Arnold Palmer's Bay Hill Club & Lodge — Championship CourseOrlando · Resort · 18 holesThe Challenger and Champion nines played as one eighteen. Designed by Dick Wilson in 1961 and refined for decades by Arnold Palmer, who owned the club from the 1970s until 2016. Host of the Arnold Palmer Invitational.9.7
TPC Sawgrass - Stadium CourseJacksonville · PublicHost of The Players Championship - designed by Pete Dye. Located in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida; rated 9.7/10.9.7
Gasparilla Golf CourseFort Myers · ResortOriginally established in 1924 and redesigned by Pete and Alice Dye in 2004. An 18-hole, par-72 resort course playing roughly 6,800 yards, with paspalum turf and a walkable coastal setting at Boca Grande.9.6
Streamsong Resort — Blue CourseTampa · ResortDesigned by Tom Doak (2012). Top 30 in U.S. Built on former phosphate mine.9.5
Streamsong Resort — Red CourseTampa · ResortDesigned by Bill Coore & Ben Crenshaw (2012). Top 30 in U.S. Built on former phosphate mine.9.5
Tiburon Golf Club - GoldNaples · PublicDesigned by Greg Norman. Located in Naples, Florida; rated 9.5/10.9.5
Streamsong Resort — Bone ValleyTampa · ResortNew 18-hole David McLay Kidd design routed across reclaimed ridges, bowls and sandy terrain. Preview play is scheduled to begin October 30, 2026, with the official grand opening on January 26, 2027; no established player rating yet.9.4
Hammock Beach Golf Resort & Spa — Ocean CoursePalm Coast · ResortDesigned by Jack Nicklaus. Features 6 holes along the Atlantic Ocean. Par 72.9.4
Heritage Landing Golf & CCFort Myers · PublicDesigned by Gordon G. Lewis (2019). Located in Punta Gorda, Florida; rated 9.3/10.9.3
Juliette Falls Golf ClubOcala · PublicDesigned by John Sanford - Named one of the Top 5 Best New Courses in the U.S. by Golf Digest (2008).9.3
Evermore Resort — Links CourseOrlando · ResortDesigned by Jack Nicklaus. Formerly Orange County National.9.3
Links on LongboatSarasota · ResortDesigned by William Byrd. Par 72.9.3
PGA Golf Club in PGA Village - RyderPort Saint Lucie · PublicDesigned by Tom Fazio. An 18-hole, par-72 course playing about 7,056 yards, with a Carolina-style character, rolling terrain, pine trees, broad landing areas and strategic water hazards.9.3
PGA Golf Club in PGA Village - WanamakerPort Saint Lucie · PublicDesigned by Tom Fazio. A classic Florida 18-hole, par-72 course extending beyond 7,000 yards, set among wetlands, palms and palmettos with large bunkers and undulating greens.9.3
Sandestin Golf & Beach Resort — Raven Golf ClubPanama City · Resort · 18 holesDesigned by Robert Trent Jones Jr. A par 71 playing 5,060 to 6,931 yards. Hosted the Boeing Championship on the PGA Champions Tour in 2006 and 2007.9.3
Tiburon Golf Club - BlackNaples · PublicDesigned by Greg Norman. Located in Naples, Florida; rated 9.3/10.9.3
TPC Sawgrass - Dye Valley CourseJacksonville · PublicDesigned by Pete Dye. Located in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida; rated 9.3/10.9.3
Trump National Doral Blue MonsterMiami · PublicHosted PGA Tour’s Doral Open (1962–2006) and WGC–Cadillac Championship (2007–2016); site for LIV Golf since 2022; potential PGA return in 2026. Hosted PGA Tour’s Doral Open (1962–2006) and WGC–Cadillac Championship (2007–2016); site for LIV Golf since 2022; PGA return in 2026.9.3
Hammock Beach Golf Resort & Spa — Conservatory CoursePalm Coast · ResortDesigned by Tom Watson. Par 72, 7,775 yds from tips.9.2
