On a Paradise Coast summer golf getaway, you’ll enjoy lower hotel rates and green fees, as well as plentiful tee times. You also can play on private courses that open up to the general public from May to October. The Rookery at Marco is one such course. Named a Marriott Golf Property of the Year, this acclaimed course was recently redesigned by Robert Cupp, Jr. and features 7,100 yards of generous fairways and oversized greens, all nestled in shallow wetlands that attract many species of birds. This blend of native topography and natural water hazards provides exciting challenges for golfers of all skill levels.
Another course that’s open for public play this summer is Vanderbilt Country Club’s 18-hole Gordon Lewis-designed golf course. Masterfully designed to preserve the native pines and palmettos, Vanderbilt Country Club boasts over 320 acres of shimmering lakes, lush fairways and nature preserves. See what’s in store with their online hole-by-hole tour.
If you’re looking for something easy, give the High Point Country Club a try. This flat nine-hole course is easy to walk and great for seniors. The signature hole is #2, a 163-yard, par 3, requiring a shot over water. It could be the high point of your stay this summer.