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Has anyone played these courses and if so what did you think, likewise what sort of facilities do they have
stavros47
16-07-2004, 02:40
I would also like info. I believe the course are great. I was going to go to the David Ledbetter academy during my last visit, but due to the cost my wife decided I didnt have time[msnsad]
Andy & Arlene
16-07-2004, 03:08
Is the golf academy & courses, expensive then Steve?
stavros47
16-07-2004, 09:43
They do have a website, but I emailed for prices for the academy. It was over $300 for the cheapest lesson. A 1 or 2 day course was over $1000[:0]
Championsgate are supposedly very nice courses (too expensive for an average player like me though). I believe there are 2 courses 1 designed by Greg Norman the other by the Golden Bear. We drove along the road that runs by them. They look in great condition but I have never seen anybody play them so that be the reason they look so good. I believe a round costs about $100.
I did notice on the website a few days ago that you could get round for $65 but depends on time of year and also if you wish to play after 3pm.
Brian
lizmcg100
03-04-2005, 18:50
Champions Gate is a fantastic set-up!
My 2 sons played the International Course in February and they thoroughly enjoyed it.
They said it was not as tough or demanding as its made out. It's supposed to be a Links stle course.
It cost i think close to $100 but you can play in the summer months for about $65.
They have a full driving range set-up and the service was superb.
My sons couldn't rate it highly enough.
Hope this is of help to anyone thinking of going.
After me saying it was tpo expensive I managed to find a deal to play early ensuring I got a cheaper rate. When you arrive you get valet parking the clubs are taken without you touching them to the bottom of the clubhouse (which you go to once you have paid for your fees etc) you then are allowed up to the practice range which has a big pyramid of balls like the pros get. The practice area has a clock by it so you are aware of how long you have left. The buggies has the navigation system with all the distances of the shots left electronic scorecard its just great. However, the course wasn't as tough as expected though very enjoyable it was more an english course but not overally links style. Overall for any golfer this is a great day.
can you hire clubs and shoes, or is it best to take own shoes. do they allow spikes or is it modern moulded only?
trev most courses you can hire clubs
no spikes on any of the courses in florida as far as i know moulded only
see twilight times they vary depending on the time of year
also all the disney courses are excellent my husband and 3 friends went in march and played 7 courses as soon as they have all the details sorted i will post them here
yorkshirerose
08-04-2005, 13:46
Played last August on the International because the National was closed for some reason.Played early morning and payed about$80 + Hire of clubs for about $50 that was for Callaways you could hire others for around $20.Enjoyed but it did not play like any links coures i have played before.Was made to feel very welcome by all staff,and as a single player managed to get me made up with some locals.In August i would have marked it 10/10,but after playing in Las Vegas 2 weeks ago it has to be downgraded to an 8/10.Would i play there again? yes i would!!!!