
North Course
Daytona Beach Golf Club

About this course
The North Course at Daytona Beach Golf Club is a municipal layout designed by Slim Deathridge, whose work appears primarily across Florida and the southeastern United States during the mid-twentieth century. The course serves the Daytona Beach community as an accessible public facility in a region better known for its beaches and motorsports than its golf heritage, though the area supports several courses catering to both residents and seasonal visitors. The routing occupies relatively flat terrain characteristic of Florida's Atlantic coastal plain, with the design likely incorporating water features, native vegetation, and strategic bunkering to create interest on land that offers minimal natural elevation change. Deathridge's designs from this era typically emphasized playability for a range of skill levels while maintaining enough challenge to engage regular players, a practical approach suited to high-volume municipal operations. Daytona Beach Golf Club operates alongside other public courses in the area, providing affordable golf in a city whose identity centers on the Daytona International Speedway and beach tourism. The North Course functions as a straightforward test where course management and accuracy matter more than length, reflecting both its era of construction and its role as a community amenity. The facility serves local leagues, casual rounds, and visitors seeking convenient golf near the beach, maintaining the unpretentious character typical of Florida municipal courses from its generation.
Quick facts
- Location
- Daytona Beach, FL, USA
- Access
- Public
- Year built
- 1946
- Designer
- Slim Deathridge
- Holes
- 18
- Par
- 72
- Length
- 6,338 yards
- Difficulty
- 71.8/137
Getting there
Daytona Beach Golf Club lies just minutes from Daytona Beach International Airport, making it one of Florida's most accessible championship layouts for travelers arriving by commercial or private air. The drive from the terminal traces a brief, palm-lined route westward into the city's quieter residential corridors, where the hum of the Atlantic coast gives way to the serene, moss-draped live oaks that frame the club's entrance. For those accustomed to Florida's sprawling resort complexes, the proximity here is refreshing - a quick transition from tarmac to first tee, with none of the usual interstate theatrics.

FAQ
Common questions about North at Daytona Beach Golf Club
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
North was designed by Slim Deathridge.
Yes. North at Daytona Beach Golf Club is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.
Par at North is 72.
North plays 6,338 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.
The slope rating at North is 137.
North is a 18-hole course.



