10 destinations · 80 catalog courses · 32 nationally ranked

Best Golf Courses in Florida

Florida carries 10 destinations in Scramble's catalog covering 80 independently researched courses, with the strongest trip-planning anchors ranked below. Pricing, weather, and primary airports are all real, pulled from the catalog at build time.

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Every Florida destination, ranked

Sorted by national-ranking depth, then catalog course count.

10 golf destinations in Florida, ranked by catalog depth. Columns: rank, destination, nearest airport, courses (must-play / total), price range, and best-for archetype.
#DestinationNearest airportCoursesPeak greens feePrice band
1OrlandoMCO (Orlando)4 must-play / 19 total$119–$475$$
2Florida Historic Golf TrailTPA (Tampa)6 must-play / 12 total$30–$645$$
3Palm CoastDAB (Daytona Beach)4 must-play / 18 total$55–$175$$$
4Tampa BayTPA (Tampa)3 must-play / 11 total$60–$279$$
5DestinVPS (Destin)3 must-play / 13 total$105–$189$$$
6Naples FLRSW (Fort Myers)3 must-play / 10 total$135–$300$$$
7StreamsongTPA (Tampa)3 must-play / 5 total$85–$395$$$
8Ponte VedraJAX (Jacksonville)2 must-play / 13 total$67–$600$$$
9Cabot Citrus FarmsTPA (Tampa)4 must-play / 8 total$65–$325$$$$
10Miami / Fort LauderdaleMIA (Miami)2 must-play / 5 total$95–$227$$$

Where is the best golf in Florida?

Sandestin - Raven at Destin is the strongest catalog course in Florida, earning Korn Ferry Tour Event Host on national rankings. Florida carries 32 nationally ranked courses in Scramble's catalog overall, so the choice between them depends on what trip you're planning.

The Florida destination lineup

Panhandle

Northeast Florida

Central Florida

Orlandovia Google1🏆 6 award winners

Orlando

Nearest metro: Orlando (MCO)

Editorial writeup coming in the next pass.

19 courses·$$·$1,284/golfer

Marquee: Arnold Palmer's Bay Hill Club & Lodge - Championship

West Coast Florida

Southwest Florida

Southeast Florida

When to plan a Florida golf trip

The strongest months for golf in Florida are Feb, Mar, Apr, Nov, based on 20-year playability scores combining temperature and precipitation across the state's destinations. Tee-time inventory and rate stacking both tighten as those windows fill; book early in your preferred month rather than late, especially for the marquee courses.

Frequently asked questions about golf in Florida

Is Florida a good state for a golf trip?

Yes, decisively. Florida has 10 destinations in Scramble's catalog covering 80 independently researched courses, including 32 courses ranked on national best-of lists. Orlando anchors the state catalog, with neighboring destinations rounding out a long-weekend or full-week itinerary depending on group size.

How much does a Florida golf trip cost?

A 3-round, 4-golfer trip to Florida runs about $1,325 per person on average across the state's 10 destinations, with mid-range ($$) lodging. The cheaper destinations come in around $1,088 per person; the pricier resort markets push toward $1,587. Flights are excluded since they depend on your home airport. Use the trip calculator on any destination's page to lock in the actual number for your group.

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This page ranks every Florida destination in Scramble's catalog by national-ranking depth, must-play course count, and total catalog course count, with editorial overrides where the auto-rank misses something. Trip cost is computed by sample-planning a 3-round, 4-golfer trip at mid-range ($$) lodging for each destination. Weather scores combine 20-year temperature and precipitation data.

Published June 2026. Updated when the data or Scramble’s recommendations change.