 at century village® in Pembroke Pines. It’s a semi-private property which might be Broward’s best kept secret.

Where to find them

Flamingo Lakes Golf & Country Club is located at 701 Flamingo West Dr. Pembroke Pines, Broward County, FL 33027. If you have been to the Pembroke Lakes Mall, it is not far from that location. You can call their staff at (954)-435-6109 or even talk to Golf Director/Superintendent William Entwistle for turn by turn direction from your entry point.

Golf thrills

If you thought this would be another country club with a traditional 18-hole regulation length course, think again. People in Pembroke Pines wouldn’t consider this a best kept secret for nothing. In fact, patrons found Flamingo Lakes to have the toughest 5900 yard course around. To account the exact figures, here’s an offer of 71 par in a 5,854 yard field featuring 125 slopes worth of challenges to put a test on all skill levels.

Extras

The club is part of the greatest retirement community in Florida – Century Village, which only means it carries all the extra features the Village has. And of course, a driving range and a Pro are available to help you practice and knock the balls the right way. There is also a PRO shop for those who consider buying golf items on the spot.

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There is no dress code to follow when you visit and the guest policy is open. You can reserve tee times via phone. Their rate as of this writing is in between $16 to $30. Their weekend rate is a bit higher compared to the weekdays except on twilight special where the price is the same at $16 for the 9-hole play. Resident of Century Village also enjoys a $23 special regardless of the day and time.

The Club at Emerald Hills Golf Course

Golf course at The Club at Emerald Hills @www.theclubatemeraldhills.com

 
Another spot that is thought to, also, claim the best golfing facility in South Florida is The Club at Emerald Hills. But do they really have what it takes to be what they claim to be? Well, we are about to find out. Let’s see if their authority, location, thrills and features live up to their claim.

Authority

To start with, The Club at Emerald Hills has been part of “Golf Digest Places to Play” publication for the past 12 years. The spot has been the host of different golf qualifying rounds, including the Doral and Honda Open Qualifiers. It has also been one of the host sites for the different US qualifiers, including the US Open, Sr. Open, Amateur, Mid-Amateur and Public Links.

The club started with the name Emerald Hills Country Club in 1969 and was later renamed to The Club at Emerald Hills in 1989. The former design was by Bruce Devlin & Robert Von Hagge. The latter design was by Charles Ankrom.

Where to find them

Finding the club is not really that difficult as locals very well recognized them. They are exactly located at 4100 N Hills Drive Hollywood, FL 33021. It is a location which is very close to both the Topeekeegee Yugne Park on one side and Oak Lake Park on the other side. From Stirling Rd, turn right to N 46th Avenue. Then, turn left on 1st traffic light to N Hills Drive. Check on your right as you drive through for the Clubhouse.  If you are coming from a different direction, you may ring their Clubhouse phone at (954) 961-4000 for turn by turn directions.

Golf thrills

The Club at Emerald Hills would not be recognized as “One of the Nations’ Top Golf Clubs” and rated “Excellent” in "America's Top Golf Courses" by ESPN and Zagat Survey for nothing. Players enjoy, indeed, their rolling parkland terrain course style. It is a course that will surely make your day as a golfer. It is always in best condition, and water comes into play on 12 holes.

Extras

There are a couple of extras that make the club even more recommendable. There are meeting rooms for all types of functions. There is an elegant restaurant ready to pamper exhausted guests with delicious dishes. There is a driving range for the warm-ups and practices as well as a Pro Shop for necessary golf items. They are open for wedding celebrations and other special events, in case you want to throw a golf-related party.

Obligations

The Club at Emerald Hills is a softspike facility. And they do not use rainchecks. For the period of June 05 – November 10, 2013 the rates are $55 before 12 noon, $50 after 12 noon and $40 at 4pm onwards during weekdays. During weekends, rates are $65 before 12 noon, $55 after 12 noon and $45 at 4pm onwards. The rates do not include Sales Tax. Replay rate this summer is $25 + tax. The club is enforcing a strict set of dress code rules. You may visit their website to learn more about it.

