The Heron Bay Golf Club is an 18-hole golf championship facility that serves as a true test for every golfer. This upscale layout was designed by Mark McCumber, a renowned golf course architect, and is set amidst the property’s luxurious homes. Since the golf course’s opening in 1996, it has already gained the respect of prestigious golf publications as well as top professional golfers and draw in all sorts of golf enthusiasts from the different parts of the globe. Golf Magazine cited this golf club as among the “Top 10 Places to Play”. The Heron Bay is also the proud home to the Honda Classic of the PGA Tour as well as the prestigious Dixie Amateur.
Unlike any other golf layouts in Florida, the 1,500-acre development area has been divided by huge lakes and canals leaving a 240-acre golf haven. This well designed golf course also features the sand traps which are prominent in the layout, the large bunkers, subtle contours, and water features that will surely make challenging golf rounds even for the skilled golfers. Hybrid Bermuda grasses was used on the 83 tees, greens, and fairways. The course’s Clubhouse also features about a hundred of majestic Royal Palms.
Before heading to the greens, guests can take their routine warm ups on the course’s multi-tiered practice facility that has the realistic target greens, and complete short game area with quality practice balls.. The clubhouse also features locker room facilities, a golf shop, trophy gallery, and the full-service grille. After the exciting golf rounds, guests can cozy up on the clubhouse’s elegant lobby that is being highlighted by a coral stone fireplace.