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Jacksonville Golf Vacations and Getaways

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Jacksonville Golf Vacations and Getaways
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TPC Sawgrass Clubhouse

Copyright © 2007 Blair Howard
Greater Jacksonville, and the surrounding area, from Ponte Vedra to Amelia Island to St. Augustine – Florida’s First Coast, has long been a top golf vacation destination. A three or four-day getaway in Jacksonville will put you well within reach of all the beaches, world-class shopping and dining, and a whole host of attractions and amenities, including the World Golf Hall of Fame, PGA Tour Headquarters, LPGA Headquarters along with more than 200 championship golf courses. There really is plenty to see and do; something to suit every member of your family or group - many of Jacksonville’s grand resorts have kid’s programs, spas, tennis and eco programs and, with great golfing weather virtually year round, you can be sure your three or four-day golf vacation or getaway will be a great success. Here are some specific ideas:

Climate - Average Monthly Temperatures:

Jan - 52 Feb - 55; Mar – 61; Apr - 67; May - 73; Jun - 79; Jul – 81; Aug – 81; Sep – 78; Oct – 69; Nov – 62; Dec – 55; Average Mean Temp – 68

Where to Stay in Jacksonville, Ponte Vedra & Amelia Island

For more ideas, check my Jacksonville Hotel Guide

Where to Play Golf in Jacksonville, Ponte Vedra & Amelia Island

How to get There:

Jacksonville International Airport served by almost all major US airlines, including United, Delta, Continental, US Air, AirTran, American, and Northwest, and by Air Canada and major airlines from Europe and the United Kingdom.

Look for the best airline and car rental deals with these two aggregators, which provide travelers with an up-to-date search tool to compare prices on airfares and car rentals of all ratings:

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