There are several public Golf Courses within easy reaching distance of the Villa, 3 of these being within a 5 mile radius and the the nearest being only 0.8 miles away. From my own experience, the reception has been been very welcoming for tourists to play their courses, as well as being very inexpensive by European standards.
Highlands Reserve Golf Course (0.8 miles North from the Villa)
Number of Holes.......18 Driving Range....Yes Lessons......Yes
Yardage...6,673 Par 72
Cost per round....$45 before 1pm and $31 after including the Golf Cart
Clibs can be hired for $30, but there are promotional vouchers obtainable form the Polk County Tourist Office opposite Deer Creek Golf Course hich entitle you to these free.
Polo Park East Golf Course (3 miles North from the Villa)
Number of Holes...... 9 Driving Range.... No Lessons.... Yes
Yardage....3,312 Par 58
Deer Creek Golf Course (4.5miles South of the Villa)
Number of Holes.......18 Driving Range.....Yes Lessons.....Yes
Yardage....6,359 Par 60
Cost per round....$25 before 1pm and $15 after including Golf Cart
Hire of Clubs.....$10
ps. Beware the Alligators!
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