Orlando golf trip

[golfdoc4]

Just returned from short 4 day stay in Orlando. Weather was fabulous and played 3 rounds. My impressions: Southern Dunes was 1st course-in excellent shape, fastest greens, like putting on a billiard table, but painfully slow 5 1/2 hour round. Orange County National Panther Lake-most interesting course, in great condition, fast greens and great service Falcons Fire-disappointing,, not in great shape, especially the greens, least interesting of the 3 courses but the easiest. Better to play it on the 1st day for warm-up. Not a ball-washer on the course neither on the holes or on the cart.

[Wedgefromhere]

Thanks for the review. I usually try to play a course I haven't been to before when I go to Orlando and those three are on the short list. I wonder if Southern Dunes is typically slow or if you just caught it on a bad day/time?

[benkodi]

Regarding Southern Dunes, 8 minute tee times at $119 doesn't check out.

[afireinside]

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Regarding Southern Dunes, 8 minute tee times at $119 doesn't check out.
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Yikes ...

I am going down in the middle of May and will be staying on International Drive right near Disney

What other tracks are worth checking out? - Not looking to spend an arm and a leg for greens fee's either. I know there are plenty of options but im looking for some insight.

Thanks

[golfdoc4]

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[quote name='benkodi' timestamp='1363959078' post='6663403']
Regarding Southern Dunes, 8 minute tee times at $119 doesn't check out.
[/quote]
Yikes ...

I am going down in the middle of May and will be staying on International Drive right near Disney

What other tracks are worth checking out? - Not looking to spend an arm and a leg for greens fee's either. I know there are plenty of options but im looking for some insight.

Thanks
[/quote][quote name='afireinside' timestamp='1363960065' post='6663513']
[quote name='benkodi' timestamp='1363959078' post='6663403']
Regarding Southern Dunes, 8 minute tee times at $119 doesn't check out.
[/quote]
Yikes ...

I am going down in the middle of May and will be staying on International Drive right near Disney

What other tracks are worth checking out? - Not looking to spend an arm and a leg for greens fee's either. I know there are plenty of options but im looking for some insight.

Thanks
[/quote]Green fees should be more reasonable in May

[italianstallion]

Check golfnow a few days before. I played championsgate national last weekend. Paid $71 online, and it wasn't worth half that. Played Mystic Dunes yesterday. Loved the course design/routing, but the greens were in bad shape, and some of the contours on them are laughable. That being said, I'd tee it up there again for the price I paid, 55 bucks. And both OCN courses are everything everybody makes them out to be.

[lsutigerz2001]

I have been looking at Golfnow quite a bit for some deals around Orlando. I will be there in Mid June so I can't see prices for when I will be there, but there are plenty of options on there now.

[canadianopen]

Check ezlinks as well. I played Grande Pines $74 and the ritz Carlton for $91 last week. Both at prime times.

[grndslm]

Just to bump this a bit more. For those who've played recently, which courses are in the best shape. I'll be down next week and have a 2 day hall pass! Considering the New Course and Waldorf Astoria?

Thanks Darrin

[afireinside]

TTT

Ok vacation is one month away - super psyched!!! 7 days of golf and umbrella drinks - lol

Any disney courses worth the scratch? - Only asking bc my girls said she would pay for me to play on one of them.

AFI

[Awalkspoiled]

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Just to bump this a bit more. For those who've played recently, which courses are in the best shape. I'll be down next week and have a 2 day hall pass! Considering the New Course and Waldorf Astoria?

Thanks Darrin
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Played New (for $35 via Golfnow) last week. Fairways are excellent but greens are slower than I'd prefer. Play the tips if that yardage is anywhere near your comfort zone - the course plays short except for a couple of holes. N/S at GC is actually a better course, imo, were it not for the appeal of the St Andrews connection to the New.

[jnier75]

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TTT

Ok vacation is one month away - super psyched!!! 7 days of golf and umbrella drinks - lol

Any disney courses worth the scratch? - Only asking bc my girls said she would pay for me to play on one of them.

AFI
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I wouldn't pay over $50 for any one of them. The consensus on this site is Magnolia and Osprey Ridge are the best. I like all 4 pretty equally. Check their website a week out as they have a new last minute tee times section that will get you some good deals. Also, LBV and Palm are on golfnow so you may be able to find a hot deal. I think the Disney 4 are better than most of the other courses in the area but the course design for all but Osprey is old florida - flat and moderately bunkered, which turns off some people.

