A must-play while in Central Florida, Timacuan is a stunning 6,900-yard championship course located in Lake Mary, 15 minutes north of downtown Orlando. Designed originally by Ron Garl in 1987 and totally renovated with a new look and feel by Bobby Weed in 1996, the course features two very distinct nines. The front nine resembles a Scottish links layout with rolling fairways (some dramatic) bordered by sandy waste areas and deep pot bunkers; water on just 3 holes. The back has the feel of the finest Carolina pineland courses with abundant wildlife and water almost everywhere in sight. Add ou... more info.

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 the fact that the layout features just one water hazard, which borders both the 9th and 18th greens; ... more info.

Open since December 2001, Victoria Hills preserves the natural flow of the environment in a unique Florida golf setting. The Ron Garl design features many characteristics reminiscent of the Pine Barrens course at World Woods including sandy waste bunkers; generous fairways framed by mature oak and pine hammocks; the sandy shores of pristine lakes (water on just 4 holes); and elevated tough-to-hit greens. Also featured is their new Carolina-style Victorian clubhouse and tavern for those who wish to experience a little "apres-tee!" Guaranteed to provide a rewarding golf experience for players o... more info.

Opened in 1987, this Robert Trent Jones, Sr. masterpiece creates a fair and demanding test of golf for all golfers, despite any handicap. One of Orlando's most solid mainstays, it is considered by Links Magazine to be "the Southeast's finest example of the Master's work." Featured are huge, undulating greens; expansive fairways bordered by mature trees; water on just 7 holes, and – rare for Central Florida – elevation changes up to 100 feet. Everything is maintained in tournament playing condition year round. The state-of-the-art clubhouse features an expansive, well-equipped go... more info.