Florida is considered by many to be the golf capital of the U.S. There’s even a license plate proclaiming just that.

If Florida is the golf capital, The Villages might be the golf capital of Florida.

There are 22 Executive courses in The Villages Florida. Yes, you read that right…22! These nine-hole courses are mostly par 3’s with a few par 4’s and the rare par 5 sprinkled in for fun.

These courses are free for residents to play…if you live in The Villages you’re in! You’ll pay no greens fees and if you want to walk the course its free. But, there is a small fee for golf cart rental. You can also use your own cart and pay a trail fee either daily, semi-annually, or annually.

In addition to the 22 Executive Courses there are 9 Championship courses in The Villages…most have 27 holes. Residents of The Villages Florida are automatically members of these courses as well, but unfortunately they are not free to play.

Priority golf memberships are available at 2…3…4…or all Championship courses. Priority membership gives you access to priority tee times and reduced greens fees (ranging from $14 to $30). Plus you are allowed to use all the country club pools and spas, and get a few other benefits. Choosing all of the courses will set you back $925/year for a couple. Not bad. Oh yeah, and cart rentals are $7.