Traditional, yet unexpected. Those words can accurately describe the Highlands of Florida and now, the unforgettable golf experience at Bella Collina, designed exclusively by Nick Faldo. Using the Highlands rolling terrain as his inspiration, Faldo has created a traditional valley-style course for Bella Collina. Unique to Central Florida, the course features open fairways and sweeping [...]
The lushly landscaped Biltmore golf course surrounds The Biltmore hotel and was designed by the legendary Donald Ross. Completed in 1925 and now meticulously restored, the exquisite Biltmore Golf Course has challenged the likes of Walter Hagen, Tiger Woods, Babe Ruth and Gene Sarazen. Infinitely playable no matter what your skill level, the 18-hole, 6,800 [...]
With stunning hilltop views of up to 25 miles, the nine-hole Highlands Course which was completed in 1997, is a magnificent mix of lush, rippling fairways, stands of oak and pine, pristine water features and mesmerizing natural beauty. Poised on the highest point at Black Diamond, the Highlands Course favors an old-fashioned running game, with [...]
The Quarry Course at Black Diamond. Simply breathtaking. The 14th, 15th and 16th holes are carved over and around canyon walls and combine challenging shot making opportunities with more awesome views. This magical stretch of holes, called by writer Dan Jenkins “the best five consecutive holes of golf anywhere in the world” ends with the [...]
Completed in 1997 The Ranch was carefully crafted to gently blend into its natural surroundings. Reminiscent of Pine Valley, the Ranch Course sports rolling fairways and dramatic elevation changes of over 100 feet. Strategy rules, with numerous two-tiered greens placing a premium on distance control for approach shots, and par is guarded by numerous sand traps, [...]
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 [...]
The 18-hole “International Course” at the ChampionsGate Golf Resort facility in Davenport, Florida features 7,363 yards of golf from the longest tees for a par of 72 . The course rating is 76.3 and it has a slope rating of 143. Designed by Greg Norman, the International Course opened in 2000. Meadowbrook Golf, Inc. manages [...]
The classic American parkland course design has 18 contiguous holes that wind through 200 acres of secluded woodlands, wetlands, and former orange groves. With its lush fairways and greens, and the stunning natural beauty integrated into the design by Greg Norman, playing the National Golf Course is truly an Orlando golf adventure.
Lake Buena Vista Golf Course at Walt Disney World Golf Resort is a classic country club course with a distinctive atmosphere. In the words of architect Joe Lee, it is “exciting, challenging, yet fun to play.” Lake Buena Vista is a meandering golf course that winds its way through pastel villas, dense pine forests, palmettos [...]
The beautifully manicured links of Disney’s Magnolia Golf Course are named for the abundance of fragrant blossoming magnolia trees that make this course truly magnificent. The course design masterfully uses the area’s natural features to enhance the beauty of the lush, rolling greens and sparkling water hazards—all for a course deserving of its excellent 4 [...]
The natural beauty of the Florida woodlands makes the Palm golf course at Walt Disney World one of America’s premier resort destinations. One of Disney’s toughest golf courses, the Joe Lee design features sparkling lakes and tropical sand in a scenic golf landscape populated with strategically placed palms. The remarkable golf course features many tree-lined [...]
The spectacular Eagle Creek Golf Club, a unique course collaboration that blends the best of traditional European design with state-of-the-art American technological innovation, all under Orlando, Florida’s trademark sunny skies. There are rolling fairways and large greens that are well protected by sand and bunkers. To make the golf course even more challenging there are [...]
There are three nines offered at Emerald Greens Golf Resort & Country Club that are played in three different 18-hole combinations. Water is prominent on all of the courses, coming into play on 20 of the 27 holes. The Cypress/Meadows course is one of the combinations. As its name indicates, the Cypress nine features plenty [...]
Each nine at Emerald Greens is strong. Some members prefer the Pine nine; others like the Cypress; others like the Meadow nine. From the back tees, each par-36 nine will challenge the best golfers in any club. From the white tees, all three nines provide a solid challenge and lots of fun. The best par [...]
