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Old 02-27-2022, 07:52 AM
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Originally Posted by Papa_lecki View Post
I think the metric of south of 44 is misleading. The turnpike plays a huge role in separating the championship and executive courses.

The 1 championship course south of 44 (southern oaks), is a great location if you live near Saw Grass Grove, BUT if you live anywhere on the other side of the turnpike, its a 30 to 45 minute drive (it’s a 20 minute ride from the turnpike bridge to Saw Grass Grove).

Same concept for the executive courses south of 44 - but in reverse. They are ALL, now, on the other side of the turnpike. So you’re looking at 30 minutes to the closest one.

If you live anywhere north of 44 (say between 466a and 44) - you’re probably 15 minutes to 2 of the 3 championships and 15 minutes from 3 executives. Probably similar math for the LSL area.
When the new turnpike bridge is completed you will have better connectivity