The River Run Golf Club is a Gary Player masterpiece that has been known for its playability as well as scenic setting. The golf course is perfectly set in a 250+ acre site that offers the true beauty of a riverfront picture. And the 6,705-yard golf course now takes advantage of the area’s natural terrain and foliage. Aside from providing the most satisfying and diverse golf experience, each of the layout’s 18 holes offer unique golf challenges. What was once a farmland and a forest has now become one of the world’s finest golf destinations.

In order to preserve the natural beauty of the area, Player came up with a unique golf course design that can easily integrate to the area’s distinct atmosphere. He only moved a little dirt in order to fashion the first six holes that would wind over a flat and open countryside. The woodlands on the other hand served as the home for the club’s remaining golf holes. Reminiscent of the Scottish-type courses, the front nine offer the rolling and open mounded fairways. The fairways are of rye and the greens are bent grass.

The entire golf course layout in every respect is very enjoyable to play. The modestly bunkered fairways are very generous and the medium-sized greens are not that difficult to play. Few lakes and marshes can be spotted on the course to dress up the beautiful landscape but they are not as demanding compared to any challenging courses. Continuing all the way to the 18^th is actually a test, but a fair golf test. The back nine presents the various challenges of driving tee shots down the tree-lined fairways and over the natural marshes. The 9^th as well as the 18^th provides the spectacular views of the majestic St. Martin River.

The Bridges Golf Club has been considered as the only true “stay and play” golf resort and casino in the Gulf Coast of Mississippi that opened for play in 2006. Designed by the famed Arnold Palmer, this 18-hole golf course offers the 6,841-yard par-72 play with a course rating of 73.5 and a slope rating of 138. This golf gem features the adaptable tee boxes, 21 bridges with almost a mile length each, and the bulkheads that were carefully incorporated on the banks of the stunning Bay of St. Louis in Mississippi. The 600 acres of stately pines, magnolias, moss-draped live oaks, and sweeping vistas of the saltwater marsh serves as an avenue where golfers can have the extraordinary golfing experience.

Aside from the award-winning golf course, The Bridges Golf Club also offers golf guests with the full-service practice facility that features the hitting stations with rolling fairways, four target greens, a practice tee surface, and the premier lighting system for guests who prefer the night practice. The resort also has a bar and grill, a golf shop, the beverage cart service, banquet facilities, locker rooms with showers, golf instructions, and a luxurious clubhouse.

With the resort’s dedication to the preservation of the natural habitat, The Bridges is the world’s first golf resort that obtained the Audubon International’s Certified Silver Signature status. Aside from that prestigious citation, The Bridges Golf Club was also named as one of the “Top 40 Casino Courses in the Country” and the “Top 10 Courses in the State” by Golfweek and Golf Digest. The resort also served as the proud host to several golf competitions including the PGA Tour’s Buy.com Pro-Am, The Brett Favre Celebrity Golf Tournament, Bridges All-American Intercollegiate Invitation, Heartland Senior Tour, and many more.

Shell Landing Golf Club is a Davis Love III masterpiece that was cited by Golf Digest as one of “America’s Best New Courses in 2002”. This 18-hole golf course wraps around the natural areas and wetlands of the scenic Mississippi that opened for play in 2002. To add up to the fair test of golf, water hazards are prevalent on the layout’s eight holes that gives golfer a 7,024-yard par-72 play from the longest tees. Shell Landing was given a course rating of 73.2 and a 128 slope rating. In 2003, Shell Landing Golf Club ranked #5 in “America’s Best New Upscale Public Design”.

This award-winning golf course also features the exemplary course conditioning on its five sets of tees to provide golfers a rewarding and enjoyable golfing experience. Aside from the challenging championship layout, Shell Landing Golf Club also features a 15-acre practice facility, storage, locker rooms, and the pro-line rental clubs. The area is also being highlighted by a stunning clubhouse where guests can gather for special occasions or simply relax with the beauty of nature. A restaurant that features the sumptuous Southern cuisine also awaits the guests after an exciting golf round at the greens.

Although the casinos are just minutes away from Shell Landing, guests still flock the resort not just to have the best golf experience but also explore nature at its finest. In 2007, Shell Landing Golf Club was again recognized by Golf Digest and was given the “Architecture Award” and named as one of the “Best Golf Courses in the State”. And being the coast’s premier golf course, Shell Landing was rated with 4 ½ stars.

The Rum Pointe Seaside Golf Links is a Scottish-style golf links designed by Pete Dye and P.B. Dye, the famous father and son tandem. This magnificent golf gem has been well thought-out as the only golf course in the area that is being highlighted by Bent grass on its fairways and greens. Since the golf course’s debut in 1997, golfers of all ages and skill levels has been flocking Rum Pointe to have the finest golf experience. While on play, golfers will also get the best views of the Assateague National Seashore Park. And in order to maintain the superior course condition, golfers are not allowed use the metal-spiked golf shoes.