While the length of the tee is not vital at Emerald Greens, each hole places an emphasis on strategy and accuracy. That’s especially the case on the finishing hole of the Pine nine, a 490 yard par-5 from the white tees with an island green; it’s a tempting hole. Strong golfers can reach the green [...]
With its convenient location near the Walt Disney World Resort, International Airport, and the Orlando Convention Center, Falcon’s Fire Golf Club is one Florida’s most popular golf destinations. Rees Jones designed this golf course which stretches across 7,000 yards from the back tees. Although it is a challenging course there are four sets of tees [...]
The Golden Bear Club at Keene’s Pointe golf course is a semi-private course, tucked away in the upscale exclusive Windermere neighborhood of Keene’s Pointe. The golf course opened in June 1999. The Jack Nicklaus Signature Course at Golden Bear Club at Keene’s Pointe reflects the extraordinary beauty, challenging layout and environmental sensitivity that Nicklaus courses [...]
The 9-hole "East" course at the Grand Cypress Resort facility in Orlando, Florida features 3,434 yards of golf from the longest tees for a par of 36 . Designed by Jack Nicklaus, ASGCA, the East golf course opened in 1986. Mark Cox manages the course as the General Manager.
Located close to Disney, the Grand Cypress Resort’s 45 holes of golf stretches over 1,500 acres. The New Course at the Grand Cypress Resort is the only 18-hole golf course at the resort that is not made up of two nine-hole courses. All of the courses though, have the distinction of being Jack Nicklaus Signature [...]
The 18-hole "North" course at the Grand Cypress Resort facility in Orlando, Florida features 3,521 yards of golf from the longest tees for a par of 36 . Designed by Jack Nicklaus, ASGCA, the North golf course opened in 1984. Mark Cox manages the course as the General Manager.
The 18-hole “South” course at the Grand Cypress Resort facility in Orlando, Florida features 3,462 yards of golf from the longest tees for a par of 36 . Designed by Jack Nicklaus, ASGCA, the South golf course opened in 2007. Mark Cox manages the course as the General Manager.
Harmony Golf Preserve is a secluded championship golf course set on 260-acre wildlife preserve and is a Certified Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary. Rated a Top 50 Public golf course in the Golf World Readers’ Choice for 2010, the course was designed by Johnny Miller and is difficult enough from the championship tees to have hosted the [...]
A favorite among PGA TOUR professionals,Innisbrook Copperhead Course is the most recognizable of Innisbrook’s four Tampa, Florida courses. After all, it plays host to the world’s greatest golfers during the PGA TOUR’s annual visit to the resort for the Transitions Championship. Tree-lined fairways and rolling terrain define the course – a lengthy challenge for even [...]
With tight fairways, intimidating water hazards, abundant bunkers, and extraordinary elevation changes, the newly renovated and lengthened Island Course is considered by many to be as equally demanding as Copperhead. The extraordinarily picturesque Island has played host to numerous U.S. Open qualifiers and NCAA Championships, and has also been ranked among the country’s top 50 [...]
Eleven holes at Innisbrook North Course present water hazards, making club selection a critical decision when trying to break par. Recent course enhancements include additional yardage to selected par 4s and 5s, along with strategically placed bunkers and “waste bunkers.” The North Course at Innisbrook is similar in terrain to the Copperhead Course. At about 6,300 yards, [...]
At over 6,600 yards,Innisbrook South Course is reminiscent of a links-style design, both in terms of rolling terrain and numerous fairway bunkering. Ample waste bunkers, a total of 10 water hazards, undulating terrain, and the Gulf of Mexico breezes all combine to make South another great Innisbrook challenge that’s become a favorite of our returning guests [...]
The Jim McLean Signature Course joins the infamous Blue Monster and the Great White as the third of Doral’s premier courses. It is unique among courses in the Southeast because it presents a variety of challenges that include three of the toughest starting holes in golf, a series of phenomenal par 3s, and The Bermuda [...]
Conveniently located just minutes away from the Universal Orlando Resort, the golf course at the Metrowest Country Club is situated on a lush terrain of spring-fed lakes and native trees. The meticulously maintained fairways are expansive and rolling with thick cuts of rough bordering them. The immaculate, undulating greens are large and lightning fast. Natural [...]
