Golfing

Always check "Golfer's Guide" (a free magazine normally on display at most golf courses or Edwin Watts golf shops) for vouchers. These often give $10 off per round per player or free range balls.

Always book a course at least a couple of days in advance, longer if you want to play at the weekend.

Nearly all courses have hire clubs available, most of a very high standard. It is better to arrange these when you book your round.

Twilight rate (normally after1 pm or 2pm) is substantially cheaper. You normally do finish the round, but even 15 or 16 holes at the lower cost is often worthwhile.

Always ask if a course has any offers available, you will be surprised at the number of courses that will barter especially in the summer. There is a senior rate for 55+ .

The golfing high season tends to be between February and May, June through September tends to be very warm and not so popular consequently this is when many courses offer superb deals, even at the more exclusive clubs.

If you intend playing a course for a second time on the same day, most courses will offer a very reasonable "Replay " rate if you mention this when booking in.

Nearly all courses insist on buggies and many will pair you up if you book as a two ball.
Most courses will organise playing partners for you if you are on your own.

Most course clubhouses have full restaurant facilities.

There are numerous golf clubs within easy reach of either of our villas. Below are some of the many we have either played or have had highly recommended. The costs quoted are only rough indications and it is worth calling each course for the current rates which alter throughout the year.

Highlands Reserve

• Highlands Reserve has a Championship 18-hole (par 72) golf course with pine tree-lined open fairways and fast undulating greens making it ideal for golfers of all abilities.
  
• Superb value for money, great holiday golf course, Clubhouse good for a drink but no restaurant facilities.
  
• If you haven't got the time for a round there's always the driving range and putting green for practice.
  
• Whether you're in a golf cart or walking, the course offers wonderful scenery and hours of fun.

www.highlandreserve-golf.com T : ( 001 ) 863 420 1724

Champions Gate

• A 10 minute drive. There are two Greg Norman designed golf courses, one is a links course ( International ) and the other a typically American style course ( National ). It is also home to the David Leadbetter Golf Academy, should your game need a tweak while you are here,
  
• The courses and clubhouse are all superb - the cost reflects this

www.championsgategolf.com T : ( 001 ) 407 787 4653

Celebration

• A 15 minute drive. A great course through some of the more expensive real estate.
  
• The clubhouse is great and this is a good day out, again slightly more expensive.

www.celebrationgolf.com T : ( 001 ) 888 275 2918

Mystic Dunes

• A 20 minute drive. A good course, well-stocked pro shop, excellent clubhouse, slightly more expensive.

www.mysticdunesgolf.com T ( 0012 ) 407 787 5678

Southern Dunes

• A 20 minute drive. A course with a great reputation and a lovely clubhouse.

www.southerndunes.com T : ( 001 ) 800 632 6400

Orange County Nationals

• A 20 minute drive. Two superb courses and a very impressive clubhouse

www.ocngolf.com T : ( 001 ) 407 656 2626

Legends

• A really hilly course through the Legends estate, an interesting course with a good clubhouse.
  
• Value for money course.

www.legendsgolforlando.com T : ( 001 ) 352 243 1118

Diamondback

• A 25 minute drive. Reasonably priced with real character, known for its snakes ( hence the name ) and the poisonous water eels. You are strongly advised not to retrieve your ball from the water hazards.

www.diamondbackgc.net T : ( 001 ) 863 421 0437

Mission Inn Resort

• A 50 minute drive. Slightly further away but well worth the effort. Superb course with impressive Colonial style clubhouse .

www.missioninnresort.com T : ( 001 ) 352 324 3885

Eaglebrooke

• A 50 minute drive. A lovely course through some impressive houses and great clubhouse.
  
• Well worth the money.

www.eaglebrooke.com T : ( 001 ) 863 701 0201

Grande Pines

• A 20 minute drive. A Marriott course in view of Seaworld. A nice clubhouse with friendly people - highly recommended.

www.grandepinesgolfclub.com T : ( 001 ) 407 239 6909

Falcon's Fire

• A 25 minute drive. Lovely course and superb facilities - worth a trip.

www.falconsfire.com T : ( 001 ) 407 239 5445

Eagle Creek

- A 25 minute drive on the way to Orlando airport. We always play this on the way home, it's 10 minutes from the airport !

www.eaglecreekgolf.info T : ( 001 ) 407 273 4653

Kissimmee / Kissimmee Bay / Royal St. Cloud

• These are all value for money public courses - good for holiday golf.

www.kissgolfclub.com T : ( 001 ) 407 847 2816
www.kissimmeebaycc.com T : ( 001 ) 407 348 4653
www.royalstcloudgolfclub.com T : ( 001 ) 407 891 7010