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Orlando Magic

The Orlando Magic is an American professional basketball team based in Orlando, Florida. The Magic compete in the National Basketball Association (NBA) as a member club of the league's Eastern Conference Southeast Division. The franchise was established in 1989 as an expansion franchise, and such notable NBA stars as Shaquille O'Neal, Penny Hardaway, Patrick Ewing, Grant Hill, Tracy McGrady, Steve Francis, Dwight Howard, Vince Carter and Rashard Lewis have played for the club throughout its young history.

The franchise has also played in the NBA playoffs for more than half of its existence, and twice went to the NBA Finals, in 1995 and 2009. Orlando has been the second most successful of the four expansion teams brought into the league in 1988 and 1989 in terms of winning percentage, after fellow Floridian team Miami Heat. You can buy tickets from Ticketmaster and it makes for a great event for all the family.

Tampa Bay Lightning

The Tampa Bay Lightning are a professional ice hockey team based in Tampa, Florida. It is a member of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League (NHL). The Lightning has one Stanley Cup championship in their history, in 2003–04. The team is often referred to as the Bolts, and the nickname is used on the current third jersey. The Lightning plays home games in the Amalie Arena in Tampa.

Orlando City Soccer Club

Orlando City SC is an American professional soccer club based in Orlando, Florida that competes as a member of the Eastern Conference in Major League Soccer. Orlando City SC began play in 2015 as an expansion team of the league. The team is the first MLS franchise located in the state of Florida in the brand new 25,000 seat stadium and the first game was played there in March 2017 against New York City FC.

Tampa Bay Rays

The Tampa Bay Rays are an American professional baseball team based in St. Petersburg, Florida. The Rays compete in Major League Baseball as a member of the American League East division. Since its inception, the team's home venue has been Tropicana Field.

Orlando Solar Bears

The Orlando Solar Bears are a professional ice hockey team that plays their home games at the Amway Center in Orlando, Florida. They play in the South Division of the ECHL's Eastern Conference. The team revived the name of the original Orlando Solar Bears, who played in the International Hockey League from 1995 to 2001.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are a professional American football franchise based in Tampa, Florida. The Buccaneers currently compete in the National Football League (NFL) as a member team of the National Football Conference South division. Along with the Seattle Seahawks, the team joined the NFL in 1976 as an expansion team.

The club is currently owned by the Glazer family, and plays its home games at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa.

Miami Heat

The Miami Heat are an American professional basketball team based in Miami. The Heat compete in the National Basketball Association (NBA) as a member of the league's Eastern Conference Southeast Division. They play their home games at the American Airlines Arena in downtown Miami.

Miami Dolphins

The Miami Dolphins are a professional American football franchise based in the Miami metropolitan area. The Dolphins compete in the National Football League (NFL) as a member club of the league's American Football Conference East division. The Dolphins play their home games at Hard Rock Stadium in the northern suburb of Miami Gardens, Florida.

Celebration Golf Club

At Celebration Golf Club it’s all about you! Since opening for play in 1996, Orlando golf hasn’t been the same. We believe there is a difference between “playing” a golf course and “experiencing” the game of golf on a course that was inspired by its Old World legacy. Welcome to Celebration Golf Club, one of Orlando’s premier golf facilities.

It’s here that you’ll do more than play a course - you’ll feel what it’s like to play the final course co-designed by the renowned masters of golf course architecture, Robert Trent Jones Senior and Junior. In designing Celebration Golf Club their combined talents created a course unlike any other in the nation. It’s lush, almost like a natural park with undulating swells and topography, a course reflective of the very best of every course they have created around the world.

ChampionsGate
International & National Courses

International

National

ChampionsGate Golf Resort is a Central Florida golf masterpiece – when on the golf course it seems that you are miles away from civilization, and yet the Orlando Golf Resort is less than 15 minutes from Walt Disney World. The Omni Orlando Resort at ChampionsGate offers our guests staying on property a 4 diamond luxury experience, and the convenience of walk out golf, that's just minutes away from Walt Disney World for the ultimate Orlando Golf Vacation.

The clubhouse hosts a top 100 golf shop, and the Pipers Grille sports lounge. Come enjoy a libation on the veranda at sunset, listen to the famous piper, and enjoy the panoramic views of ChampionsGate’s golf courses.

The clubhouse hosts a top 100 golf shop, and the Pipers Grille sports lounge. Come enjoy a libation on the veranda at sunset, listen to the famous piper, and enjoy the panoramic views of ChampionsGate’s golf courses.

Deltona Club

The Deltona Club welcomes you to come play a truly unique course design featuring varying elevation changes, designed by famed architect Bobby Weed. Awarded by Golf Week Magazine as the 20th Best Public Course in Florida for 2013 and rated by Golf Inc. Magazine as the #1 Golf Course Renovation in Florida.

