By Aldana Foigel
Golfers, mark your calendars because Oct. 4 is National Golf Day, also known as National Golf Lover’s Day. For any golf lover, the only way to spend the day is on the green. NSU is surrounded by a number of incredible golf courses, and each of them are suitable for golfers of all kinds, from beginners to professionals.
Plantation Preserve
400 NW 73rd Avenue, Plantation, Florida 33317
If you’re looking for a fun afternoon at a golf course, Plantation Preserve is the place to go. Located ten minutes away from NSU, Plantation Preserve is an 18-hole golf course with a driving range, chipping and putting facilities. They offer different public golf rates depending on when you go. If you are a morning golfer, the green fee costs $55 during the week and $65 on the weekend. Florida residents get a $5 discount. For afternoon golfers, the green fee is $42 on weekdays and $52 on the weekend. Call 954-585-5020 to reserve a tee time.
The Club at Emerald Hills
4100 North Hills Drive, Hollywood, FL 33021
At 7,827 yard long golf course, the Club at Emerald Hills was rated #1 by the USGA (United States Golf Association) in South Florida. The golf course has five different tee boxes in each hole, so every golfer can decide how long they prefer to play the course. Summer rates at Emerald Hills are $80 plus tax before 2 p.m. and $60 plus tax after 2 p.m. Tee times may be reserved seven days in advance at 954-961-4000.
Jacaranda Golf Club
9200 W Broward Blvd, Plantation, FL 33324
Jacaranda Golf Club was rated four stars by Golf Digest and hosts many PGA, USGA and FSGA Championship Events. The Jacaranda golf course is a 36-hole course perfect for relaxing with friends or playing a competitive and challenging golf round. The East Golf Course features wider fairways than its championship counterpart. On the other hand, the key to playing well on the West Golf Course is hitting straight. Golf rates are $80 during the week and $90 over the weekend. Florida residents receive a discount, paying $70 on weekdays and $80 on the weekend. To reserve a tee time, call 954-472-5836.
TPC Eagle Trace
1111 Eagle Trace Boulevard, Coral Springs, FL 33071
TPC Eagle Trace hosted the Honda Classic from 1984 to 1991 and again in 1996. The 18-hole course is very challenging and fun to play, and includes an island green. If you choose to hit from the gold tees, the course is 7,040 yards long. TPC Eagle Trace also offers an amazing driving range, putting and chipping facilities. Green fees are $50 from Mondays to Fridays and $65 on the weekends. After 3 p.m. the green fee goes down to $35. To reserve tee times, contact TPC at 954-753-7222.
The Biltmore
1200 Anastasia Avenue, Coral Gables, FL 33134
The Biltmore hosts the Junior Orange Bowl International Golf Championship every year. The Junior Orange Bowl is a very prestigious tournament — an invitational for the top players from around the world. The Biltmore is a great golf course, open year-round and kept in good shape. Golf rates for 18 holes during the week are $82 for Miami Dade County residents and $105 for visiting guests. On the weekends, the prices are $93 for Miami Dade County Residents and $118 for visiting guests. To make a reservation, call the Biltmore Golf Pro Shop at (305) 460-5364.
Mark Oct. 4 on the calendar. Eighteen holes with friends can be so much fun. Don’t forget to upload cool pictures on social media using #NationalGolfLoversDay. The game of golf is amazing, so head out to these courses, play and enjoy.
Caption: Khush Patel, member of the NSU Men’s Golf Team, hits balls at the driving range at Plantation Preserve Golf Club.
Credit: K. Patel
