The Sunshine State and the Swinging Set: How Many PGA Players Live in Florida?
Florida: land of Mickey Mouse, spring breakers, and apparently, a whole lotta golfers! But how many PGA Tour players are we talking about here? Enough to field a nine-hole scramble team against the alligators?
The Allure of the Alligator State
Florida's got the magic touch for these golfing pros. Think about it:
- Year-round sunshine: Perfect weather for perfecting that swing. No more battling snow delays or battling the urge to hibernate under a pile of blankets for half the year.
- A smorgasbord of swanky courses: From PGA National to TPC Sawgrass, Florida boasts some of the country's most prestigious courses. Basically, it's like living in a golfer's Disneyland.
- Tax-cellent times: Florida has no state income tax, meaning these birdie-making machines get to keep more of their hard-earned dough (dough that they can use to buy even more fabulous golf clubs, of course).
- Proximity to the action: Many tournaments are held in Florida, so these guys can practically roll out of bed and onto the course. No more jet lag woes to throw off their putting game.
So, How Many Gators (... I Mean, Golfers) Are We Talking About?
Pinning down an exact number is trickier than a downhill lie in a sand trap. Estimates range from over 30 active PGA Tour players calling Florida home, to a whole lot more who might have a swanky second (or third!) home tucked away on a sunny fairway.
Who are Some of These Sunshine State Swingers?
Big names abound! From the legendary Tiger Woods (who reportedly has a place in Jupiter Island) to rising stars like Brooks Koepka, Florida seems to be the place to tee off your PGA career.
But Wait, There's More!
Florida's not the only state with a golfer-heavy zip code. Texas, with its warm weather and lack of income tax, is another popular choice. But Florida seems to have a certain je ne sais fairway that keeps attracting the golfing elite.
How to FAQ:
- How to become a PGA Tour Player and live in Florida? Practice, practice, practice (and maybe win the lottery).
- How to play golf with a PGA Tour player in Florida? Befriend one, or win a charity auction (those skills come in handy on the course too!).
- How to avoid getting hit by a stray golf ball in Florida? Keep your head down... and maybe wear a helmet? (Just kidding... mostly.)
- How to find the best golf courses in Florida? Ask a PGA Tour player (if you can find one who isn't practicing).
- How to convince your significant other that moving to Florida solely for the proximity to PGA Tour players is a good idea? Good luck with that one!
