Golf Courses
What are the best golf courses near Disney World in Orlando? This is a question golfers traveling to Orlando are frequently asking. With a plethora of golf courses in Orlando to choose from, the task of choosing a course can be daunting. Managed by Palmer Golf, Walt Disney World Resort features 3 championship Disney golf courses to choose from (Magnolia, Palm, LBV). Home to a PGA Tour event in past years, the Disney Palm and Disney Magnolia golf courses were designed by Joe Lee, who also designed the Disney Lake Buena Vista golf course.
Within a short drive of Disney World, there are several Orlando public golf courses that golfers will enjoy. Here is a short list of recommended golf courses near Disney. For a complete list of public courses, visit our guide to Orlando golf courses.
Orange County National is consistently rated as one of the best golf courses in Orlando and has earned recognition as the Best Public Golf Course in Orlando in 2023. Orange County National features the Panther Lake and Crooked Cat courses for 36 holes of championship golf surrounded by nature in a tranquil setting. Orlando County National Golf Club is considered a "Must Play" Orlando golf course.
With numerous exceptional golf courses in Orlando, it was difficult to narrow the field to just 10 of the best golf courses in Orlando. Unfortunately, some past favorites failed to make the list with several other good golf courses. After surveying golfers and golf course operators while taking into account our staff's personal experiences, we have finalized the 2023 Best Golf Courses in Orlando. We update the list every 2 years.
Our Orlando golf course rankings are based on course conditions, course design, guest service experience, cost, playability, accessibility, and location. There are more than 100 public layouts in the Orlando golf marketplace, but we made the task of choosing your next Orlando tee time a little easier by narrowing the list down to the top 10. Enjoy playing golf in Orlando.
Top 10 Orlando Golf Courses
Shingle Creek Golf Club
Open to daily fee and resort play, Shingle Creek Golf Club tops our list of Best Golf Courses in Orlando. Shingle Creek has it all...course design, tournament quality conditions, first-class service, and an ideal location. Located just one mile from the Orange County Convention Center, Shingle Creek Golf Club and Resort merges the modern resort experience with the natural feel of the historic "Shingle Creek"...surrounded by nature and wildlife.
Shingle Creek Golf Club is also a Greens of Excellence award winner. Shingle Creek, Falcon's Fire Golf Club, and Celebration Golf Club topped the list for Best Greens in Orlando. If you had just one round to play golf in Orlando, it would be difficult to bypass Shingle Creek for another venue. Congratulations to Shingle Creek Golf Club for being the 2023 Best Golf Course in Orlando.
Orange County National
Orange County National features the Panther Lake and Crooked Cat courses for 36 holes of championship golf surrounded by nature in a tranquil setting. Orlando County National Golf Club has played host to the 2003, 2005, 2007, and 2010 PGA TOUR Qualifying School Finals. In addition to 36 holes of championship golf, OCN has a 9-hole short course, 360-degree driving range, and a 46-room lodge to accommodate the stay-and-play package. Orange County National is a "Must Play Orlando golf course."
Orange County National is consistently rated as one of the best Orlando golf courses and 2023 is no different. Orange County National has earned recognition as the Best Public Golf Course in Orlando 2023.