Disney's Magnolia Golf Course

Disney's Magnolia Golf Course is the longest of all the Walt Disney World Resort golf courses. Lower-handicap golfers commonly favor it over the three other 18-hole courses at Disney for its championship pedigree. It's been a mainstay on the PGA Tour since it opened.

Joe Lee's design is classic, with very wide fairways, but 11 of the 18 holes have water, and there are 97 bunkers scattered around the scenic landscape and greens. The golf course gets its name from the more than 1,500 fragrant Magnolias. Elevated tees, spacious greens and tranquil water hazards make it a natural setting.

Disney's Palm Golf Course

During summer 2013 Disney’s Palm Golf Course was completely redesigned by Arnold Palmer Course Design. The extensive work included building entirely new green complexes, newly shaped tees, and a completely new bunker design that has modernized this historic golf course. The changes are significant and we’re very excited about the renovations.

This 18-hole championship course features shimmering lakes, tropical sands, palm trees and sloping greens. Disney’s Palm Golf Course is rated 4 stars by Golf Digest and includes 9 holes with water hazards and 59 bunkers providing plenty of challenges for novices and seasoned pros alike.

Deer Creek RV Golf & Country Club

Deer Creek RV Golf and Country Club is an RVer’s dream! We are located adjacent to Florida’s premier road intersection, I-4 and US Hwy 27, less than 20 minutes from all Disney Theme parks! We have over 200 acres of RV facilities featuring the finest recreation and amenities found anywhere.

Amenities include an 18-hole golf course, swimming pools, tennis courts, shuffleboard, and numerous clubhouses including our main central club facility. Right next door is Posner Park featuring outstanding shopping and restaurants.

Eagle Dunes Golf Club

At Eagle Dunes Golf Club, we believe that everyone who loves the game deserves to play on an outstanding golf course. With gently rolling fairways, tee boxes with 4 sets of tees, and generous landing areas that both pros and joes enjoy.

When Eagle Dunes Golf Club opened its course in 2003 in Sorrento, Florida, it greatly pleased those who have a passion for golf and it quickly earned a reputation as being an enjoyable 18-hole course with few crowds. Mike Dasher created the 7024 yard, par 72 course to challenge and excite golfers while still making it fun for all skill levels.

Eagle Dunes has received great praise from many golfers since its opening. Golfers appreciate its elevation changes, well maintained greens and beautiful fairways. Golf Digest gave Eagle Dunes a four star rating in the 2008-2009 edition of Golf Digest.

Falcon's Fire Golf Club

Falcon’s Fire Golf Club is recognized both regionally and nationally as one of the finest public golf courses in Orlando. A Rees Jones designed championship golf course and spacious clubhouse offer guests a spectacular venue for any occasion. From an immaculate golf course, 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 Orange County Convention Center.

Hawk's Landing Golf Club

Hawk’s Landing Golf Club spans over 220 acres of lush grounds at Orlando, Florida’s premier Resort, Orlando World Center Marriott Resort. Their 18-Hole Championship Golf Course was designed by noted golf architect Robert Cupp Jr., to create the perfect setting for challenging golf and a scenic blend of native Florida wildlife and tropical vegetation.

Highlands Reserve Golf Club

Highlands Reserve sits atop one of the highest areas of Florida and offers remarkable scenery along with a course designed for hot Orlando golf. This championship Mike Dasher design gives you pine tree-lined fairways reminiscent of the Carolinas, open spacious fairways likened to the great Scottish courses, and a bit of old Florida with citrus trees along the countryside.

Large, fast, undulating greens make this Orlando golf course challenging and fun for all levels of golfers. Conveniently located just minutes from Disney and all major attractions, Highlands Reserve Golf Club is a Central Florida favourite!

Hunter's Creek Golf Club

Hunter’s Creek Golf Club is an Orlando public golf course with multi-tier tees showcasing spacious, rolling fairways that carve through majestic, towering pines to provide a natural “Carolina Pine” setting among 13 lakes. Featuring strategically placed bunkers bordering expansive, undulating Eagle greens, Hunter’s Creek is conveniently located an easy 10 - 15 minutes from Orlando International Airport and Disney area resorts. Location is important, but course design and conditions make for a quality golf experience.

Previously rated 37th nationally by Golf Digest as one of the “Top 75 Public Courses to Play”, Hunter’s Creek has an exceptional course design enticing the golfer with several shot options on every hole. This Orlando golf course has played host to several major events: US Open Qualifier: 1989-1994, PGA Tour Qualifier: 1989, in addition to several FSGA events.

Kissimmee Golf Club

Conveniently located less than 20 minutes from Walt Disney World, Kissimmee Golf Club provides a pleasant escape for tourists looking for an affordable round of golf. Although it is situated near several tourist attractions, the golf course is also a favorite among local golfers. The course dates back to the early 1940's, but 18 holes were officially established in 1962 and since then the tees and greens have been updated to provide better putting surfaces and more challenges. In addition to the golf course, Kissimmee Golf Club offers practice facilities for golfers to use, including one of the largest grass driving ranges in the country.

