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'...
Ranked #18 by Golfweek's Best Courses To Play in Florida 2008, this exciting links-style 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 stands of native oaks, the original terrain was flat. The topography now features undulating fairways (six connected by winding bridges) and...
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...
4.5 stars and voted in the "Top 200 in North America for Service & Course Conditioning" in Golf Digest's "Places to Play" Ranked in "Top 50 Courses for Women," Golf For Women Magazine GolfWorld "Reader's Choice Award for Top 50 Public Golf Courses," ranked #24 in America, 2008
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 small, slick greens. At a stretch of over 7,300 yards, it has one of the highest course ratings in the state ~ truly unique, challenging, and m...
Home to the The Del Webb Father/ Son Challenge, 2005-2006 Voted 4.5 stars by Golf Digest's "Best Places to Play," 2007Honorable Mention in Golf Magazine's "Top 10 New Upscale Courses" for 2001 Conde Nast Traveler Readers' Poll, "Top 100 Golf Resorts" in 2006
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. Enjoy an...
Home to the The Del Webb Father/ Son Challenge Voted 4.5 stars by Golf Digest's "Best Places to Play," 2007Awarded Honorable Mention in Golf Magazine's "Top 10 New Upscale Courses" for 2001 Conde Nast Traveler Readers' Poll, "Top 100 Golf Resorts" in 2006
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. 10% discount on all Go...
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. 10% discount on all "Golf Group" pro shop items excluding "on sale" merchandise and...
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 ...
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...
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...
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...
Located just minutes from Downtown Orlando, Dubsdread Golf Course features the oldest course in the area. Originally designed by Tom Bendelow in 1923 and recently renovated and redesigned by Mike Dasher in 2008, this classic course has plenty of history attached to it. As the former site of the Orlando Open, Dubsdread hosted such golf legends as Sam Snead, Ben Hogan and Claude Harmon. Today, golfers are treated to the same 1920's style golf course, beautiful scenery and challenges of the orig...
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 ...
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 Top New Course in US, Golfweek 2004/2005
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 to 20 minutes from the Orlando International Airport. New ownership has brought about many changes and great improvements ~ a course that's enjoye...
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 year-round, the course is arguably one of the finest maintained in Central Florida. Former host to such prestigious events as the Senior PGA Tour Qualifying School and the Oldsmobile...
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...
This Jack Nicklaus Signature-designed course opened in July 1999 and has quickly proven that it belongs in the prestigious golfing community of Windermere. This phenomenal "private" country club is located within the beautiful Keene's Pointe development and is bordered by the Butler Chain of Lakes, featuring majestic oaks, towering cypress trees and all types of natural flora. The layout, always in impeccable playing condition, will test your mettle, challenge your skills, and reward your prowes...
Grand Cypress Resort, comprising the North, South and East nines, offers a variety of physical and mental stimuli that provides a test of accuracy rather than strength and distance. The North nine, built in 1984, and just completely renovated in 2008, features terraced fairways, generous landing areas, mounds and platformed greens with yawning bunkers. The East nine, added in 1986, is more generous, with less bunkering, particularly in front of the greens, allowing more run-up shots. Always in p...
2003 Course of the Year, Florida Golf Course Owners Association
Rated 4.5 stars, Golf Digest's "Best Places to Play" 2008
This beautifully designed Jack Nicklaus Signature Golf Course opened in 1988 to great fanfare. Inspired by his great performances through the years at St. Andrews Old Course, Jack pays homage here to the birthplace of golf. A "links-style" design to its greatest degree, reminders of St. Andrews appear throughout the course with 150-plus bunkers, elevated tees and greens, stone walls, a winding burn (including a stone bridge crossing), and seven huge, double greens. Plus, replicas of the world-f...
2003 Course of the Year - by the Florida Golf Course Owners Association Rated 4.5 stars by Golf Digest "Top 75 Golf Resorts" by Golf Digest, 2007 "Top 100 Golf Resorts" by Conde Nast Traveler, 2001-2006
Grand Cypress Resort, comprising the North, South and East nines, offers a variety of physical and mental stimuli that provides a test of accuracy rather than strength and distance. The North and South nines, originally built in 1984, have both now been redesigned and feature terraced fairways, generous landing areas, mounds and platformed greens with yawning bunkers. The East nine, added in 1986, is more generous, with less bunkering, particularly in front of the greens, allowing more run-up sh...