Built in 1923 as part of a development and revitalization project, the Miami Beach Golf Club has long since established itself as one of the most lovely and prestigious golfing venues in the Miami area. Located a stone’s throw from the turquoise seas of the Miami coastline, the Miami Beach Golf Club underwent massive remodeling [...]
The course was designed by Champions Tour professional and NBC golf analyst, Gary Koch. Challenging yet fun, this course consists of two distinctly different layouts that take advantage of the unique topography, offering the golfer a fantastic and memorable experience. The "low country-style" eastern, front nine is reminiscent of classic Carolina-style courses, meandering through native [...]
Like Panther Lake at Orange County National, The Crooked Cat Course features significant elevation changes, rolling fairways and large, contoured greens. But with fewer trees, wider landing areas, native heather and mounding framing the fairways, Crooked Cat presents golfers more of a links-style look. It may well be the most naturally beautiful Orlando Florida golf course. [...]
Orange County National Panther Lake Course is everything you could want in a golf course. Playing over rolling meadows, through native pines, around and over wetlands, lakes, and up and down elevation changes of up to 60 feet, it is first and foremost a visual delight, reminding you that natural beauty is one of the [...]
Originally designed by Tom and George Fazio for major tournament play, The Champion course at PGA National Resort & Spa was redesigned by Jack Nicklaus in 1990 and now hosts the Honda Classic each March on the PGA TOUR. Although The Champion has generous landing areas and spacious and accepting tif-eagle greens, golfers are presented [...]
Designed by Karl Litten, The Estates course has an enjoyable mix of challenging and docile holes. The course sets up for any level of player as it is one of the shorter courses at PGA National Resort & Spa. Where golfers are tested is in the formidable placement of fairway bunkers and water hazards. Generous [...]
Designed by Tom and George Fazio and named after golf legend Walter Hagen, the Haig Course was the first to open for play at PGA National Resort & Spa. Fazio’s goal in designing this spectacular choice among Palm Beach golf clubs was to create an outstanding quality course that would be playable for all types [...]
Named after its designer, Arnold Palmer, this course is one of the more forgiving at PGA National from tee to fairway and known as a risk reward course. The open fairways and larger “Champion Bermuda” greens can be quite accommodating and invite players to take a chance if they dare as golfers are not overly [...]
Named after the immortal Gene Sarazen, the first golfer ever to win the professional Grand Slam, “the thinking man’s course” is the ultimate test of accuracy and precision. Designed by Tom and George Fazio, the Squire is the shortest and the most exacting of the courses at PGA National Resort & Spa. Accuracy with fairway [...]
The PGA of America and famed golf course architect Pete Dye are ecstatic about the unveiling of the newly renovated Dye Course on October 6, 2007. Golfers who have played here in the past will discover a bold new contrast to what they may remember as soon as they reach the first tee. Where golfers [...]
With its rolling hills, majestic pine trees and challenging water hazards, ThePGA Village Golf Club - Ryder Course (North) has a distinctive Carolina feel. The layout borders a large wildlife sanctuary and offers rolling fairways, large-target greens, and a beautiful environment. In fact, Audobon International awarded its “Signature Status” environmental award in 1996. A magnificent clubhouse [...]
A classic Florida layout, Tom Fazio’s Wanamaker Course (South), is set against a backdrop of wetlands, palm trees, and palmettos. The course is considered as one of Florida’s most beautiful courses and is currently ranked #21 in the State by Golf Digest. In typical Fazio style, the premium is on the tee shot to set [...]
The 18-hole "Legacy" course at the Reunion Resort and Club facility in Orlando, Florida features 7,010 yards of golf from the longest tees for a par of 72 . Designed by Arnold Palmer, the Legacy golf course opened in 2004. Reunion Resort and Club is the only destination in the world to boast three Signature golf [...]
Reunion Resort and Club – Tradition Course provides a Parkland-style layout that is smooth and flowing, with long horizon lines and elevated tee boxes and greens. Yet The Nicklaus Course, a Signature Design by Jack Nicklaus, can be as deceptive as it is beautiful, providing a challenge for golfers at Reunion Resort and Club. Designed [...]