[jefftomahawk]

Just got back this past Tuesday from Orlando, play the Palmer course in the Orange lake resort where we stayed, real nice condition, carts had GPS,
greens were quick, $77.00 for 18
On the way out of the resort try Millers Orlando ALE house for food and drinks, huge menu and tons of beer and specials

[Bizzle80]

Anyone play golden bear club at Keene's? Or la cita? I can sign some comp round there when I travel next month but are they ok? I would rather pay than waste a day off on a bs course just because it's free.

[jnier75]

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Anyone play golden bear club at Keene's? Or la cita? I can sign some comp round there when I travel next month but are they ok? I would rather pay than waste a day off on a bs course just because it's free.
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I haven't played Keene's Point but had a buddy who worked there, he always raved about the course. It's on par with the other private clubs in the area like Lake Nona and Isleworth. It's just north of Disney. I wouldn't pass up a free round there.

I have never heard of La Cita and upon googling it, it's all the way out in Titusville which is near Cape Canaveral on the east coast, a bit of a hike from Orlando. Hopefully someone else can help you more.

[Bizzle80]

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[quote name='Bizzle80' timestamp='1367987358' post='6990080']
Anyone play golden bear club at Keene's? Or la cita? I can sign some comp round there when I travel next month but are they ok? I would rather pay than waste a day off on a bs course just because it's free.
[/quote]

I haven't played Keene's Point but had a buddy who worked there, he always raved about the course. It's on par with the other private clubs in the area like Lake Nona and Isleworth. It's just north of Disney. I wouldn't pass up a free round there.

I have never heard of La Cita and upon googling it, it's all the way out in Titusville which is near Cape Canaveral on the east coast, a bit of a hike from Orlando. Hopefully someone else can help you more.
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Thanks for the feedback on Bear Club. Maybe play that and skip La Cita. What about the LPGA INternational courses? They got great reviews on golfnow...

[jnier75]

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[quote name='jnier75' timestamp='1368017485' post='6991012']
[quote name='Bizzle80' timestamp='1367987358' post='6990080']
Anyone play golden bear club at Keene's? Or la cita? I can sign some comp round there when I travel next month but are they ok? I would rather pay than waste a day off on a bs course just because it's free.
[/quote]

I haven't played Keene's Point but had a buddy who worked there, he always raved about the course. It's on par with the other private clubs in the area like Lake Nona and Isleworth. It's just north of Disney. I wouldn't pass up a free round there.

I have never heard of La Cita and upon googling it, it's all the way out in Titusville which is near Cape Canaveral on the east coast, a bit of a hike from Orlando. Hopefully someone else can help you more.
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Thanks for the feedback on Bear Club. Maybe play that and skip La Cita. What about the LPGA INternational courses? They got great reviews on golfnow...
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LPGA are good courses for that area however if you'll be staying in downtown, UCF or the attractions area, you'll find better golf in the attractions area. LPGA is basically in Daytona. If you are in the northern sector of Orlando, Deltona Club and Victoria Hills are good options along with LPGA but conditions can be hit or miss for those two where as LPGA is typically good. If you need attractions course suggestions, there are tons of threads with various opinions in this subforum and I'd suggest picking your favorite architect and find a course he designed.

[Bizzle80]

Going to try and squeeze a day out to Streamsong too. so maybe it will be Bears Club, SS and maybe a trip to LPGA. thanks for the advice.

[Bizzle80]

What about celebration?

[lsutigerz2001]

Just got back from Orlando. Played three courses, Orange Lake Legends, Osprey Ridge at Disney, and Timacuan. Was very disappointed with Orange Lake Legends, but I got the round for cheap so it wasn't a total miss. Conditions weren't as good as I thought and greens were bad. Osprey Ridge was awesome. Great layout, very challenging, but also very fair. Really really liked that course. Timacuan isn't so much an Orlando course. I stayed in Longwood, so it was close. Really liked this course as well. Not in as good of shape as Osprey Ridge, but better then the Legends. A good place to play if you are in North Orlando or Longwood area.

[Bizzle80]

I am in Orlando right now, just played Golden Bears Club yesterday. very happy i did as well. typical Nicklaus design - risk/reward options, lots of sand up and down holes and great conditions. only issue was the heat of the day.