Recently redesigned by the firm of Cupp Design, this is a fun and challenging 18-hole golf course. Wrapping around three sides of the Orlando World Center Marriott, the course is open to resort guests and the public and boasts water in play on 15 out of its 18 holes and the entire back nine!
32. Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress
One Grand Cypress Boulevard / Orlando
Located adjacent to Walt Disney World, this 1,500-acre, family-friendly resort is part of the Grand Cypress Resort. It features 45 holes of championship golf, a private lake for sailing, an equestrian center, a racquet club, and a day camp for kids!
33. JW Marriott Orlando, Grande Lakes
4040 Central Florida Parkway / Orlando
This Spanish-style luxury hotel located at the Grande Lakes Orlando Resort presents a peaceful and secluded world of relaxation. It is located near SeaWorld Orlando, and includes a 40,000-square-foot spa, a Greg Norman-designed 18-hole championship golf course, and six dining options.
34. Mystic Dunes Golf Club
7850 Shadow Tree Lane / Kissimmee
Located at Wyndham Palms Resort and Country Club, this 18-hole course is twice as nice. It’s got an eastern, front-nine reminiscent of "low country-style" Carolina courses, plus a western back-nine with a British Isles links style—both designed by Champions Tour professional and NBC golf analyst Gary Koch.
35. Omni Orlando Resort at ChampionsGate
1500 Masters Boulevard / ChampionsGate
This luxury resort offers easy access to (or escape from) nearby attractions. It’s surrounded by 1,200 acres of well-preserved wetlands and houses two world-class Greg Norman-designed golf courses, a 10,000 square foot spa, and private cabanas on a winding lazy river.
36. Orange County National Golf Center and Lodge
16301 Phil Ritson Way / Winter Garden
You'll find more than you may expect at this top Orlando golf spot. It features two 18-hole championship courses (Panther Lake Course and Crooked Cat Course), a 9-hole short course, several onsite instruction schools, and the largest driving range and practice facility in America!
37. Portofino Bay Hotel
Universal Orlando
This hotel recreates the seaside village of Portofino, Italy. Stroll along charming cobblestone streets and dine at romantic outdoor cafes. Enjoy “la dolce vita”–you’re walking distance to CityWalk and Universal's theme parks where hotel guests enjoy Universal Express ride access!
38. Reunion Resort and Club
1000 Reunion Way / Reunion
With a relaxed atmosphere of small-town U.S.A, this community mixes recreation and relaxation for an upscale and pampered family vacation. Stay in spacious villas or homes laced with Southern charm, or play one of two 18-hole golf courses: the Tom Watson Independence or the Arnold Palmer Legacy.
39. Royal Pacific Resort
Universal Orlando
An exotic Bali-influenced resort that is walking distance to Universal's theme parks and CityWalk. This hotel transports you to the South Pacific isles with swaying palm trees, lush landscaping, a lagoon-style pool and Asian cuisine—including Emeril's Tchoup Chop and the Orchard Court Sushi Bar.
40. Shingle Creek Golf Club
9939 Universal Boulevard / Orlando
This David Harman-designed, 18-hole new golf course was recently ranked as one of the "Top 40 Best New Golf Courses in the U.S." by Golfweek Magazine. Why? Partially because it features undulating fairways and interconnecting waterways bordered by the natural backdrop of dense oaks and pines along historic Shingle Creek.