The best golf courses in Florida, USA

Seminole Golf Club, designed by Donald Ross in 1929, is one of America’s most iconic private clubs. Revered for its exceptional routing over natural sand dunes and hallmark Donald Ross design intricacies, the course features Champion Bermuda greens and 419 Bermuda fairways. Seminole is consistently ranked among the top 20 courses in the United States and is famed for its exclusivity, challenge, and historical significance.

Designed by Pete Dye and opened in 1980, TPC Sawgrass Stadium Course is renowned as one of the world’s premier tournament courses and host of THE PLAYERS Championship. The course features a strategic, balanced layout with challenging water hazards, doglegs, and Dye’s signature mounding, providing a pure test for golfers of all skill levels.

Calusa Pines Golf Club is an ultra-exclusive, private course in north Naples, Florida, designed by Dr. Michael Hurdzan and Dana Fry. Opened in 2001, it is renowned for its dramatic elevation, unique sandy waste areas, firm Bermuda turf, and challenging terrain. Frequently rated among America’s top 100, Calusa Pines is invitation-only and famous for impeccable conditioning and a strong caddie culture.

Indian Creek Country Club is an exclusive private golf facility situated on Indian Creek Island near Miami Beach, Florida. Designed by renowned architect William S. Flynn in 1930, the course features meticulously groomed Bermuda grass, strategic bunkering, and scenic water views. The club’s tradition, privacy, and elegant setting make it one of the most prestigious golf experiences in the USA.

Streamsong Black, designed by acclaimed architect Gil Hanse, opened in 2017 and features a dramatic, modern layout with massive greens, bold contours, and panoramic views of central Florida’s unique terrain. The course offers strategic options and a firm, fast playing experience, consistently ranked among the top 30 resort courses in the US.

PGA National's Champion Course is an iconic Florida layout, originally designed by Tom and George Fazio in 1981 and extensively redesigned by Jack Nicklaus. Host of the PGA TOUR’s Cognizant Classic and past majors, it features The Bear Trap, one of golf’s most notorious stretches. With a reputation for penal rough, strategic water hazards, and lightning-fast Bermuda greens, the course consistently challenges even elite players.

Jupiter Hills Club’s Hills Course, designed by George Fazio in 1970 and later refined by Tom Fazio, is a private 18-hole layout featuring rolling terrain rare for Florida. The course is known for its strategic bunkering, challenging greens, and its classic parkland style. One of the most acclaimed courses in Florida, it offers a premier golfing experience for its members.

Streamsong Red is a Bill Coore and Ben Crenshaw design set amidst Central Florida's wild former phosphate mining landscape. With towering dunes, native grasses, and rolling terrain, it's a strategic, visually dramatic course that feels more like the Midwest than Florida. Frequently ranked among America's best public layouts, it delivers a pure, natural, and memorable golf experience.

The Grove XXIII is an ultra-private, invitation-only golf club in Hobe Sound, Florida, designed by Bobby Weed for Michael Jordan. Known for its innovative design and elite exclusivity, the course is tailored for fast play and challenges even experienced golfers with its strategic layout, firm conditions, and world-class amenities.

The Concession Golf Club in Bradenton, Florida, is a luxurious private course designed by Jack Nicklaus with Tony Jacklin and opened in 2006. Known for its pristine conditioning and strategic design, The Concession balances challenge and beauty across a scenic Florida landscape of oaks and wetlands, consistently ranking among the top private clubs in the USA.

Streamsong Blue, designed by Tom Doak, is a visually striking, strategically challenging 18-hole course set amid reclaimed mining land, with dramatic sand dunes, rolling fairways, and contoured greens. The course channels a links-inspired experience unique in Florida and is considered one of the premier golf destinations in the USA, acclaimed for its playability and architectural intrigue.

Isleworth Golf & Country Club in Windermere, Florida, is a luxurious private golf community featuring an Arnold Palmer-designed course, later renovated by Steve Smyers. Set among 600 acres of Central Florida’s Butler Chain of Lakes, the course is celebrated for its challenging layout, impeccable conditioning, and exclusive membership experience.

Mountain Lake Country Club is a renowned Seth Raynor design, established in 1915 and nestled atop one of Florida’s highest natural points. The course is celebrated for its classic template holes, rolling terrain, and integration with the scenic landscape, offering a historically significant and architecturally distinct playing experience for its private membership.

McArthur Golf Club, designed by Tom Fazio and Nick Price, is a private sanctuary for pure golf on a pristine, secluded 500-acre property in Hobe Sound. Opened in 2002, the course integrates Florida's native landscapes, offering a blend of prairie, wetlands, and dune ecosystems with no surrounding development, catering to members seeking privacy and premium golf.

