Winter Golf

Since the weather is extremely hot during the summer months in Florida, winter golf is the way to go. The days are shorter so we don't start until 7am. The coolness of the morning sometimes requires a sweater or light jacket but by 9am you are back to normal with temperatures of 75-80. The snowbirds usually crowd the courses and of course the prices to play go way up.

In the summer and fall golf is an inexpensive sport but come December to May prices double or triple. Our 27 hole course is minutes from our home and is kept in mint condition. It is home to hundreds of birds and some snakes and alligators. The eagle and osprey nest nearby and the shore and wading birds abound in the shallow lakes which are a feature on nearly every hole.Since we are creatures of habit we play with the same people every week and socialize with the whole group on the 19Th hole.

Very few of our group could be considered great golfers but we manage to have respectable scores.The more serious people manage to stick together but for us the exercise and fun is the main purpose.We do play for a small financial reward every week and the money is usually spread around. On a good day you might win $30 but on most days you will not be in the money.Golf is a wonderful way to use three or four hours every week and our wives encourage us to attend to get us out of their hair.

Florida is a good place to live during the winter months but golf makes it a great place to live anytime.