How About “Mountain Golf” in Florida?

YES....MOUNTAIN GOLF...IN FLORIDA?!

The diverse landscape of the area just north of Orlando known as the “Florida Highlands”, is home to some of the most scenic vistas in the state of Florida – and great, natural terrain golf courses. OK…we’re not talking the Rockies or the Appalachians, but in a state most think as flat and ringed with sugar-white sand beaches, we do have some elevations.


Fortunately for us golfers, these elevations are within minutes of Orlando and are home to some of the highest-rated courses in the state. Check out the courses we refer to as Florida “Mountain Golf”… Bella Collina, Sugarloaf Mountain, Sanctuary Ridge, The Legends, and Mission Inn. At Sugarloaf Mountain Golf Club, the course was built up, down and around Sugarloaf Mountain, which at its peak is the fifth highest point in the state (312 feet above sea level). The 1st hole, a medium-length par-4 has a natural drop of 75’. Standing on the tee box, you have 10-plus mile views of the Central Florida highlands, including Lake Apopka. At the par-3 17th, you will play an elevation drop of 100’, and the incredible 13th - a 507 yard, right-to-left dogleg, par-4, has an elevation drop from tee box to green of over 200’!


The designers of the courses noted above, did not move much earth during course construction. The natural “mountain” terrain, sand barrens, natural lakes and native vegetation mostly dictated the course design characteristics. El Campeon, “The Champion” at Mission Inn was designed and built in 1917, and like other courses born during that era, the natural terrain - not a bulldozer, was “the designer”. Some thoughts from Nick Faldo when building his Bella Collina masterpiece include, “the natural rolling site with steep elevation changes is very unusual for Orlando”, and “the course will provide an inspiring golfing experience for members and guests for years to come.”


These courses are all within a 45-minute drive (and well worth the trip) of the popular Orlando hotel and condo choices. Also, Golf Zoo has made playing these courses easier by offering the “Orlando Mountain Lodges” Package that includes great accommodations in north Orlando that places our golf customers within minutes of the courses noted above.

Call us today to book these great Golf Course in Orlando, Florida 

@ 800-929-7300

(OR)

Visit our GolfZoo Website and check-out these courses!!!