Golf at Walt Disney World
GOLF AT WALT DISNEY WORLD
GOLF COURSES
Walt Disney World features three 18-hole golf courses, all of which have participated in hosting the PGA Tour event 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 a par 72 and has been rated a 4-star course by Golf Digest. Its number one “villain” is NARROW FAIRWAYS.
Oak Trail – Designed by Ron Garl, par 36, villain-free for juniors and beginners.
NOTE that Osprey Ridge closed August 15, 2013.
In addition to four Disney World golf courses, you’ll also find:
- Two full-service pro shops
- Private golf instruction by PGA Pro Staff available by appointment
- Rental equipment available
- Three driving ranges, and three putting greens.
- Clubhouses with on-course beverage service.
- Complimentary private transportation to all four courses for WDW Resort Guests.
Arnold Palmer Golf Management took over all golf operations at Walt Disney World in late 2011.
For Disney’s Official Golf Site: www.golfwdw.com
The official Disney Golf blog can be found at http://golfwdw.com/blog/
Check the official site for detailed information about the courses, to book a tee time, and for any discounts. For group sales, call: 407-454-5000.
FOOTGOLF
WHAT IS FOOTGOLF?
- FootGolf is a precision sport; a combination of the popular sports of soccer and golf, but more closely related to golf.
- Players kick a regulation #5 soccer ball at a golf course facility on shortened length holes with 21-inch diameter cups in as few shots as possible.
- FootGolf rules are very similar to the rules of golf, and bunkers, hazards and golf course characteristics help to improve the challenge of the game.
Disney’s Oak Trail FootGolf Course:
Anyone can play, as it requires minimal prior experience other than your ability to kick a soccer ball. It is a great way to get some fresh air and exercise, enjoy time together with colleagues or loved ones, and have some fun and friendly competition at the same time! As you walk the 18 holes, you’ll be accompanied by a selection of Central Florida’s finest wildlife. Turkeys, Armadillos, Deer, Ospreys, and Hawks will all surround you as our golf course is part of the Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary Program, which works hard to provide a healthy balance between economic advancement and maintaining and restoring wildlife habitats where they can live and flourish.
For reservations or additional details, call (407) WDW-GOLF (939-4653) or book online at https://www.golfwdw.com/footgolf. You are welcome to bring your own soccer ball or rent one. Play as a single, or bring your friends/family and socialize! FootGolf is available 7 days a week, after 1 p.m., subject to availability.
