| If you say the words Daytona Beach to a person | | | | in the Daytona Beach is very affordable when it's not |
| with even a minimal amount golf knowledge, more | | | | free. That's right, free. During the months of May |
| than likely their mind's eye will draw up images of | | | | through October, Daytona hosts a free golfing |
| unending, gorgeous golf courses and fantasies of | | | | program where you can golf for free on many of |
| some of the best golfing that can be found | | | | the premier courses in the Daytona Beach area. This |
| anywhere in the world. And there is a good reason | | | | program is sponsored by the Golf Daytona Beach |
| why that is so. | | | | organization and is a favorite among die-hard golfers |
| Daytona Beach is fast becoming recognized, not for | | | | because greens fees can really add up if you golf |
| its beaches and unsurpassed nightlife, but for the fun | | | | everyday. The program works like this: If you stay |
| that it offers on the green. In fact, Daytona Beach is | | | | at a participating hotel for two or more consecutive |
| so interconnected with this sport, that it is rapidly | | | | nights, you'll get a free round of golf for each day of |
| becoming known as Florida's golf capital and is the | | | | your stay. You must play after noon, and cart fees |
| new home of the Ladies Professional Golf Association | | | | are extra, but with greens fees averaging $30 per |
| (LPGA), which recently moved their headquarters to | | | | day, the free golf program is an exceptional deal. |
| Daytona from Texas. | | | | While golfing for free everyday would be nice, it's |
| Boasting of more than 30 golf courses including 20 | | | | not always possible. Some actually have to pay to |
| championship golf courses, one could view Daytona | | | | play a round of golf. But when you have to pay in |
| as a sea of green and a golfer's paradise. From | | | | Daytona, it is more affordable than what you might |
| beginner courses to advanced courses, Daytona's | | | | think. With more than 20 champion golf courses |
| golfing scene has an attraction for every golfing | | | | designed by pros such as Arnold Palmer, Gary Player, |
| enthusiast no matter what his or her experience level. | | | | Arthur Hills, Rees Jones and Lloyd Clifton, you might |
| Daytona's championship golf courses line the 23-mile | | | | expect to pay an arm and a leg to golf these |
| expanse of the Daytona Beach coastline. With | | | | exceptional courses. But in fact, many offer very |
| temperatures averaging little more than 70 degrees, | | | | affordable rates, and when combined with |
| Daytona's golf courses are ideal for spending an | | | | accommodations packages, you can save an |
| entire day on the green. And with great restaurants, | | | | unbelievable amount of money. |
| resorts and area attractions nearby, a golfing | | | | You can even golf one of two premier courses of |
| vacation to Daytona is one that the whole family can | | | | the LPGA for a reasonable price. One of those |
| enjoy. | | | | courses is known as The Champions Course and is |
| One of the most popular golfing spots of the | | | | the site of the prestigious LPGA Mercury Titleholders |
| Daytona Beach area is Pelican Bay. This 18-hole | | | | event. The second course, The Legends, just opened |
| champion golf course, designed by Lloyd Clifton, | | | | for public play last October. The LPGA facility also |
| winds through a wilderness area complete with a | | | | features a teaching academy with practice holes, |
| series of water canals and lakes. This course is also | | | | greens and a driving range. |
| visited often by area wildlife so you may just find | | | | In addition to all of the great golfing to be had in the |
| yourself enjoying more than a relaxing round of golf | | | | Daytona, Florida area, there are beaches, shops, fine |
| under the Florida sun. | | | | restaurants, museums, attractions and entertainment |
| Another popular course among golfers is the Spruce | | | | galore. And who could forget that Disney World is |
| Creek Country Club. Consisting of nearly 7,000 yards | | | | less than an hour away. So, if you are looking for a |
| of fairways, lakes and greens, the Spruce Creek | | | | dream vacation getaway for your family and a |
| Country Club's course, designed by Bill Amick, sports | | | | relaxing week of golf for yourself, Daytona may be |
| 18 holes and perfectly manicured grounds. | | | | just the spot to make all of your vacation dreams |
| And golfing at one of the more than 30 golf courses | | | | come true. |