2003 Course of the Year - by the Florida Golf Course Owners Association Rated 4.5 stars by Golf Digest
With three designs already on Golfweek's list of '100 Greatest Modern Courses,' renowned architect Steve Smyers has teamed up with player consultant Nick Faldo to create one of Central Florida's most dynamic new courses at Grande Pines, centrally located in the heart of the action on South International Drive. Contoured, gently rolling fairways with numerous ponds and enhanced landscaping are all bordered by tall natural pines, oaks and palms. Numerous undulating greens are elevated and many are...
Ranked #29 in the Top 100 USA courses - GolfLink, 2008
"America's Top 100 Resort Courses," Golfweek, 2005 Voted Marriott's "Most Improved Course" 2008
Opened in 2002 and built on a 260 acre wildlife preserve, Harmony is proudly operated by Troon Golf, the world leader in upscale golf course management. Harmony is the only Johnny Miller Signature designed Course in the Orlando area. A Certified Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary, this challenging, picturesque layout is wrapped around existing wetlands, broad meadows, towering pines, and natural ponds to form a stunning combination of holes with no homes fronting the golf preserve. Harmony's f...
Rated 4.5 stars by Golf Digest's "Best Places to Play," 2008-2009 Rated 4th Toughest Course in Central FL, Orlando Business Journal
Gently winding its way around Marriott's Orlando World Center Resort complex, Hawk's Landing offers a lush tropical 18-hole challenge and a typically exceptional Marriott golf experience. Originally designed by Joe Lee in 1986, an entire re-design of the course in 1999 by Robert E. Cupp III provides exquisite, superior playing conditions and a wide variety of native trees, landscape, and floral scenery. At 6600 yards from the Championship tees, this now-par 71 facility features large, true-rolli...
Ratings in Golf Business Magazine's "Top 100 Golf Shops"
Set atop one of the highest areas in the region, Highlands Reserve is not your typical Florida golf course. This championship design by Mike Dasher gives you tree-lined fairways reminiscent of the Carolinas, open spacious fairways likened to the great Scottish courses, and a bit of old Florida with citrus trees dotting the countryside. Large, fast, undulating greens make this course challenging and fun for all levels of golfers with water coming into play (barely) on just one hole, #10. It's a ...
Considered one of Lloyd Clifton's finest designs, Hunter's Creek was the first course in Florida at over 7400 yards in length, the longest then in the state (now at 7268 yards). This dynamic, scenic layout has a natural "Carolina Pines" setting and features tight, gently rolling fairways; an abundance of bunkers and berms; large, undulating TifEagle greens; and water hazards on 13 holes. The completely remodeled clubhouse features a full-service bar and restaurant with surrounding TV's for spor...
According to the designers, Kings Ridge South is a "thinker's course" where players must take the opportunity to use every club in the bag. It capitalizes on Lake County's naturally rolling terrain, with elevation differences that offer dramatic views of the beautiful countryside. One of Lake County's best kept secrets, King's Ridge is an 18-hole beauty by Clifton, Ezell & Clifton. Always in great shape with excellent playing conditions, the course features mostly large greens, numerous severe e...
Opened in 1990, this championship layout was designed by Clifton, Ezell & Clifton around century-old oak trees, lush vegetation, and abundant wildlife. The challenging course borders East Lake Toho and features water on 16 holes, gently rolling fairways, multi-tiered tees, and large greens that are consistent and true. A unique feature of the club is a permanent display of golf equipment and memorabilia in their Langley Golf Museum, a private collection of more than 1,000 rare and antique golf i...
Designed in 1986 by Karl Litten, Kissimmee Oaks is a LinksCorp owned and operated facility. The natural surroundings provide a picturesque, memorable setting where water comes into play on 12 holes and gently rolling fairways wind through 100 year-old moss laden oaks. Along the way you'll play through nature preserves and protected wetlands that harbor local wildlife such as eagles, osprey, and sand cranes. Located in Kissimmee, the golf club is easily accessible, just 15-20 minutes east of most...
