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4.6
Friendliness
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Pace
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Amenities
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About

Holes 18
Type Resort
Par 72
Length 7072 yards
Slope 137
Rating 71.8

Orange Lake Resort & Country Club in Kissimmee boasts four different golf courses, two championship courses and two nine-hole layouts. Undoubtedly, the most popular course is the Legends. This Arnold Palmer-designed layout is like getting two courses in one. The front nine is a traditional links that is wide-open and windy, which makes club selection particularly challenging. It is a good warm-up for the even more demanding back nine. On the backside, you will be playing through mature oaks and towering pine trees that border the lush, winding fairways. It is quite a feat to successfully maneuver your tee shots through the narrow openings of the trees, which gives it the feel of a course in North Carolina. The signature hole is the 13th. This daunting hole features a large green that is shielded by a rock wall, surrounded by tall grass, and protected in back by a sand trap.

Course Details

Year Built 1998
Fairways Floradwarf (Ultradwarf Bermuda Grass)
Greens Bermuda Grass
Golf Season Year round
Architect Arnold Palmer (1998)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
GPS Yes
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Golf School/Academy Yes - "The McCord Golf Academy"
Teaching Pro Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard, Amex Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Dress code Proper golf attire required.

Food & Beverage

Restaurant

Available Facilities

Meeting Facilities, Banquet Facilities

Available Activities

Swimming, Billiards
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4.3
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Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
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First Time Playing

Disappointed

Very friendly staff in the Pro Shop and starters. Having said that there was an older gentleman at the starters desk that could learn to smile and be a little less prescriptive. Quick to tell you what was not permitted rather than providing a solution. Big problem was the state of the course and in particular the greens. Arriateted but also poorly maintained. Clumps of clover and too many bare patches. Other parts of the course we're also rougher than I expected. Design and layout are excellent. If they sorted out their greens I play it again in a heartbeat.

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
406f854f-1276-5570-b24a-419fa784d0d0
Commented on 07/25/2016

We're sorry that you didn't get to experience our course at the normal standards that we would normally expect. We've got all hands on deck to address the concerns that you presented and we're anticipating a quick turn around. Please come back and play again soon!

Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great layout

Beautiful layout with seemingly different style front nine to the back. Challenging small greens on almost every hole and some picturesque approach shots.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
406f854f-1276-5570-b24a-419fa784d0d0
Commented on 07/25/2016

Thanks a lot for taking the time to leave us such great feedback! We appreciate the kind words. Please come back and visit us again soon!

Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Used cart

Nice and Friendly course

This is a resort course so the standards are set by this fact. The Staff is very friendly and helpful. All smiles. The course itself is a great layout. The fairways were cut nice even with all the rain we have had the past few days. The Greens rolled well, but they are on the verge of loosing them to weeds. Hopefully they will pay more attention to them as I am sure they will.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
406f854f-1276-5570-b24a-419fa784d0d0
Commented on 07/25/2016

Thanks so much for your review! We're thrilled that you had such a positive experience with our staff and we hope that you'll come back and visit us again in the near future!

Played On
Reviews 17
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Good Value; Conditions Changing

Played this course several years ago and it was "pristine" - fairways were like carpet, but not anymore! Grass is sparse in some areas and weedy in some others, but still very playable. The greens were in good shape - not too fast or slow. The layout is really good and fair for a mid-handicapper. The beverage cart staff was"Top Notch!" They were the most enthusiastic I've ever encountered. Don't pay full price though. Get a GolfNow time or book from the 25th - 31st and pay the date.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Highly Disappointed

Course in terrible shape. Not many players, so pace of play was great. Normally a great course. Don't know what happened. Would not recommend until course in better shape. Should be a "One Star" rating.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
406f854f-1276-5570-b24a-419fa784d0d0
Commented on 07/25/2016

We're sorry that you didn't get to experience our course at the normal standards that we would normally expect. We're working hard to address the concerns that you presented and we're anticipating a quick turn around. Please come back and play again soon!

Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

A legend lost

We have golfed this course about three times a year for the last five years. It has always been a treat. I don't know what happened but the course was severely lacking. Borderline goat ranch. The greens were horrible and they need to sink some money in this course fast. Despite this being my best friend's favorite course we will not return until we have assurance the conditions are as we have come to expect over the years. I was embarrassed to have booked this!

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Disappointing......

