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Conference koolit::disney

Title:	The Disneyphile's Disney File
Notice:	This Conference can show you The World
Moderator:	DONVAN::SCOPA.zko.dec.com::manana::eppes

Created:	Thu Feb 23 1989
Last Modified:	Fri Jun 06 1997
Last Successful Update:	Fri Jun 06 1997
Number of topics:	536
Total number of notes:	19961

316.0. "Golfing In Orlando!" by BELFST::COBAIN () Tue Jul 07 1992 11:00

    I have already submitted a reply to note 71, however as yet I have
    received no replies, so as the time to depart draws near, I thought it
    best to create a new entry.
    
    A group of friends and family are travelling from N. Ireland to Orlando 
    at the end of the month and some of us would like to play a little golf 
    when we're there. I notice some of the replies to entry 71 suggest that it 
    is less expensive to play either late afternoon or in the evenings, so 
    which courses are the best value in the area?
    Could anyone give me some info. on the approx. price of Club rental,
    and possibly suggest a good course to visit in the Orlando area.
    
    Thanks in advance for any info.
                                    Gary C.

T.R	Title	User	Personal Name	Date	Lines
316.1	I'm strictly mini-golf - sorry!	A1VAX::DISMUKE	Say you saw it in NOTES...	`Tue Jul 07 1992 15:59`	11
	Well, I can give you the name of a nearby country club, but I have not played golf there. My parents own a timeshare at ORANGE LAKE country club in Kissimee - just outside Orlando about 5 mintues from the gate of WDW. I know that once you arrive any place you may stop to sleep/eat/shop at will have tons of brochures on all kinds of attractions you might never need. You may be able to just "wing it"! -sandy
316.2	On Vacation	ODIXIE::SIVRET		`Wed Jul 08 1992 23:57`	19
	When are you expecting to play and how far are you willing to drive and how much do you want to spend? The big problem is the prices drop in the afternoon because we get Thunder Storms almost every day between 3-6pm. The best time to play is first thing in the AM before it heats up. But you still can find good deals at great courses. You can also get coupons in the daily papers (Orlando Sentinal) like: Metro West CC $30 weekdays Eastwood CC @$25 Hunter's Creek GC @$25 Timacuan GC $35 Includes Lunch Palisades GC $22 Wedgefield GC $18 All these rates include cart and are midweek rates, some may be for Florida residents so its good to know a local. If you need more help just reply with what you need. Also what level do you all play at, what type of courses do you like?
316.3	----Re .2-------Re .2-------Re .2---Re .2	BELFST::COBAIN		`Thu Jul 09 1992 13:44`	14
	We'll be happy enough to travel for up to 45 mins to get to a course, if we're getting a good deal. The golfers among us have handicaps ranging from 9 to 24, however from what I hear the courses in the area are nothing like those here at home, so I think it's not worth while trying to explain what sort of courses we like. We are on Vacation for 3 weeks and we intend to spend the first 2 in Orlando, we will probably move on to Clear Water for the last week, so if you know of any good value courses in that area I be greatful. Have you any idea how much club hire is approx. at these courses. Unfortunately we don't know any locals so the prices specifically for them aren't going to help us. THANKS FOR YOUR HELP, Gary.
316.4	orlando	ODIXIE::SIVRET		`Fri Jul 10 1992 14:35`	15
	As far as club rentals go expect to pay $10-$20 per set, the problem I see here is that most non-resort type courses will only have a few set of rentals available. So it will be helpful to know ahead of time how many sets you would need and to call around to see which clubs could handle your group. Places like Disney would have no problem (5 courses $75pp). Also check where you are staying, most hotels have arangements with local clubs for their guests. As far a what type of course do you like, Florida is a place where you can find any type of course you want from Links to traditional to open/tight, lots of water or just plain Goofy Golf (tricked up for the tourist). As far as clearwater goes I'v have no Idea. I will be back in the office on Monday send me a mail message Mike Sivret @ORO and we'll try to get you set up somewhere. Mike
316.5	GOLF IN ORLANDO	BRUMMY::HEMMING		`Thu Jul 23 1992 08:20`	12
	I am staying in Orlando from 30/7/92 to 13/8/92 and am looking for somewhere to play golf. Can anyone recommend a good place to play, and the cost? Can I hire all the equipment rather than taking my own as I am travelling from the U.K. Also I may wish to buy clubs in Orlando as they are cheaper than purchasing them in the U.K. Can anyone suggest a good discount store?
316.6	Re .5	BELFST::COBAIN		`Thu Jul 23 1992 16:43`	11
	I have been in touch with Mike Sivret in the US via ALLIN1 on this subject my mail address is Gary Cobain @BVO (VaxMail BELFST::COBAIN). At this point we have arranged to play golf on Thursday 6th August, there will be five of us from N. Ireland and Mike may join us, he is going to sign us in at his club, and is trying to arrange Club Rental for us. If you mail Mike he may be able to sign you in as well. If you are interested in buying clubs over there Mike has informed me that good deals can be had at the moment (I'll probably bring my own clubs, and trade them in over there). Gary.