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Best Golf Courses in Orlando Florida

By iGolf Florida · April 9, 2026

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Orlando, Florida has more than 170 golf courses within an hour of the airport, ranging from championship resort layouts to public daily-fee tracks. Courses like Bay Hill Club, Lake Nona Golf and Country Club, and Reunion Resort Golf are among the most played by visiting golfers. Golf club rentals in Orlando are available for delivery to most Orlando-area courses and resort hotels.

The Orlando area draws over 75 million visitors per year, and golf is a top activity for travelers staying near Disney, the convention center, and the I-Drive corridor. The courses below are organized by type to help visiting golfers choose the right course for their trip.

The Best Golf Courses in Orlando Florida

Bay Hill Club and Lodge

Located in the Dr. Phillips neighborhood of southwest Orlando, Bay Hill is the home of the Arnold Palmer Invitational on the PGA Tour. The Championship Course plays 7,381 yards from the tips at par 72. Bay Hill is a private club, but resort guests staying at the lodge receive full playing privileges. Rental club delivery is available to the lodge.

Lake Nona Golf and Country Club

Designed by Tom Fazio, Lake Nona is a private club in the Lake Nona community of southeast Orlando. The course has hosted the Solheim Cup (2005) and the Tavistock Cup. Lake Nona plays 7,011 yards at par 72 with rolling terrain and water on 13 holes. Access requires a member invitation or select tournament play.

Reunion Resort Golf

Reunion Resort in Kissimmee offers three signature courses designed by Jack Nicklaus, Arnold Palmer, and Tom Watson. The Watson course, Independence, is the only Tom Watson design in Florida. All three courses are open to resort guests. Green fees vary by season. Rental clubs are delivered to Reunion Resort hotels and vacation homes.

Falcon's Fire Golf Club

Falcon's Fire is a public 18-hole course in Kissimmee designed by Rees Jones. The course plays 6,901 yards at par 72 and was named one of the best public courses in Florida by Golf Digest. Green fees are accessible for visitors. Rental club delivery is available to Falcon's Fire and nearby hotels on US-192.

ChampionsGate Golf Resort

ChampionsGate sits 10 minutes south of Disney World and offers two Greg Norman-designed 18-hole courses: the International and the National. The International course features 15 acres of bunkers in a links style. The National is a traditional tree-lined layout. Both courses are open to the public. Rental clubs are delivered to ChampionsGate resort accommodations.

Harmony Golf Preserve

Harmony Golf Preserve is a public 18-hole course in St. Cloud, about 30 minutes southeast of Orlando. Designed by Johnny Miller, the course plays 7,384 yards at par 72 through a certified Audubon wildlife preserve. Green fees are among the lowest in the Orlando area for a course of this quality.

Orange County National Golf Center

Orange County National offers 45 holes across two full 18-hole courses (Panther Lake and Crooked Cat) and a 9-hole short course. The facility is located in Winter Garden, 25 minutes west of downtown Orlando. Both courses are public and have hosted PGA Tour qualifying events. The driving range has 360 degrees of hitting positions.

Best Golf Courses Near Disney World Orlando

Tranquilo Golf Club at Four Seasons Resort

Tranquilo is the only golf course located on Walt Disney World property. The 18-hole course was redesigned in 2014 and plays through cypress wetlands and natural Florida landscape. Open to Four Seasons guests and outside players. The course is a 5-minute drive from Magic Kingdom.

ChampionsGate Golf Resort

Located 10 minutes south of Disney's main gate on US-27, ChampionsGate is the most convenient public option for Disney-area visitors. Two Greg Norman courses are open to all players. Check current rates online before booking.

Reunion Resort Golf

Reunion is 15 minutes southwest of Disney in Kissimmee. Three championship courses by Nicklaus, Palmer, and Watson provide variety for multi-day golf trips. Resort guests receive preferred tee times.

Celebration Golf Club

Celebration Golf Club is located in the planned community of Celebration, 5 minutes from Disney Springs. The Robert Trent Jones Sr. and Jr. co-designed 18-hole public course plays 6,783 yards at par 72 through wetlands and mature trees.

Best Public Golf Courses in Orlando for Visitors

Falcon's Fire Golf Club

The top public option in the Kissimmee-Orlando corridor. No membership required. Rees Jones design, well-maintained year-round, and located directly on US-192 near major hotel clusters.

Orange County National Golf Center

Two 18-hole public courses and a 9-hole short course in Winter Garden. The Panther Lake course is the standout layout. One of the best practice facilities in Florida.

Harmony Golf Preserve

A Johnny Miller design in St. Cloud with some of the lowest green fees in the Orlando metro for a championship-quality course. The Audubon wildlife setting is unlike any other Orlando course.

How to Get Golf Clubs Delivered to Your Orlando Course

Golf club rental in Orlando covers every course and hotel mentioned in this guide. The delivery process works in 4 steps.

1. Reserve online. Choose a Basic or Premium set. Enter your hotel name and first tee time.
2. Clubs are delivered. The rental set arrives at your hotel front desk as early as 6 AM. Delivery is available 7 days a week.
3. Play your round. Bring the clubs to any Orlando-area course. Rental sets include irons, driver, putter, and stand bag.
4. Leave clubs at the front desk. The rental service picks up the set on your checkout day at no extra charge.

Visiting golfers heading to other Florida cities can also find rental delivery in Miami and Fort Lauderdale.

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