This Dye masterpiece also brings about the perfect blend of nature and the finest work of art. To add up to the challenge when already in play, golfers will come across the various risks and reward features that even the skilled golfers still find very surprising. The back tees from the middle tees are forgiving enough to cater to all sorts of golfers but the entire layout is capable of hosting the prestigious PGA Tour. The Black tees offer the par-72, 7,001-yard play that was given a course rating of 72.6 and a slope rating of 122.

Other features of Rum Pointe Seaside Golf Links include a double ended driving range where one end is used for testing and the other end for practice, as well as the exceptionally large putting green. For the aspiring golfers, extensive teaching program from the Golf School is available. If guests would prefer to take longer golf vacations at Rum Pointe, an on-site 2^nd floor apartment is also available. A floor cupola and a large outdoor deck for viewing the Atlantic Ocean are featured in each apartment.

Considered as one of Tampa Bay’s best conditioned courses, the Emerald Greens Golf Resort has been continuously attracting all sorts of guests especially the golf enthusiasts. The resort features the 27 challenging golf holes designed by the famed Dan Maples. The three layouts that comprise the ultimate test in golf include the Cypress Course, Meadows Course, and the Pines Course.

Each of the par-36 nine at Emerald Greens has been considered by many golfers as tough test of skills. Water hazards come into play on 20 of the entire layout’s holes. Some of the toughest golfers are even challenged when playing from the back tees of this golf course. If you want to take Emerald Green’s best par-3 then have it at the 7^th hole of Meadow nine. This 158-yard layout would require the forced carry over a bunker and the water. Another demanding hole is the par-4 on the Cypress nine’s fourth hole. Off the tee, golfers are left with a difficult 2^nd shot towards the elevated and narrow green. As for the Pines Course, it offers golfers with the tempting finishing hole. The par-5, 490-yard hole will give you the challenging surprises even to the last swing of your golf round at the Emerald Greens.

Although the resort is close to numerous local attractions, guests still flock Emerald Greens to experience the peaceful retreat that the place exudes. Aside from the challenging golf course, Emerald Greens also offers the practice facility that includes two putting and chipping greens, and a double sided practice range. Golfers, especially the beginners can also take advantage of the golf instructions including the weekend junior programs.

Fun, exciting, and challenging golf is what the Bay Club offers its guests. Perfectly nestled in Maryland’s picturesque natural wetlands and woodlands, this 36-hole golf gem is all about unique design combined with nature’s finest beauty. The Bay Club is also a golf facility that is dedicated in providing a legendary experience for golfers whether in the on course or off course. The East Course and the West Course comprise this championship golf masterpiece.

Bay Club’s East Course takes pride on being a nominee to the list of Golf Digest’s best new courses for 1999. The golf course was designed by the renowned golf course architect Charles Priestly and was opened for play in 1999. Beautiful as challenging, this course is being highlighted by the exquisite Zoysia grass fairways. This spectacular 18-hole championship layout also features the acres of glistening lakes, man-made and natural wet land areas, sand traps that were strategically placed, and the unparalleled “Paradise Island” green. The layout’s tees and greens are also placed into the area’s natural woodlands. The course was given a course rating of 72.4 and a slope rating of 122.

The West Course on the other hand has been considered as the original of Bay Club’s courses. This layout is said to be the home of the “Devil’s Island”, an infamous par-3 island green on the #14, and the “Green Monster”, a 100-yard double green on the #9 and #18. This 18-hole challenging layout was designed by the famed golf course architect Russell Roberts and was opened for play a decade before the East Course. From the black tees, the layout offers the par-72, 6,951-yard of play with a course rating of 73.1 and a slope rating of 130.

The World Woods Golf Club is home to two of Tom Fazio’s greatest designs – the Rolling Oaks and the Pine Barrens. Both of the courses is among the “Top 100 Courses in the U.S.A.” and were given a 5-star rating by Golf Digest. This semi-private golf facility offers the two challenging courses including a 9-hole executive course.

The Pine Barrens Course has been ranked as the 26^th among “America’s Best Modern Course” by Golf Week. This highly-acclaimed golf layout features the stunning combination of the area’s native terrain and the magnificent golf course design. When playing at the Pine Barrens, golfers are often confronted with the layout’s expansive untamed waste bunkering framing the large manicured fairways. The golf course is often compared to New Jersey’s Pine Valley. The front nine offers the par-4 play while the back nine a par-3 plays.

The Rolling Oaks Course on the other hand offers an entirely different level of experience. Being a second-world class layout, Rolling Oaks features the bleached white sands that fill the sharply defined bunkers as well as the rich green fairways. A reminiscent of the renowned Augusta National, the layout’s landscaping is being highlighted by numerous Azalea bushes. To add up to the fair test in golf, the course also features the undulating greens and beautiful rolling fairways. At play, golfers will face the great blend of holes that would demand a strategic approach and variety of shots.

