Florida FAQs

Florida is at its best for golf between November and April. These months bring warm but comfortable temperatures and lower humidity, avoiding the intense heat. It is the most popular window for a golf holiday, coinciding with the drier season across the state.

All inclusive is not a board basis you will typically find in Florida. Golf holidays here are usually arranged on a room only or bed and breakfast basis, which fits the style of trip well.

Yes, golf buggies are included as part of your golf holiday package to Florida.

Florida is a fine choice for a bucket-list group golf holiday, particularly for those after a road trip style itinerary. You can start in Orlando, taking in courses such as Bay Hill, before driving across to Tampa to play Innisbrook. From there, the likes of Streamsong, PGA National and TPC Sawgrass are all within reach, making for a varied trip that takes in some of the state's best known golf courses.

Yes, we can arrange airport and golf transfers, but we would highly recommend car hire as Florida lends itself so well to a multi centre, road trip style golf holiday. Having your own vehicle gives you the freedom to move between Orlando, Tampa and the other golf regions at your own pace.

June tends to offer good value as it falls outside the peak winter season, so pricing on both accommodation and golf is more favourable.

The best airport depends on where your golf holiday begins. Orlando International is the most common choice, with direct flights from the UK and easy access to the central Florida golf courses. If you are starting your trip around the Gulf Coast, Tampa is the more convenient option. Both are well connected, and our team can advise on the best fit for your itinerary.

Yes, flights are included in all GolfKings golf holidays to Florida. With a good choice of direct routes to Florida from airports across the UK, we can tailor your flights to suit your nearest departure point and preferred travel times.

We would recommend a minimum of five nights for a golf trip to Florida. This gives you enough time to settle in after the flight, play a good selection of courses and, if you wish, factor in some of the state's other attractions. Those planning a multi centre road trip may prefer to stay a little longer to make the most of the driving between regions.

Florida offers a huge variety of bars and restaurants to enjoy in the evening. Whether you are after a relaxed meal following your round or somewhere livelier to spend the night, the choice is extensive, particularly in and around the larger cities such as Orlando, Tampa and Miami.

We recommend booking at least nine months in advance for a golf trip to Florida. Doing so gives you the best choice of tee times at the more popular courses and helps secure competitive flight pricing.

A number of Florida resorts have golf directly onsite, including: • Arnold Palmers Bay Hill Club and Lodge – home to 27 holes, headlined by the Championship Course, which hosts the PGA Tour's Arnold Palmer Invitational • Innisbrook Golf Resort – 4 golf courses onsite, led by the Copperhead Course, alongside the Island, North and South • JW Turnberry Miami – Golf courses onsite include, the Soffer and the Miller • PGA National Resort & Spa – 5 golf courses onsite, headlined by The Champion, with The Palmer, Fazio, Match and Estates alongside it • Reunion Resort – 3 signature courses onsite, designed by Arnold Palmer, Tom Watson and Jack Nicklaus • Ritz Carlton Golf Resort – Tiburon Golf Club onsite, with two Greg Norman designed courses, the Gold and the Black • Sawgrass Marriott Golf Resort and Spa – home to TPC Sawgrass, with the Stadium Course and its island-green 17th, plus the Dye's Valley Course • Streamsong Golf Resort & Spa – Features 3 golf courses onsite, the Red, the Blue and the Black • Trump National Doral – Boasts 4 golf courses onsite, headlined by the Blue Monster, with the Red Tiger, Silver Fox and Golden Palm alongside it

Orlando and Jacksonville are popular bases for a golf holiday in Florida. Orlando sits at the heart of the state's golf scene, with a strong choice of courses and plenty to do off the fairways, while Jacksonville, on the North-East coast, is home to TPC Sawgrass and its renowned Stadium Course. Both make a good starting point for exploring further afield.

Florida has no shortage of standout options. Our top recommendations include the Stadium Course at TPC Sawgrass, well known for its island green, along with Innisbrook, Bay Hill and PGA National. Streamsong and the Blue Monster at Doral round out a line up that reflects the depth of championship golf on offer across the state.

Yes, Florida works well for golfing couples as there is plenty of variety in the resorts on offer, many with golf onsite.

For a 7 night stay, we would suggest playing at least 4 courses. This gives you a good spread of Florida's golf while leaving time to travel between regions, relax or take in some of the state's other attractions.

The theme parks are a major draw, with Walt Disney World and Universal Studios both near Orlando. Nature lovers can explore the Everglades National Park, while the Gulf Coast beaches are ideal for a relaxed day away from the course. The cities of Orlando, Miami and Tampa each have their own appeal, and the Kennedy Space Centre makes for a memorable day out.