300 Spalding Way,
DeLand, Florida FL 32724
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+1 (386) 738 6000Fax
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Kerry Bower-Herr (LPGA, Director of Instruction).The Course:
18 holes. Tree-lined & open parkland. Gently undulating terrain - a few slopes to climb
Surroundings:
Woodland and wetland.
Designer:
Ron Garl
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21 miles SW of Daytona Beach (Intl Airport)
Victoria Hills
Victoria Hills Golf Club: One of the best golf courses you'll find between Orlando and Daytona Beach, and many would argue one of the best in north-east Florida. An impressive, long opening par-4 signals the start of a distinctly Carolina-style golf outing.
Although the names of some golf courses can be misleading, here at Victoria Hills you definitely do get hills, albeit of the gently rolling variety. This highly rated golf course occupies wonderfully undulating, wooded terrain, ensuring a natural and rolling feel to the layout. Included in the attractive design are many finger-styled bunkers and natural sand-areas, the latter usually highlighted and made more visible by tufts of pampas grass.
With very little housing near the course, and most holes lined by woodland and wetland, the layout exudes a fabulously natural feel. All in all, a blissfully natural golfing environment, always easy on the eye, but not without an excellent array of golfing challenges.
Pick of the holes: the stunning 2nd is one of many picturesquely crafted holes. This long par-3 is played over swampy wetland to a stylishly bunkered green.
Visitors welcome on weekdays and weekends.
Must book in advance.
Walking permitted at certain times (usually afternoons)
Good
The nearby city of DeLand, the county seat of Volusia County, has a historic main street called Woodland Boulevard. This downtown DeLand Historic District is home to several notable 19th-century buildings.
Victoria Hills was previously managed by Billy Casper Golf, a large golf course operator in the United States, which subsequently became part of Troon Golf.
Sony Open in Hawaii: played at Waialae Country Club near Honolulu, the Sony Open takes over the spotlight from The Sentry as the PGA Tour’s calendar-year opening event (Jan 15-18). The Sentry (not being played in 2026) was formerly known as the Tournament of Champions, with a field typically restricted to golfers who won a PGA Tour event in the previous calendar year.
Dubai Desert Classic: the DP World Tour’s first Rolex Series event of 2026, is contested for the 37th time (Jan 22-25). First won by Englishman Mark James in 1989, it now boasts a four-time winner, Rory McIlroy. Played on the Emirates Golf Club’s Majlis course, this once desert-surrounded course is the long-time flagship for Golf in Dubai.
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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