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post #1 of 10
1/11/13 at 6:10pm
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Hello everyone, I will be in the Orlando FL area the first week of February 2013 and I am anxious to play a few courses in the area. I have played all of the Disney courses and I am now interested in playing a few other courses, but there are so many to choose from.

 

I have booked a round at Falcon's Fire GC which is my treat for the week, however  I  am also interested in playing a decent course (around $25-$40) as a  practice round before getting to Falcon's Fire.

 

I would appreciate any suggestions.

 

Thank you in advance..........

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post #2 of 10
1/11/13 at 7:16pm
Are you staying in that area, down by the attractions? How many rounds/days will you be playing? Will you have a car?

Honestly, for the money, there are a LOT of places I'll play before Falcons Fire....

Great time to come down. We're in the 80's right now! a1_smile.gif
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post #3 of 10
1/11/13 at 7:41pm
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Thank's for the reply David in FL, I will be staying in the Kissimmee area and I will have a car for the week so getting to the courses is not a problem. We (my wife and I) would like to get three rounds in during the week, with the round at Falcon's Fire the last. I am looking at Dubsdred or Kissimmee Oaks for a starter round (never have played either) as we have not swung a club since mid October and need to get the rust out! Also looking for a driving range in the area.

 

Any suggestions?

 

I appreciate you opinion.........

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post #4 of 10
1/11/13 at 8:26pm
Dubsdread is a fun course, but its VERY tight. A real challenge for the length, and the tap room there is a great place for lunch and a cold beer afterwards!

A couple of other options.....

I'd highly recommend getting out to Orange County National if you can. A little more pricey, but well worth it. Until the change, they played the final round of Q school there every other year. If it were me, I'd play there rather than Falcons Fire in a heartbeat. It also has one of the finest practice facilities you'll find anywhere.

Out in that same area, Stoneybrook West is a fun track and you can get golf and lunch for about $35 on Golfnow.

Redtail Golf Club was a private club until just recently. Recently opened to the public and worth the drive up I-4 just past Lake Mary. Again, on Golfnow you can get golf and lunch for $45 or so.

Not far from Redtail is one of my favorites, Eagle Dunes. Always in great shape and some of the consistently best greens in Central FL.

As you said, a ton of courses....too many to do more than scratch the surface in one trip. Have fun!
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post #5 of 10
1/11/13 at 10:47pm

I can tell you you're on the right side of town for the good courses. You got Reunion (3 courses), Tradition, the Disney courses, Kissimmee Lakes, and out 192 about 30 miles is a great track designed by Johnny Miller - Harmony.

 

If you get into town I highly recommend Dubsdread. It's basically my home course. During the summer I play it twice a week. I don't think it's as tight as David is implying, but it's definitely a strategic course from tee to green. Here's the website -

 

http://www.historicaldubsdread.com/

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post #6 of 10
1/15/13 at 1:41pm
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Originally Posted by David in FL View Post

Are you staying in that area, down by the attractions? How many rounds/days will you be playing? Will you have a car?

Honestly, for the money, there are a LOT of places I'll play before Falcons Fire....

Great time to come down. We're in the 80's right now! a1_smile.gif

Really? I love Falcon's Fire, I think it's an excellent course. You're right about Orange County National though. Very nice courses. My buddies and I are actually looking to do a long golf weekend there this spring.

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post #7 of 10
1/15/13 at 3:40pm
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Really? I love Falcon's Fire, I think it's an excellent course. You're right about Orange County National though. Very nice courses. My buddies and I are actually looking to do a long golf weekend there this spring.

The course is an ok, resort-style course. In my experience, the staff is and service is mediocre at best though. OCN will treat you great, even if the never hope to see you again. FF treats you as IF they never expect to see you again.....and don't really care.

Dollar for dollar, I can give you plenty of better options than FF in Central FL.
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post #8 of 10
1/16/13 at 12:38pm
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Originally Posted by David in FL View Post


The course is an ok, resort-style course. In my experience, the staff is and service is mediocre at best though. OCN will treat you great, even if the never hope to see you again. FF treats you as IF they never expect to see you again.....and don't really care.

Dollar for dollar, I can give you plenty of better options than FF in Central FL.

Wow, I had a totally different experience. I played it last spring and the service/staff were excellent. Any given day I guess.

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post #9 of 10
1/18/13 at 2:02am
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I'd highly recommend getting out to Orange County National if you can. A little more pricey, but well worth it. Until the change, they played the final round of Q school there every other year. If it were me, I'd play there rather than Falcons Fire in a heartbeat. It also has one of the finest practice facilities you'll find anywhere.

 

 

+1 - Orange County Panther Lake is a tough course though, runs at a CR of 76 from the green tees, Crooked Cat is easier - wasn't that pricey when I played last summer at 40$ in the afternoon

 

Champions Gate is another good course specially the International course which is a links style course - 35$s or so for a late tee off

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post #10 of 10
1/19/13 at 5:53am

http://golfcourses.weebly.com/orlando-fl.html - Best Orlando Courses

 

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