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Downtown Orlando Courses & Clubs

There are plenty of great golf options in Downtown Orlando. When you're considering moving to this area of Central Florida, if you're a golfer, you'll want to know where the golf courses are found. Join a country club, play a round once in a while, hit the driving range or take a lesson or two in Downtown Orlando.

Most of the golf courses found near Downtown Orlando are private country clubs. You will need to join to enjoy these incredible courses. However, for the avid golfer, it will be well worth it. Even those just looking to golf occasionally, the country clubs offer much more than just golf.

Top Golf Courses Near Downtown Orlando

• Country Club of Orlando - This Private golf course located in Orlando features 1, 18 hole, par 72 course designed by Brian Silva, Donald Ross, Geoffrey Cornish, Jim Nagle, Joe Lee, Robert Trent Jones, Sr., Ron Forse, Tom Bendelow. The course features narrow fairways and small, undulating greens that are difficult to read. There are also water hazards and over a hundred sand bunkers present on the course.
  
  
• Dubsdread Golf Course - This Municipal golf course located in Orlando features 1, 18, par 71 course designed by Chris Gray, Mike Dasher, Tom Bendelow. The course was built in 1924 and was host to a number of early professional golf tournaments and matches that included such golf greats as Ben Hogan, Sam Snead and Babe Zaharius. It now challenges golfers of all skill levels with its narrow fairways and heavily bunkered, “postage stamp” style greens.
  
  
• Winter Pines Golf Course - This Public golf course located in Winter Park features 1, 18, par 67 course designed by Lloyd Clifton. The course was opened in 1968 and is known throughout the area as a good golf course for beginners and novices. It isn't without its challenges, however, as water comes into play on several holes.
  
  
• Rio Pinar Country Club - This Semi-Private golf course located in Orlando features 1, 18, par 72 course designed by Lloyd Clifton, Mark Mahannah. The course has medium-sized greens and narrow fairways. There are some fairways that are lined with the numerous pine trees present on the course. Water hazards and sand bunkers also come into play on a few holes.
  
  
• Ventura Country Club - This Semi-Private golf course located in Orlando features 1, 18, par 70 course designed by Mark Mahannah. The course is a short course that features undulating greens with sudden breaks. The golf course has challenging par-3 holes that put a premium on shot accuracy.
  
  
• MetroWest Golf Club - This Public golf course located in MetroWest features 1, 18, par 72 course designed by Billy Fuller, Robert Trent Jones, Sr., Roger Rulewich. The course is situated on a lush terrain of spring-fed lakes and native trees. The meticulously maintained fairways are expansive and rolling with thick cuts of rough bordering them.
  
  
• Winter Park Golf Club - This Municipal golf course located in Winter Park features 1, 9, par 35 course designed by Unknown. The course and clubhouse are listed on the National Register of Historic Places as the course dates back to 1900 and is one of the oldest in Florida. It is known for its narrow, tree-lined fairways and postage stamp greens that are heavily guarded by bunkers, the golf course presents a formidable test to even the most skilled golfers.
  
  
• Interlachen Country Club - This Private golf course located in Winter Park features 1, 18, par 72 course designed by Joe Lee, Steve Smyers. The course was redesigned by Steve Smyers in 2007 and features meticulously manicured fairways and greens, an abundance of large lakes and strategically placed bunkers.
  
  
• Orange Tree Golf Club - This Private golf course located in Dr Phillips features 1, 18, par 72 course designed by Joe Lee. The course is situated on flat terrain, with relatively narrow fairways. The large greens are very fast with subtle undulation. Water hazards come into play on eight holes and there are also many strategically placed sand bunkers.
  
  
• Bay Hill Club and Lodge - This Resort/Private golf course located in Dr Phillips features 2, one 18 and one 9, par 72 and 36 course designed by Arnold Palmer, Dick Wilson, Ed Seay, MacCurrach Golf, Thad Layton, Bob Simmons, Ed Seay. The course Arnold Palmer, the legendary golfer and course designer, is closely connected to the Bay Hill Club & Lodge. Palmer first played the golf course in 1965 and then bought the facility in 1976. It then became his home and regular spot for golf once retired.
  
  

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