The Legends is an artfully-designed layout by Clifton, Ezell & Clifton, situated just 35 minutes west of Orlando in Clermont right on US Hwy. 27. Carved from former citrus groves, the course boasts a multitude of rolling fairways and dramatic elevation changes, bordered by perimeter mounding - all leading to large, undulating, well-bunkered greens. Although water is found on just six holes, there are a number of tantalizing, challenging doglegs. The course is most memorable for its extremely mem...
Located in Daytona Beach, LPGA International is an easy hour drive northeast of Orlando, located just off all major roads. The original course -- the Champions -- was chosen by Golf Magazine as one of the nation's "Top 10 Courses to Play." Home of the LPGA and former host of the LPGA Tour's Titleholder's Championship, this Rees Jones design is challenging, picturesque and certainly memorable. Featured are elevated tees and greens, dramatically rolling fairways that are bordered by large m...
Designed by Arthur Hills and opened in 1998, the Legends is the newer of the two courses at LPGA International and a great compliment to its sister course, The Champions. The spectacular layout offers beautiful magnolia and heavily pinetree-lined fairways. Distinctly different from the Champions, the Legends compliments the links-style of its sister course and requires different strategies on each hole. Water borders on just eight holes, where nature abounds and no homes can be found! A...
This almost 7200-yard David Harman creation opened in 2000 with a slight redesign in 2005 by Tommy Fazio (Tom's nephew) . The visually stunning layout features 18 distinctly different holes, all carved out of the Wekiva River Basin. Surrounded by a variety of hardwood trees and native vegetation, the fairways are gently rolling and weave through an upscale real estate development, where water can be found on 15 holes. The par 3's and 4's are extremely challenging while the par 5's give the playe...
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 ...
Rated 4 stars by Golf Digest's "Best Places to Play" Voted as one of Central Florida's Top 5 Courses in an Orlando Magazine Poll Recognized nationally Top 100 Golf Shops US Open Qualifying Site, 1999-2007Champions Tour Qualifying Site, 1997-2007
Built in 1926, Mission Inn's El Campeon, "The Champion," is one of the south's oldest and most historical, prestigious golf courses. Architect Captain Charles Clarke of Troon, Scotland, blended unusual elevation changes of more than 85 feet with features of traditional golf design. Rolling fairways (some dramatic), undulating greens and well-placed berms, bunkers and sandy waste areas, as well as water on 11 holes, all only begin to characterize the aura of El Campeon. Just rated 4 stars by G...
Mission Inn's Las Colinas ("The Hills") was built in 1992 and designed by former PGA Tour player and TV commentator, Gary Koch. Just rated 4 stars by Golf Digest's "Best Places To Play, 2008/2009" and nominated as Golf Digest's 1992 "Best New Resort Course," Las Colinas offers quite a different challenge from El Campeon. Its wide open fairways and gently rolling hills create an inland links design that contrasts and at the same time, compliments its older sister course. Greens are...
Mystic Dunes was designed by PGA Tour Professional and NBC golf analyst Gary Koch, opened in Fall 2001. As a par 71, 7012-yard course, Mystic Dunes' layout is truly unique to Orlando. The "low-country" front nine weaves its way through majestic oaks and pine trees, similar to those courses in the Carolinas, meandering through marsh and wetlands. From the links-style back nine with its rolling fairways, bump-and-run shots around the greens and quick putting surfaces, golfers feel reminiscent of ...
Golfweek's "Best Top 100 Resort Golf Courses," 2006-2008
Rated 4.5 Stars in Golf Digest's "Best Places to Play," 2008
Host site of the 2005 Buick Scramble National Championships Ranked #2 "Orlando's Top 5 Golf Courses" - Travel/Golf.com Editors & Writers
18 holes - two fantastic styles. The "Modern" front nine is reminiscent of links-style golf and winds through native wetlands, marsh preserves and natural vegetation. The "Classic" back nine carves through a century-old oak grove creating a real Carolinas aura. Both nines feature ample amounts of water, undulating fairways, multi-level tees and a variety of super smooth TifEagle greens which are considered to be some of the best in the area, complementing what is already an outstanding and chall...