The Westin Diplomat Resort & Spa Golf Course

The Diplomat Country Club and Spa @ diplomatresort.com/golf

If wondering about the things to do in Fort Lauderdale is what currently keep you thinking, and you are a golfer who is looking forward to experiencing thrill and have fun in your driving and putting adventures, here’s a great spot from the very prestigious Westin Diplomat Report & Spa.

Authority

The Country Club at the Westin Diplomat Resort & Spa is a definitive south open-ended Florida golf course architecture from 1957 that was overhauled in 2000 by Florida favored Joe Lee. It is a championship course, which is accented by mature Banyon and Royal Palm trees. It is managed by internationally recognized Troon Golf.

Where to find them

Westin Diplomat Resort & Spa is exactly located at 3555 South Ocean Drive, Hollywood, FL 33019, but their golf course can be found at 501 Diplomat Parkway, Hallandale Beach, FL 33019 Broward County and is locally known as the Diplomat Country Club & Spa. If you know your way to the Golden Isles Lake in Hallandale Beach, both locations are a few blocks away from there. But of course, it is best to seek assistance from their support team by calling the number at 954-883-4444 should you wish to be taught of the precise, turn by turn directions to their location.

Golf thrills

For the thrill seekers, there are a couple of reasons why the place is worth the visit. For one, they have four sets of tees, rolling fairways and Tif Eagle greens to offer the challenge. Second, the rolling Bermuda 419 highly demands stroke control. But of course, the available carts are equipped with Prolink GPS to provide assistance and the lay of the golf course.

Extras

If you find it necessary to be delivered food and beverage during your play, the staff will do it. For the starters in the sport of golf, Golf Digest Schools offer private and small group lessons. You can choose between Blue, Gold, White and Red tees. There is also a Golf Pro Shop available in the area. During summer, they have Junior Golf Summer Clinic and Troon Family Golf Program going on. And best of all is the complimentary shuttle service which departs every 30 minutes between the beach and golf locations.

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Now, with all the offerings, you may already be wondering what the price tag is to get yourself in for thrill and fun. Their rates vary between days, time blocks, holes and the number of players. The highest rate observed after some saving is $71, while the lowest is $34. You may want to ring their phone for pricing assistance.

Deer Creek Golf Club Golf Course

Deer Creek Golf Club Golf Course @www.deercreekflorida.com

Dear Creak Golf Club is yet another reason why golfers like you would want to visit Deerfield Beach in Florida. Golfers who are seeking to play on an upscale public golf facility with an atmosphere of a country club will find DCGC compelling and a highly recommended option. Let’s examine why this golf club and its course is worth your visit.

Authority

To start with, Deer Creek Golf Club opened since 1971 and is proud to have been the host of many respected pro and amateur golf tourneys. The 2003 USGA Senior Open Championship qualifying round, 2002 USGA Amateur Championship and the LPGA Tour’s Mazda Classic from 1979-1984 are some of the prestigious golf events that took place here.

Where to find them

If you have been to Hillsboro Pines golf course, DCGC is just a few blocks away. Asking something for direction from there would surely point you to the right direction. They are exactly located at 2801 Deer Creek Country Club Blvd., Deerfield Beach, FL 33442. If you are a first-time visitor, or maybe coming from outside the US, it is highly recommended that you call support for turn-by-turn directions at (954)429-0006.

Golf thrills

For a golfer who has been craving for a premium golf experience, DCGC’s golf course was designed by respected architect Arthur Hills to impress and challenge. From the renovation in 2004, its course now comes with completely reconstructed greens grassed with TifEagle Ultradrawf Bermuda and now put up more challenges on precise golf driving with 5 additional bunkers. Golfers of all skill levels are guaranteed to enjoy and come back for more.

Extras

Aside from the newly rejuvenated golf course, the place also features 2 large practice greens, a practice bunker for sand shots and a driving range which has 24 hitting stations. The clubhouse is 30,000 square foot Key West-style design. And you can basically find the things you need for golf in their Golf Pro Shop, which was awarded by The PGA of America as the “Merchandiser of the Year.”

Obligations

The golf rates here range from $45 to $110 and change several times per year. If you like low rates, then afternoon during the summer would be the best time to visit the place. Weekend morning in high season is when usually the rate goes up. Don’t worry; cart and green fees are inclusive. And for the time conscious, you can start your day here at 6:30am up to dark.

