Central Florida at the end of February

[martinbns]

My wife and I are thinking hard about taking two weeks this year and coming to Florida to play golf instead of sitting on a beach.

 

We are thinking we will stay in Orlando area and aren't afraid of driving an hour or so.

 

Our usual MO for this type of trip is golf every other day, and exploring in between, We will probably play one high end course a few in the $75 range and then maybe a cheap hidden gem in the middle of nowhere.

 

Courses have to be fun and playable for a 30 handicap wife for the trip to be enjoyable for the 10 handicap husband.

 

Recommendations?

[mpghouse]

Curious when you plan on taking the trip. The high end courses right now are all well over $100 for a weekend am tee. If you wait 3 months+ they come down to 70s and lower.
High end favs near the attractions: waldorf, ritz carlton
mid levels: Grand pines, celebration, OCN
hidden gems: red tail, eagle dunes, vic hills (because of location, not lack of popularity).

[RichieHunt]

[u][b]High End[/b][/u]

Bay Hill (have to either take a lesson there or stay at the lodge)
Reunion (Palmer and Watson courses)
Waldorf Astoria
Ritz Carlton
Shingle Creek
Four Seasons
Bella Collina

If I had my choice, I would either pick Waldorf or Ritz (likely can't get on Bay Hill)


[u][b]Mid-Level[/b][/u]

Southern Dunes (have to go on their Web site, they are not on GolfNow)
Orange County National (Panther Lake)
Falcon's Fire
Grande Pines (got to get there before it closes in March)
Mission Inn (El Campeon)
Grand Cypress (New Course)
World Woods (about an hour away, mid-level price, but high end golf design. You want the Pine Barrens course)

All of these are good. El Campeon and World Woods are the most unique of the two. Really can't go wrong.


[b][u]Hidden Gems/Lower Priced[/u][/b]

Orange Lake Resort (Legends)
Golf Club at Eaglebrooke
Providence Club
RedTail
Juliette Falls (in Ocala)
Harmony Golf Preserve
Victoria Hills
Deltona Club

I would highly recommend the Golf Club at Eaglebrooke. It's in Lakeland. Probably about 45 minutes from Disney.










RH

[martinbns]

PErfect, thanks guys.