MANATEE COVE GOLF COURSE

The flat Florida coastal terrain here demands precision over power, with water hazards threading through nearly every hole and trade winds that can turn a routine approach into a guessing game. Military personnel and civilians alike tackle this strategic test where the signature par-3 8th plays directly over a tidal lagoon that's home to actual manatees during winter months. What separates this track from typical resort fare is its authentic links-style conditioning and the way afternoon breezes off the nearby Banana River force you to club up and trust your short game.