Welcome to planDisney, Nina! While we all know that Walt Disney World is the "Most Magical Place on Earth," the golf courses bill themselves as "The Happiest Place on TURF!" I also have a husband who is an avid golfer, so I'm happy to share his experiences.
Walt Disney World has three championship golf courses that were once part of the PGA Tour and a par-36 walking course called
Disney's Oak Trail Golf Course. The longest and best known,
Disney's Magnolia Golf Course, is currently closed for an extensive redesign that will be completed towards the end of this year. My husband and teenage sons recently played
Disney's Palm Course (sister course to the Magnolia); they said it was beautiful and offered plenty of challenges, especially the 18th hole (this hole's nickname is "Cruella").
Disney's Lake Buena Vista Golf Course winds its way through the pastel villas of Disney's Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa. Tee times for all of the courses can be reserved online, or call the Golf Master Starter at 0800 028 0778 (UK).
Understandably, many guests want to travel light, especially when flying internationally. While prices are always subject to change,
club rental currently costs $49 (USD) for 18 holes, and your rental comes with two sleeves of balls. All clubs are high-quality TaylorMade equipment and are available in left or right-hand, with regular and stiff flex shaft options. Adidas golf shoes can also be rented for a small fee. When you book the tee time, there should be a box where you can type online notes to the golf course about rental equipment. However, neither rental shoes nor clubs need to be reserved in advance. For more information, visit the website at
golfwdw.com.
Days at Walt Disney World Resort can be busy, and sometimes it's hard to block off an entire day for golf. When you call, you can also inquire about the
Sunrise 9 and Sunset 9 promotions, which would allow your husband to get out and play a half-round of golf either early or late in the day, as his schedule allows.
I hope your husband's birthday is a hole-in-one, Nina! Please let us know if there's anything else we can assist you with before your trip!
Eean