Aquarina Country Club
7500 S Hwy A1A
Melbourne Beach, FL 32951
Phone: (407)728-0600Fax: (407)725-0804

This course follows the natural terrain of the land and features somewhat undulating greens and fairways. There are wetlands located around the course, including two that come into play and must be carried off the elevated tees. Two holes require a tee shot for off a dock-style tee and over wetlands. This feature is only found on one other course in Florida. Wildlife on the course includes a bobcat family, horned owls, snapping turtles and alligators. There is also a rare Florida Panther that is seen from time to time. The 3,676-yard men's tee also has a ladies' course rating of 60.4 and a slope of 103.

Holes: 18 Greens: Bermuda Grass Fairways: Bermuda Grass

Greens Fees: $20-$49
Course Type: public
Dress Code: Collared shirt, no cutoffs, denim OK
Season: Open all year

Barefoot Bay Golf & Recreation Park
1225 Barefoot Blvd
Barefoot Bay, FL 32976
Phone: (561)664-3174Fax: (561)664-3179

This is an executive course with small greens. There is water that comes into play on fourteen holes. This course is excellent to walk and ideal for all skill levels.

Holes: 18 Greens: Bermuda Grass Fairways: Bermuda Grass

Greens Fees: $20 or Less
Course Type: semi-private
Dress Code: No tank tops or cutoffs
Season: Open all year

Baytree National Golf Links
8207 National Dr
Melbourne, FL 32940
Phone: (407)259-9060Fax: (407)259-8924

This is a somewhat flat course, but there are many mounds and moguls that will cause uneven lies. The fairways are tree lined and bordered by a standard cut of rough. There are seventy-four white sand bunkers on the course, and water hazards come into play on many holes. Additionally, there are "red shale" waste areas can create problems for your game. The signature hole is #18, a 454-yard, par 4, requiring an approach shot over water to a peninsula green. The large greens are semi-undulating and fast.

Holes: 18 Greens: Bermuda Grass Fairways: Bermuda Grass

Greens Fees: $50-$79
Course Type: semi-private
Dress Code: No denim, collared shirt required

Bent Oak Country Club
4335 London Town Rd
Titusville, FL 32796
Phone: (407)269-4653Fax: (407)264-0699

This narrow course has a wilderness atmosphere and the holes are close together. There are plenty of trees and water hazards that come into play on several holes. There are several dogleg fairways, and hole #4, a 538-yard, par 5, is a horseshoe shape. Some greens are elevated, but most are level.

Holes: 18 Greens: Bermuda Grass Fairways: Bermuda Grass

Greens Fees: $20-$49
Course Type: semi-private
Dress Code: No tank tops or cutoffs
Season: Open all year


Cocoa Beach Country Club - Dolphin/Lakes Course
Cocoa Beach Country Club - Lakes/ River Course
Cocoa Beach Country Club - River/Dolphin Course
5000 Tom Warner Blvd
Cocoa Beach, FL 32931
Phone: (407)868-3351Fax: (407)868-3362

This club has three nine hole courses that are played in three eighteen hole combinations. The courses feature greens that are medium in size and speed. The wind is often a factor on these courses, and water hazards come into play on several holes.

Holes: 18 Greens: Bent Grass Fairways: Bermuda Grass

Greens Fees: $20-$49
Course Type: public
Dress Code: No tank tops or cutoffs
Season: Open all year

Great Outdoors RV & Golf Resort
135 Plantation Dr
Titusville, FL 32780
Phone: (407)269-5524Fax: (407)268-2406

This not too difficult course is home to a wide variety of wildlife, including deer, pigs, wild cats, and a variety of birds. This picturesque course is loaded with the natural beauty of the surrounding countryside. Water hazards (twenty ponds) come into play on at least seven holes.

Holes: 18 Greens: Bermuda Grass Fairways: Bermuda Grass

Greens Fees: $20-$49
Course Type: resort
Dress Code: Collared shirt, no cutoffs, denim OK
Season: Open all year

Habitat at Valkaria, The
3591 Fairgeen Rd
Valkaria, FL 32950
Phone: (407)952-6312Fax: (407)952-4579

This course was cut out of the natural terrain. The greens are moderately fast and undulating. There are water hazards that come into play on several holes.

Holes: 18 Greens: Bent Grass Fairways: Bermuda Grass

Greens Fees: $20-$49
Course Type: public
Dress Code: No tank tops or cutoffs

Harbor City Municipal Golf Course
2750 Lake Washington Rd
Melbourne, FL 32935
Phone: (407)255-4606Fax: (407)752-4647

This course was built on flat terrain and its fairways are wide open. There are water hazards that come into play on almost every hole, most of which are lateral hazards. One hole that will test your skill is #4, a 421-yard, par 4, requiring a tee shot up a dogleg left fairway.

Holes: 18 Greens: Bermuda Grass Fairways: Bermuda Grass

Greens Fees: $20-$49
Course Type: public
Dress Code: Collared shirt, no cutoffs, denim OK
Season: Open all year

Indian River Colony Club
1936 Freedom Dr
Melbourne, FL 32940
Phone: (407)255-6058Fax: (407)255-6329

Locals consider this course to be a placement course. Only members are permitted to walk the course. There are lakes that come into play several times. The signature hole is #14, a 520-yard, par 5, requiring at least three shots over water before reaching the green.

