| If you plan on taking a golfing trip to Florida, then | | | | that Disney offers. This is the original golf course |
| you should make an attempt to head over to | | | | that was built in 1971 when the Walt Disney |
| Walt Disney World and play on some of their | | | | World complex first open to the public and was |
| world-class courses. Palm and Magnolia have | | | | host to the PGA tour before the Disney |
| hosted PGA tournaments and when you play | | | | tournament was moved over to the Palm and |
| there you will get a chance to see some of the | | | | Magnolia |
| high-quality shots that the pros have to make | | | | Osprey Ridge is another beautiful 18 hole course |
| when they are playing from the back tees. | | | | that Disney that is for the long hitters and should |
| Take time to get to the course early and hit the | | | | not be taken lightly because of the hazards and |
| driving range to loosen up before you play, | | | | the quick greens. If you are flying the front tees |
| because you are then need your game when you | | | | at Osprey Ridge it is possible to have a low score |
| play these two challenging 18 hole golf courses. | | | | since the greens seem to hold onto the ball when |
| Make sure you putt on the practice greens, since | | | | you approach. This is the newest 18 hole course |
| these are some of the fastest greens in all of | | | | and for some reason seems to get the least play |
| Florida, and you will easily drop a few shots if you | | | | all the courses. |
| are not aware of the speed of the greens. | | | | The Oak Trail is a nine hole walking course that is |
| When you arrive at the golf courses, you will be | | | | a very forgiving course and is more fun to play |
| greeted with the world class Walt Disney World | | | | for the beginner golfer or someone who wants |
| type hospitality, the norm is that they will take | | | | more wide open course that allows them to |
| your clubs and clean them before they put them | | | | enjoy the game of golf and to get a nice help |
| on the golf carts. The cards have a very nice | | | | you walk at the same time. This is the least |
| GPS system on them that makes matching up | | | | expensive of the courses and is a favorite among |
| the distance to the pin very convenient. The time | | | | many players who only have a chance to get in a |
| you can expect to play is about 4 1/2 to 5 hours | | | | quick nine every other day while they are going |
| for an 18 hole course. This is about normal or | | | | to the theme park on the other days. |
| slightly longer than normal which is not hard to | | | | All the courses offer somewhere to eat and drink |
| believe since the courses are usually very busy, | | | | and they offer an after 2 PM discount rate. For |
| and if you have not played them before they are | | | | Disney vacation club members there is a 50% off |
| very attractive but at the same time difficult for | | | | card that you can purchase and use each year if |
| the high handicap golfer. | | | | you plan on playing a lot of golf this can save you |
| Lake Buena Vista is considered the most forgiving | | | | some money and should be considered if you are |
| and easier to play of the four 18 hole courses | | | | a DVC member. |