The Arnold Palmer course at Reunion Resort

On a recent trip to our villa on Highlands Reserve I played the Arnold Palmer course at Reunion Resort close by. Arnold Palmer has some signature styles to his courses. It seems that he likes to have forced carries off the tee, visual beauty and usually plenty of water hazards. The terrain at the Re...

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ChampionsGate National Golf Course

ChampionsGate Golf Club includes not one but two, 18 hole championship courses designed by Greg Norman. The International course is set around natural wetlands and has quite an Australian feel but the National Course is a more traditional Florida golf resort style and this is the course I chose for ...

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Legends Golf Course

Legends Golf and Country Club

Whilst spending time at our villa on Highlands Reserve, my son in law and I took the opportunity for a bit of relaxation with a round at Legends Golf Course. Located on the US27, North of Highlands Reserve, it took us around 25 minutes in travel time. Thi...

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Golf in Florida - My Guilty Pleasure!

When you have three villas, ‘holidays’ spent in Orlando tend to be a whirl of decorating and maintenance, but over the years I have managed to sneak away to play three different golf courses local to Highlands Reserve; Polo Park, Orange County Natural and Highlands Reserve itself several times. They...

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Arnold Palmer Bay Hill Invitational Golf

None of our family are golfers but we do spend many hours often until very late at night watching the USA PGA golf on television. So we were delighted this year when whilst staying at our villa in March one of our American friends got us tickets to the Arnold Palmer event at the Bay Hill golf course...

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Golfing on a family holiday

Being a keen golfer on a family holiday with no one else who even likes golf can make it difficult to have a game. We as a family have been going to Florida for a few years now. We started off with our 10 & 6 year old girls doing Disney, Universal and water parks, oh and of course shopping!
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A Return to Highlands Reserve Golf Course

A Return to Highlands Reserve Championship Golf Club

It’s been about three years since I have played this course but I was itching to get back! On entering the Pro-shop, the welcome was as warm as I remembered; the staff as helpful and informative. My round cost $23 as, staying at our vi...

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The Players Championship - Practice Day

I’m not a golfer and have never had any interest but Dave wanted to go to the Players Championship at Sawgrass this year. Some friends of ours went last year and said what a great experience it was so we booked our Florida holiday to coincide with the tournament.

We booked our tickets on...

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Favourite golf courses and top golfing tips

All the theme parks are great days out for the family, but what better way to escape the crowds and get some valuable ‘me time’ to unwind than visiting the excellent golf courses in and around the theme park area.
As an avid golf player, I have spent considerable time (and money! ) researching...

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Summer Golf

They say that only mad dogs and Englishmen go out in the midday sun. That’s probably why golf courses around Florida offer such attractive rates during their low season (the hot summer months) to tempt the mad dogs and Englishmen to play.

Obviously the peak season is the winter for these cou...

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Rotonda - Long Marsh Golf Club

On our first trip down to Rotonda we decided to try out the local golf.

The closest of the four courses that comprise Rotonda Golf & Country Club is Long Marsh and the villa we are staying in is situated just off the 6th Green of White Marsh which is the 2nd set of 9 holes we played in t...

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Golf at Providence

If you are staying anywhere around Poinciana, Champions Gate or along Ronald Regan Parkway then Providence is handy for a game of golf. Open to the public, the rates are competitive with a twilight fees costing between $30 and $50 depending on the time of year. Tee times can be booked online if pref...

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Golf in Florida part 2

Many of our guests come to Florida just for the golf after all Florida has some of the best courses in the World and you can barely swing your putter in central Florida without hitting at least half a dozen great courses but if you’re a regular and you fancy venturing a little further away from Disn...

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Golf in Florida part 3

Many of our guests come to Florida just for the golf after all Florida has some of the best courses in the World and you can barely swing your putter in central Florida without hitting at least half a dozen great courses but if you’re a regular and you fancy venturing a little further away from Disn...