Voted by Orlando Magazine "Orlando's Best Public Course," 2007
Crooked Cat is a phenomenal complement to its more highly acclaimed sister course, Panther Lake. Both courses played host to the 2003 and 2005 PGA TOUR Qualifying School Finals and have been awarded 4.5 stars by Golf Digest's "Places to Play" every year since 1999. That's no easy accomplishment as there are only 52 courses in Florida with an equal rating, and no course in the state earned five stars. With an entourage now of newly planted trees, wide terraced fairways, and native redtop ...
Rated 4.5 Stars Golf Digest, 1999-2009 Top 10 you can play in US - Golf Magazine PGA Tour Q-School Finals - 2003, '05, '07, '09 Rated #6 in Florida by Zagat GolfWorld "Reader's Choice Award for Top 50 Public Golf Courses," ranked #8 in America - 2008
Panther Lake has been Golfpac's #1 requested course since 2000. It has played host to the 2003 and 2005 PGA TOUR Qualifying School Finals and was awarded 4.5 stars by Golf Digest's "Places to Play." The 7350-yard masterpiece incorporates sweepng, rolling hills and 60-foot elevation changes as it winds through natural oak hammocks, pine trees and freshwater lakes, all presenting majestic, panoramic vistas (and no homes). You'll encouter tournament playing conditions year round, natu...
Rated 4.5 stars - Golf Digest, 1999-2009 Top 10 courses you can play in US - Golf Magazine PGA Tour Q-School - 2003, '05, '07, '09Rated #4 in Florida by Zagat GolfWorld "Reader's Choice Award for Top 50 Public Golf Courses," ranked #8 in America - 2008
Opened in 1998 as a tribute to golf legend Arnold Palmer and hotel business legend Kemmons Wilson, Orange Lake's Legends Course has quickly become one of Orlando's most popular courses. Laid out by Palmer Course Design, the course provides two distinct nine-hole layouts. The front side has been named The Links Nine for its open feel, which reminds one of playing the great links of Scotland and Ireland. The back nine, or The Pines, has tight, tree-lined fairways similar to the great American layo...
Make sure to check out the newest of Orange Lake's signature gems, The Reserve. This phenomenal par-71 golf experience highlights the harmony between perfectly manicured greens and the carefully preserved surrounding wetlands, home to a variety of native plants and wildlife. A product of this masterful $8.5 million renovation and redesign of the The Resort Courses' Orange, Lake and Cypress nines in 2005, architect Mike Dasher has taken this section of the first course, originally designed by Joe...
Providence is located in Davenport, an easy 15 minutes west of the Disney/Kissimmee area, serving as a haven of serenity, which provides a refreshing, scenic, and challenging golf getaway. Renowned course architect Mike Dasher designed this new course as a masterpiece, technically challenging and aesthetically pleasing. It will test your game as it winds its way through fresh water creeks, ancient hardwoods, and wetlands; and it's not unusual to catch a glimpse of otter, deer, or wild turkey. Da...
Ranked in Golfweek's "Best New Courses," 2008 2008 Grand Aurora Award for Recreational Facility Country Club by Southeast Builders Conference
This exclusively private country club is "not just about the game ~ it's about The Experience!" Nestled among 100-year old oaks in the rolling hills of Lake County, this links style course simply promises the finest natural golf settings and scenic, panoramic views that Florida has to offer. Located in rural Sorrento (35-40 minutes north of Orlando and 15 minutes west of I-4), RedTail prides itself on catering to "members only." Check out this unbelievable test of golf and be their member for a ...
Nominated as Best New Course by Golf Digest in 1996, Remington is designed to offer a fair test from every tee and an enjoyable experience for every type of golfer. The Clifton, Ezell & Clifton design is visually striking with an abundance of water (comes into play on 14 holes), gently undulating fairways, generous landing areas, and large greens. Keeping with their design philosophy, the architects have developed a layout that is fair, yet challenging and memorable. Check out their siste...
Designed by Jack Nicklaus and Jack Nicklaus II, The Tradition is the newest of the three courses at Reunion Resort. 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....
Rated as the #86 Best Resort Course by Golfweek, 2009
Arnold Palmer's 6916-yard Legacy course at Reunion Resort 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....
