Due to its year-round warm weather, Florida is arguably the country's golf capital. From the Panhandle down to the Keys, the Sunshine State boasts some of the most highly sought-after golf courses in the world. Florida teems with astonishing country clubs, championship public courses, premier golf communities, and prestigious golf resorts, making the state an undeniable golf paradise. The sheer number of courses in Florida - more than in any other state - ensures variety throughout the year. 

These are some of the top golf courses in Florida, in no particular order:

1. TPC at Sawgrass – Ponte Vedra

The Tournament Players Club (TPC) at Sawgrass is comprised of two golf courses in Ponte Vedra Beach, a suburb of Jacksonville. It plays host to the PGA tour headquarters and The Players Championship on the PGA Tour. The Stadium Course is notably difficult and contains the infamous "Island Green" on the signature 17th hole. TPC at Sawgrass is open to the public. 

2. Seminole Golf Club – Juno Beach

Located just north of Palm Beach in Juno Beach, Seminole is one of the best and most prestigious golf courses in the world. The club is notoriously difficult to join, and only the very lucky have been privileged enough to play the course. While the course is highly regarded, the clubhouse, amenities, and level of service bring this club to a world-class level. 

3. Trump National Doral — Doral

Located near Miami, Trump National Doral Resort and Club offers four courses to members and guests, including the famed Blue Monster course. The beautiful resort prides itself on providing four distinct experiences to golf enthusiasts. 

4. Streamsong Golf Resort – Fort Meade

A relative newcomer to the Florida golf scene, Streamsong is located about 90 minutes from Orlando in a secluded setting near Fort Meade. The much-hyped resort offers two courses, Red and Blue, with a third currently under construction. 

5. Calusa Pines Golf Club – Naples

Calusa Pines Golf Club is a world-class, membership-only course. Located in beautiful Naples, it is regarded as one of the finest golf courses in Southwest Florida. The course is widely known for its elevation changes - a rarity in Florida - and spectacular views. 

6. Innisbrook Golf Resort – Clearwater

Located near Tampa in Clearwater, Innisbrook Golf Resort features four championship courses and a golf institute. The top-rated Copperhead course hosts a PGA Tour championship. It is open to the public. 

7. Mountain Lake Club – Lake Wales

Mountain Lake is a low-key private golf community in Central Florida. The club is approximately 100 years old and the course is situated on rolling terrain not usually associated with the Sunshine State. In fact, it boasts one of the highest elevations in the entire Florida peninsula. 

8. The Concession Golf Club – Bradenton

Located in Bradenton, just south of Tampa on Florida's Gulf Coast, The Concession is a gated club consisting of a private golf course and luxurious single-family homes. The lush course debuted in 2006 as one of the best new private golf courses in the country. 

9. Jupiter Hills Club – Tequesta

Jupiter Hills is an ultra-exclusive golf club and community located just north of West Palm Beach in Tequesta, Florida. The club is comprised of two top-rated golf courses and beautiful homes. The courses are noted for their elevation changes and the Hills course is said to be famed golf course architect Tom Fazio's favorite course. 

10. The Bear's Club – Jupiter

Like Jupiter Hills, The Bear's Club is an exclusive golf club and community located in Jupiter, Florida. The renowned club and course was founded by Jack Nicklaus in 1999. It is known for its stunning golf course and superior amenities.