Golf
For those of you who dont want to visit the Theme Parks here's some of the golf courses in our area
Highlands Reserve
Located on US 27 in Davenport Florida
The course sits on the edge of a long sand shelf called the Green Swamp Ridge near the town of Davenport, with elevations spanning 120 feet from top to bottom. Dasher’s holes fairly dance around it, two-stepping from a high point at the first green all the way to the low basin of the 13th fairway.
Highlands Reserve offers a different experience for all player...
Championsgate
Using the beautiful elevation changes and contours of the natural landscape, George Clifton has created Central Florida's newest golf gem. Our 18-hole masterpiece is a combination of beauty and playability. With expansive white sand bunkers and mature true greens, the golfing experience is truly one of a kind.
Oakwood Golf Club
Located off US 192 on the CR 545 this golf course actually has two courses......Panther Lake offers some of the best examples of natural beauty that Orlando area golf courses have to offer. One of the highlights is that there is no development on or around the course ” a Florida golf course with no homes! You will likely encounter many native species of birds and wildlife during your round, whichwill be enjoyed in the most tranquil of settings. Every hole on Panther Lake is unique and requires something different from your shot making repertoire. This is another feature that makes this Central Florida golf course so special; when you finish your round you will likely be able to recall each hole very vividly as they are all very different in appearance as well as appealing in design to the eye. The variety in design is evident in the way no two holes play alike. There are no boring holes at Panther Lake, and each is as distinct and memorable as the last. The only characteristic the holes share is that each shot demands good thinking and precise execution....Like Panther Lake, Crooked Cat 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. In the Summer of 2012 Orange County National completed a successful renovation of Crooked Cats greens using the highly regarded Champions Bermuda Ultra Dwarf Turf Grass. Champions Bermuda has received much praise from professional and tour players because of it”s true roll and quicker pace.
The course”s open feel encourages golfers to grip it and rip it off the tee, and there is certainly more room for error and multiple options for playing a hole”both off the tee and into the greens. Crooked Cat is not a connect-the-dots course; feel free to go outside the lines like a kindergartener”s finger painting. But beware: As with links-style courses, there is an element of chance, and a wayward shot can end up in one of many seemingly randomly placed grass bunkers. Gamblers and scramblers will do well. So will shot makers. Crooked Cat is more exposed and the routing twists and turns, so the wind comes at you from ever-changing directions and is a real factor. Players who appreciate the challenge of working the ball”up, down, left, right”to counteract or ride the wind will get a chance to showcase their mastery and get the most out of the course.
The back nine of Crooked Cat may be the best nine on the property and is the favorite of many low handicap golfers due to its length and challenge. Even if you don”t have ball shaping down to an art or the deft touch to escape like Houdini from any peril in your way, Crooked Cat is incredibly fun to play. And because of the unique design you”ll never get tired of challenging this course because you will never play any hole the same way twice. No other Orlando Florida golf course offers this much versatility, challenge, and fun.
Celebration Golf Club
Located in Celebration Florida The course radiates an atmosphere of beautiful tranquility and fun but 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 putting. With five sets of tees, the course now stretches from 4,933 to a new total yardage of 7,028 and invites competition from all skill levels.
Eighteen distinctive holes with Champion Dwarf Bermuda greens, presenting a great deal of variety and wildlife throughout make this truly a must-play for every Central Florida golfer.
White Heron Golf Club
Located on US27 The layout at White Heron Golf Club was crafted by renowned architect Ted McAnlis, who has a fantastic reputation among seasoned golf lovers. White Heron also boasts Champions Turf greens, new bunkers, leveled tee boxes, lush landscaping and impeccable grounds maintenance. This Davenport golf course ranks among Florida’s must-play facilities.
White Heron first opened in 1994 with both nines sporting strategically-placed hazards and fairways framed by sparkling white sand bunkers. Previously named Ridgewood Lakes there are also multiple tee boxes that are certain to make visitors of all ages and skill levels feel both challenged and competitive.
