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Orange Lake Resort prospers into a sprawling golf destination next to Mickey Mouse in Kissimmee
The buildings overwhelm any first impressions at Orange Lake Resort in Kissimmee. In all, 2,478 villas comprise this massive timeshare vacation zone, all a part of the Holiday Inn Club Vacations network. Nature might not take center stage upon the drive to the accommodations, but don't fret, it's there. Tucked into the resort's 1,450 acres are four golf courses, and an 80-acre lake with a beach and water sports.
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Play away at The Reserve Course at Orange Lake Resort in Kissimmee
The Reserve at Orange Lake Resort isn't the best golf course on the 1,450-acre timeshare property in Kissimmee, but it doesn't look or feel like a secondary option. The Reserve is shorter and easier than the resort's more-renowned course (The Legends by Arnold Palmer), but there are still plenty of places to find trouble.
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There's more than just golf at Orange Lake Resort in Kissimmee
Holiday Inn Club Vacations' signature time-share property is still the place that started it all, Orange Lake Resort just outside Orlando. In addition to golf, there are endless pursuits at the resort, such as putt-putt golf, seven pools, lazy rivers, nine restaurants, three arcades, two fitness centers, an 80-acre lake with watersport rentals and a beach, and tennis, basketball and racquetball courts.
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Play away at The Reserve Course at Orange Lake Resort in Kissimmee
The Reserve at Orange Lake Resort isn't the best golf course on the 1,450-acre timeshare property in Kissimmee, but it doesn't look or feel like a secondary option. The Reserve is shorter and easier than the resort's more-renowned course (The Legends by Arnold Palmer), but there are still plenty of places to find trouble.
... full article »There's more than just golf at Orange Lake Resort in Kissimmee
Holiday Inn Club Vacations' signature time-share property is still the place that started it all, Orange Lake Resort just outside Orlando. In addition to golf, there are endless pursuits at the resort, such as putt-putt golf, seven pools, lazy rivers, nine restaurants, three arcades, two fitness centers, an 80-acre lake with watersport rentals and a beach, and tennis, basketball and racquetball courts.
... full article »Providence Golf Club down in Davenport is a 'natural' choice
Providence Golf Club is a residential community course with a unique personality that's playable to residents and visitors with lots of sizzle and creativity on every hole. While some holes at Providence are forgiving off the tee with large landing areas, you'll need to put lots of thought into a strategy once you pull driver from your bag.
... full article »Whatever your reason for visiting Florida, there's an Orlando golf resort for you
Orlando has 110 golf courses within a 45-mile radius, and many golfers are overwhelmed by the choices. It's like arriving at some mammoth buffet where you're befuddled by all the sumptuous entrees and deserts. If your group wants to play golf in Orlando, you may need some guidance based on your own needs and desires. Chances are, you probably fall into one or more of these group types.
... full article »The Arnold Palmer Golf Academy at Bay Hill Club & Lodge offers the finest in golf instruction
A stay at Bay Hill Club & Lodge won't turn you into Arnold Palmer, but spending some time at the Arnold Palmer Golf Academy at Bay Hill will improve your game. Home to some of the top golf instructors, the Academy is a great way to prepare for Bay Hill's 27 holes, as well as the dozens of other top-notch golf courses in the west Orlando area.
... full article »Tour-tested courses in abundance in golf-crazy Orlando
Orlando has long been a magnet for professional golfers and aspiring PGA Tour, Champions Tour, Nationwide Tour and LPGA Tour players who are drawn by the superb inventory of championship-level layouts and year-round temperate climate that affords tee times every day of the year. Enhancing the appeal is that many of Orlando's golf courses are utilized for professional tournaments, U.S. Open local qualifiers and collegiate championships. Simply put, if you want to see where your game really stands, head to Orlando.
... full article »Diversity of land and design dominates the Orlando golf scene
The Orlando area has more topographical diversity than any other part of the Sunshine State. Utilizing acres of former orange groves and farmland, wetlands and sometimes wildly undulating terrain, designers have fashioned an excellent lineup of courses in the theme park capital of the world. Ed Schmidt breaks down the best Orlando has to offer.
... full article »Little-known Timacuan Golf Club is a big-time Orlando-area play
Everyone may not know its name, but you'll certainly be glad you came to Timacuan Golf Club. The front nine is a dunes-style layout with rolling fairways and big greens. The back nine is more of a traditional Florida layout where water comes into play on eight of the nine holes. A quick trip from Orlando, Timacuan is both the smart and convenient play.
... full article »Big plays in small packages: Orlando par 3s aren't all Mickey Mouse
Orlando may be known as America's playground, but there are some par 3s in the area that can turn it into America's nightmare, at least when it comes to golf. Play any of Orlando's best courses, and face the challenge of their memorable par 3s, each with its own set of challenges, surrounded with all kinds of tricky obstacles, bunkers or water hazards. From no. 11 at Waldorf Astoria G.C. to the second at Bay Hill, here are some examples of holes that can make or break a round.
... full article »Nicklaus-designed South, East and North golf courses at Grand Cypress complement stellar New Course
Grand Cypress is one of the most family-friendly resorts you'll find, so the non-golfers in the family will have plenty to do. But the 45 holes of Jack Nicklaus-designed golf are something special, too. The 18-hole New Course is getting rave reviews, but don't overlook the resort's top-flight South, East and North nines.
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