Tom Watson’s Independence Course


Hole-by-hole Course Facts Scorecard

Highlighted by fast, firm and wide rolling fairways, a variety of strategically placed bunkers and large greens, the 7,257 yard, par 72 Independence Course is as much about strategy as it is about length. Demanding a well thought out approach from every player regardless of skill level, this course puts a premium on a solid short game with spacious green complexes where club selection can vary from putter to lob wedge to three-wood.

  • Golf Digest selected The Independence Course as #10 on their list of  “America’s Best New Resort Courses” for 2005
  • Golf Magazine included The Independence Course in the top 10 “Best New Courses You Can Play”
  • GolfWeek selected The Independence as #4 on their list of “Florida’s Best Public Access Courses 2006,” #12 on their list of “America’s Top 40 New Courses 2005,” #38 on their list of “America’s Best Residential Golf Courses” and  #29 on their list of “America’s Best Resort Courses”

About Tom Watson

As one of professional golf’s most prolific champions with eight major championship titles including five British Opens, Tom Watson is universally lauded for his passionate play, exceptional course strategy skills and attention to detail. As a golf course architect, Watson brings a similar focus and dedication to each of his designs. Since Watson designs only one or two courses each year, his commitment to excellence in golf course architecture is unquestioned. Each design exemplifies Watson’s fundamental requirements of an outstanding course – beauty, variety and challenge..