Holes: 18 Greens: Bent Grass Fairways: Bermuda Grass

Greens Fees: $20-$49
Course Type: private
Dress Code: No denim, collared shirt and bermuda shorts required
Season: Open all year
Guest Policy: Closed

Jo Daddy's Golf Course
3255 Jupiter Blvd SE
Palm Bay, FL 32909
Phone: (407)723-1956Fax: (407)984-2740

This is not your ordinary everyday "pitch and putt" course. This course's motto is, "You Gotta Have Balls to Play at Jo Daddy's." Its signature hole is the #7, a 161-yard, par 3, requiring a tee shot from an island, to an island green. There is water all over this course. Having opened in November of 1996, this course has already made a reputation for itself as being one of the hardest nine hole courses around. For golf instruction, Bill Vincent, the teaching professional, will be glad to give pointers on improving one's game.

Holes: 9 Greens: Tidwarf Grass Fairways: Bermuda Grass

Greens Fees: $20 or Less
Course Type: public
Dress Code: Shirt and shoes required
Season: Open all year

La Cita Golf & Country Club
777 Country Club Dr
Titusville, FL 32780
Phone: (407)267-2955Fax: (407)267-4209

This course features tree-lined fairways that require shot accuracy especially from off the tee boxes. Water hazards come into play on fourteen holes.

Holes: 18 Greens: Tidwarf Grass Fairways: Bermuda Grass

Greens Fees: $20-$49
Course Type: private
Dress Code: No denim, collared shirt and bermuda shorts required
Season: Open all year
Guest Policy: Reciprocal

Majors Golf Club, The
3375 Emerson Dr SE
Palm Bay, FL 32910
Phone: (407)952-8617Fax: (407)956-6757

This course features a state-of -the-art training facility, including a 300-yard practice area. The club offers four stand-alone holes, enabling the golfer to practice any possible shot. The terrain is fairly flat, with lakes and ponds coming into play throughout the wooded layout

Holes: 18 Greens: Bermuda Grass Fairways: Bermuda Grass

Greens Fees: $50-$79
Course Type: public
Dress Code: No denim, collared shirt and bermuda shorts required

Manatee Cove Golf Course
861 Marina Rd
Patrick AFB, FL 32925
Phone: (407)494-7856Fax: (407)494-4524

This course will provide a good challenge for the beginner or intermediate player. There are water hazards that come into play on sixteen holes, including the last, a 432-yard, par 4, with a stream that must be carried off the tee and a large pond surrounding the back side of the green. The layout is generally flat with tree-lined fairways and elevated greens

Holes: 18 Greens: Bermuda Grass Fairways: Bermuda Grass

Greens Fees: $20-$49
Course Type: military
Dress Code: Shirt and shoes required

Melbourne Municipal Golf Course
475 W New Haven Ave
Melbourne, FL 32901
Phone: (407)674-5716Fax: (407)674-5754

This course has flat terrain with flat greens. There is water that comes into play on almost every hole and the back nine holes have many sand bunkers.

Holes: 18 Greens: Bermuda Grass Fairways: Bermuda Grass

Greens Fees: $20-$49
Course Type: public
Dress Code: Shirt and shoes required
Season: Open all year

Palm Gardens Golf Course
2630 Minton Rd
West Melbourne, FL 32904
Phone: (407)723-3182Fax: (407)725-3843

This course is said to be very challenging and unforgiving. It contains numerous sand bunkers, bushes, and trees. There is an additional set of tees that can be used when playing an eighteen hole round.

Holes: 9 Greens: Bermuda Grass Fairways: Bermuda Grass

Greens Fees: $20 or Less
Course Type: public
Dress Code: No tank tops or cutoffs
Season: Open all year

Port Malabar Country Club
1300 Country Club Dr NE
Palm Bay, FL 32905
Phone: (407)729-6533Fax: (407)676-7871

This is a secluded country club. Their course is great for senior citizens because it is easy to walk. The signature hole is #3, a 198-yard, par 3, requiring a tee shot to an island green. In addition, two steep-faced bunkers wait to catch short approach shots.

Holes: 18 Greens: Bermuda Grass Fairways: Bermuda Grass

Greens Fees: $20-$49
Course Type: private
Dress Code: No denim, collared shirt and bermuda shorts required
Season: Open all year
Guest Policy: Closed

Rockledge Country Club
1591 S Fiske Blvd
Rockledge, FL 32955
Phone: (407)636-3160Fax: (407)631-9372

This is a good course for the intermediate level player. Water does not come into play often, but the greens are well bunkered.

Holes: 18 Greens: Bermuda Grass Fairways: Bermuda Grass

Greens Fees: $20-$49
Course Type: private
Dress Code: No denim, collared shirt and bermuda shorts required
Season: Open all year (closed on Mondays)
Guest Policy: Closed

Royal Oak Resort & Golf Club
2150 Country Club Dr
Titusville, FL 32780
Phone: (407)268-1550Fax: (407)383-9666

The locals claim that this course presents a real challenge to the above average player. However, there aren't many trees or water hazards coming into play.

