10. Shingle Creek Golf Club
9939 Universal Boulevard / Orlando
This David Harman-designed, 18-hole new golf course was recently ranked as one of the “Top 40 Best New Golf Courses in the U.S.” by Golfweek Magazine. Why? Partially because it features undulating fairways and interconnecting waterways bordered by the natural backdrop of dense oaks and pines along historic Shingle Creek.
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9.Hawk’s Landing Golf Club
8701 World Center Drive / Orlando
Recently redesigned by the firm of Cupp Design, this is a fun and challenging 18-hole golf course. Wrapping around three sides of the Orlando World Center Marriott, the course is open to resort guests and the public and boasts water in play on 15 out of its 18 holes and the entire back nine!
8. Falcon’s Fire Golf Club
3200 Seralago Boulevard / Kissimmee
Topping the list of the area’s “must play” public golf facilities is this natural, classic 18- hole, par 72 golf course designed by Rees Jones. Just minutes away from DisneyWorld, this popular golf course boasts exceptional service and encourages vacationers to come experience what it’s like to “be a member for the day!”
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7. The Ritz-Carlton Golf Club, Orlando, Grande Lakes
Central Florida Parkway / Orlando
Open to the public, this 18-hole championship golf course located at the Grande Lakes Orlando Resort was designed by two-time British Open Champion Greg Norman. Listed as one of the top 10 “America’s Best New Courses” by Golf Digest in their January 2005 issue, we bet it will make your Top 10 list, too.
6. Disney World Golf Courses
World Disney World
This golf spot is no Disney-themed mini golf course! Walt Disney World is the site of the PGA Tour’s FUNAI Classic. You’ll find five championship golf courses here: Eagle Pines, Lake Buena Vista, Magnolia, Osprey Ridge, and Palm.
5. Champions Gate Golf Club
1400 Masters Boulevard / ChampionsGate
Located just 15 minutes from Walt Disney World and Universal Studios, ChampionsGate is home to two unique 18-hole championship golf courses designed by accomplished architect and golfer, Greg Norman. This beautiful resort is regarded as one of the top courses, not only in Florida, but in the United States.
4. Orange County National Golf Center and Lodge
16301 Phil Ritson Way / Winter Garden
You’ll find more than you may expect at this top Orlando golf spot. It features two 18-hole championship courses (Panther Lake Course and Crooked Cat Course), a 9-hole short course, several onsite instruction schools, and the largest driving range and practice facility in America!
3. Grand Cypress Golf Club
One North Jacaranda / Orlando
Looking for a challenge? This golf club located at the Grand Cypress Resort features 45 holes of Jack Nicklaus signature designed golf with four unique course combinations! The 18-hole New Course is reminiscent of the legendary Old Course found at the one and only St. Andrews, Scotland.
2. Mystic Dunes Golf Club
7850 Shadow Tree Lane / Kissimmee
Located at Wyndham Palms Resort and Country Club, this 18-hole course is twice as nice. It’s got an eastern, front-nine reminiscent of “low country-style” Carolina courses, plus a western back-nine with a British Isles links style—both designed by Champions Tour professional and NBC golf analyst Gary Koch.
1. Arnold Palmer’s Bay Hill Club and Lodge
9000 Bay Hill Boulevard / Orlando
On your next trip to Orlando, play a round on one of the most popular courses on the PGA Tour! This course is home to the Arnold Palmer Invitational Tournament (formerly known as Bay Hill Invitational Tournament) and has been the winter home of the Palmer family since 1976.
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