Florida is America’s most versatile golf state: Orlando (OCN, Reunion, Waldorf), Tampa Bay (Innisbrook Copperhead, TPC Tampa Bay), the First Coast anchored by TPC Sawgrass, and Palm Beach/Miami headlined by PGA National and Doral. Links Up packages lock in tee times, pair courses by travel time, and match lodging to your vibe – theme-park energy, chill beach days, or luxe resort evenings.
Why book Florida with Links Up?
Want a replay-friendly Orlando hub with 36-hole days? A tour-track weekend at Copperhead or Sawgrass? Or a luxury Palm Beach/Miami escape with spa and nightlife? We’ll propose options at multiple price tiers and a pacing plan that makes the trip flow.
Best bases & regions
Orlando / Lake Buena Vista – best for OCN (Panther Lake/Crooked Cat), Reunion (Watson/Palmer/Nicklaus), Waldorf Astoria, Shingle Creek, Eagle Creek, Disney courses.
Tampa Bay – Innisbrook’s Copperhead/Island/North/South plus TPC Tampa Bay and Fox Hollow; easy Gulf beach tie-ins.
First Coast (Jacksonville / Ponte Vedra / Amelia) – TPC Sawgrass (Stadium/Valley), The Yards, South Hampton, Amelia River, Oak Marsh, and the oceanfront Ocean Course at Omni Amelia.
Palm Beach & Miami – PGA National’s multi-course resort (Champion et al.), Trump National Doral (Blue Monster et al.), Miami Beach GC, Osprey Point, Palm Aire, Normandy Shores.
Orlando signatures (we book)
- Orange County National – Panther Lake & Crooked Cat – 36-hole pure-golf mecca; great for AM+twilight doubles.
- Reunion – Nicklaus, Watson, Palmer – three distinct personalities in one resort footprint.
- Waldorf Astoria – polished resort test with a private-club feel.
- Rosen Shingle Creek – convenient to I-Drive; excellent conditions and pace.
- Eagle Creek – arrival/departure friendly near MCO.
- Disney – Palm, Magnolia, Lake Buena Vista – classic Florida layouts with Disney efficiency.
- Mystic Dunes – undulating greens and a links-inspired vibe close to resorts.
Tampa Bay signatures (we book)
- Innisbrook – Copperhead – Tour-tested classic with tree-lined corridors and real shot values.
- Innisbrook – Island, North, South – variety for multi-day stays on property.
- TPC Tampa Bay – tournament pedigree, excellent greens.
- Fox Hollow – locals’ favorite; a great value add to a Copperhead day.
- Lake Jovita – North/South – elevation changes uncommon to Florida.
First Coast signatures (Jax / Ponte Vedra / Amelia)
- TPC Sawgrass – Stadium & Valley – bucket-list venue and superb companion track.
- Amelia River – quick, well-conditioned, arrival/departure friendly.
- Oak Marsh (Omni Amelia) – marsh views and strategic play near the resort.
- The Yards – fun 12-hole + par-3 mix for casual afternoons.
- South Hampton – value round south of Jax; pairs nicely with TPC or The Yards.
- Ocean Course (Omni Amelia) – oceanfront holes; wind can add bite.
Palm Beach & Miami signatures (we book)
- PGA National – Champion, Palmer, Fazio, Match, Staple, Estate – the ultimate multi-course resort hub.
- Trump National Doral – Blue Monster, Golden Palm, Red Tiger, Silver Fox – classic Miami resort lineup.
- Miami Beach GC – historic and central; great for arrival/departure days.
- Osprey Point – Boca gem with strong conditioning.
- Palm Aire – convenient and group-friendly.
- Normandy Shores – casual Miami round with skyline glimpses.
Beach pairings & off-course fun
Mix morning golf with afternoon beach time: Clearwater/St. Pete from Tampa, Daytona Beach from Orlando, and Amelia Island or Ponte Vedra from the First Coast. In South Florida, split days between golf and South Beach or Delray/Boca. Add a MLB Spring Training game (Feb-Mar), a theme-park evening in Orlando, or a food crawl in Miami’s Little Havana/Wynwood.
Best time to go
- Prime: Late Oct-May across the state; humidity is low, and conditioning shines.
- Value: June-Sep; plan AM starts and consider daily thunderstorms after 2-3pm.
- Holidays: Presidents’ Day and March can be peak demand near TOUR events and spring breaks – book early.
Weather, rain & pace
- Storm rhythm: Florida’s summer storms are short but intense; we favor morning tee sheets and buffers.
