The best golf courses in South Florida

I don't know about you, but whenever I think about the state of Florida, the first thing that comes to mind after Disney World is golf.

As the weather turns blustery and snow starts to cover courses in the northern part of the country, we look south to find a slice of golf paradise. And with well over 1,000 golf courses in the Sunshine State, there's always a place for you to tee it up.

But where are the best places that you should grab a tee time at while on vacation seeking relief from old man winter? Here are nine of the best places (non-private courses) that our friends on Facebook said our worth playing in South Florida.

We tried to make it easy for you by limiting the selections to a specific region of Florida, but with so many great places to play, it was still difficult.

Here's what you shared with us:

1. The Blue Monster at Doral, Doral, Fla. I think it's safe to say that Doral is a place that needs no introduction. If you've never been, you might want to put it toward the top of your bucket list.

2. Heron Creek Golf and Country Club, North Port, Fla. Heron Creek boasts 27 holes of Championship golf to go with an elegant clubhouse and fine amenities.

3. PGA National -- Champion Course, Palm Beach Gardens, Fla. Famously known for its closing stretch, "The Bear Trap," you'd be hard-pressed to find a more demanding course in South Florida.

4. PGA Village, Port St. Lucie, Fla. This place is one of the absolute coolest to visit if you're a certified golf junkie. There are four courses, presenting a challenge to players of all skill levels.

5. Hammock Creek Golf Club, Palm City, Fla. Along with outstanding conditions, Hammock Creek claims that even its slowest rounds played clock in at just a shade over four hours.

6. Inverrary Country Club, East Course, Lauderhill, Fla. Inverrary offers two Robert Trent Jones, Sr. golf courses with the history and tradition of 15 PGA and LPGA tournaments. The famous signature East Course has boasted champions like Jack Nicklaus, Johhny Miller, Lee Trevino, Tom Kite, Hale Irwin and Tom Weiskopf

7. Westminster Golf Club, Lehigh, Fla. Located on the eastern edge of Fort Myers, Westminster Golf Club is open year round and can be as demanding as you want it to be depending on the set of tees you elect to play from.

8. Tiburon Golf Club, Naples, Fla. Home to the LPGA's CME Group Tour Championship and Greg Norman's QBE Shootout, Tiburon is home to two 18-hole courses.

9. Fairmont Turnberry Isle, Miami, Fla. The golf here is incredible, but even if you're not playing well, it's just a short drive to South Beach.