Central Florida has a mix of everything the Sunshine State has to offer. Right here in The Villages, you will find the palm trees and sawgrass native to the coasts, mixed with the oak and pine trees typically found in the interior of the state. Golfing in Florida's Friendliest Hometown showcases much of that natural diversity - play a round at any of the courses here and you are sure to encounter many of the things mentioned above. There are 42 executive courses spread throughout every corner of The Villages, providing golfers with plenty of opportunities to go enjoy some of Florida's natural beauty while out on the links. Here are 11 of the most scenic executive golf holes in The Villages; all well worth a visit on a warm Florida day. ESCAMBIA #1 // PAR 3 | YARDAGE: 70-140 One of the tallest holes in The Villages, Escambia #1 offers views over the rooftops of the nearby Village of Pine Ridge. The golf cart path winds off to the right while tall grasses line the left side of this hole. All of Escambia offers big sightlines, but the tee boxes at the #1 hole give golfers the best view of the course and surrounding Villages. MAGAZINE 13