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Take Dad on a Golf and Gulf Coast Getaway

By www.warksgolf.co.uk, March 2007

Take Dad on an unforgettable trip to Sarasota and Florida’s Gulf Islands and treat him to some of America’s Top Golf Courses. Not only is the weather warm throughout June but this means smaller crowds on the courses and summer savings on golf fees.

Legacy Golf Club – National Golf School
This fun and attentive course in Bradenton has been awarded four stars by Golf Digest and One of America’s Top Golf Courses by Zagat Surveys. Expect professional-level service and awe-inspiring views. Between May and October, the rate drops from £51 to £25 before 1pm, falling even further to £20 after 1pm.

Oak Ford Golf Club
Getting away from it all is the calling card at this course in Sarasota, with peace and quiet and an old Florida feel as the major attractions. During the summer its £13 to get on the course from dawn until 8:30am, £18 until 2:30pm and £13 for the rest of the day.

Waterlefe Golf and River Club
Play the most challenging course in Bradenton built along a beautiful section of the Manatee River including wide expanses of marshes. Don’t be surprised if on the 15th tee you spot a family of manatees. From 7:30am to 3:00pm, the fee is just £30.

Boutique accommodation is available from £50 per night at www.floridaboutiquehotels.co.uk.

Flights with British Airways cost from £459 for a week’s stay, departing London Gatwick.

For general information on Sarasota and Florida’s Gulf Islands or to book a hotel call 020 7681 6275/6 or www.sarasotanandfloridasgulfislands.co.uk.

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