Conference 7.286::golf

    
    Orlando area is big...
    But if you want to drive within 30-45 min. Here are the courses I
    played during Thanksgiving vacation and recommend.
    
    Winter Springs 	(407) 699-1833
    Deer Run		(407) 699-9592
    Rosemont		(407) 298-1230
    Sabal Point		(407) 868-4622
    Mayfair		(407) 322-2531
    Ventura		(407) 277-2640
    Ekana		(407) 366-1211
    
    Enjoy,
    
    T.

Thanks for the list of courses. To your knowledge, do any of them allow walking?

    
    I could not remember which one needs cart - I took cart at all of them,
    but most allow walking. Call them when you get in town, also before you
    make tee time ask if the greens are cut (in winter they usually seed
    the greens during weekdays).
    
    Enjoy,
    
    T.
    
    

    Good info...I'm heading for Orlando week after next, and plan to bring
    the sticks (hey, I have to try out my new swing, eh?)...but don't want
    to spend ALL my spare change on greens fees (the Disney courses go for
    $70 - $85 per 18, including mandatory cart); so I'd appreciate a
    pointer to something a bit more reasonable! For instance, one of the
    travel guides mentioned Poinciana Golf and Tennis Resort: but I think
    it must have been a misprint - $10, including the cart, for a
    legitimate par 72 course??
    
    	Frank

    Made a quick phone call to Poinciana today...greens fees are $27,
    including mandatory cart; and club rental is $13 (all plus 7% state
    tax). Still a bargain compared with what the Disney courses get, but
    I imagine the quality of the course mightn't be as good.
    

    Frank, the price you had listed was for summer play, $27 sounds right
    for this time of year.  I've never played Poinciana and to tell you the
    truth have never talked to anyone who has played it.  There are just so
    many good courses available in the $30 price range and even less if
    you have a FL drivers licence.  Right now is the high season where
    every course triples the prices to accomadate all the "snowbirds" who
    are willing to pay the price to play.  But if your willing to drive
    30min from Orlando there is some great tracks.
    
    DeBery Plantation held both the Q-School and US Open Qualification over
    the last 2 years.
    
    Palasades CC Very old course that was redsigned, just opened this
    summer.
    
    CC of Mt Dora just opened same course designer as the privious two.
    
    All for under $30
    
    For those who are not willing to drive and have a little more money to
    spend 
    
    MetroWest a Robert Trent Jones designed $39 for Fl residents.
    
    Hunters Creek Longest in Fl 7500yds from the tips.
    
    Timacuan G&CC a great track with a killer 2nd hole that could ruin your
    day.
    
    All of the above are Semi-Private that accepts outside play.  The
    Public courses @$20 are very slow 5-6 hrs and the conditions are poor.
    
    And that leaves the Private clubs, most are excellant, but can be
    very expensive even as a guest.  Bay Hill $65 in summer @$100 in winter
    leads the bunch.  Most are around $30-50.
    
    So it pays to know a local.  Frank its too bad I did'nt note until it
    was too late,  I have a tee time at Grand Cypress for Sat. Morning. 
    Next time Maybe.
    
    Mike Sivret

Mike,

Do you have telephone numbers for the public or muncipal courses. We may want
to play them after playing a semi. By the way what is the policy in general for
playing more than 18. Thanks for all your tips to date.

						Regards Phil

    Phil, see the problem with the muncipal courses if you're a resident
    they are cheap, but as a visitor you end up paying as much as some
    semi-private clubs. I'll try to list some here.
    $ @$20
    Dubsdread GC 246-2551 Short old course 6300yds par 71
    Winter Springs GC 699-1833 nice track 6800yds par 72
    Cypress Creek CC 351-2187 interesting but slow
    All three are true municipals and the conditions are less than Ideal.
    
    $$ @$30 but well worth it
    Debary Plantation 668-2061 6800yds must play great conditions
    Ekana G&CC 366-1211 6800Yds good condition (I don't care for the
    layout, but its nothing that a bulldozer can't fix.)
    Wedgefield G&CC 568-2116 Fun track
    
    $$$
    Metrowest 299-1099
    Hunters creek 240-4653
    Windermere 878-4410
    Timacuan 645-4653
    Resort type conditions great layouts can't go wrong with any.
    