Orange County National
Located off US 192 on the CR 545 this golf course actually has two courses......Panther Lake offers some of the best examples of natural beauty that Orlando area golf courses have to offer. One of the highlights is that there is no development on or around the course ” a Florida golf course with no homes! You will likely encounter many native species of birds and wildlife during your round, whichwill be enjoyed in the most tranquil of settings. Every hole on Panther Lake is unique and requires something different from your shot making repertoire. This is another feature that makes this Central Florida golf course so special; when you finish your round you will likely be able to recall each hole very vividly as they are all very different in appearance as well as appealing in design to the eye. The variety in design is evident in the way no two holes play alike. There are no boring holes at Panther Lake, and each is as distinct and memorable as the last. The only characteristic the holes share is that each shot demands good thinking and precise execution....Like Panther Lake, Crooked Cat 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. In the Summer of 2012 Orange County National completed a successful renovation of Crooked Cats greens using the highly regarded Champions Bermuda Ultra Dwarf Turf Grass. Champions Bermuda has received much praise from professional and tour players because of it”s true roll and quicker pace.
The course”s open feel encourages golfers to grip it and rip it off the tee, and there is certainly more room for error and multiple options for playing a hole”both off the tee and into the greens. Crooked Cat is not a connect-the-dots course; feel free to go outside the lines like a kindergartener”s finger painting. But beware: As with links-style courses, there is an element of chance, and a wayward shot can end up in one of many seemingly randomly placed grass bunkers. Gamblers and scramblers will do well. So will shot makers. Crooked Cat is more exposed and the routing twists and turns, so the wind comes at you from ever-changing directions and is a real factor. Players who appreciate the challenge of working the ball”up, down, left, right”to counteract or ride the wind will get a chance to showcase their mastery and get the most out of the course.
The back nine of Crooked Cat may be the best nine on the property and is the favorite of many low handicap golfers due to its length and challenge. Even if you don”t have ball shaping down to an art or the deft touch to escape like Houdini from any peril in your way, Crooked Cat is incredibly fun to play. And because of the unique design you”ll never get tired of challenging this course because you will never play any hole the same way twice. No other Orlando Florida golf course offers this much versatility, challenge, and fun.
Southern Dunes
Located on US27 in Davenport Florida We invite you to play the award winning Southern Dunes Golf & Country Club. Of all the great Orlando golf courses in the Central Florida area, Steve Smyer's creation at Southern Dunes may be the most unique. Central Florida has an abundance of courses that typify the style generally found in the state, however, not very often can locals and tourists find a course in Florida that has such unique topography to it. This dramatic hillside layout stretches to over 7,200 yards and features 100 ft. of elevation change, large undulating greens, massive high lipped bunkers, Dunes that are covered with high grasses and ornamentals, which form borders that tumble with the terrain.
Falcons Fire
Falcon’s Fire Golf Club is recognized both regionally and nationally as one of the finest public golf courses in Orlando. This Rees Jones designed championship golf course and the spacious Clubhouse offer guests a spectacular venue for any occasion. From an immaculate golf course featuring the highest level of service and amenities, to the exquisite dining at the Falcon’s Nest Restaurant, to the latest technology, equipment, and apparel at the award-winning Golf Shop, Falcon’s Fire Golf Club is a premier Florida golf destination, conveniently located just steps from the Walt Disney World Resort, Orlando International Airport, and the Orange County Convention Center.
Offering a variety of Florida golf vacation packages, you’re invited to experience the flawless craftsmanship and unparalleled service and amenities at this award-winning Orlando Golf Course. This championship golf course features classic architecture, an exquisitely maintained course and year round playing conditions. Stretching over 7,000 yards from the back tees and providing golfers four sets of tees to choose from, Falcon’s Fire offers a challenging yet playable course for a relaxing round with friends or a competitive tournament. All guests enjoy complimentary valet parking, club cleaning and golf carts equipped with GPS navigation.
Stoneybrook West
Stoneybrook West golf course is located only 20 minutes from the Downtown Orlando, in Winter Garden, Florida. Since it is a mere 15 minutes from the main gate at Walt Disney World Resort, it is easy to see why it is the perfect course for all golfers. For those visiting the area, golfers can play a round of top-rated golf, while their families head to the wonders of Disney World, Epcot Center, and MGM and Universal Studios. For those who live and work in Orlando, it is easy to escape the bustle of the city, play a round of golf, and make it back to the office in time for an afternoon meeting.