Reflecting on a Memorable Year of Golf in Florida
Bright Sunsets and Golf Courses: A Year to Remember in the Sunshine State
The Year of Courses
Picture this: kicking off the year with a newly discovered golf course in January that will mark your *662nd* game overall. Quite the achievement, right? It’s been a fantastic year on the greens, wrapping up 2024 with a staggering total of *96 rounds of golf*. That’s not just about number crunching, it also means *87* full 18-hole rounds plus a few extra shorter loop-de-loops and one rainy day washout. And guess what? That’s the most I’ve played since before the pandemic and becoming a dad!
Among the highlights, I played *54* new-to-me courses, with the standout being The Lido at Sand Valley. It exceeded all expectations! It’s quirky, it’s charming, and it’s just downright fun—exactly what golf should be about. Those who are a fan of golf architecture need to put this on their must-visit list!
The Great Adventure
Scoring Records and Personal Bests
Golf and Family
Trust me when I say that golf and family have created some of the best experiences this year! From family vacations in the South Carolina Lowcountry that included golfing at Ocean Point Golf Links (after finding some beautiful shells), to enjoying dinner with my loved ones at PGA National Resort & Spa’s Sushi by Bou. You can bet I’ll be dreaming of those flavors long after the last roll is eaten!