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Posted on 12/8/23 at 5:38 pm
Posted by STLhog
Dallas, TX
Member since Jan 2015
18911 posts
Posted on 12/8/23 at 5:38 pm
Have the opportunity to play a few courses through my clubs reciprocity program while I’m down there for Christmas.

Isleworth
The club at Bella Collina
CC of Orlando
DeBarry
Disney

Any reccos would be appreciated. Have only played Orange County National down there. Both courses were fun but want to take advantage of this deal.

Posted by Scottforeverlsu
Louisiana
Member since Nov 2016
1161 posts
Posted on 12/8/23 at 7:08 pm to
No brainer if you can get on Isleworth
Posted by STLhog
Dallas, TX
Member since Jan 2015
18911 posts
Posted on 12/8/23 at 7:44 pm to
Seems like a long shot but it’s on our Palmer Advantage list shockingly.

$500/round + caddie. Worth that in December?
This post was edited on 12/8/23 at 8:33 pm
Posted by GaryGator
The Swamp
Member since Jun 2017
7147 posts
Posted on 12/9/23 at 12:57 pm to
Bella Collina is much different than most Florida courses. Plenty of elevation changes, and from the tips is a beast. If you want to play a tough course, this is the one for you.
This post was edited on 12/9/23 at 1:02 pm
Posted by STLhog
Dallas, TX
Member since Jan 2015
18911 posts
Posted on 12/9/23 at 2:10 pm to
Looked that way, super cool from pictures.

Will have that as second choice if they can’t get us on Isleworth. Looks worth the money from an experience standpoint.
Posted by mikedatyger
Orlandeaux, FL
Member since Jun 2005
4365 posts
Posted on 12/13/23 at 9:30 am to
Isleworth / Bay Hill / Orange Tree
Bella Collina (hidden gem here and now private. One of my favorites)
CC of Orlando (very private) Never played it. Heard its good.

Others ...
Mission Inn El Campion
Orange County National Panther Course (PGA Q-school course)
Champions Gate International Course
Southern Dunes (another hidden gem)

Skip Disney and /DeBarry
Posted by STLhog
Dallas, TX
Member since Jan 2015
18911 posts
Posted on 12/13/23 at 10:14 am to
Thanks. We’ve got isleworth booked but the cost is giving me cold feet. $500 for December plus caddie is tough.

Bella is closed for an event unfortunately.

OC National is awesome. May just do that again but will check southern dunes.

Thanks.
Posted by mikedatyger
Orlandeaux, FL
Member since Jun 2005
4365 posts
Posted on 12/13/23 at 11:01 am to
Isleworth is cool just for the chance to see some Pro golfers or other celebs. Larry Mize, and Paula Creamer were on the range. Played it a long time ago.

If you can get on Grand Cypress New Course (links course) that would be a good one too. Enjoy!
This post was edited on 12/13/23 at 11:07 am
Posted by WDE24
Member since Oct 2010
54838 posts
Posted on 12/13/23 at 3:07 pm to
Isleworth for sure. Hit up Lake Nona as well if it is on the list.

Debarry and Disney are fine, but a step below the others listed.
Posted by toots-N-scoots
Houston
Member since Aug 2012
789 posts
Posted on 12/17/23 at 9:45 am to


500 is a bit much as I paid 160 as a guest. Course is nice but I wouldn’t pay that rate to play it.

Posted by Floyd Dawg
Silver Creek, GA
Member since Jul 2018
4988 posts
Posted on 12/17/23 at 1:52 pm to
I enjoyed Celebration GC near the MK. Kinda unusual in that the driving range is a lake and uses floating golf balls.
Posted by mikedatyger
Orlandeaux, FL
Member since Jun 2005
4365 posts
Posted on 12/17/23 at 2:42 pm to
quote:

the driving range is a lake and uses floating golf balls.

Actually fairly common here. Don’t like it, but several courses have them.
Posted by Tigah n T-town
Tuscaloosa AL
Member since Dec 2003
1196 posts
Posted on 12/17/23 at 7:49 pm to
My aunt lives just off the no 9 tee box and is a member at DeBary. It’s come a long way under the new ownership. I only hit driver on about two holes. Very narrow and tons of OB but not long
Posted by generalgator87
Member since Nov 2022
682 posts
Posted on 12/18/23 at 10:39 am to
Played Southern Dunes this summer. Was very cool and kicked my arse.
Posted by mikedatyger
Orlandeaux, FL
Member since Jun 2005
4365 posts
Posted on 12/18/23 at 2:12 pm to
quote:

DeBary. It’s come a long way under the new ownership

I have heard great things about the "new" DeBarry.
There are a just lot of others I would play before that one, because of location and conditions.
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