Davie Golf and Country Club Golf Course

Davie Golf and Country Club golf course @ www.daviegolf.net

There is more to discover in Florida. After all, it is one of the promising States in America. People from all over the world never forget to set their vacation calendars to include this great spot for all the recreations it can offer, most especially for the avid fans of the golf sport; this place is one of the hosts of the many worth-the-visit golf courses in the United States, including the Davie Golf and Country Club’s very own.  Let’s see why their course is worth a checkbox on your list of to-visit options.

Authority

If you happen to have heard of the Arrowhead Golf Club in Florida, well, they are now known as the Davie Golf and Country Club. It’s a re-invented public golf course under new ownership. Signature Golf had it redesigned and re-grassed under the operation by Greenway Golf Management in behalf of the owner Town of Davie.

Where to find them

Davie G&CC is not really that hard to find, especially if you are in or have been to Fort Lauderdale in Florida. It is just a 20-minute drive from Fort Lauderdale Beach. From Fort Lauderdale Airport, it will only take you 15 minutes. It’s just a few blocks away from the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Hollywood. If you are visiting Florida and are not used to the crisscrosses in the state, I highly recommend you call their customer support at 954-797-GOLF(4653) for precise directions.

Golf thrills

Golf courses are usually recognized for the thrills it can offer to the golfers. Fortunately, for someone who is looking for a great spot where challenges really put the skills to the test, Davie G&CC will not put you down. The course comes with 0 flat greens, 4 moderate and 14 severe. The management tagged these challenges as fun, because it will surely make your day driving and putting balls precisely, or else you end up wasting turns.

Extras

The new clubhouse will soon be available, though they are temporarily operating in a modular building with a small shop and snack bar. This does not mean you will face less satisfaction in the service, though, as you still get to enjoy cold drinks, great greens, and be attended by a very friendly staff. And if you like hearing music from one point while you perform your craft, mobile speakers are up for use free of change so you can plug your iPod and get your favorite music playing in the background.

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The ownership and management may now be new as well as its name, but the price still remains in the same range. Visitors from within and outside the town still get to enjoy golf rates from $19-$49 depending on time of day and season.

Crystal Lake Country Club Golf Course

Crystal Lake Country Club Golf Course - First Hole @crystallakecountryclub.com

To be an authoritative golf course architect or designer, you must have come from a legendary root like Robert Trent Jones. And to be able to tell the quality of a course, it must have been a design by a respected landscape architect, like Rees Jones, which happens to be the son to the former and the designer of the Crystal Lake Country Club golf course. Let’s learn more about what this course has in the field for you.

Authority

Crystal Lake Country Club is a championship course in Deerfield Beach, FL built in 1964. It’s an older course which was revitalized in 2000 with new tees and tifdwarf USGA designed greens. You want to book for this course in Florida for the challenges it presents, which would surely make a great golf session or practice.

Where to find them

Crystal Lake Country Club is located at 3800 Crystal Lake Drive Deerfield Beach, FL 33064. Getting there is just as easy as heading to Pompano Beach Highlands and asking at least one person within the area for direction. The course is popular not to be known by anyone who lives near Military Trail road. But of course, you can always contact their support at 945-943-2902 for assistance.

Golf thrills

One of the reasons why you would book a day at Crystal Lake Country Club is there undulating greens. This puts a challenge to your ability to direct the ball around the course. Another is the slight doglegs here and there as you drive the ball from one place to another. Golfers of all skill levels will find these challenges validating as it will surely put a skill set to a test.

Extras

On May 1, 2011, the club opened its new clubhouse. This is to offer golfers with a spacious outdoor covered patio with a view of the first hole and fifth green. This would be a perfect place to sit and enjoy a quick snack while waiting for a turn or to have drinks after sinking the ball to all the holes. For the beginners, their PGA staff is always there to teach lessons, not to mention the driving range is open daily for practice and warming up.

Obligations

The club admits visitors for only $46 during weekdays and $59 during weekends. For the golfers with shoes equipped with metal spikes, no, this course is not going to allow it. And for golfers who find security for not bringing some cash to a place, but instead use a credit card for transactions, this course welcomes Visa and MasterCard.