The Habitat at Valkaria

The Habitat at Valkaria is a Charles Ankrom design located in Grant-Valkaria, a small town on Florida's central Atlantic coast between Melbourne and Vero Beach. Ankrom, a Florida-based architect known for his work throughout the state, routed this course through the region's characteristic scrubland and wetland terrain. The layout takes advantage of the native landscape, incorporating the area's natural vegetation and water features into the playing corridors. The course occupies land that reflects the transitional ecology of Florida's Space Coast, where coastal influences meet interior habitats. This setting provides a different visual character from the more manicured resort courses common elsewhere in the state, with the design working within the constraints and opportunities of the local environment. The routing likely features elevation changes modest by Florida standards, with strategic use of native areas and water hazards to define holes and create variety. Grant-Valkaria remains a relatively quiet community removed from the more developed stretches of Florida's east coast, and The Habitat serves the local golfing population in this part of Brevard County. The course represents Ankrom's approach to working with Florida's diverse landscapes, creating layouts that incorporate regional character while providing playable golf for a range of skill levels.