Truly one of the most recognizable courses in America, Bay Hill is known as Arnold Palmer's winter home course. The original design, by Dick Wilson, dates back to 1961. However, it seems like they are always tinkering with the layout, making it better and tougher for today's pros. The course is most famous for its final three holes, but the other 15 are just as impressive. It's one of those layouts that can just jump up and grab you at anytime. Number six, for example, probably sees more X'...
This exciting new links course called for all of architect Steve Smyers' years of skill and ability in course design. The goal — to build a challenging test of golf, a pleasurable experience for all skill levels, a stern challenge for long hitters. As a reclaimed phosphate mine with few stands of native oaks, the original terrain was flat. The topography now features undulating fairways (six connected by winding bridges) and multi-tiered tees and greens, many surrounded by well- placed bunke... More
Opened in 1996, Celebration is an upscale daily-fee resort course designed by the father & son team of Robert Trent Jones, Sr. and Jr. The course exudes an atmosphere of beautiful tranquility and fun, challenging golf. The layout is protectively framed by borders of native trees and natural wetlands and speckled with clusters of native oaks, pine and magnolia trees. Featuring strategic hazards and challenging greens, this championship caliber course demands accurate approach shots and consistent... More
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4.5 stars-Golf Digest's "Places to Play", 2006-2007
This world-class 36-hole facility, designed by Greg Norman, opened in the fall of 2000. Although Norman designed it as an "Australian links," the International was also clearly influenced by his British Open success and features a wild, windswept appearance. The fairways are peppered with devilish pot bunkers, making it a tough challenge to safely reach the small, slick greens. At a stretch of over 7,300 yards, it has the highest course rating in the state and is one of the most unique and chall... More
Greg Norman has designed the National as a classic American-style layout that rolls gently through 200 acres of southern woodlands and wetlands. The layout's key trait is diversity with wall-to-wall fairway bunkers running up along holes 12 through 16, three double doglegs, a massive double-green shared by the fourth and 16th holes, and a sunken fairway on the seventh. Impeccably maintained, the National boasts a pristine, natural golf experience without bordering homes or developments. Superior... More
Designed by the Clifton, Ezell & Clifton Golf Group in 1991, this interesting layout offers a formidable challenge for the accomplished player as well as an enjoyable round for the recreational golfer. Water comes into play on 14 holes on this picturesque course, framed by magnificent oaks and pines. The course's rather small, raised greens offer fair but demanding targets. Located in scenic, rural Mt. Dora, approximately 35-40 minutes northwest of downtown Orlando.
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Located on Orlando's north side in DeBary, this challenging course was designed by the golf design team of Clifton, Ezell and Clifton and is part of a vibrant semi-private country club community. Most holes are set away from the community by a buffer zone of dense woods and vegetation. The setting is more reminiscent of the Carolinas than Central Florida and The National Audubon Society has certified the course as an official bird sanctuary habitat. Most interesting for this part of Florida is t...
Deer Island Club is the centerpiece of a remote 400-acre island that separates beautiful Lake Dora and Lake Beauclaire. The shoreline is rimmed with ancient oaks, pines, palms and cypress trees, along with panoramic views of quaint Mt. Dora in the background. Most likely you'll even catch a glimpse of lounging native alligators along the lake banks. Although water borders all 18 holes, the course is eminently fair and will not penalize a good shot. Architect Joe Lee called Deer Island the "most ...
One of Orlando's long time favorites, Deer Run has been satisfying golfers since Lloyd Clifton designed the course in 1979. There's quite a variety here of holes here with some open tee shots where you can let it rip to a number of tight fairways that will have you seeing more hazard than fairway. All in all it is a shot maker's course with medium-sized greens that will always hold well-hit irons....
Located 25 minutes southwest of the Disney area in Haines City, Diamondback is one of Joe Lee's most memorable Florida layouts. The course was carved from 240 acres of virgin forest and offers dramatically rolling fairways bordered by dense trees, natural wetlands, and well-positioned water hazards (water comes into play on 5 holes). This naturally scenic layout runs through a non-residential environment (no homes!) which is very unique to the Central Florida area, creating a very peaceful round...
