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About Southern Dunes Golf & Country Club (Haines City, FL)
A truly unique layout, this award-winning course has been ranked among the "Top 100 Courses in America" by Golfweek and awarded 4 1/2 stars by Golf Digest. All newly renovated Champion Dwarf BermudaGrass greens were added in September 2010, along with Steve Smyers' design features of imaginative bunkering and large sandy scrub areas that line dramatically rolling fairways. Unusual for Central Florida, the course has elevation changes of up to 100 feet and a series of enormous dunes that give it even more character (water found on just 2 holes). This gem is consistently found in tournament-playing conditions year-round, always lush and green. Great customer service and attention to detail. Seriously, you won't want to miss playing Southern Dunes, located on Hwy. 27 just south of I-4, an easy 20 minutes from the US192/ Lake Buena Vista/ Kissimmee area.
Complimentary range balls included; now offering group leader comp for 20 or more golfers!
Honors
- #6 in Florida Golf Digest, 2007-2008
Ranked #12 in Florida, "Best Courses You Can Play," GolfWeek, 2012
Top 100 in United States - Golf Magazine
GolfWorld "Reader's Choice Award for Top 50 Public Golf Courses," ranked #17 in America, 2008
Voted #14 by Golf Magazine's "Best Public Golf Courses in Florida," 2010
Ranked in "Rolex World's Top 1000 Golf Courses," 2011
Course Detail:
- Year Built: 1993
- Architect: Steve Smyers
- Fairway Grass: Tifdwarf/Bermuda
- Green: Champion Dwarf
- Winter Fairway: Rye
- Winter Green: Champion Dwarf
Course Amenities:
- Beverage Cart
- Carts
- Cocktail Lounge
- Clubhouse
- Club Rentals
- Free Range Balls
- GPS Equipped
- Lessons
- Lockers
- Practice Facilities
- Proshop
- Restaurant
- Restrooms on Course
- Showers
- Wireless Internet
Course Advisements:
- Softspikes Required
- Proper Golf Attire Required
Course Restrictions
- No Restrictions at this time.
Surcharges reflect the extra cost, per round, per golfer to play better courses.
Surcharges are additional fees to play better courses. If you are booking accommodations with us, add the surcharge to your hotel rate to calculate your daily rate with golf that will include accommodations, greens fees, shared cart and all taxes. If you are not booking accommodations with us or already have your own accommodations, please use the golf only rates listed in the table below.
| Dates | Days of the Week | Times | Surcharge | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14-May-12 to 31-Jul-12 | SUN M T W T F S | 630am - 629pm | $12.00 | |
| SUN M T W T F S | 630am - 629pm | $18.00 | ||
| 01-Aug-12 to 30-Sep-12 | SUN M T W T F S | 630am - 629pm | $12.00 | |
| SUN M T W T F S | 630am - 629pm | $18.00 | ||
| 01-Oct-12 to 30-Oct-12 | SUN M T W T F S | 630am - 629pm | $22.00 | |
| SUN M T W T F S | 630am - 629pm | $28.00 | ||
| 31-Oct-12 to 25-Dec-12 | SUN M T W T F S | 630am - 629pm | $42.00 | |
| SUN M T W T F S | 630am - 1159am | $55.00 | ||
| SUN M T W T F S | 1200pm - 629pm | $48.00 | ||
Golf Only Rates
Golf only rates are the fees charged if you are not booking accommodations with us or already have your own accommodations. This rate will include greens fees, shared cart and all taxes. If you are booking accommodations with us, please use the surcharge rates listed in the table above.
| Dates | Days of the Week | Times | Golf Only Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14-May-12 to 31-Jul-12 | SUN M T W T F S | 630am - 629pm | $47.00 | |
| SUN M T W T F S | 630am - 629pm | $53.00 | ||
| 01-Aug-12 to 30-Sep-12 | SUN M T W T F S | 630am - 629pm | $47.00 | |
| SUN M T W T F S | 630am - 629pm | $53.00 | ||
| 01-Oct-12 to 30-Oct-12 | SUN M T W T F S | 630am - 629pm | $57.00 | |
| SUN M T W T F S | 630am - 629pm | $63.00 | ||
| 31-Oct-12 to 25-Dec-12 | SUN M T W T F S | 630am - 629pm | $77.00 | |
| SUN M T W T F S | 630am - 1159am | $90.00 | ||
| SUN M T W T F S | 1200pm - 629pm | $83.00 | ||
Specials or Packages
Orlando Townhome Golf Getaway
Kissimmee, Florida
Get away with your favorite foursome to a townhome in Orlando and play four of Orlando's best courses on this exceptional golf package!
Special Includes:
- 4 nights' accommodations at Global Resort Townhomes based on 4 golfers shaing a 3-bedroom unit.
- 2 rounds of golf with cart at Southern Dunes and Orange Lake Legends.
- 2 rounds of golf with cart at ChampionsGate's International and National courses.
- Applicable taxes.
