The Villages - Executive Golf Trail (Hawkes Bay)

The Villages - Executive Golf Trail (Hawkes Bay) is a 9-hole course in The Villages, Florida, that offers a genuine test of skill across two distinct stretches of play. The opening five holes give players a fair chance to build a score, but the final four raise the difficulty considerably — birdies on that closing stretch are notoriously hard to come by. Undulating greens, large bunkers, and unexpected moguls can turn a well-struck shot into a tricky uphill or downhill lie without warning. The course takes its name from the wildlife preserve running alongside several fairways. Tee options range from 849 yards at the forward tees to 1,336 yards from the rear, making Hawkes Bay accessible while still rewarding smart course management.