Disney's Lake Buena Vista is a classic country club course winding its way through everything from thick forests to pastel vacation villas. The magic of Disney surrounds you along with the enchantment of nature in the form of magnificent Florida pines, palmettos, reflection ponds and wildlife. Teeing off over boats navigating the canal and enjoying views of an enchanting lighthouse is typical of the distinctive character of this course. Lake Buena Vista is a pleasure to play for pros and ... More
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Rated 4 stars by Golf Digest Rated the ONLY Gold Medal Resort in Florida by Golf Magazine
Step onto the first tee at Disney's Magnolia and step into the shoes of champions. Home to Saturday and Sunday play for Disney's PGA TOUR event for over 35 years, it's the longest of the WALT DISNEY WORLD® Resort courses. The course cuts a peaceful path through more than 1,500 Magnolia trees and acres of Florida parkland, magnificent wildlife and natural beauty. Spacious greens, generous landing areas, and the world-famous par 3 #6 Mickey Mouse bunker are surrounded by rol... More
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Host to The Disney Golf Classic, a PGA TOUR Event Rated 4 stars by Golf Digest Rated the ONLY Gold Medal Resort in Florida by Golf Magazine
Elegant wilderness and a dramatic rolling Florida landscape help define Disney's Osprey Ridge, where golfers are treated to nature at its finest. The resourceful Tom Fazio design is dressed in a cloak of nature, so all you see are dramatic rolling fairways cloistered by magnificent stands of pine and majestic oaks. The native Florida beauty is sure to test your game while providing cherished golf memories. Seventy bunkers guard the course, while large, elevated greens stand serenely above... More
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Rated 4 1/2 stars by Golf Digest Rated the ONLY Gold Medal Resort in Florida by Golf Magazine
Recognized as one of America's premier resort courses, Disney's Palm offers plenty of challenges for the novice and seasoned pro alike. Combining strategically placed palm trees, 94 bunkers, and plenty of water, the natural Florida woodlands setting provides a dramatic backdrop to an exciting golf outing. A Joe Lee masterpiece, the Palm features sparkling lakes and tropical sand, all in a gorgeous golf landscape. The eighteenth is considered one of the most challenging holes on the PGA TO... More
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Host to The Disney Golf Classic, a PGA TOUR Event Rated 4 stars by Golf Digest Rated as the ONLY Gold Medal Resort in Florida by Golf Magazine
Eagle Creek continues to build momentum nationally, having recently been named to the Top 10 New Courses by Travel & Leisure Magazine and in its selection as the site of the prestigious Buick Scramble National Finals. This challenging, impeccably-maintained 7200-yard championship course is the only par 73 in Central Florida and the state's first to sport Mini-Verde greens for fast, smooth putting surfaces, along with more than 90 white sand, Scottish-style bunkers. The vintage New England Manor ... More
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Host site of the 2007 Florida Public Links Championship
Host site of the 2006 Florida Open
Host site of the 2006 NCAA Women's Match Play Championship
Laid out by the golf course design team of Clifton, Ezell, & Clifton, Eastwood's challenging layout features lush, rolling fairways bordered by huge mounds and water on 14 holes. Other distinctive features include numerous multi-level tees, elevated greens, and pot bunkers. Located on the east side of Orlando, the course is easily accessible - just 15 minutes from the airport. Rated 3 1/2 stars by Golf Digest, Eastwood is considered to be one of Orlando's best golf values. It also makes f...
This Rees Jones signature design pays respect to the timeless traditions of the game of golf. The front side is forgiving with water on three holes, while the back wraps around two large, picturesque lakes with a run of holes (12-18) that will challenge the most skilled player. Boasting tournament playing conditions 12 months a year, the course is arguably one of the finest maintained in Central Florida. Falcon's Fire has often hosted such events as the Senior PGA Tour Qualifying School and the ...
Designed by Clifton, Ezell & Clifton Golf Design Group, this exciting layout is a favorite amongst local area players and was recently given 3 1/2 stars in Golf Digest's "Best Places to Play." The course offers a beautiful scenic atmosphere including rolling fairways, elevated tees, water on six holes, and no homes. It features a variety of trees, wildlife, and natural lakes as well as lush, green turf. The club's consistent focus on course conditioning has paid off as it's always...
Designed by Jack Nicklaus and Jack Nicklaus II, The Tradition is the newest of the three courses at Reunion. The two Jacks took advantage of naturally undulating terrain when designing this outstanding layout. You'll play through a beautiful natural setting with water on nine holes and a variety of oaks, magnolias, maples, and palms.... More
Arnold Palmer's 6916-yard Legacy course is routed over surprisingly hilly "roller coaster-like" terrain. The natural flow of the land provides dramatic elevation changes and creates a number of "risk/reward" shots for the gutsy player. Much like Mr. Palmer himself, you can "go for broke" on numerous occasions. In particular, the 349-yard, par-four 13th is vintage Palmer. It just begs for a heroic tee shot and - if pulled off -- a legitimate chance for eagle or birdie.... More
