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Rare in golf, as in life, is an inanimate object or place given a true emotional character by those who encounter its presence. We often bestow maternal, female names to ships with the premise that ‘she’ will keep us safe while at the same time certain fighter planes, race cars, and speed boats are given the same type of moniker but with a completely different intention. |
Mystic Dunes. The name sounds peaceful enough with the veneer of a tranquil, safe harbor, but lying in wait, ready to pounce, there is that not so serene side to this 18 hole journey. A side that keeps you on the edge, at the verge of surrender, but not willing to forgo the emotional peaks and valleys of the challenge that lies ahead.
Mystic Dunes is located within the beautiful Mystic Dunes Resort & Golf Club. Carved from rolling orange groves and native protected wetlands, the resort is situated in the heart of the world’s premier vacation destination, yet offers a feeling of escape from it all. Neighboring some of the most thrilling attractions found anywhere, it only seems fitting that the Mystic Dunes golf experience be designed with some of those attributes in mind. Champions Tour Player and NBC Lead Golf Analyst Gary Koch has created a masterpiece of blended philosophies and unrivaled challenges that is certain to go down as one of the most unique in all of Florida.
G reens reminiscent of Augusta National, par fours that rival in length to some of the longest seen in Professional Major Championships, and a diabolical quartet of par threes that seem to get more intense as the round progresses are just some of the outstanding features on this 7,012 yard, Par 71 track. Meticulous course conditioning guarantees superior playing conditions year-round with special attention given to the greens complexes that feature at least fifty yards of tiff-dwarf grass surrounds, allowing for an unlimited variety of shot types and strategies. Five sets of tee boxes offer every level of golfer the ability to play from the distance that makes a round of golf enjoyable and with just enough challenge to keep the player’s interest piqued. Back tees (Black) are reserved for the professional or low-single digit handicap amateur only.
Creating alternate feelings of elation to frustration, calm and turmoil, and joy with the occasional bouts of fear, Mystic Dunes will always leave a lasting impression on the golfer’s psyche and inevitably will keep you coming back for more.
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by GolfDigest's "Best Places to Play" 2004-2008 "A great new course" 
