Peak Greens Fees: $120.
Contact: 1 North Jacaranda, Orlando;
(407) 239-4700;
www.grandcypress.com
The Palm, Walt Disney World
Why Play It? The Palm is the best of 99
holes at the Happiest Place on Earth. It's full of water and sand,
and it's home to the resort's
PGA Tour event.
Your Chances of Getting On: Excellent in
summer; tough the rest of the year, except for guests of Disney's
dozens of hotels.
Peak Greens Fees: $89 to $99.
Contact: 1950 West Magnolia/Palm Drive,
Lake Buena Vista; (407) 939-4653;
disneyworld.disney.go.com
Panther Lake, Orange County National
Why Play It? One of the nation's best
high-end daily-fee courses, this was the first to be designed with
18 signature holes, which are always kept in top condition.
Your Chances of Getting On: Very good,
especially if you book in advance. Tee times can be booked months
out.
Peak Greens Fees: $65 to $75.
Contact: 16301 Phil Ritson Way, Winter
Garden; (407) 656-2626; www.ocngolf.com
SAN FRANCISCO
Harding Park
Why Play
It? In 2002, a massive redesign put this 75-year-old
municipal layout and its bay views into the nation's top 100. It
now hosts the World Golf--American Express Championship.
Your Chances of Getting on: Not good
using the municipal seven-day-in-advance automated system, but,
with a $10 surcharge, groups of two or more can call and book up to
30 days in advance, making it easy.
Peak Greens Fees: $135 to $155
Contact: 99 Harding Road, San Francisco;
(415) 664-4690;,
www.harding-park.com
The Course at Wente Vineyards
Why Play It? With jaw-dropping views and
huge elevation changes, this Greg Norman design is the best of
California's many winery courses.
Your Chances of Getting On: Surprisingly
good, as this is a bit of a hidden gem.
Peak Greens Fees: $85 to $105.