There is often a stigma attached to municipal courses, but golfers are well served to dispense with any preconceived notions before arriving at Cypress Head Golf Club, a top 25 golf course in the state of Florida and a must-play destination…
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Independence Day is cause for celebration throughout the U.S., and of course, there are few better places nationwide to celebrate America’s birthday than at the beach. This Fourth of July weekend in Daytona Beach, there’s a long list of festive events on tap where you and your patriotic crew can let your red, white and blue spirits fly high. If…
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Tim Gavrich, a senior writer for GolfPass, Golf Channel’s travel portal, is one of the most respected voices in golf travel and architecture circles. As a former collegiate player, Gavrich has experienced many of the game’s best layouts on both sides of the pond, and after playing his 600th course, TPC Sawgrass, he put pen to paper, ranking the…
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As group leaders plan a golf trip, a variety of factors influence their decisions, most especially the quality of courses, accommodations and off-course activities. Consequently, Daytona Beach has quickly become one of Central Florida’s most popular golf destinations. Long known as the home of Daytona International Speedway, the area is also a hot…
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With the unofficial start of summer underway, vacationers will be flocking to Daytona Beach to enjoy the good times that have made the area one of America’s most popular vacation destinations. Those family trips are also the perfect time to sneak away for a quick round of golf and potentially introduce your children to the game in one of Florida’s…
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Every golf course has its niche, and The Preserve at Turnbull Bay has carved out a reputation as a layout of choice for some of the Daytona Beach area’s best players. The Gary Wintz design is the type of course quality golfers appreciate. The challenge is straight-forward, the course is in outstanding condition, and risk vs. reward choices are…
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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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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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Father’s Day is coming up quickly (this year it lands on Sunday, June 20) — and after more than a year of travel restrictions, most dads are likely itching to get in a getaway. And of course, brimming with dad-approved things to do and father-friendly experiences to take in, Daytona Beach is a perfect destination for treating Dad to an…
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Did you know people have been playing golf longer than they’ve been racing cars in Daytona Beach? That fact comes as a surprise to most, but Daytona Beach’s first course - Oceanside Country Club - opened in 1907, and the area has earned a reputation as a destination steeped in the game’s rich history. The Historic Florida Golf Trail, a collection…
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