Daytona Beach Golf Course
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The Daytona Beach Golf Course is a municipal golf course, located at 600 Wilder Blvd. in Daytona Beach, Florida
. The facility is owned and operated by the City of Daytona Beach, and offers two courses, the North Course and the South Course.
s, tall pine
s, and water hazards.
The North course was designed and built in 1966 by Amos "Slim" Deatherage, who was the club's head professional
and manager at the time. In 1997 the course was redesigned by Lloyd Clifton, with all greens, bunker
s, and tee
s being redone. The resulting course winds through dense live oak and pine, with more water hazards and more undulations on the greens.
Both courses have been rated as three stars (out of five) on average by Golf Digest
magazine readers. GolfLink.com users have also rated both courses at three stars overall.
"Eagles" Women's golf team, who use the courses for practice and intercollegiate matches. The Eagles are members of the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics
Region XIV and compete in the Florida Sun Conference
. The Eagles hosted the 2002, 2003, and 2004 NAIA Women's Golf National Championship.
The Eagles women's team also host the annual "Bash at the Beach" golf tournament at Daytona Beach Golf Club. The 2008 tournament was held on the final weekend in March, with participating teams including the Bethune-Cookman University Wildcats
, Jackson State University, Birmingham Southern, Seminole Community College, Florida Institute of Technology, University of Mobile, Webber International, Northwood University, Lindenwood University, Wellesley College, Spring Hill College, and Thomas University.
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Daytona Beach, Florida
Daytona Beach is a city in Volusia County, Florida, USA. According to 2008 U.S. Census Bureau estimates, the city has a population of 64,211. Daytona Beach is a principal city of the Deltona – Daytona Beach – Ormond Beach, Florida Metropolitan Statistical Area, which the census bureau estimated had...
. The facility is owned and operated by the City of Daytona Beach, and offers two courses, the North Course and the South Course.
Overview
In addition to the two parkland golf courses, the facility offers a lighted driving range, practice putting green, pro shop, and full service restaurant. The complex is managed by John Cameron as General Manager, with Brian Jaquet as the onsite Golf Professional and Forrest Ensminger as Superintendent. Special programs are offered for Juniors, Ladies, and Seniors.History
The Daytona Beach Golf Club was constructed in 1921. The South course remains true to the original layout, as designed by Donald Ross, one of the most significant golf course designers in the history of the sport. The course features live oakLive oak
Live oak , also known as the southern live oak, is a normally evergreen oak tree native to the southeastern United States...
s, tall pine
Pine
Pines are trees in the genus Pinus ,in the family Pinaceae. They make up the monotypic subfamily Pinoideae. There are about 115 species of pine, although different authorities accept between 105 and 125 species.-Etymology:...
s, and water hazards.
The North course was designed and built in 1966 by Amos "Slim" Deatherage, who was the club's head professional
Professional golfer
In golf the distinction between amateurs and professionals is rigorously maintained. An amateur who breaches the rules of amateur status may lose his or her amateur status. A golfer who has lost his or her amateur status may not play in amateur competitions until amateur status has been reinstated;...
and manager at the time. In 1997 the course was redesigned by Lloyd Clifton, with all greens, bunker
Bunker (golf)
A hazard is an area of a golf course in the sport of golf which provides a difficult obstacle. which may be of three types: water hazards such as lakes and rivers; man-made hazards such as bunkers; and natural hazards such as dense vegetation. Special rules apply to playing balls that fall in a...
s, and tee
Teeing ground
In golf, the teeing ground is the area at the beginning of a hole from which the player's first stroke is taken. When referring to the area, the terms "tee", "tee box", and "teeing ground" are often used interchangeably....
s being redone. The resulting course winds through dense live oak and pine, with more water hazards and more undulations on the greens.
Both courses have been rated as three stars (out of five) on average by Golf Digest
Golf Digest
Golf Digest is a monthly golf magazine published by Condé Nast Publications in the United States. It is a generalist golf publication covering recreational golf and men's and women's competitive golf. Condé Nast Publications also publishes the more specialized , and Golf World Business. The...
magazine readers. GolfLink.com users have also rated both courses at three stars overall.
Tournaments
The Daytona Beach Golf Club is the home of the Embry Riddle Aeronautical UniversityEmbry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Daytona Beach
Embry–Riddle Aeronautical University, Daytona Beach is a residential campus of Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University. The university offers bachelor's and master's degrees in aeronautical science , aerospace engineering and other aerospace fields.-History:Embry-Riddle began in 1925 as the...
"Eagles" Women's golf team, who use the courses for practice and intercollegiate matches. The Eagles are members of the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics
National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics
The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics is an athletic association that organizes college and university-level athletic programs. Membership in the NAIA consists of smaller colleges and universities across the United States. The NAIA allows colleges and universities outside the USA...
Region XIV and compete in the Florida Sun Conference
Florida Sun Conference
The Sun Conference is a college athletic conference affiliated with the NAIA. Member institutions are located in Florida, Georgia and South Carolina...
. The Eagles hosted the 2002, 2003, and 2004 NAIA Women's Golf National Championship.
The Eagles women's team also host the annual "Bash at the Beach" golf tournament at Daytona Beach Golf Club. The 2008 tournament was held on the final weekend in March, with participating teams including the Bethune-Cookman University Wildcats
Bethune-Cookman Wildcats
The Bethune-Cookman Wildcats are the names of the college sports teams at Bethune-Cookman University in Daytona Beach, Florida. Lynn W. Thompson is the current Athletic Director.Bethune-Cookman currently fields varsity teams in ten different sports...
, Jackson State University, Birmingham Southern, Seminole Community College, Florida Institute of Technology, University of Mobile, Webber International, Northwood University, Lindenwood University, Wellesley College, Spring Hill College, and Thomas University.
| Year | Tournament | Team Winner | Individual Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | ERAU Bash at the Beach | Bethune-Cookman Wildcats Bethune-Cookman Wildcats The Bethune-Cookman Wildcats are the names of the college sports teams at Bethune-Cookman University in Daytona Beach, Florida. Lynn W. Thompson is the current Athletic Director.Bethune-Cookman currently fields varsity teams in ten different sports... |
Carrie Rowe (Webber Int'l) |
| 2007 | ERAU Bash at the Beach | Daytona Beach Community College | Albane Flamont (ERAU) |
| 2005 | ERAU Bash at the Beach | Daytona Beach Community College | Heidi Lowe (ERAU) |
| 2004 | ERAU Bash at the Beach | Barry University | J. Ganthier-Tretault (Webber Int'l) |
Course scorecards
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