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Golf in Florida part 1

Many of our guests come to Florida just for the golf after all Florida has some of the best courses in the World and you can barely swing your putter in central Florida without hitting at least half a dozen great courses but if you’re a regular and you fancy venturing a little further away from Disn...

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Golf in Florida part 4

Falcons Fire Golf Club is where it all comes together! The designers have combined a resort style atmosphere with a links style course in a great location only minutes from the airport and central Florida attractions. The signature 13th hole (394 yards par 4) doglegs right accompanied by bunkers, sa...

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Orange Lake Golf Courses

Our family has never been great golfers but many guests who have stayed at our villa have spoken enthusiastically about the courses at Orange Lake.

As you travel along the 192 towards the 27 you will see Orange Lake Golf courses on your right. There are lovely greens and fairways and always ...

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Golf Courses near Disney

I’m sure you already know that you will be spoilt for choice with literally hundreds of really great public courses in Florida, however I thought I’d mention a few of my favourites so that if you’ve not played in Florida before it will give you a few pointers as to the courses that are local to the ...

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Panther Lake Golf Course

Panther Lake is situated at the Orange County National Golf Centre and Lodge at 16301 Phil Ritson Way, Winter Garden, Florida Tel (407) 656 2626.

Having played the sister course Crooked Cat several times previously, on my recent trip to Florida I had decided to make playing this course a mus...

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Diamondback Golf Club

Situated at 6501 State Road 544 East, Haines City, Florida 33844 the course was designed by the world-renowned golf course architect Joe Lee. A par 72 championship course built in an area of Virgin Florida Forest covering 240 acres. The course is very picturesque and many old trees survive with much...

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Golf on the US27

The past few years has seen significant development on the US27. Initially resorts were being opened on what seemed a daily basis and it has to be said the infrastructure could not keep pace. Several years on and shops and restaurants have and still are being built making the area a wonderful place ...

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Golf in Orlando

Golf courses in the Orlando area provide for the beginner to the Pro.

To a beginner it does seam rather intimidating but if you want to have a go Florida is the place to try it. All equipment is availably to hire you can hire golf carts, clubs, buy balls and tees. The weather is perfect and ...

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Providence and Harmony Golf courses

Providence course is on highway 17/92. The address is classed as Davenport but from the area of Kissimmee it is not far. .

Providence is a newish gated community and the guard will give you directions to the club house which is at the far end of the community. Most of the areas of housing ar...

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Celebration Golf Club

The last time I played Celebration I shared the practice ground with ‘Grip it and Rip It’ big John Daly. He was practising in bare feet and was whacking it twice as far as me, and dead straight, while talking to me over his shoulder. Just shows that form is temporary but class is permanent. A really...

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A Round at Legends Golf and Country Club

One of my favourite golf courses to play whilst on holiday in Orlando is Legends Golf and Country Club. Legends is a beautiful rolling hillside course on the US27 just south of Clermont (easily recognisable from its water tower) and, from its high points, affords some wonderful views over Lake Count...

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An Introduction to Legends Golf and Country Club

If you are a keen golfer I can think of no better place to play a round of golf than Florida. With so many courses from which to choose and, of course, not forgetting the year round sunny weather you will be spoilt for choice. My wife is the keen golfer in our family, although I do keep threatening ...

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Golf guide

The one thing I remember about my first visit to Florida were the golf courses, I thought wow, I’m going to play some of these and so bought a home there and started to play whenever time allowed.

For the Golf enthusiast there are over 40 courses in and around the Orlando area to cater for a...

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Eaglewood Golf Club

Located at 5800 PGA Blvd (FL32839) Eaglewood is a par 3 golf course.

On my visit to Orlando in August this year my 11-year-old son decided he wanted to play some golf. He can play but because of his age I felt that most local courses would be too long for him and in view of the heat at this ...

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Golf on the Cape Haze Peninsular, Rotonda West.

