Orlando - pick 1 of the 3

[VMI_07]

Deltona Golf Club, Bella Colina or LPGA-Legends

Traveling from Savannah to Orlando.

Which should i play - LPGA Legends, Deltona Club or Bella Colina?

Thanks in advance!

[jnier75]

Bella, by a wide margin, then Deltona then LPGA.

[sabram]

They are three completely different courses. It will depend on what you like in a layout. Bella Colina is a brawny course with elevation changes and blind shots. It is a fun design but is tough the first time. You can play to the wrong hole in a couple of places if you don't go up to view the landing area before you hit. It has an amazing club house and locker room. If you have a foursome I have a raincheck that I can give you a good deal on.

 

Deltona is a super layout. My favorite of the three if the design of the course is the most importnat factor to you. It is not as upscale as the other two on your list so it is less expensive and less fancy, but a great round of golf. It has a good variety of holes and lots of elevation changes for Florida (that it has in common with Bella)

 

LPGA is a more typical Florida layout. Flatter terrain, altogh they added some undualtion to a few of the fairways and more typical hazards, some water etc. It's nice, but you can play dozens of courses in Florida like it. The other two have more charecter IMO.

 

Here are links to photo tours of Bella and Deltona

 

Bella Colina slideshow

 

Bella in rain storm

 

Deltona photos

 

Bella #1 approach just before nstorm

 

Delton #14 -downhill par 3, 230 yards from tips

[golfnhack]

Never played Bella. I LOVE Deltona's layout. There is not a single hole that is the same. LPGA Legends is probably in better shape, but layout is not as good.

Where are you staying and when are you playing?

You may want to take into consideration travel time. Bella is south I believe, Deltona is a little North-East, and LPGA is waaaay east. They are quite far from one another.

PS: You may want to add Victoria Hills to your list. It is 3 miles down from Deltona.

If I were you you, I would play a morning round at Deltona, then an afternoon round at Vic Hills.


PS: Anyone on this thread want to get out and play a round?

Cheers

[VMI_07]

Gents,

After reading reviews on here and a few other sites -- I chose Bella Collina. Fantastic track. $50 on golfnow is a steal for this course!!

The service and facilities are top-notch. The 'tuscan' theme definitely makes you feel like you are not in Orlando or Florida at all.

[u]REVIEW:
[/u]Clubhouse: Impressive. Everything was in superb condition. Friendly staff.

Range: Unlimited range balls are included in the price. I was the only one the range for a while (12:30ish) which was nice. The range box is elevated and was is good condition. I could not find distance markers to the range flags anywhere - on a windy day and a elevated range box -- I was guessing my distances.

Course: Be warned, this course is perched atop a hill and has a solid amount of elevation change. It is uncommon to find a lie that is flat. Majority of shots were above or below my feet. Many blind tee shots. My cart had a range book/card so luckily I knew what was around the corner(s) or over the hills. Tons of sand on almost every hole. I felt about 50% could come in to play while the other half was just for looks. For early April, I felt the course was a little dry. The greens were a litlte quick but not unfair.

I would become a member almost immediately if I lived in Orlando. When I was leaving the course I was told they are offering $400 monthly fee, no cart or green fees, unlimited golf and no initiation fees.

Thanks to the other golfwrx members for posting about this course. I never heard about it until you guys mentioned it on here.

This is a MUST play in Orlando. I plan to play Deltona Club on my next trip this summer. More to follow...

[VMI_07]

Sabram,

Your insight swayed me to Bella. I will be hitting Deltona next time thru town. Thanks for the photos and tips. They helped!!

 

 

 

They are three completely different courses. It will depend on what you like in a layout. Bella Colina is a brawny course with elevation changes and blind shots. It is a fun design but is tough the first time. You can play to the wrong hole in a couple of places if you don't go up to view the landing area before you hit. It has an amazing club house and locker room. If you have a foursome I have a raincheck that I can give you a good deal on.

 

Deltona is a super layout. My favorite of the three if the design of the course is the most importnat factor to you. It is not as upscale as the other two on your list so it is less expensive and less fancy, but a great round of golf. It has a good variety of holes and lots of elevation changes for Florida (that it has in common with Bella)

 

LPGA is a more typical Florida layout. Flatter terrain, altogh they added some undualtion to a few of the fairways and more typical hazards, some water etc. It's nice, but you can play dozens of courses in Florida like it. The other two have more charecter IMO.

 

Here are links to photo tours of Bella and Deltona

 

Bella Colina slideshow

 

Bella in rain storm

 

Deltona photos

 

Bella #1 approach just before nstorm

 

Delton #14 -downhill par 3, 230 yards from tips

[sabram]

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Sabram,
Your insight swayed me to Bella. I will be hitting Deltona next time thru town. Thanks for the photos and tips. They helped!!
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My pleasure. Glad you enjoyed it. I think you'll like Deltona, not as fancy as Bella, but a very good layout. Also consider Sugarloaf Mountain.