#12 on GolfWeek's list of Florida Public Access Courses
The Independence course was the first of the Reunion Resort courses to open. It was also Tom Watson's first Signature design in Florida. The Independence offers a windswept, native appearance framed by 15 varieties of native grasses, azaleas, hibiscus, camellias, and other foliage. Says Watson; "Golf attracts more players than any other outdoor sport. No doubt there are almost as many reasons for this as there are players, but one reason is certainly shared by all. It's the simple pleasure of be...
#68 Best Resort Course according to Golfweek, 2009
#10 on Golf Digest's list of "America's Best new Resort Courses" for 2005
Rated by Golf Digest as the Best New Course in 1994 and one of the Top 50 Courses in Florida by The Florida Golfer in 1999, this Ted McAnlis layout is a truly diverse test of golf. Shot positioning is crucial as water and/or wetlands can be found on 16 holes; however, the fairways had been widened in 2004 to create more fair and forgiving landing areas. The front nine is not encumbered by homes, but water features do abound. The back nine plays through a more residential area, of...
Nominated "Best New Public Course" by Golf Digest, 1994 3.5 stars by Golf Digest Voted "Top 30 Courses in Orlando" by Florida Golf News, 2002
The Ritz-Carlton Golf Club, Orlando, Grande Lakes offers an extraordinary experience to golfers of all caliber. This remarkable layout, designed by two-time British Open Champion Greg Norman, combines an array of features to provide a challenging yet fair test of golf. The course requires players to think their way through the balanced intermingling of water hazards, strategically placed bunkers, and demanding greens complexes, always meticulously groomed. The service level and overall ex...
Ranked "Best New Golf Course" by Golf Digest, 2004-2005 Ranked "Top 100 Golf Resorts, North America" in Conde Nast, 2004-2006 "Top 50 Courses for Women" by Golf For Women, 2005-2007 Golf Business Magazine's "Top 100 Golf Shops in America" 2006, 2007, 2008
This 27-hole course is an unusual find for the Central Florida area. Another Clifton, Ezell & Clifton masterpiece, its rolling topography and tree-lined fairways are reminiscent of the Carolinas. From the tips on any combination of nines, it measures over 7,000 yards, but also offers multiple tees to match up with the proper skill level. Strategic bunkering, sandy waste areas, and huge, undulating greens are key features throughout. You'll find water on 3 holes of the North Course, 2 holes on th...
This American-style links course is a spectacular option to typical Orlando golf where every hole transports you to the fabled courses of the British Isles. Its skillful design combines terrain changes and authentic elements into a magnificent links layout for a genuine playing experience. Host to the 2007 and 2008 British Junior Amateur Championships. Completely remodeled golf shop, 90-yard short game course, and an extensive lighted driving range. Their brand new spacious clubhouse plus the St...
Rated by Buick Style & Review as #1 links-style course in Orlando
Billed as "Florida's Mountain Course," Sanctuary Ridge (formerly known as Diamond Players Club) is located in Clermont and noted as one of Orlando's most unique courses. This thrilling Terry LaGree design is built on the state's second highest location and features dramatic elevation changes of up to 150 feet, with no parallel fairways. You'll enjoy memorable, panoramic views on every hole. Featured are elevated tees, escalating fairways (upward and downward!) and large, multi-level greens. Eas...
Designed by international architect David Harman, Harris Rosen's Shingle Creek provides lush terrain, significantly undulating fairways, interconnecting waterways, large, rolling greens and magnificent panoramic views from the 23,000-square-foot clubhouse. Peripherally bordered by dense oaks and pines in a backdrop along historic Shingle Creek, it is situated on a natural 230-acre site, just 10 minutes west of Orlando International Airport - great for first/ last day play, and just around the c...
Golfweek's "Top 40 New Courses" Voted "10th Toughest Course in Orlando" by Orlando Business Journal
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. Steve Smyers' design features 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. Best of all, the Tifdwarf Bermuda greens are all large, true and...
