The WeekEnd Golfer

Nov 29, 2006 - Golf Travel >>>

Heron Creek, North Port, Florida

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One of my favourite winter destinations is Port Charlotte, Florida where we have spent many winter weeks playing golf and enjoying the sun. Here are some of my favourite golf courses in the Port Charlote area.

Deep Creek Golf and CC - Fairly short, and lots of water. If you go in the afternoon you can sometimes get around in 2.5 hours.

Port Charlotte Golf and CC - Closest thing to a "muni" in Port Charlotte. Older course with lots of mature trees. A number of nice holes, especially on the back. "Make sure you get the carts in before it gets dark."

Riverwood Golf Club - One of the "prestige" courses in the area with green fees to go with it.

Heron Creek Golf and CC - Recently added a third 9 for a total of 27 holes. Nice layout. Great practice facility.

Sabal Trace Golf and CC - An older community course which we played a lot until Heron Creek opened up next door. Once saw a "big 'ol gator" walk across the putting green right in front of me.

Bobcat Trail Golf and CC - An unusual layout with some interesting holes. Practice range uses floaters -- you hit the balls at island greens in a lake.