It goes without saying that Orlando delivers the goods when it comes to outdoor activities and staying healthy! But if your hobby of choice is golf , you're going to love what you find in and around Orlando . There are 31 golf courses in the Orlando area and 5 within the Disney Theme Park complex. Orlando has become a well renowned destination for golfers throughout the world. Whether you are a first timer or an experience pro, Orlando has the perfect golf course for you. Here are some of our favorites.
Of special interest is the Orange County National Golf Center and Lodge (407) 656-2626); Two of the finest public golf courses in Orlando ! Whatever the goal for your Orlando golf vacation – 36 holes per day, first class instruction, hours of range time, OCN has something for you. Two championship courses, a 9 hole short course, several onsite instruction schools and the largest driving range and practice facility in America are all at one location: Orange County National Golf Center and Lodge.
Shingle Creek Golf Club - Orlando ( 1-866-996-9933 or (407) 996-9933). State of the art Practice Facility includes two (2) 30,000 sq. ft . full swing grass teeing grounds, a chipping, pitching and bunker practice area and 10,000 sq. ft . of practice putting greens,
50 club rental sets available , which include men's (left and right hand), ladies and junior sets from major equipment manufacturers, shoe rental is also available.
Lake Orlando Golf Club – Orlando ( 1-866-465-3675 or (407) 298-1230). Golfers fall in love with both the beauty and challenges offered by Lake Orlando . Each hole has its own unique character, offering magnificent views over lakes and wildlife while moving left and right through tall thickets of majestic cypress trees. Lake Orlando is a shot maker's course, requiring precision from tee to green
Grand Cypress Resort Golf Club - Lake Buena Vista ( 800-835-7377 or (407) 239-4700). This is a the perfect place to experience what a game of golf would be played like in Great Britain, without going across the Atlantic Ocean. This course also features the "Digital Caddy System." Every golf cart comes equipped with a computer system that links with a satellite to provide the golfer with precise distances from the hole, bunkers around the green and other hazards.
Eastwood Golf Club – Orlando ( (407) 281-4653). At Eastwood Golf Club, 18-holes of world-class championship golf await you. The lush rolling fairways are bordered by strategic mounding and numerous lakes. With water on 10-holes and a full 7,100 yards from the back tees, Eastwood Golf Club is playable enough for the average golfer, yet a real challenge for the pros.
Falcon's Fire Golf Club – Orlando ( 877-878-FIRE or (407)-239-5445). An upscale, daily fee resort course that treats its guest like a private country club! Falcon's Fire is typically wide open, however, shot accuracy is essential. Fairways and greens are well bunkered, and water hazards are a common occurrence.
Wedgefield Golf and Country Club – Orlando ( (407) 568-2116). A diverse collection of holes tests all facets of the game. There are short holes demanding accuracy and long holes that require length. Water can be found on eleven holes along with sixty-seven bunkers between the first tee and the eighteenth green. A great round can only be carded if you can successfully survive the punishing final four holes.
Bonnet Creek Eagle Pines Golf Club - Magic Kingdom ( (407) 939-4653). Take on the rolling fairways and surrounding wetlands that give Eagle Pines a unique look and an equally matchless challenge. Follow this low-profile, Carolina-style course along the natural contours of the land where water and sand await errant shots. It's undulating greens are well-guarded by strategically placed bunkers. Here, success lies in the touch more than the power.
Magic Kingdom Magnolia Golf Club - Lake Buena Vista ( (407) 939-4653). Step onto the first tee and into the shoes of champions. Power your way down the fairways at this home to the final rounds of the PGA TOUR FUNAI Classic. These beautifully manicured links, designed by Joe Lee, are named for an abundance of fragrant Magnolias. Elevated tees, spacious greens and tranquil water hazards immerse you in a natural setting fit for a fulfilling round of championship golf.
Magic Kingdom Palm Golf Club - Lake Buena Vista ( (407) 939-4653). Experience the natural beauty of the Florida woodlands that makes this majestic course one of America 's premier resort destinations. Both a pleasure to play and one of Disney's toughest courses, this Joe Lee masterpiece features sparkling lakes and tropical sand, all in a gorgeous golf landscape populated with strategically placed palms. Played each year as part of the PGA TOUR FUNAI Classic, Disney's Palm offers plenty of challenges for the novice and seasoned pro alike.
