Hit the Links in Orlando with a Disney Golf Getaway

Spring Golf Getaway

Gorgeous spring temperatures will soon be descending upon Orlando. Preceding the searing heat of summer, there's no better time to break out the clubs and enjoy a golf getaway in Central Florida.

Whether you are a novice or a scratch golfer, the Orlando area offers a variety of layouts and championship courses uniquely designed to challenge your skills. And you can start by looking no further than Walt Disney World® Resort. In fact, Disney offers four championship level courses, as well as a 9-hole walking course.

Better known for its theme park fun, Disney provides some of the best golf in Orlando, including several courses that regularly host PGA Tour events.

Disney's Osprey Ridge course is a tranquil wilderness course designed by Tom Fazio. Test yourself amidst remarkable fairways that cut through scenic forests of Florida's scrub oak, pine, palmetto and cypress trees.

Another popular favorite among golfers is Disney's Lake Buena Vista course which offers a meandering layout that winds its way through pastel villas, pine forests and sparkling lakes. This country club style course provides views of canals and even an enchanting lighthouse.

The Palm course takes full advantage of Florida's scenic woodlands, providing a truly majestic layout that ranks among the state's most difficult layouts. With its crystal lakes, tropical sand and strategically placed palms, The Palm plays host to the first rounds of the PGA Tour's Children's Miracle Network Classic.

Meanwhile, the nearby Magnolia course hosts the final rounds of the PGA tournament. With finely manicured greens, an abundance of fragrant magnolias, elevated tees and strategically placed water hazards, Magnolia is the ideal setting for a championship golf experience.

For novice golfers, children and families, Disney also offers a slightly different golf alternative with its 9-hole Oak Trail walking course. You'll enjoy the same wonderful conditions, undulating greens and holes ranging from 132 to a whopping 517 yards from the back tees. Whether you are looking to fine tune your game or simply to enjoy a quick 9 with the kids, Oak Trail offers a great opportunity to take some swings.

Of course, a golf getaway can get even better with an equally relaxing visit to a spa for a relaxing massage. Serenity Spa at nearby Westgate Lakes Resort and Spa offers up a full menu of healthy spa treatments.

For more information about discount golf and spa getaways in sunny Orlando, Florida, visit Orlando Vacations Online.

A convenient Disney Gift Card offers a fast, easy and secure way to carry your money on your wrist while enjoying the Festival. Just load or reload the card with any amount you desire, swipe - and you're spared the trouble of getting out your credit card or cash any time you want to pay for food or merchandise at the Festival.