Orlando Florida Vacation
There is so much to do on an Orlando Florida Vacation. Of course, we all know that Walt Disney World is in Orlando, but you can also find amazing golf courses in Orlando Florida. Many golfers come to the area, going on a short Orlando Florida Vacation just to visit some of the golf courses in the area. These golf courses are within 15 minutes of the Orlando Florida Vacation Homes that we offer.'
WALT DISNEY WORLD GOLF COURSES to enjoy on your Orlando Florida Vacation
MAGIC KINGDOM Resort Area
MAGNOLIA COURSE, par 72, 5,232 to 7,190 yards. This classic Florida layout has elevated tees and greens, rolling terrain, 97 bunkers and more than 1,500 stately magnolia trees along its fairways. As host of the final round of the PGA Tour's Walt Disney World/Oldsmobile Classic since 1971, the course is an arduous test from the back tees even for long hitters.
PALM COURSE, par 72, 5,311 to 6,957 yards. Carved from woodlands, with water in play on nine holes, the Palm is shorter but tighter than its neighbor, Magnolia. The spectacular 18th, a 454-yard par-4 with water challenging both the tee shot and the approach, is considered one of the toughest holes on the PGA Tour.
OAK TRAIL, par 36, 2,552 to 2,913 yards. Length off the tee is not a big factor on this short, 9-hole, walking-only course, but the tree-lined fairways make accuracy a must. The small greens are challenging to hit and hold and few putts on them roll perfectly straight. This is a great layout for novices and for better golfers who want to stretch their legs and refine their short game before tackling one of the championship tests.
DISNEY VILLAGE Resort Area:
LAKE BUENA VISTA COURSE, par 72, 5,194 to 6,819 yards. This relatively short course plays long due to narrow fairways and an abundance of thick Bermuda grass rough. Several holes are real adventures, such as the par-3 16th, with its island green, and the par-4 18th, a demanding 448-yard dogleg. Like Magnolia and Palm, noted golf architect Joe Lee designed LBV.
BONNET CREEK GOLF CLUB:
EAGLE PINES COURSE, par 72, 4,838 to 6,772 yards. Opened in 1992, this layout, located just east of Disney's Fort Wilderness Resort, comes as a pleasant departure from the typical Florida course. Designed by Pete Dye, it resembles a Scottish links course with its absence of elevated tees and greens, and dished rather than crowned fairways. Blending into the surrounding low-lying wetlands and natural areas, it is deceptively open, punishing errant shots with traditional grass rough, sand and pine straw.
OSPREY RIDGE COURSE, par 72, 5,402 to 7,101 yards. In stark contrast to Eagle Pines, this dramatic layout by Tom Fazio winds through dense vegetation, oak forests and moss hammocks, with rolling terrain and several high ridges uncharacteristic of Florida. One of the state's most environmentally friendly golf courses, it's a naturalist's delight. Among other features, it has eight nesting platforms atop tall poles for ospreys, alongside ponds stocked with the fish this native raptor feeds upon, and hand-built boardwalks, instead of asphalt or concrete cart paths, winding through wetlands.
CELEBRATION:
CELEBRATION GOLF CLUB, par 72, 4,921 to 6,786 yards. Opened in 1996, this layout adjacent to Disney's handsome "new town" of Celebration, is the joint design of Robert Trent Jones Sr. and Robert Trent Jones Jr. Water comes into play on all but two holes, in some cases both on the tee shot and on the approach. Fairway bunkers and mounding reduce target areas even more. It is a course that keeps you on your toes, an exhilarating but fair challenge.
For further information call 407-939-4653 for WDW courses and 407-566-4653 for the Celebration course.
OTHER GOLF COURSES to enojoy on your Orlando Florida Vacation :
FALCON'S FIRE, par 72, 5,417 to 6,901 yards. If you're looking for a challenging yet fair course to play in Orlando, Falcons Fire is a "must play". Lush Bermuda fairways with strategically placed bunkers & hills offer a variety of shot making experiences. Carts are equipped with "Pro Shot" a GPS management system that provides "tips" for each hole! Falcon's Fire is one of the finest golf facilities in the state of Florida so if you're visiting the area and limited for time, you'll make the most of golfing by playing this course!
International Golf Course, par 72, 5,077 to 6,760 yards. Designed by renowned golf course architect Joe Lee. The course features many tight heavily wooded fairways and a multitude of water hazards. Practice Facilities include: Lighted, driving facility with distance markers, grass or mats Lighted, practice-putting area near clubhouse
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National Course, par 72, 4,994 to 7,048 yards. This course is built on a typical USA format. There are many natural hazards as well as bunkers galore. A warm and friendly service is provided.
INTERNational Course, par 72, 5,682 to 7,406 yards. This course is built on a Scottish links format with many sand dunes and 148 bunkers dotted around the course.
Information on these golf courses (and more) is located in your Orlando Florida Vacation home guidebook. You can also ask for information at our Orlando Florida Vacation check-in center.
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