Sunshine Matters

Carling Nolan, VISIT FLORIDA’s Golf Insider, proves again she’s an expert.  She’s headed to the Kia Classic, a women’s professional tournament on the LPGA Tour.  The event takes place March 27-30 at the Park Hyatt Aviara Golf Club in Carlsbad, California.

Carling, who has been writing about Sunshine State golf for VISIT FLORIDA since late 2013, plays on the LPGA Symetra Tour.  That status allows her to play in Symetra events or to qualify into LPGA events.  This week, Carling shot 1 under 71 to qualify for the Kia. Continue reading »

I am proud to share that today NBC Sports, the Golf Channel and VISIT FLORIDA announced that the popular BIG BREAK reality competition series has picked Amelia Island, Fla., as the competition grounds for its 21st season, premiering Monday, Feb. 24, 2014.  BIG BREAK FLORIDA, produced in partnership with VISIT FLORIDA and taking place at Omni Amelia Island Plantation, will feature a cast of 12 women competing to make their lifelong dreams of playing alongside the world’s top golfers come true. Continue reading »