When you visit Central Florida and you are on par for running the circuit of theme parks remember that there are world class golf courses here as well. For example, the Walt Disney World complex plays host to four golf courses and one miniature gold course. Here we'll take a look at those.
First there is the Lake Buena Vista Golf Course located in the Disney Springs Resort Area. Having hosted the PGA, LPGA, and USGA golf tours, it is a well established landmark and well-known in the golf community. Although this golf course is of professional caliber, it plays host to teenagers and adults nicely. The course is available to all so if you're not too proud of your handicap or are a scratch golfer, this course is for everybody.
Like most golf courses there is a dress code. The fairways and holes are immaculately maintained and all conceivable amenities are available. Tee times can be made at (407) WDW-GOLF (939-4653).
If you travel from Disney Springs to the Magic Kingdom there are three equally great golf courses located near the grounds of the Grand Floridian Hotel. The Disney Magnolia Golf Course has everything a golfer could want. So does the Disney palm Golf Course and the Disney Oak Trail Golf Course. These courses, while good for the experienced golfer or the pro, are also geared for family members. In fact, the Disney Oak Trail Golf Course is specially welcoming to the younger novices and preschoolers
All the courses have par courses and golf carts complete with GPS. Coolers are not allowed but each cart has a cooler and they can be stocked with ice, beer, cold drinks, or whatever you want. Pairing is standard as they like to send groups of four but more or less can be accommodated, especially if the group is a family.
Disney has thought of everything when it comes to their guests including golfers. Not everybody goes to the parks every day and when you're on vacation, the idea is to relax and do what you want to do. This is Florida. We're ready for you.
