Nothing about golf is easy, it’s part of the game’s charm, which helps explain why players are eager to share stories of success, highlighted by the opportunity to recount any birdies made after a round. Daytona Beach is home to more than 300 golf holes but some offer a greater chance to circle a number on the scorecard than others. With that in…
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The golf course experience doesn’t have to end with the final putt, especially when a welcoming 19th hole awaits. Whether players want to enjoy a cold drink on the porch or a good meal, the clubhouse can be a vital part of the day. That’s certainly the case in Daytona Beach, where beautiful weather and a surplus of quality clubhouses make hanging…
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When people think of Daytona Beach, stock car racing, the Atlantic Ocean and family vacations understandably come to mind, but the area’s ties to golf run far deeper than many realize. One of America’s first seaside golf destinations, Daytona Beach has been attracting players - including some of the game’s legends - since the turn of the 20th…
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A Daytona Beach golf trip offers the opportunity to play within a 7 iron of the Atlantic Ocean, but for golfers willing to venture from the beauty of the coast, Volusia County is home to a trio of outstanding inland layouts. While they fly under the radar, the area’s landlocked courses are among Daytona Beach’s best, delivering memorable…
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Planning a Daytona Beach golf trip is a labor of love. Group leaders enjoy the research, making plans, and debating the possibilities with their friends, but the most important question is always: which courses do you want to play on your 2022 trip? The area is home to nearly 20 layouts that offer variety, quality and value, so there are no wrong…
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There is a temptation to call New Smyrna Golf Club, a municipal course, a hidden gem, but such a characterization glosses over the fact people seek out the Donald Ross layout tucked away in a community known for its surf town beach vibe and just a short drive south of Daytona Beach. “We get it all the time (people traveling from around the country…
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Daytona Beach is one of America’s most popular vacation destinations, but The Deltona Club, one of Florida’s premier public golf courses, flies under the radar of all but the most discerning of players. Located in western Volusia County, Deltona Club is removed from the roar of racing cars and the excitement of the “World’s Most Famous Beach,” but…
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With temperate weather year-round, Daytona Beach is a great destination for a range of activities considered to be seasonal in cooler climates. And since the area is widely thought to be among Florida’s best and most value-laden golfing destinations, spending time on the links definitely lands on the list of Daytona Beach’s many ideal-anytime…
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With the opening of short courses at Pebble Beach, Pinehurst Resort and Bandon Dunes in recent years, par 3 layouts have surged in popularity across the nation. For in-the-know Daytona Beach golfers, the benefits of a short course are hardly new as they have long-enjoyed Oceans Golf Club, a 1,142-yard, 13-hole par 3 course that delights golfers…
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Riviera Country Club is the type of course golf needs more of. No, we aren’t talking about the Riviera in Los Angeles that annually hosts a PGA Tour event. Our Riviera Country Club, known affectionately as the “Riv,” is a family-owned layout that delivers the best of what the game has to offer. “Riviera CC in Ormond Beach is the shiniest hidden gem…
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