Reference Package Code: O-GLWH3T43
Lake Buena Vista, FL: 3 Nights, 3 Rounds
Clarion Inn Lake Buena Vista
Enjoy 3 nights at the Clarion Inn Lake Buena Vista and 3 rounds of golf at the following courses:
- Highlands Reserve Golf Club
- Hunter's Creek Golf Club
- Southern Dunes Golf & Country Club
We can arrange any number of nights or rounds that your group wishes. Prices vary. Call 866-342-4782 to speak to an agent.
Reference Package Code: O-COILBV3
Celebration, FL: 4 Nights, 5 Rounds
Mystic Dunes Resort & Golf Club
Enjoy 4 nights at the Mystic Dunes Resort & Golf Club and 5 rounds of golf at the following courses:
- Championsgate - International Course
- Highlands Reserve Golf Club
- Mystic Dunes Resort & Golf Club
- Orange Lake Resort - The Legends
- Southern Dunes Golf & Country Club
We can arrange any number of nights or rounds that your group wishes. Prices vary. Call 866-342-4782 to speak to an agent.
Reference Package Code: O-MYD45
ChampionsGate, FL: 3 Nights, 3 Rounds
Omni Orlando Resort At Championsgate
Enjoy 3 nights at the Omni Orlando Resort At Championsgate and 3 rounds of golf at the following courses:
- Championsgate - National Course
- Providence Golf Club
- Southern Dunes Golf & Country Club
We can arrange any number of nights or rounds that your group wishes. Prices vary. Call 866-342-4782 to speak to an agent.
Reference Package Code: O-OMO3
Special Offers
No special offers at this time.
Golfer Comments (192)
Last comment on: 03/27/2012
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William (Simsbury, CT) says:
To many sand traps for the average golfer (me). Should be limited to excellent golfers only. We have played it many times and it not for average. I will recondmend that we not play this course next year.
Commented on 03/27/2012
Robert (Taunton, MA) says:
Always a favorite with excellant greens
Commented on 03/26/2012
Don (St Clair Shrs, MI) says:
This is one of our favorite courses in the area, the course was in great shape and the staff always treats us very well.
Commented on 03/26/2012
Gary (Hope Mills, NC) says:
We play every time we come to Orlando. I enjoy playing here very much.
Commented on 03/26/2012
Robert (Lancaster, NY) says:
excellent, play 4 rounds last to times there, the course is always in great shape.
Commented on 03/26/2012
Vincent (Grand Island, NY) says:
The course is one of the most plush well masintained courses we played and its to only one we played 2 times. That being said, the pace of play was horrible. Another 5 1/2 hour round was exhausting. We were told they started the day with a group of 12 and the 2nd & 3rd droups were holding things up. If thats the case, have them either pick up or get off. It backed up the whole day. When we complained to the staff during the round they could ony apoligize. When wwe complained to management they offered us a 2 for 1 at the bar. How insulting. Southern Dunes is off my list. Please feel free to share this with SD.
Commented on 03/26/2012
Jim (Vernon, CT) says:
Paceof play was very slow but likely due to the speed of the greens and pin locations - too difficult for the "average" golfer.
Commented on 03/26/2012
Lawrence (Loudonville, NY) says:
some of the fastest greens I've ever putted on
Commented on 03/26/2012
Pete (Coral Springs, FL) says:
Top notch operation, been playing there for 15+ years every year. Great course, great condition, excellent service.
Commented on 03/19/2012
Jim (Winneconne, WI) says:
One of the best places to play
Commented on 03/15/2012
Chuck (Cranston, RI) says:
i am too high of a handicap to be playing a beautiful course with so many bumkers, and I visited a whole lot of them.
Commented on 03/13/2012
Carl (Hamburg, NY) says:
Nice course, almost Carolina-like when playing it. Nice change of pace, LOTS of bunkers!
Commented on 03/13/2012
Doug (Gloucester, ON) says:
Tough course for a couple of the guys who are 25 handicaps. But beautiful shape and design.
Commented on 03/13/2012
Alan (Greenbelt, MD) says:
Always a favorite. Challenging, fair, fun. Great shape. The staff is so friendly! Played 36 here and loved every minute (except those in the sand traps - which were many this year)! :)
Commented on 03/12/2012
Garry (Olathe, KS) says:
One of the BEST courses in central Fl.
Commented on 03/07/2012
Tim (Des Moines, IA) says:
Gorgeous golf course. Beautiful conditions throughout. Sand everywhere, but playable. Greens were running 13 when we played in Feb. Wait staff in resaurant was overmatched and the pace of play on the course was BRUTALLY slow...wonderful golf course, however, that we all would like to play again, but would be concerned about the pace of play.
Commented on 03/05/2012
Tony (Tillsonburg, ON) says:
Too much emphasis on bunkering. Even with difficulty of course, it is somewhat boring.
Commented on 03/05/2012
David (Glenside, PA) says:
Southeren Dunes was in the best shape of all the courses we played this year. 2 years ago it was so bad, we did not play it last year. Enjoyed the course and played 27 holes. Will go back in 2013.
Commented on 03/05/2012
Jim (Mississauga, ON) says:
An intertesting course but no grab in the hole design
Commented on 03/05/2012
Timothy (Clifton Park, NY) says:
Fantastic course with the best greens we ever putted on in Orlando area.
Commented on 02/20/2012