Aside from the championship courses, the club also provides guests with a Pro Shop, Driving Range, Chipping Green, and a Practice Bunker. Dress code is strictly observed. And when doing reservations, guests can already book 60 days in advanced.

The Majors Golf Club is an Arnold Palmer and Ed Seay masterpiece that is reminiscent to most of the Carolina layouts. The entire layout was set in the Florida’s vast acres through, around, and across the lakes, natural wetlands, preservation areas, creeks, and the natural wetlands. Being one of the unspoiled semi-private golf facilities in Brevard County as well member of the prestigious Florida Golf Trail, the Majors continue to attract all sorts of golfers. This 18-hole challenging golf course opened in 1999. And in 2003-2005, the Golf Club was home to the PGA Sunshine State Championship.

What makes this challenging golf course quite different from the rest is that it has no less than five spectacular golf holes. The #1, #5, #7, #14, and #15 comprise the impressive golf holes, each playing on an amazing island green Par-3 with the silky smooth rolling greens. To add up to the challenge, golfers will have to go through the tight fairways that are often difficult to hit, the true and fast greens, and the numerous bunkers. From the tips, golfers are to take a 7,352-yard Par-72 play. The layout was given a 73.8 course rating and 141 slope rating.

Aside from the incredible golf course, The Majors Golf Club also features an award-winning practice facility that was cited by The Golfer Magazine as one of the “Top 10 in the World”. The place also boasts about the extravagant 6,000-square foot Augusta styled clubhouse that provides guests with the best views of the layout. The Majors Golf Club is definitely not a mind-numbing “out-and-back” golf facility. Once an Arnold Palmer designs a course, it always lives up to the quality that is beyond compare.

The Shalimar Pointe Golf Club is a challenging golf course that meanders along the beautiful shores of Shalimar Florida’s famous Chocwhatchee Bay. This 18-hole facility features the impeccably manicured greens as well as the strategically placed bunkers that will challenge every budding and seasoned golfer. The layout which was given by Golf Digest with a 4-star rating also served as the host for the U.S. Open qualifiers. A challenging but fair round of golf is what the Shalimar Pointe guarantees everyone playing on the greens. In 2001, the golf club was cited by Golf Week as “One of the Southeast’s Top 50 Development Courses”.

Considered as a Finger/Dye golf gem, this Par-72, 6,765-yard golf course also boasts of being one of Emerald Coast’s best kept secrets. Aside from the bunkers and greens, the layout also features the five sets of tees located on each hole and a comprehensive practice facility with the spacious driving range, chipping green, and putting green. Among the other high-end facilities that the golf club offers is a fully-stocked shop for your golfing needs and the great grill where you can share a meal with family and friends after the tough golf rounds.

The place also offers the customized event planning, the personalized scorecards as well as cart identification cards, professional scoring with the scoreboard display, and the food and beverage service to cater all of the participants during the event. So whether you are into playing challenging golf rounds or hosting an exclusive golf event, Shalimar Pointe Golf Club has everything you need. If you are planning to have a golf outing for the entire family that goes with a buffet menu, try having it at Shalimar Pointe and you will have an experience that is worth remembering.

The ChampionsGate has long been considered as one of Orlando’s premiere tourist vacation destination. The resort boasts of its 2 award-winning golf layouts designed by the famed Greg Norman. These two signature golf courses that go with unmatched beauty will surely test every golfers skill and ability levels. The International Course and the National Course are the high-caliber golf layouts that complete the ChampionsGate Golf Resort.

Reminiscent of the British Isles’ great courses is ChampionsGate’s International Golf Course. This layout has Florida’s highest course rating of 76.3 and the slope rating of 143. This authentic links style layout also features the deep bunkers, mounding and waste areas on the side of the fairways, and the thick gnarly rough. The golf course is also being highlighted by the high-side dunes that are planted with swirling grasses, over a hundred pot bunkers, and several water hazards. While on play at this challenging 18-hole golf gem, players will encounter the Par-5 3^rd hole would require a lengthy diagonal drive across wetlands as well as between the hazard-laced dunes. The course has also been cited among the “10 Most Distinctive Places to Play” by Golf Magazine.

The National Golf Course on the other hand is a classic-American inspired parkland that boasts of 18 contiguous holes perfectly winding through the acres of secluded wetlands, woodlands, and the orange groves. Golfers of all ability levels can take advantage of the layout’s lush greens and fairways that go with nature’s stunning beauty. This Par-72, 18-hole golf course has the demanding slope rating of 133 and a course rating 75.1 that plays 7,128 yards from the blacks. To culminate an exciting golf round at this course, golfers need to take Par-4 dogleg 45-yard play around a lake.