Florida's Hands-Down 5 Best Golf Courses In Orlando, According To Golfers

Why It Matters

The ranking highlights Orlando’s premium golf offerings, reinforcing the city’s appeal as a high‑end sports tourism destination and driving demand for resort stays, tee‑time bookings, and ancillary hospitality revenue.

Summary

Islands.com compiled a list of Orlando’s five top golf courses based on TripAdvisor rankings, Reddit and Google reviews, and endorsements from professional golfers. The selections—Grand Cypress, Hawk’s Landing, Arnold Palmer’s Bay Hill, Shingle Creek Golf Club, and Ritz‑Carlton Grande Lakes—are all located within city limits and feature designer‑crafted layouts, premium amenities, and limited access for non‑guests. Bay Hill hosts the PGA Tour’s Arnold Palmer Invitational, while Ritz‑Carlton Grande Lakes is a Certified Audubon Sanctuary with a professional forecaddie during the winter season. The methodology excluded courses outside Orlando, golf schools, and those under maintenance, cross‑checking with U.S. News & World Report and Golf Digest.