Riverwood Golf and Country Club, bordered by numerous wetland preserves, earned 4 1/2 stars in the 2002 Golf Digest Places to Play listings. This Florida Golf course was designed by award-winning golf course architect Gene Bates (of Couples-Bates Golf Design). According to the description of Riverwood at Gene Bates' own website (www.couplesbates.com/riverwood.htm), 'Riverwood has one of the best practice/learning centers anywhere. Gene Bates has designed a huge practice range, 18-hole turf putting course, and chipping and putting practice areas, supported by superb PGA Professional staff members'.