The Independence Course at Reunion Resort and Club is highlighted by fast, firm and wide rolling fairways, a variety of strategically placed bunkers and large greens, the 7,257 yard, par 72 Watson Course, a Signature Design by Tom Watson, is as much about strategy as it is about length. Demanding a well thought out approach [...]
Sanctuary Ridge Golf Club in Clermont is a mountain golf course, a rarity in Florida. Its topography naturally features dramatic elevation changes that are incorporated into the challenging layout. Abundant fairway and greenside bunkering, water hazards, and mounding guarantee an interesting round. Wide fairways and landing areas offer some respite from the challenges of the [...]
The ancient creek that the course at Shingle Creek Golf Club takes its name from is part of the natural headwaters of the Florida Everglades. The creek winds through the golf course, adding beauty and an interesting element of challenge. Stately oaks and pines are scattered throughout and accented by tropical landscaping. The course features [...]
Conveniently located on the West side of Orlando right off the Turnpike, Stoneybrook West offers one of Orlando’s best tests of golf and Central Florida’s finest greens. If you don’t make putts here you have only yourself to blame. Seeded with Tif Eagle, our greens are legendary for their speed and their true rolling surfaces. Stretching [...]
PGA Tour legend Raymond Floyd recently redesigned this course to follow a traditional Florida layout, incorporating gently contoured greens, strategic bunkering and water surrounding 16 holes. The Gold Course At Doral features narrow, tree-lined fairways and finishes with a dramatic par-4 island green on the 18th hole. This course hosted the 1999 PGA Qualifying School [...]
A Greg Norman Signature Course, the 7,171-yard, par-72 Great White Course is the only golf course of its kind in the Southeastern United States that utilizes coquina — crushed shells — as the primary design element on every hole. In designing the Great White Course at Doral, Norman blended strategically demanding fairways with hundreds of [...]
Naples' only beachfront resort with on-site golf, tennis, spa and water recreation. Over $30 million in renovations featuring 317- newly remodeled accommodations; new beachside pool complex; retail shopping; restaurants/bars; complimentary Kids Klub; and renovated greens & tees. And join us for our pool party every Sunday evening with complimentary entertainment or for our Summer Jazz [...]
The Red Course at Doral forces golfers to use strategy and shot placement, rather than driving for show. Featuring 14 water holes with fairways winding around several lakes, the course provides breath-taking beauty and exhilarating challenges, without intimidating length. This course hosted the LPGA in 2001 for the Office Depot Championship.
Unusual for Florida courses, The Ritz Carlton Members Golf Club has been strategically sculpted by moving nearly 1.9 million cubic yards of earth. This massive undertaking has created elevation, relief, contouring, and framing for each hole. The layout gracefully rolls among 12 picturesque lakes and extensive landscaping, forming a fair and memorable test of golf. [...]
Originally designed by noted architect Dick Wilson, over the past 20 years, the Blue Monster has been modified and updated to meet the demands of the PGA Tour by three-time Doral Champion ('80, '81 & '92) and hall-of-famer Raymond Floyd and world renowned golf teacher, Jim McLean. Most recently the greens and bunkers were modernized [...]
An ideal balance of mature Banyans and Royal Palm trees with manicured Tif Eagle greens and rolling Bermuda 419 awaits the seasoned player and welcomes the novice. The nearly 7,000-yards of championship golf course is managed by internationally renowned Troon Golf. Every cart is equipped with Prolink GPS to offer game assistance and the lay of [...]
The Turnberry Isle Resort & Club offers two championship 18-hole courses; both designed by renowned course designer, Robert Trent Jones, Sr. Four distinct sets of tees challenge every level of golfer. The North Course is a par 70, measuring 6,403 yards, with many challenging holes around Lake Boros. One of the unique features of this [...]
Designed with a five-tee system for all playing abilities, yet quite challenging, the Waldorf Astoria Golf Club provides a truly exceptional setting for Orlando golf. Holes are visually arresting from tee to green and require intelligent management of the game. Bunkers are carved to be reminiscent of the hazards designed on courses a century ago. [...]