JW Marriott Marco Island Beach Resort — Hammock Bay Golf & Country ClubNaples · ResortDesigned by Peter Jacobsen and Jim Hardy. An 18-hole, par-72 championship layout with live-oak-lined fairways, rolling terrain, Gulf breezes and approach-oriented green complexes. Audubon Gold Certified and recently returfed with PlatinumTE paspalum.9.2
The Resort at Longboat Key Club — Harbourside Golf CourseSarasota · Resort27 holes (three nines). Designed by Charles Ankrom & Chip Powell.9.2
Omni Hotel Amelia Island — Long Point Golf CourseJacksonville · ResortDesigned by Tom Fazio. Long Point is one of the Amelia Island resort golf options associated with Omni Amelia Island and The Amelia Island Club, complementing the property’s Oak Marsh and Little Sandy courses.9.2
Osprey Point Golf ClubBoca Raton · PublicDesigned by Tom Fazio. Located in Boca Raton, Florida; rated 9.2/10.9.2
The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota — Ritz-Carlton Members Golf ClubSarasota · ResortDesigned by Tom Fazio. Par 72. Ranked No. 9 among Florida golf resorts by GolfDay (2026).9.2
WaterColor Inn — Shark's Tooth Golf ClubLake Powell · Resort · 18 holesDesigned by Greg Norman.9.2
Southern Dunes Golf & Country ClubOrlando · PublicDesigned by Steve Smyers - Ranked among Golfweek's Top 100 Courses in America.9.2
Stoneybrook Golf & CCSarasota/Venice · PublicDesigned by Ron Garl. Located in Sarasota, Florida; rated 9.2/10.9.2
Streamsong Resort — The Chain CourseTampa · Resort19-hole short course. Designed by Bill Coore & Ben Crenshaw (2023). No set tees or score relative to par.9.2
JW Marriott Miami Turnberry Resort — The Miller CourseMiami · ResortDesigned by Robert Trent Jones Sr. (1971), redesigned by Raymond Floyd (2006).9.2
JW Marriott Miami Turnberry Resort — The Soffer CourseMiami · ResortDesigned by Robert Trent Jones Sr. (1971), redesigned by Raymond Floyd (2006). Host of LPGA tournaments.9.2
Trump National Doral Golden PalmMiami · PublicDesigned by Robert von Hagge, Raymond Floyd, Gil Hanse - Hosted PGA Qualifying (1999) and PGA Tour Latinoamérica Shell Tour Championship (2018–present)9.2
Sandestin Golf & Beach Resort — Burnt Pine Golf ClubPanama City · ResortDesigned by Rees Jones. Par 72, 7,046 yds. One of FL's top resort courses.9.1
PGA National Hotel — ChampionWest Palm Beach · ResortDesigned by Tom & George Fazio (1981), redesigned by Jack Nicklaus. Host of 1983 Ryder Cup, 1987 PGA Championship. Home of PGA Tour's Cognizant Classic (formerly Honda Classic). Features "The Bear Trap" (holes 15-17).9.1
ChampionsGate Golf Resort - InternationalOrlando · PublicDesigned by Greg Norman. Located in ChampionsGate, Florida; rated 9.1/10.9.1
Citrus Hills Golf & CC - SkyviewOcala · PublicDesigned by Citrus Hills developers - Skyview course. Located in Hernando, Florida; rated 9.1/10.9.1
Innisbrook Golf Resort — Cooperhead CourseTampa · ResortHost of PGA Tour's Valspar Championship. Designed by Larry Packard (1972). Known for the "Snake Pit" (holes 16-18).9.1
Omni Hotel Amelia Island — Little Sandy Short CourseJacksonville · ResortA 10-hole Beau Welling-designed walking short course, with holes ranging from 30 to 125 yards around Red Maple Lake. Includes an 18-hole putting course and finishes at an island green on No. 10; designed for families and all skill levels.9.1
Orange County National Golf Center & Lodge — Orange Tree Golf ClubOrlando · Public · 18 holesDesigned by Joe Lee.9.1
Palm Beach Par 3West Palm Beach · PublicPar 3 Course - designed by Dick Wilson and Joe Lee. Located in Palm Beach, Florida; rated 9.1/10.9.1
