Florida Golf (without breaking the bank)

Lipets wrote:
Forget Orlando, move to 'The Villages' 40 courses all free.

The Villages have RV spaces???

That rate card is for the 18 hole champion courses.

the 9 holes which there are now about 35 to select are free to residents and their guests are charges $11.

Know anyone that lives in The Villages (just north of Orlando)?
The Rate Schedule is pretty good if you're a resident or play with a resident.

Forget Orlando, move to 'The Villages' 40 courses all free.

ezlinks.com

"name your price"

You're just going to have to drive a little to get away from the tourist areas and the crowds who are on vacation and aren't that concerned about the $$$. Do some research on the area courses and you might be surprised at the bargains available in the small towns surrounding Orlando.
Enjoy

Dave

Clerbrook RV and golf resort, rt 27 north between Clermont and Leesburg. That would be about 20 miles N of 192 West. Many local courses around.

Disclaimer - I am not a golfer. LOL Many of the Florida counties seem to have golf courses, including the one where we live, Martin. We are a couple of hours south of Orlando, but I am sure other public courses exist closer to Orlando.

Here is the last posted fee schedule for Martin County Golf and Country Club. From what I understand it is the most used course in this area. For walking, 9 holes, the fee is just under $20 for non-residents of the county. Carts seem to add about $10 a round to the cost.
http://martincountygolfcourse.com/golf/fees.html

At the north Florida golf resort where he lives, I don't think my brother has to pay any fees per round, but the membership dues are in the tens of thousands per year, and it cost him (10 years ago) more than a million to buy the house and club membership. Reflects the high value of land in populated area of Florida.

On the oter hand, I used to pay $6 to play 18 holes on base, during my military service in Orlando. But considering that my salary was $400, and the price of a new car was still under $3000, I guess that $40-50 for a round of golf today is not all that expensive. Don't think you will be turning back inflation, the dollar just isn't what it used to be.

We winter at Sun N Fun resort in Sarasota. I know it's not Orlando but for future reference we have a league of about 60 guys that plays twice a week at a great course with a special price around 35.00. Condider it for the future.