4.5 stars for one of my favorite public golf courses in the Central Florida area.
I was visiting Titusville a few years ago when a buddy recommended that head up the road and check out the Jones Course at LPGA International in Daytona. I hadn't really heard of the course before, but the afternoon prices were pretty reasonable and the Golfpass reviews were good, so I decided to give it a try.
I arrived at the venue, which is more like a community, about an hour early. One of the more-discussed issues with this course is that they can run out of golf carts, so I went up to grab a cart early to make sure I didn't run into any problems. I then went into the beautiful interior with the pro shop overlooking the course and a gigantic restaurant (with an awesome patio) next door. I checked in for my round, bought a ball bucket token, and headed out.
While I wasn't thrilled that the range balls weren't included with the round, the price was cheap and my wife and I received plenty of range balls to hit. The range is grass (huge plus) and pretty spread out so that you don't have to be too close to people. The putting and chipping areas are also quite large, so we were able to warm up just fine.
The reason this course is one of my favorites in Central Florida is it is kept in great condition for a public course. I've always found the greens to roll fast and true, while the various hole setups are interesting enough to keep your attention without being too challenging to play with my wife and other friend. The course can get a little packed, but the pace generally moves well enough that we get done in 3-4 hours (which compared to other public courses is really fast).
Overall, LPGA International provides a great public golf course experience. If you are looking to try out a nice golf course in Central Florida without the nice course prices, you should definitely give this spot a look. read more