Shell Point Golf ClubFort Myers · PublicDesigned by Gordon Lewis. Located in Fort Myers, Florida; rated 9.1/10.9.1
South Seas Resort — South Seas Island CourseCaptiva · Resort9-hole executive course on the resort's island grounds.9.1
JW Marriott Marco Island Beach Resort — The Rookery at MarcoNaples · ResortRedesigned by Peter Jacobsen and Jim Hardy in 2014. This resort-private, 18-hole championship course plays about 7,100 yards through shallow wetlands, with paspalum fairways, contoured greens, bold bunkering and abundant wildlife.9.1
PGA National Resort — The StapleWest Palm Beach · ResortAndy Staples-designed short course created from portions of the former Squire layout. Holes range from roughly 60 to 130 yards with a casual figure-eight routing, broad short-grass areas and creative contours intended for quick, social play.9.1
Trump National Doral Red TigerMiami · PublicRedesigned by the Gil Hanse design team - Hosted LPGA's Office Depot (2000) and Shell Tour Championship (2018)9.1
Babcock National Golf CourseFort Myers · PublicDesigned by Gordon Lewis. Located in Punta Gorda, Florida; rated 9/10.9.0
Black Diamond Ranch - Quarry CourseTampa · PublicDesigned by Tom Fazio. Carved from a former quarry. Rated one of Florida's finest courses.9.0
Omni Orlando Resort at ChampionsGate — Champions 9ChampionsGate · ResortLighted 9-hole, par-3 pitch-and-putt course at the resort. Designed as a family-friendly short-game option for beginners, juniors and experienced players looking to practice after dark.9.0
ChampionsGate Country ClubOrlando · PublicDesigned by Greg Norman - 36 holes (International and National). Located in Championsgate, Florida; rated 9/10.9.0
ChampionsGate Golf Resort - NationalOrlando · PublicDesigned by Greg Norman9.0
Evermore Resort — Cypress CourseOrlando · ResortDesigned by Jack Nicklaus and opened in its current form in 2022. An 18-hole, par-72 layout measuring about 7,148 yards from the back tees, with a full practice facility at Evermore Orlando Resort.9.0
Esplanade at Azario Lakewood RanchBradenton · PublicDesigned by Chris Wilczynski and opened in May 2020. The 18-hole championship layout uses six tee sets, extensive contouring and more than 30 feet of created elevation change.9.0
Kelly Plantation GCPanama City · PublicDesigned by Fred Couples and Gene Bates. Located in Destin, Florida; rated 9/10.9.0
Ponte Vedra Beach Club — Lagoon CourseJacksonville · ResortThe first nine was designed by Robert Trent Jones Sr. (1961) and the second by Joe Lee (1978), then restored by Bobby Weed in 2007. Par 70 and 5,933 yards, with narrow fairways, small fast greens and water influencing every hole.9.0
North Palm Beach Country ClubWest Palm Beach · PublicJack Nicklaus Signature course. Located in North Palm Beach, Florida; rated 9/10.9.0
The Breakers — Ocean CourseWest Palm Beach · ResortFlorida's oldest golf course. Originally designed by Alexander Findlay (1897), redesigned by Rees Jones (2019). Par 70.9.0
Reunion Resort and Golf Club — Palmer CourseOrlando · ResortDesigned by Arnold Palmer.9.0
South Seas Island Resort — The ClutchFort Myers · ResortDesigned by Donald Ross (1928). One of the few remaining Ross designs in Florida. Par 72.9.0
The National Golf & CC at Ave MariaNaples · PublicDesigned by Gordon Lewis. Located in Immokalee, Florida; rated 9/10.9.0
Ponte Vedra Inn & Club — The Ocean CourseJacksonville · ResortDesigned by Robert Trent Jones Sr. (1947). Renovated by Bobby Weed (2007). Par 72.9.0
The Palencia ClubSt. Augustine · Public · 18 holesDesigned by Arthur Hills/Steve Forrest.9.0