Golf Travel Insider
Head to head: Georgia vs. Florida
By ERIK PETERSONTravel Editor, GolfChannel.com
Posted: November 2, 2009
The college football rivalry between Georgia and Florida dates back to 1915, with Georgia leading the series, 46-38-2. Here's how the two states match up when it comes to golf:
| Georgia vs. Florida |  |  |  |
| Total golf courses | 407 | 1,034 | Florida |
| Best course | Augusta National Golf Club | Seminole Golf Club | Georgia |
| Best public course | Sea Island Golf Club (Seaside) | TPC Sawgrass (Stadium) | Florida |
| Top 100 courses* | 4 | 4 | (tie) |
| Mens majors hosted | Masters - 73, PGA - 3 | PGA - 2 | Georgia |
| Best golfer | Bobby Jones | David Duval | Georgia |
| College course | University of Georgia Golf Course | The Mark Bostick Golf Course | Georgia |
Overall winner: Georgia
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Shanktastic on 11/05/2009, at 8:29 AM EST
“I am pretty sure Tiger was born in SoCal. Florida has more courses but nothing compares to Augusta.”