Legends Golf & Country Club

Legendary Golf at The Legends Golf & Country Club in Clermont is one of the finest accomplishments of famous course designer Lloyd Clifton. This beautiful Clifton-Ezell-Clifton 18-hole course stretches 6,911 yards from the gold tees and is a challenge and delight for every golfer. Legends is a par 72 with a Slope Rating of 131 and Course Rating of 73.

Carved from former citrus groves, the course boasts a multitude of rolling fairways and dramatic elevation changes, bordered by perimeter mounding, all leading to large, undulating, well-bunkered greens. Water is found on just six holes with a number of challenging doglegs. The course is most memorable for its extremely challenging par three’s. Their expansive “mountain-top” driving range boasts elevation drops of 75 to 100 feet with brilliant, panoramic views of Lake Louisa in the background.

MetroWest Golf Club

MetroWest Golf Club – A Must Play Orlando Golf Course, voted the best golf course in Orlando, is located just minutes away from Universal Orlando Resort. The Robert Trent Jones Senior signature design features spring-fed lakes, mature native trees, expansive rolling fairways with dramatic elevation changes, and large undulating greens surrounded by sculpted bunkers. The Orlando golf club provides a fair yet demanding challenge to make a pleasurable golf experience for players of all skill levels.

MetroWest Golf Club boasts immaculate playing conditions and world-class services, including highly-acclaimed Westerly’s Restaurant. See for yourself why MetroWest Golf Club has received numerous awards and accolades for being “Orlando’s Best Golf Experience”.

Providence Golf Club

Providence Golf Club was destined to become a popular Central Florida golf destination with its location near Disney World Orlando. Located just southwest of downtown Orlando in Davenport, this technically challenging and aesthetically pleasing golf course is a masterpiece.

The 18-hole championship course, designed by renowned golf course architect Mike Dasher, will test your game and soothe your senses as it winds its way through land featuring freshwater creeks, ancient hardwoods, and wetlands. It is not unusual to get a glimpse of otters, deer, wild turkey, or other Florida wildlife during your round.

While serving as a haven of serenity for residents and local golfers, Providence also provides a refreshing getaway for tourists, with a location only 15 minutes from world-class theme parks such as Disney World. We are 30 minutes from Orlando, 45 minutes from Tampa, and only 20 minutes from Kissimmee. If you plan to play golf during your family’s trip to Disney, book your tee times online for dynamic pricing.

As a golf course designer, Dasher has an affection for European style courses, and this is evident on many of his unique, undulated greens at Providence Golf Club. Reviews of our golf course, clubhouse, restaurant, and banquet facilities indicate a major success on behalf of Dasher and the team that now manage and maintain Providence.

Southern Dunes Golf & Country Club

Southern Dunes Golf and Country Club is one of the best public golf courses in Orlando, Florida and has been Ranked #6 in Golf Digests "Best Courses in the State" of Florida. Our Orlando golf course is not only recognized as one of Orlando’s finest golf courses, but has been nationally ranked as well and has been awarded a place in Golf Week's “Top 100 Modern Courses” from 1997 – 2000, a 4½ Star ranking by Golf Digest and has been honored by Links Magazine as one of the “Top 10 Courses Built In America 1987-1997”.

Tranquilo Golf Club
at Four Seasons Resort Orlando

Originally built in 1992 and designed by Tom Fazio as Osprey Ridge, Fazio enhanced the Orlando 18-hole golf course for its October 2014 launch as Tranquilo Golf Club at Four Seasons Orlando. The course is a Par 71, with a yardage of 6,901 and four sets of tees to accommodate all skill levels.

Waldorf Astoria Golf Club

Using the land’s natural contours as a canvas and a fertile imagination as a palette, this meticulously designed course was created by acclaimed golf course architect Rees Jones. Our 18-hole masterpiece pulls in elements from several of the world’s classic courses, some designed a century ago. The layout ingeniously blends its traditional character with endless subtleties for a challenging experience. Mindful of the natural elements and in homage to the game’s storied history, Jones created a golf course of great integrity and environmental consciousness that seamlessly folds into the terrain, so it appears to have been here forever.

Visually stunning and immensely playable, our Par 72 golf course is enhanced by natural elements like majestic cypress trees lining the fairways and features a five-tee system to accommodate golfers of every caliber. The Waldorf Astoria Golf Club measures an impressive 7,108 yards from the Professional Tees and maintains a course rating of 74.6 and slope of 139.

Winter Park Golf Course

Built in 1914, this charming facility is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. A working fireplace and stunning hardwood floors create a unique and elegant venue for your special event. Truly a one-of-a-kind facility, the Country Club features a beautiful main dining room which allows set up flexibility for ceremonies, dinners, and more.

The main dining room seats 60. This facility is air-conditioned and equipped with a prep kitchen which includes refrigeration and an ice maker. Tables and chairs are included in rental. Shared on-site parking is available.

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Orlando Golf Courses

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