- Cart-path only: Common after heavy rain; we’ll flag likely days and adjust pacing/transport as needed.
- Heat management: Hydration, SPF, light sun-hoodies. Twilight replays are clutch for value.
Turf, overseed & greens
Expect Bermuda greens most of the year. Overseed schedules vary by property (Reunion/OCN/Disney/Innisbrook); we’ll advise expected green speeds, rye transition windows, and aeration calendars. Coastal winds (Amelia, Miami Beach, Ocean Course) add nuance – control trajectory and accept a few links-style bounces.
Logistics & drive times
Fly into MCO (Orlando), TPA/PIE (Tampa/St. Pete), JAX (First Coast), or PBI/MIA/FLL (South Florida). We cluster your courses so most rides are 10-35 minutes. Example: OCN ↔ Disney area ~25-30 min, Reunion ↔ Disney 15-20, Innisbrook ↔ TPA airport ~30-40, Sawgrass ↔ JAX ~45, PGA National ↔ PBI ~20, Doral ↔ MIA ~20-25.
Where to stay
- Orlando: Lake Buena Vista/Disney area for OCN/Disney/Reunion; I-Drive for Shingle Creek and nightlife access.
- Innisbrook Resort: on-site apartments/suites and four courses – park the car and settle in.
- Ponte Vedra: Sawgrass Marriott for Stadium/Valley convenience; Amelia Island Omni for Oak Marsh/Ocean Course.
- Palm Beach: PGA National Resort for a true multi-course campus; Boca/Delray for beach + Osprey Point/Palm Aire.
- Miami: Stay at Doral for the full resort setup or South Beach for nightlife + short hop to Miami Beach GC.
Course spotlights
TPC Sawgrass – Stadium
Bucket-list theater with water in play and iconic finishes. We’ll guide tees, forecaddie options, and photo-op timing.
Innisbrook – Copperhead
Tour-caliber corridors under pines and oaks. Great pairing with TPC Tampa Bay for a classic Tampa weekend.
PGA National – Champion
Bear Trap drama and resort efficiency. Add Palmer/Match for a high-quality 36 on property.
Trump National Doral – Blue Monster
Strategic water and winds; a Miami statement round with many packageable companions.
OCN – Panther Lake & Crooked Cat
Play both for a perfect Orlando 36-hole day. Range facilities are excellent for warm-ups and skins games.
Sample itineraries
3 nights / 3 rounds – Orlando Core: OCN Panther Lake • Reunion Watson • Waldorf Astoria. Stay: Lake Buena Vista.
4 nights / 4 rounds – Tampa + Gulf: Innisbrook Copperhead • TPC Tampa Bay • Innisbrook Island • Fox Hollow. Stay: Innisbrook or Clearwater Beach.
4 nights / 4 rounds – First Coast: TPC Sawgrass Stadium • TPC Sawgrass Valley • South Hampton • The Yards. Stay: Sawgrass Marriott or Amelia Island.
5 nights / 5 rounds – Palm Beach & Miami: PGA National Champion • Doral Blue Monster • Miami Beach GC • Osprey Point • Palm Aire. Stay: PGA National + Miami/South Beach split.
Group planning & policies
- 8-48 golfers: staggered tee waves, pairings boards, and skins optionality keep things smooth.
- Rain flexibility: we flag properties with friendlier policies and build buffer windows during storm-prone months.
- Dress & pace: collared shirts, soft spikes; some properties require credit-card holds for groups – handled in your quote.
Budgeting & sample builds
We show clear per-golfer totals and how to save: weekday vs weekend, shoulder months, and twilight replays. A common formula is one marquee (Sawgrass/Copperhead/Champion/Blue Monster), one resort-polished round (Reunion/Waldorf/Island/Palmer), and one value-smart round (Fox Hollow, South Hampton, Palm Aire).
Pro tips
- In summer, book AM starts and keep afternoons open for storms, the pool, or beach time.
- On tour venues, play the right tees – Florida’s humidity and breezes add length.
- Build in a non-golf evening: Disney Springs (Orlando), Clearwater sunset (Tampa), St. Augustine (First Coast), or Wynwood/South Beach (Miami).
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FAQ
Do you book lodging too? Yes – resorts, hotels, and vacation rentals near your courses. We’ll present a couple of options per budget.
What’s typical group size? Anywhere from 2-24 is common; we regularly handle 32-48 with staggered tee waves.
What about storm days? We prefer morning starts, keep buffer time, and advise on club policies. We’ll help adjust when possible.