The Orlando, Fla., area is known for its amusement parks, including Universal Studios, Gatorland and of course, Disney World. It's also a popular location for business meetings, which helps explain the prevalence of executive golf courses. These golf courses are low in par and quick to play, which can help you enjoy the links and quickly get on with your day.
Legends Walk Course
This nine-hole course at the Orange Lake Country Club has a par of 27. It's a walking course with a wide variety of holes, ranging in length from 85 yards all the way to 222 yards. Its rolling hills wind between a series of resort villas surrounded by pristine landscaping. Each hole has five different tees so golfers of any ability can play and enjoy themselves. The course is open day or night thanks to artificial lighting. It is five miles from Orlando's center, near the MGM Studios theme park.
Legends Walk Course
8505 W. Irlo Bronson Memorial Hwy.
Kissimmee, FL 34747-8201
(800) 877-6522
orangelake.com
Walk-N-Sticks
Walk-N-Sticks is also in Kissimmee, five miles from Orlando. Its fairways range from wide open swaths of green to very thin parcels, which is welcome for the golfer who enjoys a challenge. The total par is 29, consisting of six par-3 holes and three par-4 holes. The slope rating is 93. You can rent both carts and clubs, but rental is not included in the green fees. Since this is a semi-private course, members receive discounted rates.
Walk-N-Sticks
301 Buena Ventura Blvd.
Kissimmee, FL 34743
(407) 348-9555
Tooth Golf Course
If you want to try an executive course meant to be just as challenging as a championship 18, try Tooth at the Orange County National Golf Center. It has bunkers, a lake that features on four holes and rolling hills. With a par of just 29, this course is a great training ground for both young golfers and adults who are new to the game. If you're vacationing with your family, you can bring your kids for free. This course is 20 miles from Orlando's center.
Tooth Golf Course
16301 Phil Ritson Way
Winter Garden, FL 34787
(888)727.3672
ocngolf.com
Rolling Greens Executive Golf Course
Rolling Greens Executive Golf Course is located in a retirement community, but is open to the public. It has a full 18 holes and a par of 58. Most holes are par 3s. Total yardage is a tiny 2,328. As you can probably guess, this course is flat, short and fast. It's arguably the best course in the area for people who are very tight on time. It is 60 miles north of Orlando's center.
Rolling Greens Executive Golf Course
5907 Cherry Road
Ocala, FL 34472
(352)624-0140
rollinggreensocala.com
About The Author
Based in Washington, D.C., Kate Evelyn has been writing professionally since 2000. Her articles have appeared in numerous publications, including "Elle" magazine, "Brass|CU" magazine and the "Credit Union Times." She holds a Bachelor of Arts in journalism from Western Maryland College.