For the avid golfer, Rotonda West offers five challenging golf courses, with another, the Pine Valley course, under construction, due for completion in 2008. There are many other pristine courses within a 30 minute drive of Rotonda West which also offer both a challenging & enjoyable round of...

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Championsgate Golfclub Bar

Not to be mixed up with the Champions gate clubhouse grille, which is in fact situated inside the wonderful Omni resort…

Champions gate is home to two championship golf courses, the National and then there is the international course. But apart from offering all of the usual excellent golf fa...

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Golfing in Lake County – The Diamond Players Club Clermont

On my last trip to Florida I finally managed to sidestep the lure of the theme parks and found time to play a few rounds of golf. Being based just south of Clermont I didn’t want to travel too far so concentrated my search on courses within a fifteen-mile radius.

February, I found out very q...

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A Days Golfing at Highlands Reserve

On our recent visit to Orlando it was suggested we try Highlands Reserve Golf Course. We were told that it was a good course to start with after a 9 hour flight from the U.K. With handicaps ranging from 18 – 24 our four ball decided to give it a try.

Heading east on I4 take the US27 exit head...

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Congo River Adventure Golf - 192 Kissimmee

Since playing our first crazy golf course in Florida and enjoying ourselves, our family try to find a different course on each visit. This time it we visited’ The Congo River Adventure Golf’. I have to say from the road it has very pretty scenery set on different levels with lots of greenery, water,...

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Disney Golf

Walt Disney originally opened in 1971 and there were just 60 holes of golf. Oak Trail started originally as a 6-hole course later becoming the first 9-hole course. You will find it at the Shades of Green in a corner of Magnolia.

MAGNOLIA – The Magnolia is a Joe Lee Course and is located to th...

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Golf in Orlando Florida.

Being one of the top golfing destinations Florida is home to some of the best golf courses in the world, and with year round sunshine it's no wonder that some of the leading golfers have homes here. To name just a few Tiger Woods, Arnold Palmer, Greg Norman, Vijay Singh, the list goes on......

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Champions Gate Golf Academy

Golf Lesson at the Champions Gate David Leadbetter Golf Academy-1 Hour Private Lesson

Located at Champions Gate in Orlando the David Leadbetter Golf Academy is a brilliant academy where you can learn from some of the best golf instructors in the world. There is a wide range of programs for bo...

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Naples Beach and Golf Resort

We were scheduled for a four day stay in Naples and one of those days had been designated to play golf.

We chose to play at Naples beach and golf resort, a golf course attached to one of the many hotels in Naples and is easy to find situated just off the main highway 41.This highway is the pu...

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Golf in Florida

It is never difficult to find a reason to choose Florida for a vacation. For families, the Disney theme parks (and Universal, SeaWorld and the others) are popular choices for days out in Florida.

And, of course, the shopping!

But there are many more reasons why Central Florida has to b...

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Champion Gate golf resort

Just wanted to tell all you people out there about this wonderful golf resort and shopping mall.

Champions Gate Golf Resort features two 18-hole championship courses designed by accomplished architect and golfer, Greg Norman. The complex opened in 2000 and within the first year was already...

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My favourite golf courses in Orlando

Orlando is one of the top golfing destinations in the world. But with so many courses available choosing the right one can often be daunting. Over the last few years I have played many different courses and would like to offer you the benefit of my experiences. So before you pack up those clubs and ...

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Disney Golf - Oak Trail

This was our first time on a Golf course in Florida, and because me and my friend do not play regularly we thought this 9-hole course would be prefect.

We arrange for an early tee off time at 7am as to avoid the heat and give us the afternoon to visit Downtown Disney. We hired clubs and they ...

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Tipping at Golf Courses

Something all veteran golfers know and all beginning golfers learn soon enough is that tipping is often expected and sometimes required at golf courses. However what many golfers aren't sure of is the appropriate amount to tip at a particular club.

First, a couple generalities about golf grat...

