Transitions PGA Tournament

It is now 6:35 pm in Florida and the boys are still playing to see who wins the Transitions PGA event. Jim Furyk is still leading with just a few holes to go and looks like he will win his first tournament since 2007. Welcome back Jim!

Innisbrook Resort is the host for this tour event and my hat is off to them with the magnificant job their grounds crew staff did in getting the Copperhead Course ready for a PGA tour event. I was down there about 3 1/2 weeks ago and it was dried out, lost a lot of plants and it really didn't look very good. Yet in these few weeks it looks lush and green and has given the players all they want in a tournament course. Well done!

Lake Powell National Golf Course in Page Arizona

I thought I might give you readers a visit to the West with Lake Powell National, a beautiful course where the views may out weigh the phenomenal course architecture. The picture above is of #15 up on the bluff looking out over the course. If you are in Northern Arizona or Utah this is a must play! Say Hi to Johnny Mills, the Director of Golf while you are there.

ChampionsGate Golf in ChampionsGate Florida

The picture is of #5 hole on The National Course at ChampionsGate. ChampionsGate has two courses designed by Greg Norman call The National and The International. Both courses are a links style course, but the International is closer to the type of original links style you would find in Scotland with pot bunkers, water and large undulating greens. The National is similar, but more of the Americanized version of a true links course. Both are beautiful and are located south of Orlando about 30 minutes. Come on out and play and see the abundant wildlife, maybe one of the alligators!

PGA Events in Florida

I wanted to take a minute of your time and let you know about the upcoming Transitions PGA Event at the Innisbrook Resort this weekend. If you are Military (active, reserve, retired, etc.) and have an military ID card you can show it at the gate for "FREE" entry. Additionally, there will be a tent area around the 16th green sponsored by Coco-cola, and Anheuser Busch with free drinks and food. The dates are 18-21 March 2010.

The other tournament is the Arnold Palmer Invitational at Bay Hill in Orlando, Florida. The only information I have is that you will be able to get in free with a military ID card. I hope all military will take part in both of these great events.

Tiger will not be at either of these, but the quality of these fields will allow you to see some of the young guns and other top stars of the PGA Tour. Have fun!

Falcon's Fire Golf Club in Kissimmee Florida

This is one of Orlando's finest golf clubs with fast greens and a wonderful layout. The front nine seems to be a bit easier than the back, but with the great combination of hole lengths, wonderful bunkering and lots of water it makes this course a fun and playable golf course. The four sets of tees allow for all golfers to have an enjoyable time. While you are in Orlando put this on your list of must plays. For more information check out their web site or mine!

Saddlebrook Golf Course in Westley Chapel Florida

This golf & tennis resort is the home away from home to many tennis & golf pros who want to unwind and enjoy a relaxing resort experience. The two golf courses, Saddlebrook Course and the Palmer Course are just a couple of Arnold Palmer's legacy of golf courses around the world. If you are in the Tampa, Florida area you should count these courses as must plays.

Harmony Golf Preserve in Harmony Florida

This has been the first week in Orlando and I have photographed and played two courses. The first one I want to talk about is a fabulous course just outside St. Cloud, FL named Harmony Golf Preserve. This course is actually a wildlife sanctuary with many types of birds, alligators, armadillo and other various creatures. The course is outstanding and is hard to keep your concentration because of the wildlife and beauty. It would be a must play if you come to the Orlando area.