Arnold Palmer, the legendary golfer and course designer, is closely connected to the Bay Hill Club & Lodge. Palmer first played the golf course in 1965 and then bought the facility in 1976. Bay Hill claims that Palmer still plays there often. The Championship Course at Bay Hill is a challenging course that is still suitable for players of all abilities. The golf course is straightforward with no hidden shots. There is also extensive mounding and bunkering throughout the course. Beautiful lakes are situated throughout the course adding some scenery and creating water hazards that come into play on a few holes.
| Tee | Par | Yardage | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| other | 72 | 7204 | 75.1 | 139 |
| middle | 72 | 6220 | 70.4 | 124 |
| forward | 72 | 5235 | 72.7 | 130 |
| championship | 72 | 6647 | 72.4 | 130 |