Golf at WDW


AllEars®.net friend Marc Schwartz has one of the most comprehensive sites on golfing at Walt Disney World on the Internet. You can find his site, Marc's Walt Disney World and Golf Site, here:

http://www.wdwgolf.com

For Disney's Official Golf Site: www.golf.disneyworld.com

The following basic information is provided just for general purposes:

Walt Disney World features four 18-hole golf courses, some of which have hosted PGA Tour events for more than 30 years. In addition, there is a 9-hole, par 36, walking course.

The courses and some basic stats about them are:

Palm - Designed by Joe Lee, par for this course is 72. It has been rated a 4-star course by Golf Digest magazine. Its number one "villain" is WATER.

Magnolia - Also designed by Joe Lee, this is also par 72 and has been rated a 4-star course by Golf Digest. Its number one "villain" is SAND, with 14 bunkers on Hole 4 alone.

Lake Buena Vista - Also designed by Joe Lee, this is also par 72 and has been rated a 4-star course by Golf Digest. Its number one "villain" is NARROW FAIRWAYS.

Osprey Ridge - Designed by Tom Fazio, this par 72 course is rated 4.5 stars by Golf Digest. Its number one "villain" is LARGE ROLLING GREENS.

Oak Trail - Designed by Ron Garl, par 36, villain-free for juniors and beginners.

NOTE that Eagle Pines closed August 1, 2007.

Three full-service pro shops

Private golf instruction by PGA Pro Staff available by appointment

Rental equipment available

Four driving ranges, four putting greens.

Clubhouses with on-course beverage service.

Complimentary private transportation to all five courses for WDW Resort Guests.

For tee times call 407-WDW-GOLF or visit the online reservation page HERE.

Group sales: 407-938-3870.