Copperhead is the championship course at Innisbrook Resort, designed by Larry Packard. Renowned for hosting the Valspar Championship, it features rolling terrain, tree-lined fairways, and strategic water hazards. The course is challenging yet fair and is a favorite among PGA Tour professionals.

Arnold Palmer's Bay Hill Club & Lodge is a championship golf course in Orlando, Florida, designed by Dick Wilson and later refined by Arnold Palmer. Stretching over 270 acres along the scenic Butler Chain of Lakes, Bay Hill is renowned for hosting the PGA Tour's Arnold Palmer Invitational and offers an exclusive, private-club experience for resort guests.

The Blue Monster Course at Trump National Doral Miami, originally designed by Dick Wilson and renovated by Gil Hanse in 2014, is renowned for its length, dramatic water hazards, deep bunkers, and strategic challenges. Host to PGA Tour events for over 50 years, the course features rolling fairways, demanding greens, and exceptional year-round conditioning.

The Silver Fox Course at Trump National Doral is a par-71, 7006-yard championship layout designed by Robert von Hagge, Jerry Pate, and Bruce Devlin. Known for its marble-white bunkers and extensive water hazards on 16 holes, it challenges golfers with narrow landing areas, elevated greens, and true Bermuda surfaces.

TPC Tampa Bay in Lutz, Florida, is a renowned par-71 public course designed by Bobby Weed with PGA Tour player consultant Chi Chi Rodriguez. The course is a former Champions Tour host featuring strategic mounding, natural wetlands, and superb Bermuda grass conditions. Known for excellent playability and wildlife, it is consistently ranked among Florida’s top public courses and offers PGA Tour-level standards for all golfers.

Trump International Golf Club West Palm Beach is a prestigious private club featuring 27 holes, designed by Jim Fazio and opened in 1999. Renowned for expansive bunkers, undulating terrain unusual for South Florida, and a Mediterranean-style clubhouse, the course has hosted multiple LPGA championships and is highly prized among local and national golfers.

Opened in 2024 and designed by Kyle Franz atop Tom Fazio's previous Pine Barrens routing, the Karoo Course at Cabot Citrus Farms offers a unique blend of dramatic, sandy Florida terrain, bold green complexes, and expansive waste areas. The course features wide fairways and firm playing conditions, evoking a modern inland-links feel while embracing the rugged natural beauty of Central Florida.

Trump National Golf Club Jupiter is a private and exclusive Jack Nicklaus-designed course located in Palm Beach County. Stretching over 7,200 yards, the par-72 layout features lush Bermuda fairways, an upscale clubhouse, and scenic water features. Opened in 2002, this course emphasizes both challenge and luxury in a resort-like South Florida setting.

The Park West Palm is a vibrant, modern municipal golf destination in West Palm Beach. Opened in 2023 and designed by Gil Hanse, the layout features 18 holes, a par-3 Lit 9 for night play, and a TopTracer-powered driving range. Focused on community and accessibility, The Park attracts golfers of all skill levels and has quickly become a South Florida favorite.

TPC Prestancia’s Stadium Course is a Ron Garl design with input from PGA TOUR veteran Mike Souchak, featuring 18 holes over 6,941 yards. Known for large, undulating greens and strategic layouts, the course delivers a player-friendly but challenging experience. Practice facilities and a deluxe clubhouse round out its upscale private club appeal.

The Golden Palm at Trump National Doral Miami is a resort course originally designed by Robert Von Hagge and Bruce Devlin in the 1960s, most recently renovated by Gil Hanse. It features a traditional Floridian layout, gently contoured greens, tree-lined fairways, and water in play on the majority of holes. Known for strategic bunkering and a dramatic finishing hole.

TPC Treviso Bay, designed by Arthur Hills in collaboration with Hal Sutton, is a TOUR-caliber 18-hole course in Naples, Florida. Featuring dramatic mounding, expansive water hazards, and Sea-Isle Supreme Paspalum Bermuda grass, it offers a challenging, visually impressive layout adjacent to Rookery Bay Reserve. With modern practice facilities and abundant amenities, it blends PGA TOUR standards with upscale Florida golf living.

The Red Tiger at Trump National Doral is a renovated 18-hole, par-72 course, co-designed by Robert von Hagge and redesigned by Gil Hanse. Set on 120 acres, it weaves New England-style routing with South Florida flair, features 14 water holes, and offers a strategic, shotmakers’ test, while maintaining playability for all skill levels.

TPC Prestancia’s Players Course, designed by Robert Von Hagge and Bruce Devlin, winds through Palmer Ranch’s wooded terrain in Sarasota. Renovated recently, it blends classic shot values with Florida water features and oaks, offering a blend of challenging doglegs and enjoyable playability. Known for meticulous maintenance, it delivers a private club experience with strong member camaraderie.