Top Public Course Picks
Disney's Palm Golf Course
The Legends at Orange Lake
Disney's Palm Golf Course
This 18-hole championship course features shimmering lakes, tropical sands, palm trees and sloping greens. Disney’s Palm Golf Course includes 9 holes with water hazards and 59 bunkers—providing plenty of challenges for novices and seasoned pros alike.
Clermont National
The Legends at Orange Lake
Disney's Palm Golf Course
This Course stands out for its dramatic elevation changes, offering a unique challenge rarely found in Florida golf. With 18 distinct holes redesigned to enhance playability and visual appeal, this course incorporates rolling terrain, meticulously updated greens, and strategic bunkers, creating a memorable golfing experience for players of all levels
The Legends at Orange Lake
The Legends at Orange Lake
Orange Country National Panther Lake Course
This Arnold Palmer Signature Design offers 18 holes with two unique styles: a Scottish links-inspired front nine and a Carolina-style back nine with towering pines and flowing water. With 6 tee boxes, this is a championship course designed to challenge and delight golfers of all skill levels.
Orange Country National Panther Lake Course
Orange Country National Panther Lake Course
Orange Country National Panther Lake Course
Panther Lake is a visual masterpiece, offering diverse, challenging holes that showcase Orlando's natural beauty with rolling meadows, wetlands, and elevated greens. Every shot requires strategy and precision.
Shingle Creek Golf Club
Orange Country National Panther Lake Course
Champions Gate International Course
This championship course blends classic design elements with modern strategy, featuring elevated greens, strategic bunkers, and fairway-cut surrounds. Surrounded by lush flora and wildlife, it offers a rewarding challenge for golfers of all skill levels.
Champions Gate International Course
Orange Country National Panther Lake Course
Champions Gate International Course
This coastal links-style course features generous fairways, pot bunkers, and water on every hole, offering a firm, fast PGA Tour experience. Ranked No. 9 by Golf Advisor, its sprawling greens and wind-swept dunes make it one of Florida's most dramatic challenges.
Evermore's Cypress Course
Southern Dunes Golf and Country Club
Evermore's Cypress Course
This Parkland-style course blends aesthetic beauty with an architectural challenge. It offers incredible sight lines of emerald green turf, stunning lakes, and bright white bunkers as well as a true island green par-3 experience.
Waldorf Astoria Golf Club
Southern Dunes Golf and Country Club
Evermore's Cypress Course
This Rees Jones-designed championship course blends natural beauty with classic golf traditions. Majestic cypress trees, subtle contours, and a five-tee system create a challenging yet accessible experience for all skill levels.
Southern Dunes Golf and Country Club
Southern Dunes Golf and Country Club
Southern Dunes Golf and Country Club
This course features five sets of tees, offering challenges and rewards for golfers of all skill levels. With downhill par-3s, varied par-4s, and risk/reward par-5s, it delivers a dynamic and engaging round. Known for its fair yet challenging design, it’s a must-play for Orlando-area golfers seeking a memorable experience.
Mission Resort El Campeón Course
Mission Resort El Campeón Course
Southern Dunes Golf and Country Club
Set amidst Florida’s pristine wilderness, this 18-hole championship course dates back to 1917, designed by George O’Neil and later enhanced in 1926 by Charles E. Clarke of Scotland. Rich in history and natural beauty, it’s a timeless gem that combines legacy and exceptional design.
Royal St. Cloud Golf Links
Mission Resort El Campeón Course
Royal St. Cloud Golf Links
Royal St. Cloud Golf Links offers one of the best public golf experiences in the Orlando area, featuring 27 holes of exceptional links-style play. Known for its great value and top-notch conditions, it’s a must-visit for golfers seeking variety and quality.
Eagle Creek Golf Club
Mission Resort El Campeón Course
Royal St. Cloud Golf Links
Eagle Creek Golf Club, Orlando’s only par-73 course, offers a European-inspired layout that makes it a favorite for golfers seeking both challenge and opportunity. Its wide fairways and generously sized greens create a very attackable course, inviting players to take risks and aim for low scores.
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