Peak Greens Fees: $120.
Contact: 1 North Jacaranda, Orlando; (407) 239-4700; www.grandcypress.com

The Palm, Walt Disney World
Why Play It? The Palm is the best of 99 holes at the Happiest Place on Earth. It's full of water and sand, and it's home to the resort's PGA Tour event.
Your Chances of Getting On: Excellent in summer; tough the rest of the year, except for guests of Disney's dozens of hotels.
Peak Greens Fees: $89 to $99. 
Contact: 1950 West Magnolia/Palm Drive, Lake Buena Vista; (407) 939-4653; disneyworld.disney.go.com  

Panther Lake, Orange County National
Why Play It? One of the nation's best high-end daily-fee courses, this was the first to be designed with 18 signature holes, which are always kept in top condition.
Your Chances of Getting On: Very good, especially if you book in advance. Tee times can be booked months out.
Peak Greens Fees: $65 to $75. 
Contact: 16301 Phil Ritson Way, Winter Garden; (407) 656-2626; www.ocngolf.com

SAN FRANCISCO

Harding Park
Why Play It? In 2002, a massive redesign put this 75-year-old municipal layout and its bay views into the nation's top 100. It now hosts the World Golf--American Express Championship.
Your Chances of Getting on: Not good using the municipal seven-day-in-advance automated system, but, with a $10 surcharge, groups of two or more can call and book up to 30 days in advance, making it easy.
Peak Greens Fees: $135 to $155
Contact: 99 Harding Road, San Francisco; (415) 664-4690;, www.harding-park.com  

The Course at Wente Vineyards
Why Play It? With jaw-dropping views and huge elevation changes, this Greg Norman design is the best of California's many winery courses.
Your Chances of Getting On: Surprisingly good, as this is a bit of a hidden gem.
Peak Greens Fees: $85 to $105.