    Give a call maybe we can get a round in DTN 353-6291
    
    

Thanks for the information. I really appreciate it. I'll be there the 21 Feb to
28 Feb for Golf with two friends. I'll definitly call you about playing.

					Regards Phil

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Thanks for the information. I really appreciate it. I'll be there the 21 Feb to
28 Feb for Golf with two friends. I'll definitly call you about playing.

					Regards Phil

>> Hey Phil,

   If you don't mind another DECCIE to team up with, I'm heading down there for
   the 19th.  I'm visiting a friend but need to find something to do for the
   afternoon during the week.  Figured I'd take my clubs down with me. If
   you think about it and we can hook up and you don't mind...let me know
   if I can maybe catch up to you guys.  (BTW, with my game, if you guys
   take it seriously....you better count me out. ;^)


   Nelson

    .6 - Well, I managed to get in two (2) rounds: one at Cypress Creek,
    which I enjoyed. Got in 18 in a little over 4 hours (compared with
    5 to 5.5 during the summer season up here in the Boston area, that's
    pretty quick). Never did get to Poinciana (Cypress Creek was about a
    long par 5 from my hotel, the Delta Orlando, so it seemed silly to get
    in a car and fight the loonies out there on I4). Pricey, 35 + 15 for
    the clubs. Nice course, though. Second 18 was at the Magnolia, one of
    the Disney courses. Beautiful course, but, as expected, pricey: 70 +
    20 for the clubs; and another 11 so my wife could drive the cart and
    take photos. It was worth it, just to have her photograph a shot from
    130 yards that stopped 3' from the pin! Definitely the high point of my
    golfing endeavors for the week. It was something of a novelty to find
    myself repairing one of my own ball marks...now I've got some nice
    memories to hold me until Spring.
    
    	Frank

Nelson

Just got back from Hawaii...real nice vacation with some golf.

I'll send you a VAXMAIL on my itinerary to see if we can hook up. 

P.S. The only thing I take seriously is my job.

						Regards Phil

        I will be renting a home situated In the Meadow Woods Golf Club in
    Orlando, the golf is free when you rent.  I was wondering if anyone
    has played at the Meadow Woods Golf Club.  Also we have no green fees
    at Buenaventura Lakes Golf Club.  Anyone play here?  Any help would be
    appreciated.  Thanks in Advance.
    
    Steve

    Was wondering if any of you Florida golfers have ever heard of or
    played at Orange lakes CC  in Kissimmee. Its located about 4 miles from
    Disney.  I was given a week in a timeshare for a gift and was wondering
    how the course was.  Also any other courses in the area that are must
    play courses.  I don't mind if there a little expensive as long as they
    are worth it.  I don't get down south too often so I want to make sure
    I play a couple premier courses for the area while I have the chance.
    Any help or info will be appreciated.
    
    	Thanks...Mike

If you have a villa, you will be very pleased with the accomodations. The golf course is OK,
but be sure you line up some other courses. See previous notes. 

    Mike,
    
    I took a golf vacation last February in the area.  Played the following
    courses:
    
    Orange Lake
    Of the four courses I played, this was the most dissapointing.  Not as
    well maintained as the others, not as scenic or interesting, and most
    expensive by far.  They have three nine hole courses, one featuring an
    island green.
    
    Hunter's Creek
    A long, interesting layout set in a planned community.  The layout
    separates each hole from the others, making you feel like you have the
    course to yourself.  Very well maintained.
    
    Kissimmee Bay Country Club
    My favorite of the bunch.  A reletavily new semi-private course with a
    beautiful layout (typical of Florida golf, lots of water comes into
    play).  This course was in great shape, and worth the half-hour drive.
    
    Cypress Creek
    A "local" course.  Not as nice as Hunter's or Kissimmee, but more
    enjoyable than Orange Lake.  Lots of cypress trees/swamp to contend
    with off the fairway.
    
    I've got scorecards with layouts for these courses if your interested. 
    Have a great time.
    
    Gary

    
    
    I'll be in the Orlando area in the March timeframe.  I'm interested
    in playing atleast four time while I'm there.  I won't be able to play
    the 50-60 courses everyday so, I was interested in the decent courses 
    priced around 30 bucks..with carts optional.  Any info would be
    helpful.  I tried the hotel and they have no packages.
    send email please...

    Anyone going to TSU April 22-25 in Orlando?  I'm interested in trying
    to squeeze a round in and would like some company.
    
    Dan
    508-285-5479