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Orlando is America's most group-ready golf destination, with 176+ courses anchored by Bay Hill, Grand Cypress, and Reunion, 13 courses in our catalog, $$ pricing, fly into MCO, best played January through May and September through December.
176+ courses, direct flights everywhere, group infrastructure. Bay Hill (Arnie's PGA Tour home, lodge stay required) + Grand Cypress New Course (Nicklaus St. Andrews tribute) + Reunion (Palmer/Watson/Nicklaus trio). Pair with theme parks. Disney's Magnolia reopened late 2024 after Ken Baker restoration.
What are the top golf courses in Orlando?
13 courses
Orlando has 13 courses in Scramble's catalog, anchored by Arnold Palmer's Bay Hill Club & Lodge - Championship, Grand Cypress Golf Club - The New Course / Links Course, and Grand Cypress Golf Club - The Cypress Course. Multiple of these are nationally ranked. Each plays as a destination-quality round on its own. All three play within a normal trip itinerary out of the same lodging base.
$$$$Arnold Palmer's Bay Hill Club & Lodge - Championship
Dick Wilson & Joe Lee (1961), Arnold Palmer renovation
$$$Grand Cypress Golf Club - The New Course / Links Course
Jack Nicklaus (1988, updated 2021)
$$$Grand Cypress Golf Club - The Cypress Course
Jack Nicklaus (2021)
$$Shingle Creek Golf Club
David Harman (2003), Arnold Palmer Design redesign (2016)
$$Reunion Resort - Palmer Course (Legacy)
Arnold Palmer (2004)
$$Reunion Resort - Watson Course (Independence)
Tom Watson (2005)
$$Reunion Resort - Nicklaus Course (Tradition)
Jack Nicklaus (2007)
$$ChampionsGate Golf Club - International Course
Greg Norman (2000)
$$ChampionsGate Golf Club - National Course
Greg Norman (2000)
$$Orange County National - Panther Lake
Phil Ritson & Dave Harman (1997)
$$Orange County National - Crooked Cat
Phil Ritson & Dave Harman (1999)
$$$Tranquilo Golf Club at Four Seasons
Tom Fazio (original as Disney Osprey Ridge 1992, renovated 2014)
Disney's Magnolia Golf Course
Joe Lee (1971), Ken Baker renovation (2024)
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How much does a 3-round Orlando golf trip cost?
A 3-round, 4-golfer trip to Orlando runs about $1,284 per person with mid-range ($$) lodging. That covers 3 peak-season green fees, lodging at roughly two golfers per room, and a daily food + ground-transit allowance. Flights are excluded since they depend on your home airport. Adjust the round count, group size, or tier on the trip calculator to see how the number moves. See the full breakdown →
Where is Orlando and how do I get there?
Orlando sits in Florida. The closest major airport is Orlando (MCO), which serves as the primary hub for most visitors. Most groups fly into MCO, rent one or two SUVs, and base out of a single resort or hotel for the entire trip.
What's the best month for golf in Orlando?
The strongest months for golf in Orlando are Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec, based on 20-year playability scores combining temperature and precipitation. Orlando averages a 70°F high in January and a 89°F high in July, so playable conditions cluster in the shoulder months. Book early in those windows. Rates and tee-time inventory tighten as the season firms up.
Best months: Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec
Orlando data is part of Scramble's catalog of 128 destinations and 971 independently researched courses. Weather data from 20 years of Open-Meteo; awards compiled from Golf Digest, Golfweek, and state-level rankings.
Published June 2026. Updated when the data or Scramble’s recommendations change.