Played this course several times before and found it excellent so really disappointed this time to find the whole course looking/ feeling rather tired and in need of some care and attention. Tees are scruffy, fairways have bare patches and are not well defined and then come the greens, which are some if the worse I've played on over the last month. Needs a re-rating if it doesn't improve.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Good Value for price

Greens were in pretty good shape for the time of year, they aren't aerifiying until 1st week of June so worth playing before that.

Rest of course was in pretty decent shape for this time of year.

Played at lunchtime and only saw 4 other groups the whole day.

Value for money was a great deal especially compared with most other courses in the area.

Go play it this week before they do the greens

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 13
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
1.0
First Time Playing

terrible conditions and a zoo

Oh my goodness! Signage to course is terrible so allow extra 45 minutes to find it. Random people walking up cart path to first tee like it's a park. No ranger in sight all morning. Multiple people fishing around ponds that protect greens oblivious to golfers approaching (seriously? ) All of this capped off by 5 workers repairing about 25% of the 18th green who absolutely would not get off the green for 165 yard approach shot. Oh yeah, $37 for 6 domestic beers. Biggest disappointment I've had in years. Don't bother with this one. Played Mystic Dunes on Tuesday and was a very good value. Spend your golf time there instead for a much better value. Good golfing!

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 14
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart

Greens and tees need a little work

Great value on the Hot Deal, full price would have been too much. Greens and tees area little rough and need some work and some of the fairways need more grass. Overall though it was a good value for me and he staff were great.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 25+
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Weeds

Poor maintenance regarding grass care -- weeds everywhere including greens.

Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Amazing course

Amazing course, brilliant views and wildlife. Truly a hidden gem.

Enjoyable holes to play, plenty of length to the holes if you wish or shorter tees if you prefer.

Really enjoyed, friendly staff and facilities are superb.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 22
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Nice course

We played the Orange Lake - Reserve course three weeks ago and were not impressed at all. We got a Hot Deal rate ($19) to play the Legends course and were extremely pleased with the condition of this course. Fairways and greens were in good shape. Pace of play was excellent, but that may have been due to the 32C/90F temperature. I find most courses challenging, but this one is well laid out and would be a good test for a better golfer. Would play again.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 18
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
First Time Playing

Average

This course is not in that great of shape when I was there. Not top 75 in the state. If I paid what everyone else was paying that day I'd have been furious! No Ranger, kids rolling through bunkers on one hole. Riding bikes on another. More kids running around on another hole screaming.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 05/15/2016

Are you sure your reviewing the correct course?

The Legends?

Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Friendly staff. Good condition compared to some other courses in area.

Play this course once a year on vacation. Good value with the Golf Now discount.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 37
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Legends - Great Course & Day

We thoroughly enjoyed our round from check in to eating at the course restaurant. Not sure what all the previous negative comments were about. A couple of greens were spotty as were a few fairways but that can obviously be overlooked when rating the entire course. The layout is tremendous and the greens rolled true. All bunkers were raked and no problem with tee boxes. Have already penciled in another round at the Legends this time next year.

For those of you which care about all the other misc. stuff besides golf, check-in was fast & efficient, cart girl was very friendly and the entire staff was great including our waitress for lunch.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Overpriced!

Have played this course many times before however was extremely disappointed in the overall condition of course from tee to green . Tees were quite bare and greens looked extremely tired in need of attention .

This course was not worth the green fee we paid and would say it is living off past glory as far as a reputation is concerned !!

Hope course conditions improve again as the course has a great layout and is normally a pleasure to play !

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Fair
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 32
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Needs work

Greens and fairways were in terrible shape. Not much grass on the course. We played durning the afternoon when it was 92 degrees and there was not a drop of water in any of the coolers throughout the whole course. Won't be back

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Fair
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 10
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

FEEL TERRIBLE FOR ANYONE WHO PAYS $89

Boy has this course been let go. Course is in TERRIBLE shape. If Arnold Palmer seen the shape it's in he'd probably demand his name be taken off it. I should say that I feel the $30 with fee's I paid for a Hot Deal at 7am was fair. That price was supposed to include Range Balls and Lunch. No one was there to provide range balls and pro shop didn't open until 5 minutes before our tee time. And club house part was still closed when the round finished. Glad I checked the recent reviews and didn't pay any more than what I did. Wouldn't recommend because of how bad of shape it's in. I can say I have paid $89 in the past at this course and had no grips.

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Poor
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

The resort's better course

Have played both Reserve and Legends, and will both again, but the Legends is a step above. A few spots in the fairway and a couple greens but not many. Nice layout, some challenging holes.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
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