#6 in Florida Golf Digest, 2007-08 #7 in Florida "America's Best" Golfweek, 2006 Top 100 in United States - Golf Magazine Top 10 in Florida since 1988 - LINKS Magazine GolfWorld "Reader's Choice Award for Top 50 Public Golf Courses," ranked #17 in America - 2008
Open January 2006, the Cypress Course at Stonegate (formerly Poinciana) has been skillfully redesigned by Clifton, Ezell & Clifton, being fabricated into a more challenging layout than its predecessor. Fairways are gently rolling and flanked by undisturbed century-old cypress trees; all the greens have been expanded in size to feature undulations acceptable for much faster roll - some greens have now been bulk-headed for a truly spectacular visual affect. Cart paths now run the length of ...
As the focal point of the new community at Solivita, Stonegate Golf Club is a great example of how a course can be enjoyable for players of all ages and abilities. Designer Ron Garl laid the course out at over 7000 yards from the back tees for the "big hitters," but also ingeniously mapped out three more forgiving sets of tees. With water on eight holes and free-forming collars around the greens, there's a definite emphasis on the short game. After all, golf's most famous adage is "drive for sho...
Stoneybrook is an exceptional showcase of undulating greens and naturally tree-lined, rolling fairways where golfers are required to play strategic carries over preserved wetlands and waterways. This challenging and unique course is designed by Clifton, Ezell & Clifton where each hole will play out a strategy of its own; some place a premium on the tee shot while others demand an exacting approach. You'll definitely need all of your clubs! A well-equipped sports bar and grille complete this gre...
Some of Central Florida's finest greens can be played at Stoneybrook West; the TifEagle greens are legendary for their speed and true rolling surfaces. Designed by world-renowned architect Arthur Hills, Stoneybrook West has become one of the top public championship courses in the Orlando area. Hills did a masterful job blending the natural landscape of West Orange County; meticulous course grooming, dramatically rolling fairways framed by towering berms and water found touching 14 holes with Bla...
This brand new elite, private club, designed by the architect team of Bill Coore-Ben Crenshaw, is their first ever Florida project and already destined to become legendary. Set in Minneola (just west of Orlando) atop the highest point on Florida's peninsula, Sugarloaf Mountain offers spectacular views, dramatic elevation changes up to 250 feet, and features backdrops and a memorable layout unlike any other in Florida. Following the natural features of the land, it high- lights Coore-Crenshaw's ...
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 ...
This Joe Lee track is a classic Central Florida design with tight fairways, water on 13 holes, and well-trapped greens. The elevated greens are tough to hit and full of tricky undulations, which make it difficult to get it "up and down." Although the course is set within the Ekana community, you'll forget there are homes nearby as you play through a natural landscape of environmentally protected wetlands. Now managed and owned by The Golf Group, a consortium of 6 local golf courses, Twin Rivers ...
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...
A longtime Central Florida favorite with lush cypress lined fairways and well-bunkered greens, Wedgefield is a classic Florida style course. Formerly known as Rocket City and Cape Orlando, the course has matured into a player's delight. The diverse collection of holes will test all facets of your game with water on 11 holes and sixty-seven bunkers scattered throughout. Before you tee it up, keep in mind that to card a great score you'll have to survive the punishing final four holes....
Wekiva Golf Club, located just 15 minutes west of I-4 in Longwood, has recently seen a well needed refurbishment. Architect Ron Garl and his design firm have redone all of the greens, green surrounds, and green side bunkering. The greens have been re-surfaced with TifEagle Bermuda and are in excellent condition; rolling smooth and fast. In addition, Garl has added new tees to a number of holes and the course now plays approximately 400 yards longer from the tips. Wekiva is truly a great test for...
This private country club is located in the prestigious community of Windermere, 15 minutes from International Drive and most area hotels. This heavily bunkered layout is perfectly maintained and bordered by natural wetland areas and ponds, featuring gently rolling fairways and water that borders on 13 holes. The majestic Butler Chain of Lakes serves as a memorable backdrop. Designed by Ward Northrup in 1986, all 18 greens were rebuilt during the summer of 1999 and the members love to brag about...
Although it doesn't always get the recognition it deserves with all the new courses in town, Zellwood remains a popular track on the north side of Orlando in Apopka. Great prices, good course conditions, and a fun (yet surprisingly challenging) layout are more than enough reason to play here. Located about 40 minutes north of Orlando and not far from hotels in the Altamonte Springs area....
