Best Golf Hotels in Orlando-Walt Disney World

The Tranquilo Golf Course at the Four Seasons Resort Orlando is an 18-hole, par-71 course designed by Tom Fazio. The course features varying elevations and wetlands, plus a pro shop, a driving range and a putting green. It's also a certified Audubon sanctuary with abundant wildlife and Southern oak trees.

Surrounded by the woods, lakes and wildlife of the Grande Lakes property, the resort's 18-hole, Greg Norman-designed golf course is touted as one of Orlando's finest. Children 17 and younger play for free when with an adult, and foot golf is also available at the course.

Arnold Palmer's Bay Hill Club & Lodge is the site of the annual Arnold Palmer Invitational Presented by MasterCard, a stop on the PGA Tour. The Champion, Challenger and Charger links comprise 27 holes of challenging golf along the shores of the Butler Chain of Lakes. Instruction is available through the Arnold Palmer Golf Academy.

The Waldorf Astoria Orlando features an 18-hole, par-72 golf course that surrounds the property. Resort guests receive free access to the golf course's practice facility and golf club rentals after 2 p.m. with their daily resort fee. At the end of a game, visitors can relax with a drink or meal at the Clubhouse Grille.

The recently renovated golf course at the Shingle Creek Golf Club was designed by Thad Layton of Arnold Palmer Design Company and includes waterways, strategically placed bunkers and well-maintained greens. The course has 18 holes, plus facilities like a golf academy, a pro shop and chipping and putting greens.

The Omni Orlando Resort at ChampionsGate features two championship 18-hole golf courses (the International Course and the National Course), as well as a nine-hole, par-3 golf course. It is also the world headquarters site for the Leadbetter Golf Academy.

The Grand Cypress Golf Club is well-known for being exclusive, but guests of the resort can take advantage of priority tee times. The club features three nine-hole courses and the 18-hole New Course, all of which were designed by Jack Nicklaus. On-staff golf tournament organizers are available to plan corporate or group tournaments.

The Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress offers three nine-hole golf courses and one 18-hole golf course, all of which were designed by PGA professional Jack Nicklaus. Fees apply to play a round of golf on any of the property's courses; however, the daily resort fee covers use of the driving range.

At the resort, guests have access to Disney's Lake Buena Vista Golf Course. Designed by Joe Lee and operated by Arnold Palmer Golf Management, the course features elevated greens and is also a local wildlife sanctuary. Food and beverage options include mobile refreshment carts and a clubhouse restaurant.

Hawk's Landing Golf Club at the Orlando World Center Marriott features 220 acres of golfing greenery designed by Robert Cupp III. Reserving tee times for the 18-hole, par-71 course is strongly recommended. Additionally, golfers will find a Jack Nicklaus-affiliated golf academy on-site.

The Hilton Orlando is frequently described by guests as a lovely resort – from the staff, to the furnishings and even to the amenities offered (a nine-hole putting golf course, a fitness center and a lazy river, not to mention two other swimming pools). While staying at this Hilton outpost, you'll have easy access to the Orange County Convention Center, plus you're only 13 miles west of the Orlando International Airport and a short jaunt from Walt Disney World and the Universal Orlando Resort amusement parks. But even some satisfied visitors had a common gripe: The guest rooms' inability to block outside noise from the hallways. On the plus side, past guests agree the accommodations here are comfortable thanks to the their flat-screen TVs, ergonomic desk chairs and spacious layouts. The resort also houses four on-site eateries, including Spencer's for Steaks and Chops, a sophisticated steakhouse. You'll find the Hilton Orlando in southwestern Orlando, on Destination Parkway. Members of the Hilton Honors program can earn or redeem points here.