DESTINATION \u00b7 FLORIDA<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>Florida \u2014 the snowbird destination for German seniors.<\/span><\/h1>\n<\/div>Florida has over 1,200 golf courses \u2014 the highest density in the world. Year-round playability, established US senior golf culture, excellent courses from mid-range to premium. What makes a Florida trip so attractive during the German winter and which three regions senior golfers need to know.<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>M<\/span>My daughter's honeymoon was my first trip to Florida\u2014I spontaneously packed my clubs. That turned into my tradition: two weeks of Florida golf every February. 25\u00b0C (77\u00b0F), a huge selection of courses, good hotels, easy language. Senior golfers from Germany (with advance planning for visa\/ESTA issues) will find an unbeatable winter trip here.<\/p>\n<\/div>Florida is the US senior golf mecca: 1,200+ courses, year-round playability (with thunderstorms in the summer), excellent senior culture (PGA Tour senior players train here, senior rates are standard). For German senior golfers, it's a premium winter destination \u2013 with higher travel costs than the Mediterranean, but an unbeatable course selection.<\/p>\n<\/div>
Three Florida Senior Regions<\/h2>\n\n
Region 1 \u2013 Naples \/ Marco Island (Southwest)<\/div>\n
\u2713 HIGHEST SENIOR FOCUS.<\/div>\n
Naples is the Senior Golf Capital of the USA: highest concentration of senior golfers in the country, excellent courses (Tiburon, The Strand, Eagle Creek), premium hotels (Ritz-Carlton, Inn on Fifth). High-end segment.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Region 2 \u2014 Orlando \/ Reunion (Central)<\/div>\n
\u2713 DISNEY + GOLF COMBINATION.<\/div>\n
Orlando area (especially Reunion Resort, ChampionsGate, Grand Cypress): perfect for seniors traveling with their grandchildren (Disney). Green fees: 80\u2013180 $; less geared toward seniors than Naples.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Region 3 - Palm Beach \/ Boca Raton (Southeast)<\/div>\n
\u2713 PREMIUM LEVEL.<\/div>\n
Palm Beach Region: PGA National (PGA Tour Honda Classic), Trump International, The Breakers. Premium courses, premium hotels, premium prices (200\u2013450 $ green fee). For senior golfers with a generous budget.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>
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1.200+<\/div>\n
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Golf Courses in Florida \u2014 Highest Density Worldwide<\/div>\n
PGA America Course Database 2024<\/div>\n
Plus 25\u00b0C in the German winter and established US senior culture. Premium destination with preparation effort.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>
Five Florida Must-Play Courses for Senior Golfers<\/h2>\n\n
1st Place - TPC Sawgrass (Ponte Vedra)<\/div>\n
The Players Championship.<\/div>\n
TPC Sawgrass Stadium Course: Annual host of The Players Championship. Green fee: 200\u2013450 $. Challenging, but playable for senior-level players from multiple tees. A must-visit destination.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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2nd Place \u2014 PGA National (Palm Beach Gardens)<\/div>\n
HONDA CLASSIC.<\/div>\n
PGA National (Champion Course): Home of the Honda Classic. The "Bear Trap" holes 15\u201317 are legendary. Green fee: 150\u2013300 $. Resort hotel right on the course.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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3rd Place \u2014 Pinehurst No. 2 (North Carolina, near Florida)<\/div>\n
\u2713 PURE HISTORY.<\/div>\n
Pinehurst No. 2 (US Open 2014, 1999, 2005): A Donald Ross classic. Green fee: 250\u2013500 $. A senior pilgrimage. 4 hours north of the Florida border\u2014can be combined with a trip to Florida.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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4th Place - Bay Hill Club (Orlando)<\/div>\n
\u2713 ARNOLD PALMER HERITAGE.<\/div>\n
Bay Hill Club & Lodge: Home of Arnold Palmer, host of the Arnold Palmer Invitational. Green fee: 200\u2013350 $ (includes overnight stay at the lodge). Of great historical significance for seniors.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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5th Place \u2014 Streamsong Resort (Bowling Green)<\/div>\n
\u2713 MODERN PRIDE.<\/div>\n
Streamsong Resort (Red, Blue, Black Courses): three modern courses in one complex. Green fee: 200\u2013400 $. Resort hotel right on the course. Ranked in the top 10 in the U.S. in many rankings.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>
Florida is to senior golf what Wimbledon is to tennis \u2014 a destination every dedicated player should experience at least once.<\/em><\/h2>\n\u2014 Jack Nicklaus, 18\u00d7 Major Champion (Florida Resident)<\/p>\n<\/div>
Three tips for Florida senior travel.<\/p>\n
ESTA + Travel Insurance Prepare<\/h2>\n
For travel to Florida, ESTA (Online Travel Authorization USA) is mandatory \u2013 at least 72 hours before travel. Also, extended travel insurance is recommended due to the US healthcare system.<\/p>\n
Rental Car Requirement<\/h2>\n
Florida is huge \u2014 a rental car is essential. An SUV is recommended for multi-course trips due to comfortable club transport.<\/p>\n
Secure tee times before your trip<\/h2>\n
Top courses (TPC Sawgrass, PGA National, Streamsong) are often booked 4-6 weeks in advance. Online booking is mandatory.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
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ON THIS PAGE<\/div>\n
01<\/strong> Three Florida regions<\/div>\n02<\/strong> Five mandatory seats<\/div>\n03<\/strong> What Florida is not<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n
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Mathias Struwe<\/div>\n
PUBLISHER \u00b7 HCP 31 \u00b7 68 YRS.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
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1.200+<\/div>\n
Places in Florida - highest density worldwide.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
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REFERENCE<\/div>\n
DGV Member Statistics 2024. Golf Tourism Reports (KPMG 2024). PGA Travel Partner Overview. IAGTO Golf Tourism Report 2024. World Golf Awards 2024.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
What Florida is not<\/h2>\n
Florida is the US senior golf pilgrimage \u2014 but it's not cheap. Higher green fees than Europe, higher hotel prices, mandatory rental cars, ESTA hassle. For senior German golfers, Florida is a premium trip with a premium experience \u2014 not an inexpensive alternative to Europe.<\/p>\n
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THREE FIRST STEPS<\/div>\n
How to Plan Your Florida Trip in 60 Minutes<\/h3>\n\n
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Apply for ESTA online<\/div>\n
At esta.cbp.dhs.gov. 21 $. At least 72 hours before travel. Valid for 2 years for multiple trips.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Choose Region + Secure Tee Times<\/div>\n
Naples (Senior-Hub), Orlando (Mix with Grandchildren), Palm Beach (Premium). Book regions first, then top spots online in advance.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Extend travel insurance<\/div>\n
Standard international health insurance often isn't enough for the USA. Upgrade your plan explicitly for the USA \u2014 hospital costs in the USA are dramatic.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":542,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[111,231,1],"tags":[157,171,112,170,17,158,159],"class_list":["post-797","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-golfreisen","category-ausruestung-schlaeger","category-uncategorized","tag-florida","tag-golfreise","tag-golfreisen","tag-reise","tag-senior-golf","tag-usa","tag-winter-reise"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/senior-golf.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/797","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/senior-golf.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/senior-golf.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/senior-golf.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/senior-golf.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=797"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/senior-golf.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/797\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1123,"href":"https:\/\/senior-golf.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/797\/revisions\/1123"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/senior-golf.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/542"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/senior-golf.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=797"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/senior-golf.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=797"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/senior-golf.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=797"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}