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PCG has been up and running since 2002

Polk County Golf was originally created in 2002 by a local scratch golfer / webmaster and still is today.

Due to several requests from golf courses and golfers, this site is currently being upgraded to do much more than just provide information about golf courses in the area.

Polk County Florida is centrally located and has affordable lodging and vacation homes. Polk County is ranked No. 16 golfing community by Golf Digest Magazine and is only 10 minutes to Walt Disney World. If you are golfer and want to live in the best are for golf, Central Florida is the place to be. Florida Golf Courses are world renowned in almost everyones eyes, but most people don't realize that over 75% of the best golf courses in Florida are in Central Florida.

Golf Digest ranks Southern Dunes Golf and Country Club as the 6th Best Golf Course in Florida and it is located right here in Central Florida. If you are looking for the perfect golf holiday vacation, Southern Dunes is the perfect place to stay. You can find 3, 4 or even 5 bedroom golf vacation villas at Southern Dunes and play one of the best golf courses Florida has to offer. Not only that, but you will only be a short drive to Disney World, about 20 minutes.

Arnold Palmers Bay Hill Club and Lodge, host course of the Bay Hill Invitational is a short drive from Polk County. Orange County National Crooked Cat and Panther Lake, host courses of the PGA Tour Q-School Finals is only 10 minutes away from the Polk County line.

Why is Florida golf the best?

Florida's weather tops the list of reasons why golf courses in Florida are the best places to play golf. The average annual weather temperature in Central Florida is 72.6 degrees. The coldest average temperature month in Central Fl is January, which averages 61.2 degrees. The only weather issue to prevent a round of golf in Florida is lightning, but most lightning storms come and go within an hour.

Because the weather is so tropical in Florida, the florida golf course superintendent has an easier job. Most golf courses in Florida, including the inexpensive cheaper golf courses, have well maintained greens and fairways and provide an enjoyable golfing experience. Fl golf course green fee prices can range anywhere between $15.00 to $250.00, but the average 18 hole cart and green fee price is around $35.00. With a golf course on every corner, golf courses must remain competitive with their prices and provide quality surfaces to play golf on.

Because Florida has more golf courses than any other destination in the world, it is easy to find a Fl golf course to match any budget and handicap. For example, if you are a budget minded golfer with a higher handicap, a course like a course like Highlands Reserve Golf Course in Davenport Florida would be a great match. The rates at Highland Reserve are around $50.00 in the morning and around $35.00 in the afternoon, which is considered a average rate for Florida golf courses. Highlands Reserve has large greens and wide open fairways to accommodate the higher handicap golfers, but the greens are undulated and provide a challenging putting test. If your budget is not an issue and you are looking for a challenging golf test in Fl, Falcons Fire Golf Club in Kissimmee Florida would present a pleasurable golf outing for you and your golf partners. Falcons Fire could cost as much as $115.00 for a round of 18 holes, but will leave you feeling like it was money well spent. The golf course plays nearly 7,000 yards from the back tees and will test just about any skill level. Falcons Fire is in perfect shape, year round, and will make you feel like your are playing a PGA Tour quality golf course. Not only is it a great layout and in great shape, Falcons Fire is also very conveniently located near Disney World and several other family vacation spots.

So, if golf is your thing and you are looking for the best golf vacation holiday spot, Florida is the place to be. If you are looking for suggestions, Polk County Golf would love to help you, just shoot us an email at golf@golfinflorida.com or contact us through our contact form and we will be glad to give you some great ideas.