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Golf at Celebration

The golf course at Celebration was designed by Robert Trent Jones and Robert Trent Jones Jr. It offers a wonderful golfing experience. It is advisable to book in advance as availability and green fees depend on the time of year.

As you have come to expect in Florida the welcome is warm an...

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The Legends Orange lake golf course.

The legends golf course at Orange Lake

The Arnold Palmer design ‘legends’ at Orange Lake is situated at orange lake golf and country club on the 192(irlo Bronson memorial highway)

It is one of four courses there, the others being the resort course (18 hole), Cranes bend (9 hole)...

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Champions gate golf course

Champion’s gate golf course was designed by Greg Norman and is the home of the world famous David leadbetter Golf Academy.The complex offers two championship golf courses and extensive practice facilities including putting and chipping greens, practice bunkers and a practice range.

The ent...

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Golf - an overview

Each plane that touches down at Orlando International Airport brings hundreds of visitors ready to hit the theme parks and area attractions. Many of them bring with them their golf clubs, in the hope of getting a round or two ( or indeed many more) during their stay in the area, after all, it is kno...

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Golf At Ridgewood Lakes

Ridgewood Lakes is located just 15 minutes south of Disney and represents exceptional value - lots of golf for the price you pay.

The course was rated by Golf Digest in 1994 as "Best New Course" and one of the "Top 30 Courses in Florida" by Florida Golf News in 2001. ...

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Crooked Cat Golf Course

Turn off the 192 away from all the shops and restaurants and head off past Orange Groves and native country side. The Orange County Golf centre is set amid old world Florida.

When you arrive a purpose built complex supports two excellent courses. Panther Lake we were told had a lot of wate...

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Golfing in Florida for all Ages

When you’re fed up of lying by the pool all day (or at least the kids are!), you know its time for some activity & Florida is the ideal place for those with their eye on golf! Up until now our sport mad twelve-year-old has only played on mediocre ‘Crazy Golf’ type courses in the UK. In Florid...

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Golf Courses - Falcons Fire

For those of us aspiring Tiger Woods the chance to play courses of championship quality are few and far between. Portugal's Villamoura area with Vale de Lobo & Quinta offer this opportunity but at what cost? Florida's answer to these courses start at just $45!!

Situated in Seralago Bou...

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Highlands Reserve Golf Course

I’ve been going to Florida with my family for the last 4 years and always looked longingly at the fabulous courses there but, with everything else on offer, there’s just never seemed to be the time to try them out. How I’ve itched to put a bag of clubs on my shoulder to tread the luscious fairway...

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Magic Kingdom Golf Courses

Magnolia Golf Course 18-hole

Located close to Magic Kingdom near the Grand Floridian Hotel

Joe Lee created this beautifully designed 7,190 yard course. It gets its name from its more than 1,500 magnolia trees that line the course. It is home each year to the final round of th...

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Mystic Dunes Golf Course

“That will be $40 each, including the cart”, said the polite young man on the other end of the line. “You want a set of rental clubs, certainly and that will be $20”, he continued to answer my questions, “OK Sir, you are booked to be with us at 0830 tomorrow and we look forward to seeing you then...

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Orlando Golfing

If you love to play golf then you will love what Orlando can offer you. There are an abundance of beautiful courses, catering for all levels of golfer all year round. Florida is blessed with glorious weather and the courses are kept near perfect 365 days a year.

You will notice many differ...

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Golf at Walt Disney World, Orlando Florida

Golf may not be the first thing that comes to mind when you think of Walt Disney World, but if you rate every location you stop at in relation to its distance from top quality golf courses then this should be high on your list.

The Walt Disney World Resort is the largest golf resort in th...

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Champions Gate – not just golf!

Although relatively new, these two 18 hole Greg Norman designed, championship golf courses have fast made a name for themselves as among the best not only Florida, but the US has to offer. It is also home to the headquarters of the David Leadbetter golf academy with extensive complimentary practi...

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