One of the best things about summer in Florida — affordable golf at some amazing courses.

For golfers, the winter months bring shorter daylight hours, longer waits and a more expensive outing. But in the summer, if you catch a weekday afternoon with no rain, a twosome can play a round of golf at a public course in about three and a half hours. The same can’t be said for most northern states, many of which will also have temperatures in the 90s.

Every golf course in Florida will give you a summer discount, but here’s a look at a few of the outstanding public courses in Palm Beach County that won’t be nearly as painful on your wallet in July as they were in January. Rates are based on weekend tee times from 8 a.m. to noon:

1. Polo Trace Golf Course

Current rate: $59

Winter rate: $119

Summer savings: $60

13479 Polo Trace Drive, Delray Beach

(561) 495-5300

A good test for intermediate golfers with water on 14 holes and lush, rolling fairways with many elevated second shots.

2. North Palm Beach Country Club

Current rate: $55

Winter rate: $109

Summer savings: $54

951 US Hwy 1, North Palm Beach

(561) 691-3433

This Jack Nicklaus designed course was rated No. 27 best municipal course in U.S. by Golfweek Magazine.

3. President Country Club Eagle Course

Current rate: $42

Winter rate: $89

Summer savings: $47

2300 Presidential Way, West Palm Beach

(561) 686-4700

With six sets of tees, this gorgeous Robert Trent Jones designed course is a good challenge for golfers of all abilities.

4. Abacoa Golf Club

Current rate: $55

Winter rate: $99

Summer savings: $44

105 Barbados Drive, Jupiter

(561) 622-0036

Adjacent to Roger Dean Stadium, this course has an amazing landscape with serene lakes, fast greens and GPS golf carts.

5. Golf Club of Jupiter

Current rate: $39

Winter rate: $69

Summer savings: $30

1800 Central Blvd., Jupiter

(561) 747-6262

Founded in 1940, this short, but elegant layout is a good course for a new golfer.

6. Winston Trails Golf Club

Current rate: $35

Winter rate: $65

Summer savings: $30

6101 Winston Trails Blvd., Lake Worth

(561) 439-3700

Wide fairways, big greens and low-cut rough on this course. Also has $5 lunch discount through end of June.

7. Westchester Golf & Country Club

Current rate: $38

Winter rate: $62

Summer savings: $24

12250 Westchester Club Drive, Boynton Beach

(561) 734-6300

Three 9-hole courses designed by world-renowned golf course architect Karl Litten. Also has 18-hole par-3 course.

8. The Links at Madison Green

Current rate: $49

Winter rate: $72

Summer savings: $23

2001 Crestwood Blvd. N, Royal Palm Beach

(561) 784-5225

Plenty of wildlife and natural vegetation on this scenic links-style course. Features touchscreen GPS in golf carts.

Summer golf isn’t restricted to public courses, either.

There are numerous golf discount cards that will get you discounts on many courses (public and private) from May 1-October 31. If you are planning to play at least five times this summer, the card is well worth it. One of the best is the South Florida Golf Pass, which can be purchased for $48 on line at www.sfpgagolf.com/golfpass/purchase or by calling (561) 729-0544.