Central Florida's most exciting new links called for all of architect Steve Smyers' years of skill and experience in golf course design. The goal — to build a challenging test of golf, a pleasurable experience for all skill levels, a stern challenge for long-hitting players. As a reclaimed phosphate mine with few stands of native oaks, the original terrain was flat. The topography now features undulating fairways (six connected by winding bridges) and multi-tiered tees and greens, many surr... More
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... More
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4.5 stars-Golf Digest's "Places to Play", 2006-2007
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...
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 r...
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 ... More
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Rated 4 stars by Golf Digest Rated the ONLY Gold Medal Resort in Florida by Golf Magazine
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... More
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Host to The Disney Golf Classic, a PGA TOUR Event Rated 4 stars by Golf Digest Rated the ONLY Gold Medal Resort in Florida by Golf Magazine
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... More
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Rated 4 1/2 stars by Golf Digest Rated the ONLY Gold Medal Resort in Florida by Golf Magazine
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... More
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Host to The Disney Golf Classic, a PGA TOUR Event Rated 4 stars by Golf Digest Rated as the ONLY Gold Medal Resort in Florida by Golf Magazine
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. Featured are more than 90 white sand, Scottish-style bunkers, plus Club Car's state-of-the-art Prec... More
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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
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 minutes from the airport. Rated 3 1/2 stars by Golf Digest, Eastwood is considered to be one of Orlando's best golf values. It also makes f...
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...
Designed by Jack Nicklaus and Jack Nicklaus II, The Tradition is the newest of the three courses at Reunion. 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.... More
Arnold Palmer's 6916-yard Legacy course 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.... More
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#12 on GolfWeek's list of Florida Public Access Courses
The Independence course was the first of the Reunion 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 being on ... More
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#10 on Golf Digest's list of "America's Best new Resort Courses" for 2005
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 deep pot bunkers, elevated tees and greens, stone walls, a winding burn (including a stone bridge to cross), and seven huge, double greens. All in all, it's quite a tri... More
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2003 Course of the Year - by the Florida Golf Course Owners Association
The Grand Cypress Course, comprising the North, South and East nines, offers a variety of physical and mental stimuli and provides a test of accuracy rather than strength and distance. The North and South nines, the original course built in 1984, features terraced fairways, generous landing areas, mounds and platformed greens with yawning bunkers. The South Course has been completely renovated and rebuilt, summer of 2007 - what a beauty! The East nine, added in 1986, is more generous, with less... More
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2003 Course of the Year - by the Florida Golf Course Owners Association
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, located in the heart of the action on S. 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 well-protect... More
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Ranked #30 in the Top 100 USA courses - GolfLink, 2008
America's BEST Resort Courses, 2005 Golfweek Magazine
This pristine gem was opened in 2002 and artfully designed by 1973 US Open Champion and TV commentator, Johnny Miller, who wrapped this challenging, picturesque layout around existing wetlands. Acres of broad meadows, towering stands of pines, and natural ponds were all preserved to form a stunning combination holes while no homes front the course. Abounding in wildlife, Harmony features multi-tiered tees and greens along with spacious, immaculate fairways. The new clubhouse and exemplar... More
