- December 4, 2025
Dear Editor:
As a Flagler Beach resident I am thrilled to hear that a real golf course and facility is possibility in the works. I worked in the golf business and enjoyed five great years at River Bend Golf Club.
Sadly all golf courses are now closed in Ormond Beach along with Indigo Lakes close by. I also enjoyed playing the game but found giving five to six hours on a weekend became not enjoyable.
The idea of a short 12-hole course is a breath of fresh air along with practice areas and restaurant. Revenue for the city, benefiting real estate around the course and area is a good thing.
Hopefully there will be a chance to grow the game perhaps with First Tee and encouraging junior golf, because that is the future of the game. I look forward to seeing this move forward and getting back to the game that I loved. Also not having to cross the bridge to play golf again. FORE!
Chris Scarano
Flagler Beach
Editor's Note: The Flagler Beach City Commission agreed on July 10 to negotiate with Ocean Palms Golf Club LLC and principal manager Jeff Ryan for the purchase of the city-owned nine-hole golf course at 3600 S. Central Ave. The ownership group plans to redesign the course to a 12-hole configuration.
