Arnold Palmer Bay Hill Golf Club
If anybody knows how to do a golf resort right, it's Arnold Palmer. This is a world class resort that begins and ends with golf but provides a nearly endless selection of recreation in between. Spa services include massage, body wraps and personal training sessions. The junior Olympic-sized pool is open all day and the fitness center allows you to go at your own rate or with the observation of a certified trainer. Golfing here includes not just 27 holes, but the opportunity to master your skills at the Arnold Palmer Golf Academy.
Arnold Palmer Bay Hill Golf Club
9000 Bay Hill Boulevard
Orlando, FL 32819
(888) 422-9445
bayhill.com
Ritz Carlton Grande Lakes
The rooms here are spacious and come with very scenic private balconies, honor bars and large screen TVs. The suites offer terrific views of the golf course. Spa treatments include a Thai massage room, a co-ed relaxation room and a private couples only massage room. Take a break from the hustle and bustle of life outdoors in the elegant library stocked with books and compact disks. The golf course is a piece of art designed by Greg Norman who placed many bunkers and water hazards in your way of a quick game.
Ritz-Carlton Grande Lakes
4012 Central Florida Pkwy
Orlando, FL 32837
(407) 206-2400
ritzcarlton.com/en/Properties/Orlando
Grand Cypress
The Villas at Grand Cypress combine luxury living with luxury golf. The split level rooms are incredibly spacious and allow families to enjoy a little alone time if they wish. The rooms are decorated in high style with leather sofas, wooden furniture, and even a fireplace. The golfing here is some of the best in the city and comes with options. Hit the 9-hole pitch and putt for a quick sharpening of the skills or head straight to the 27 holes designed by Jack Nicklaus. The course provides extensive challenges in the distinct design of holes and the inclined fairways.
Villas at the Grand Cypress
1 North Jacaranda
Orlando, FL 32836
(877) 330-7377
grandcypress.com
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