6231 Palm Vista St,
Port Orange, Florida FL 32128
The Course:
18 holes. Tree-lined & open parkland. Relatively flat terrain - easy to walk.
Surroundings:
Woodland and residential.
Designer:
Arthur Hills and design associate Mike Dasher (1992); restored by Mike Dasher (2015).
29.066073
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11 miles S of Daytona Beach (Intl Airport)
Cypress Head, FL
The Golf Club at Cypress Head: owned by the City of Port Orange this quiet, good-looking course was excellently designed by Arthur Hills. The layout weaves its way through a mix of residential and natural environments. Any housing is generally set well back allowing moss-laden oaks, palmettos, pines and occasional palms to give the course a predominantly natural feel.
Several holes skirt alongside large woodland areas, while others are bordered by wetland and small lakes. Not too many bunkers have been used, allowing an easier approach into many greens than would be the case if the bunkering was more expansive and threatening. Light but attractive mounding gives good definition to the generally good width fairways.
Water is in play on several holes, tightly flanking a number of the fairways and menacingly lurking alongside six or seven of the excellent quality, subtly undulating greens. Although not Arthur Hills most dramatic design, Cypress Head will always provide a pleasant outing when golfing in the Daytona Beach area.
Pick of the holes: the back-to-back par-3s at 6 and 7 are both played in an attractive pine-forested setting. The par-4 14th is one of the holes curvaceously wrapped around a large pond, water a constant threat to anything hit too far left.
Visitors welcome on weekdays and weekends.
Must book in advance.
Walking permitted after 2pm.
Good
Cypress Head is operated by KemperSports, who operate a broad portfolio of courses in the US and the Caribbean.
Presidents Cup: Geoff Ogilvy’s International Team take on Brandt Snedeker’s USA Team at the revered Medinah Country Club, near Chicago. The Internationals are trying to halt a run of 11 consecutive American wins. (Sept 24-27).
French Open: Continental Europe’s oldest national championship, dating from 1906, is once again staged on the Albatros Course at Le Golf National, near Paris. Defending champion is America’s Michael Kim. (Sept 24-27).
Our visit last month included two rounds at Golf de Chantilly, one of France’s most prestigious clubs.
It offers two superb layouts: Le Vineuil, a five-star championship course with a rich history, and Longères, an excellent four-star course that provides a strong and enjoyable test.
The wider Paris region offers plenty more. Courses such as Fontainebleau, Golf de Saint-Germain, and several other top-rated layouts make this area one of Europe’s most rewarding golf destinations, offering a mix of woodland, heathland, and parkland designs.
The Dutch: "It's no' just a game", as they say in Scotland, and that's certainly true at The Dutch. With 5-star services throughout, a lavishly comfortable Loch Lomond-inspired clubhouse, and a superbly designed and presented golf course, one could not ask for more from this top-end private club.
Join us at The Dutch from August 21–24 for the Festival of Golf, featuring the HotelPlanner Tour. Experience four days of top-tier sport, live music, incredible food, and unexpected surprises. Explore the grounds, connect with others, embrace new challenges, and dive into an unforgettable celebration. Click here to buy tickets.
Here at Prince’s Golf Club you'll find 27 excellent holes of links golf. Just over the fence and sharing similar terrain is Royal St George’s; but Prince’s is far from overshadowed by its venerable neighbour. The three nine-hole loops at Prince's, laid out over gently undulating terrain, are sure to bring a smile of satisfaction to all lovers of links golf.
Stay&Play at Prince's: excellent onsite Lodge accommodation available
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