ChampionsGate Golf Club - International

Even with all the recent rain, the course was in perfect condition. It was exactly what you expect when you play at a “resort” course. The pace of play was excellent and only had to wait at the 17th hole. The rough had been trimmed and there was no standing water on the course. The greens were like putting on a pool table. The international was far and away the best conditioned local course I have played in the past 60 days.

After my first experience about a month ago, I played the International course again. It was in the same pristine condition even during the rainy season. It is a challenging yet fun layout. The staff was professional and friendly.

This course is by far one of the best in the area. You will pay a little more but it is definitely worth it. If you are an average or better player you will love this course. Fantastic turf conditions, challenging but not ridiculous course set ups. A legendary practice facility as this is the home of the David Leadbetter Academy. I enjoy myself every single time here.

Our group loved this course! It's completely different from the International, which we weren't particularly enamored with. After an opening hole that fronts the condos on the property, the course plays through a wooded area that feels like it is completely off the property. The holes seem to follow the terrain and nature, compared to a manufactured, links' feel to the International. The Par 5's are tremendous - just beautiful and challenging.

The only issue we encountered was the "members" Our group was careful to stay a hole ahead of the foursome behind us as it appeared they were backing up the course. But as we walked up to 10 green (par 3) we look back and see a single on the tee in the classic "hands on hips" pose of impatience. As we tee off 11 he races off the green to catch us in the tee box. Of course we wave him up. No acknowledgment to us as he tees off. After he tops his fairway wood I casually mention "it's tough to play with a gallery", his response was "it sucks having to play through people".

More member problems on 12 As I'm teeing off two members come racing up. My partner asked them to wait till I tee off, their response is "We are just trying to get to the clubhouse". wth.

Our group probably spent $500 on 36 holes, food/bev and merchandise. The attitude of the "members" who mistakenly think this is a private club is almost enough to keep us away but we loved the National and will return.

This round was our fifth round in a six-round Orlando trip for our foursome. I'm not sure what I missing, but it didn't feel like a high-end course or experience. We played early and perhaps things got off to bad start in the cart corral. We were told there was one water in the cooler for each of us. I asked if there was water on the course, and was told there would be "after a while, and the cart girl will be out later". I asked for a couple extra bottles and was told "that's what the cart girl is for." I was stunned at the response and he reluctantly gave us two more bottles of water. The range was shaggy, not impressive. Those Callaway branded buckets of balls look like they were new about 10 years ago. The first tee starter really seemed like he wanted to be someplace else. To his credit he advised us the putting green next to #1 tee "is nothing like the greens on the course." Any "resort" knows first impressions are critical, put the right people in the right job. One of our GPS units didn't work, we called for a cart replacement. