Extend Your Season

Why Fall is the Perfect Time for a Northeast Florida Golf Trip

Northeast Florida's mild fall temperatures make it the perfect destination for a Florida golf vacation.

Fall is the best time of the year to plan a golf trip. When the leaves turn brown and the temperatures start to fall, many avid golfers are looking for a place where they can extend their season. With an average daytime high of over 60 degrees and nearly 1,200 of the best golf holes of the Sunshine State, Northeast Florida is the perfect fall destination.

The region’s shining star is the TPC Sawgrass, a highly acclaimed Pete Dye masterwork that hosts the annual THE PLAYERS Championship and is generally considered among the best public access courses in the country. This course should be at or near the top of everyone’s “must play” list.

Other notable courses include the Ocean Course at Hammock Beach Resort (also ranked one of Golfweek's 2020 Top 100 Resort Courses), the Conservatory Course at Hammock Beach, the King & Bear, Omni Amelia Island Resort's Oak Marsh, and the Amelia River Club.

Little Sandy short course during the sunset in Amelia Island FL
Little Sandy Short Course in Amelia Island

Lodging options range from waterfront inns to super luxurious resorts. Choose between some of the top golf destinations in the state including Amelia Island, Clay County, Jacksonville and the Beaches, St. Augustine and Ponte Vedra Beach St. Augustine and Ponte Vedra Beach The area is home to a cornucopia of golf courses and resorts that fit every budget. For example, check out Amelia Hotel at the Beach. This hotel is right across from the beach and is close to Fernandina Beach Golf Club. There are many convenient options like this when booking in Northeast Florida you may be tempted to extend your stay as the cool weather comes through and fewer crowds are around.

If you're looking to improve your game, there are a number of golf schools that offer a wide range of lessons and schools. From a quick swing fix to a multi-day total game makeover, work on your swing at places like the PGA TOUR Golf Academy with guidance from some of the most nationally recognized teaching professionals in the game of golf.

Northeast Florida is home to the most coastal golf holes in the Southeast. Playing golf with ocean views is an experience that is hard to beat so start planning your Florida golf vacation with these fall golf vacation packages.

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