31 professional golfers make their home in the Ponte Vedra Beach area of Florida’s First Coast of Golf. And why not? It’s close to some of the world’s greatest courses, you can play golf all year round, there are beautiful sandy beaches beckoning, and the headquarters of the PGA Tour are right here.Â
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31 Pros
August 12, 2010 – 8:37 am
Looking to Improve Your Score - Practice Putting!
July 23, 2010 – 3:05 pm
Yes, even the pros have problems with their putting. But Mike Burgess, First Assistant Golf Professional at LPGA International has a simple drill to help you improve your score.
Take an everyday chalk line that you can get at any hardware store. Start from about three feet away making a line with the chalk from the […]
Links Golf is the Ultimate Summer Cool Down
July 13, 2010 – 11:41 am
While some of the golf world will be focused on the Old Course at St. Andrew’s where Gore-Tex in July is a real possibility, Florida’s First Coast of Golf thought you should consider what the links of our golf courses have to offer this summer. Besides value season rates, there are cool ocean breezes off […]
Having Some Fun With Golf
July 13, 2010 – 11:34 am
Taking your game of golf a little too seriously? Well, Amelia Island Plantation wants you to get a little bit more fun out of golf by signing up for its First Annual Retro Golf Classic. Yes, pull out that v-neck sweater and see if you can still fit into those polyester madras bell bottom pants. It […]
Mayport Shrimp
June 29, 2010 – 10:54 am
Dave Reese, President of Florida’s First Coast of Golf, was slaving over a very hot machine this past week preparing his signature “Dave Reese Low Country Boil” for participants in the Florida’s First Coast of Golf tournament held at Windsor Parke Golf Club. Dave, like any good cook, won’t release the secret details of his […]
Value Season at Florida’s First Coast
June 10, 2010 – 2:07 pm
It’s summer in Florida so it’s hot. But it’s also value season and now’s the time to consider coming to Florida’s First Coast of Golf. Many of our member courses are offering value season rates, like Eagle Harbor’s ladies’ rate in June, Monday-Thursday, for $35 plus tax.Â
Here’s the recipe for your vacation. Get up early […]
Make Your Story a Legend and Win A Trip
June 4, 2010 – 1:22 pm
In fishing they always talk about the one that got away. In golf, stories of success/failure grow by the minute when recapping your round at the 19th hole. So why not win a prize for your legendary tale in Florida’s First Coast of Golf Back Nine Legends contest. Write up to 500 words about your […]
Compared to St. Andrews
June 2, 2010 – 9:47 am
This year’s British Open will be contested on the Old Course at St. Andrews. As one who has been to St. Andrews twice, I can attest to the charm of the city, the quirkiness of the golf course (it’s closed on Sunday’s and people walk their dogs there) and the very chilly breezes off the North […]
Practice Makes Putting Perfect
May 20, 2010 – 11:14 am
Kelly Strickland of the LPGA International golf staff says that the Compass Drill will make your putting perfect. Start with 20 balls. The pattern will be a cross.  Place a ball at 2 ft., 4 ft., 8 ft. and 10 ft. Move down the line then start on the second line of balls.Â
This drill serves as a […]
No oil on our golf courses
May 18, 2010 – 9:11 am
It’s sad that we have to post this but we do want to remind our golfer friends out there that there is no oil threatening Florida’s First Coast of Golf or its beaches. For more information about where the oil spill is, check updates on VisitFlorida’s website.
In the meantime, it’s never been a better time […]