Holes: 18 Greens: Bermuda Grass Fairways: Bermuda Grass

Greens Fees: $20-$49
Course Type: resort
Dress Code: No denim, collared shirt required
Season: Open all year

Sam's Executive Golf Course
4255 N Coco Blvd Hwy 1
Sharpes, FL 32959
Phone: (407)632-2890Fax: (407)632-2890

This course is great for beginners and seniors. The fairways are generous, and the greens are large. There are lakes that come into play on two holes. Ladies tee off from the same set as the men.

Holes: 18 Greens: Bermuda Grass Fairways: Bermuda Grass

Greens Fees: $20 or Less
Course Type: public
Dress Code: No tank tops or cutoffs
Season: Open all year


Savannahs at Merritt Island
3915 Savannahs Trail
Merritt Island, FL 32953
Phone: (407)455-1375Fax: (407)455-1376

Located a short distance form Kennedy Space Center is The Savannahs at Merritt Island. This champioship course measures 6,636 yards from the back tees and plays to a par of 72.This course was built on flat terrain, so it is easy to walk. The fairways are medium width and partially tree lined. The small greens are fast and somewhat difficult to read. Four sets of tees are available to challenge a variety of handicaps. Water hazards come into play on fourteen holes.An interesting hole is #7, a 555-yard, par 5, which is completely surrounded by water.

Holes: 18 Greens: Bermuda Grass Fairways: Bermuda Grass

Greens Fees: $20-$49
Course Type: public
Dress Code: No denim, collared shirt and bermuda shorts required
Season: Open all year

Spessard Holland Golf Course
2374 Oak St
Melbourne Beach, FL 32951
Phone: (407)952-4529Fax: (407)952-4569

This course features more than six acres of water hazards, and hole #14, a 364-yard, par 4, plays alongside the Indian River. The fairways are lined with palm trees, and the fast greens are medium-sized.

Holes: 18 Greens: Bermuda Grass Fairways: Bermuda Grass

Greens Fees: $20-$49
Course Type: public
Dress Code: No tank tops or cutoffs
Season: Open all year

Summit View Golf Club
5000 Old Dixie Hwy
Grant, FL 32949
Phone: (407)951-2009Fax: (407)725-0453

This course is very hilly and the wind often comes into play. The fairways are wide open, and there are several water hazards that come into play on the course.

Holes: 18 Greens: Bent Grass Fairways: Bermuda Grass

Greens Fees: $20-$49
Course Type: semi-private
Dress Code: No denim, collared shirt and bermuda shorts required
Season: Open all year


Suntree Country Club - Challenge Course
Suntree Country Club - Classic Course
1 Country Club Dr
Melbourne, FL 32940
Phone: (407)242-6235Fax: (407)242-5890

This club has two outstanding eighteen hole courses. Both courses have enough sand bunkers, water hazards, and trees to challenge any skill level. The Challenge Course is a links-style design with more water that comes into play than on the Classic Course. The Classic Course, a more traditional course, was one of the original sites of the PGA Senior Tour. The signature hole on the Classic Course is #18, a 410-yard, par 4, with water that comes into play alongside the fairway and in front of the green. The signature hole on the Challenge Course is #7, a 576-yard, par 5, with water that comes into play on both sides of the fairway and in front of the green.

Holes: 18 Greens: Bermuda Grass Fairways: Bermuda Grass

Greens Fees: $20-$49
Course Type: private
Dress Code: No denim, collared shirt and bermuda shorts required
Season: Open all year
Guest Policy: Closed

Turtle Creek Golf Club
1278 Admiralty Blvd
Rockledge, FL 32955
Phone: (407)638-0603Fax: (407)633-4615

This course is located in a natural setting, featuring many streams and lakes coming into play on a number of holes. The narrow fairways force accurate shots from off the tee boxes. The driving range is an aqua-range. Discounted savings, which include lunch tickets, may be purchased through the golf shop. For tee time reservations call (407) 632-2520 or use the club's e-mail address listed above.

Holes: 18 Greens: Bermuda Grass Fairways: Bermuda Grass

Greens Fees: $20-$49
Course Type: semi-private
Dress Code: Collared shirt, no cutoffs, denim OK
Season: Open all year

Viera East Golf Club
2300 Clubhouse Dr
Rockledge, FL 32955
Phone: (407)639-6500Fax: (407)639-3997

This newly-built course is fairly wide open because the trees have not had enough time to mature, but the fairways, which are bordered with a standard cut of rough, still demand shot accuracy. The large greens are slightly sloped, but once again, the course immaturity tends to make the greens a little slow. The signature hole is #14, a 527-yard, par 5, requiring an approach shot over water to an island green.

Holes: 18 Greens: Winter Rye Fairways: Winter Rye

Greens Fees: $20-$49
Course Type: public
Dress Code: Collared shirt, no other requirements
Season: Open all year

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