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If you are heading to Florida,
a great place to start is St.
Augustine. It has gorgeous
beaches with large wave
action that attracts surfers
and wake boarders alike. An
enjoyable afternoon involves
watching the wake boarders
dash in and out of the water,
while farther down the beach
surfers navigate the larger
waves at Villano Beach.
There are twomajor attractions
for golfers in the area, the
nd
home of the
“island green” and The Players
Championship, as well as, the
lesser known, but challenging,
Valley Course.
The World Golf Village has
two golf courses, the King
& Bear, plus the Slammer &
Squire. They are collaborative
designs by four Hall of Fame
members, Arnold Palmer, Jack
Nicklaus, Sam Snead, and
Gene Sarazen.
Any trip to Florida must
include at least a couple of
days inOrlando. Not only does
the area have exceptional golf
opportunities, but the Magic
Kingdom, Epcot, Universal
and a host of other water
parks and attractions offer fun
for the whole family.
The next stop on our “Florida
Golf Club features four great
golf courses, including the
Pete Dye course that just
underwent an extensive
renovation last year. The
Dye Course is one of my
favorites in Florida and the
work of superintendent, Dick
Gray and his staff made the
course pop. The greens were
extended back to their original
dimensions and fairways and
tees received new seeding.
Plus, the bunkering on the
Golf Swing Through Florida
By Fred Altvater
NWO Golf Links