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Top Year-Round Driving Ranges In South Florida

These five golf clubs and academies offer some of the top ranges and courses in southern Florida. Each offers year-round golf ranges and courses, so be sure to check them out this winter. One of the great things about the temperate climate in South Florida is the ability to still play golf outdoors during the winter! From Davie to Miami to Key West, these five locations are conveniently spread out throughout southern Florida for ease of access to all in the region.
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Davie Golf & Country Club

8201 Nova Drive
Davie, FL 33324
(954) 797-4653
www.daviegolf.net

Davie Golf & Country Club is open year round and offers its golfers the ability to hit from both surfaces (grass and artificial). They are also an aqua range. Best of all, their course is completely remodeled and the only public golf course in Davie. Be sure to 'like' them on Facebook for updates and more information.

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Miami Beach Golf Club

2301 Alton Road
Miami Beach, FL 33140
(305) 532-3350
www.miamibeachgolfclub.com

The driving range at Miami Beach Golf Club offers year round service. This course dates back to 1923 when it was originally Bayshore Golf Course. While there, don't forget to check out their unique restaurant on-site, which is a favorite among both golfers and non-golfers alike at Miami Beach. The range does close for events, so be sure to call before heading out to this golf club.

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Conte's Palm Aire Golf Academy

3701 Oaks Clubhouse Drive
Pompano Beach, FL 33069
(954) 971-7867
www.palmairegolfacademy.com

Around for over 18 years, Conte's Palm Aire Golf Academy boasts itself as "one of Florida's most established and recognized Golf Academies." This would be the ideal place for beginners or less experienced golfers to check out. They even were named a "Top 8 teaching facility in the US" by GFW magazine. Don't miss out on the variety of lessons they have to offer with one of their PGA/LPGA instructors.

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Key West Golf Club

6450 E. College Road
Key West, FL 33040
(305) 294-33040
www.keywestgolf.com

For those located in the Florida Keys that don't want to head up to Miami, Key West Golf Club is the place to go to play golf, and in fact is the only Caribbean golf course in the United States. Don't just stick to the range as their 18 hole course includes over 200 acres of some beautiful foliage and wildlife. There is even their well-known "Mangrove Hole" which is a "143 yards, par 3 that is played completely over a field of thickly intertwined tropical mangroves. Head over to their Facebook page to get current updates and information on this unique course.

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Biltmore Hotel

1200 Anastasia Ave.
Coral Gables, FL 33134
(305) 460-5364
www.biltmorehotel.com

Biltmore Hotel is much more than a hotel and offers a huge range of golf options, from separate public and member tee times to a driving range. Their driving range is very easy logistically for those simply wanting to just hit balls. All one must do is go into the golf shop pay, receive a clip with a unique code, then input that code into the machine and it will dispense your golf balls. They also have a very large practice putting green. If bringing the family, who might not be as fond of golfing, they can enjoy the spa or numerous dining options at the Biltmore Hotel.

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Suzy Fielders is a working mom of a spirited 9 year old daughter. She has an MA in Communication Studies and BA in Psychology and Communications. She works in marketing/public relations, is a freelance writer and is very involved in the Winston-Salem community and arts & films scene.

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