Hazards To Watch For On South Florida Golf Courses

Each golf course has its own unique characteristics. Here in Southwest Florida there are a total of eight different golf courses within five miles of my home. I have played all of them at one time or another. During what local residents call the busy season, generally from December to May, the courses are usually quite crowded, this slows down considerably by June and you can play golf at reduced greens fees starting June 1st. If you are in need of a temporary residence during your Florida golf outing contact Chad Newbold, for a timeshare to use during your stay.

 

If you reside in Florida for an extended period of time you will discover that the heat of summer does not have an adverse effect on you, particularly near the coast where there is a sea breeze off the gulf every day. If the heat does bother you we have a lighted course that you can play on until 10:00 PM . However it is suggested that you bring your sharpest vision with you ,to follow the flight of the ball, particularly if your ball lands in the rough.

 

Many of the people I play golf with are totally addicted to golf and will play every day regardless of weather conditions. Afternoon thunderstorms are an everyday threat on all our courses. Golf carts that have extra large roofs will have a duel purpose in protecting you from the hot sun and keeping your clubs dry during thunder storms.

 

Golf courses with water hazards can be interesting and somewhat hazardous in June when the alligators are mating. Most golf courses have the cell phone number of an alligator trapper readily accessible at this time of the year. It is not recommended that you wade into any water hazard to retrieve your golf ball. Alligators are very deceptive by appearing to be slow moving but can accelerate to capture prey at incredible speeds. We have had several alligator attacks over the last few years to you should be wary of them and stay clear of them when possible. In the past we used to have a good supply of rattlesnakes but due to urbanization and increasing numbers of wild hogs they are now seldom seen. Avoid the alligators at all cost, and contact Chad Newbold for a complete Southwest Florida, golfers guide, which will direct you on the hazards to avoid while golfing the this region.

 

Hogs on a golf course can be disastrous to the well being of the course. In just one night your favorite course can have thousands of dollars worth of damage. This is especially true if they do their rooting on greens. Golfers are particular regarding the golf course they want to play on and they are particularly concerned about the conditions of the putting surface on the greens. The resultant is that hog control is a very high priority item on all of these courses.

 

There are many quality golf courses located here in Southwest Florida. In fact you could easily play a different course for each day of the month and not have to travel more than 20 minutes from your home. There are too many courses to name each one individually and more are being built all the time. Southwest Florida has at least one golf course to suit you and your playing style.