BRIGHTLINE CONNECTS GOLFERS TO FLORIDA’S TOP COURSES & EVENTS

Orlando, FL (April 21, 2026) – Golf tourism is booming, with travelers prioritizing convenience and premium experiences. Brightline conveniently connects golf enthusiasts to Florida’s top courses and golf events, making it easier than ever to plan weekend golf trips — all without sitting in the car for hours, facing exorbitant gas prices or navigating airport delays. On April 29 – May 3, the PGA Tour returns to Trump National Doral Miami, which is a 30-minute ride from the Brightline MiamiCentral Station, putting South Florida back in national spotlight.

 

With stations in Orlando, West Palm Beach, Boca Raton, Fort Lauderdale, Aventura and Miami, travelers can skip traffic and fly‑day hassles and arrive just 20–30 minutes from championship‑caliber courses across Central and South Florida. Bringing your own clubs is easy as a standard soft-sided golf bag is included as a standard bag at no additional cost with a PREMIUM fare or $35 standard baggage fee for SMART travelers.

 

Orlando Brightline Station (Orlando International Airport) is best for golf vacations, resort stays, tournament‑level play within a 20–30-minute drive time.

• The Ritz‑Carlton Golf Club, Grande Lakes – Greg Norman‑designed championship course; host of the PNC Championship. 
• Shingle Creek Golf Club – Award‑winning eco‑friendly course near the theme park corridor. 
• Celebration Golf Club – Public course designed by Robert Trent Jones Sr. & Jr.; walkable with classic Florida scenery.

West Palm Beach Brightline Station is best for coastal golf, walkable courses, and architecture enthusiasts within a 10–20-minute drive time.

• The Park at West Palm Beach – Newly reimagined public course with national buzz, co‑designed by Tiger Woods; includes a championship layout and a lighted 9‑hole course.
• Palm Beach Par‑3 Golf Course – Iconic oceanfront Raymond Floyd design often ranked among America’s best par‑3s.
• Lake Worth Beach Golf Club – Historic municipal course along the Intracoastal Waterway.

Boca Raton Brightline Station is best for value‑forward golf and easy weekend trips within a 10–30-minute drive time.

• Boca Raton Municipal Golf Course – Centrally located and accessible public option.
• Osprey Point Golf Course (Palm Beach County) – Well‑regarded public facility with multiple course options.
• Alan C. Alford Red Reef Family Golf Course – 9-hole, 1357-yard course provides breathtaking views of the Intracoastal Waterway and Atlantic Ocean.

Fort Lauderdale Brightline Station is best for classic South Florida golf with multiple course choices within a 15–25-minute drive time.

• Plantation Preserve Golf Course & Club – Championship public course frequently featured for visiting golfers.
• Jacaranda Golf Club – 36 holes; Golf Digest‑rated East and West championship courses.
• Davie Golf Club – Popular, approachable public course with a strong local following.

Aventura Brightline Station is best for resort golf and classic course design with a 10-20 minute drive time.

• JW Marriott Miami Turnberry – Soffer Course – Tournament‑tested championship layout at a destination resort.
• Greynolds Golf Course – Historic municipal course originally influenced by Donald Ross designs.

MiamiCentral Brightline Station is best for iconic scenery and urban golf experiences within a 15–30-minute drive time.

• Trump National Doral Miami – PGA Tour returns to this course for the Miami Championship April 29 – May 3.
• Miami Beach Golf Club – Recently redesigned championship course minutes from South Beach.
• Crandon Golf at Key Biscayne – Former PGA Tour venue with bay‑to‑ocean holes and sweeping views.

ABOUT BRIGHTLINE

Brightline seamlessly connects travelers to top destinations and major events between Central and South Florida with stations in Miami, Aventura, Fort Lauderdale, Boca Raton, West Palm Beach, and Orlando. The company offers a hospitality-centric experience designed to reinvent train travel at a comparable price to driving or flying. Brightline is recognized as one of TIME100’s Most Influential Companies, one of the World’s 50 Most Innovative by Fast Company and one of the fastest-growing private companies in the Southeast by Inc. The company focuses on city pairs that are too close to fly and too long to drive. Construction is currently underway to connect Las Vegas to Southern California. For more information, visit www.gobrightline.com and follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and X.

 

MEDIA CONTACTS

Ashley Blasewitz, Brightline, ashley.blasewitz@gobrightline.com

Michael Hicks, Brightline, mhicks@bltrain.com