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Disney's
81 Holes of Golf!
Walt
Disney World has four 18 hole courses and one 9 hole
course on the property. Two
great 18 hole
architects, Joe Lee and Tom Fazio, will present you
with various challenges in design and course strategy on championship
caliber courses. Combined with Disney's world renowned level of
service, you will have a great experience playing these courses,
whether staying at a
Walt Disney World resort on vacation or for a business trip in the area.
The
three Joe Lee courses (the Magnolia, Palm and Lake Buena Vista) harken
to the original days of Walt Disney World and more traditional Florida
golf course design. The Palm and Magnolia courses host the annual PGA
Tour professional event in the fall of each year.
The
Tom Fazio designed Osprey Ridge course brings an updated approach to
course design with interesting challenges and elevations in the midst
of the more remote parts of the Walt Disney World property.
The
nine hole Oak Trail walking course, designed by Ron Garl, provides a
unique
opportunity for younger or less experienced players to enjoy a round of
golf, with a mix of par 3's, 4's and
5's. It's great for a family golfing experience with young kids!
Golf, Golf Digest, Conde Nast Traveler and Travel and Leisure Golf
magazines have consistently rated the Walt Disney World
Resort as one of the top golf resorts in the United States, with
additional awards recognizing Disney's "Family Friendly" environment
for family golfing experiences.
On
course food and beverage cart service is available and GPS yardage
system equipped carts are available on the 18 hole courses. Rental
clubs and shoes are available at each of the courses, if you are
traveling light and/or make a last minute decision to play. Practice
ranges and greens are available for pre-round warmups and lessons are
also available from Disney's PGA of America Professionals.
If
you are staying at a Walt Disney World Resort Hotel, you can book your
tee times up to 90 days in
advance and can utilize free taxi service to and from the courses.
Others can book up to 60 days in advance.
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| UPDATE April
9, 2009: During our recent stay at WDW, I spoke with a few golf Cast
Members and got similar information, so I am posting it here, albeit as
"rumor" and nothing confirmed by Disney. So keep that in mind. It
should be noted that based upon calls to both the Reedy Creek
Improvement District (Walt Disney World's governmental body) and Four
Seasons corporate offices, the official statements do not deviate from
prior information, which is that the full transition of the Osprey
Ridge course from Disney to Four Seasons is still on track for 2010 and
that the Osprey Ridge course will stay open beyond that. No statements
from either entity provided insight into longer term plans, using
wording to indicate that all plans are subject to change until publicly
announced. Based upon the Cast Member information, it was suggested that the timetable for changes with respect to the Osprey Ridge course has been delayed for two years until perhaps 2012. This is due to the current recession. Even though the land upon which the courses sit is now owned by Four Seasons, Disney retains management rights to the golf facilities during a transitionary time period. The construction on the Four Seasons resort and associated facilities does continue. From what we could see on the bus on Vista Blvd, the holes from Eagle Pines that were along the road have been torn up and are staked for new construction. It was also suggested that the plans for Osprey Ridge may entail some combination of holes from Osprey Ridge and Eagle Pines to enable a more traditional course layout and land use. This would deviate substantially from the current land development plans, which are public documents, so bear that in mind. What is also not clear are any parameters around Disney World Guest access to Osprey relative to longer advanced reservations for tee times or reduced green fees. That all being said, best case, Osprey will be around for some time to come. Worst case, if you are planning to play Osprey Ridge, I would do it sooner than later, as you never know and the near future recessionary economic conditions may very well impact future plans for the entire Four Seasons development, which could impact plans for the golf course. As more information should become available, I will post here. |
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yes we can, (yes we can.)"New Horizons" written by George Wilkins
If we can dream it, then we can do it,
yes we can, (yes we can.)
Have you ever looked beyond today, into the future?
Picture you're in a world, we've yet to see.
The wonder of finding new ways,
that lead to the promise of brighter days.
Have you ever dreamed the dreams of the children?
Just imagine the magic, their minds can see. (if we can dream it).
Horizons, all shining and new, (shining and new).
Horizons, where dreams do come true (they do come true).
And it will be, a future filled with care.
For you and me, a world we all can share.
For today holds the challenge to make this world a better place to be.
New Horizons, for you and for me.
