The International Drive Resort Area Offers Year-Round, Championship Golf in a Vacation Paradise
The I-Drive area is
known for its world famous attractions, non-stop
entertainment, great
dining and
shopping and it is home to the second
largest
convention
center in the U.S. And
Orlando’s tourist corridor also provides championship courses designed by
legends to provide play year-round in this vacation destination.
With more than 170
courses in the Orlando area, endless lodging options, great restaurants and
nightlife and picture-perfect weather year-round, Orlando is a true golfer's
paradise. Take it from the professionals: It’s home to more pro golfers than
any other city in the world. Orlando offers visitors an exclusive golfing
experience not found anywhere else.PGA
Tour stars compete every March in the Arnold Palmer Invitational Presented by
MasterCard at the Bay Hill Club & Lodge.
I-Drive area is close to
nearby public municipal courses and exclusive clubs that allow public play. Visitors
find award-winning opportunities for golfers of all levels with quality layouts
that make golf easily accessible. In addition to golfing at one of the area’s
two popular resorts, most accommodations in the area will arrange tee times for
their guests. For details on planning a vacation in the I-Drive area,
visit
www.InternationalDriveOrlando.com.
It’s golf reinvented, with the classic Arnold Palmer touch. Legendary
and far from the typical. It’s the newly redesigned Shingle Creek Golf Course. Through a special partnership with the
renowned Arnold Palmer Design Company, a new, exciting, and challenging golf
course at Rosen Shingle Creek is now open. Tee up to extra-long par 4s and par
5s surrounded by enchanting flora and wildlife. Face exciting hazards, twists,
and bends. Explore the new championship course that challenges your entire game
yet rewards the diligent player.
Shingle Creek Golf Club is also home to the Brad Brewer Golf Academy, one of the best golf instruction
facilities in the nation. New to the academy is the new short-game practice
area that doubled in size from the original practice area, new state-of-the-art
swing analysis and game improvement technology in the indoor hitting bays. Brad
Brewer has received numerous awards and recognitions, such as being ranked as a
top 100 teacher by Golf Magazine and PGA class-A Professional.
Surrounded by magnificent oaks and cypress
trees,
Marriott's Grande Vista Golf Club sits on the headwaters of the Florida
Everglades ecosystem. This 35-acre dedicated practice facility features
the
Marriott Golf Academy and offers expert golf
instruction, custom club-fitting services and a 9-hole, par 32 Ron Garl
designed golf course. For golf information, call 407-238-7677 or visit
here.
PGA Merchandise Show
One
of the leading merchandise shows in the world, the 59th PGA Merchandise show
takes place Jan. 24-26, 2018 at the Orange County Convention Center. PGA
professionals and golf Industry professionals gather to discover the latest
trends in golf equipment & technology, apparel and accessories.
Participants attend the world's largest Outdoor Demo Day Jan. 23, discover
revolutionized education sessions taught by world class golf instructors,
network with industry experts and much more.
Coming soon: Topgolf
Orlando expects a fall
2017 opening for a three-level, 65,000-square-foot entertainment center. Also:
private event space and 102 climate-controlled hitting bays.
topgolf.com/us/orlando
September 2017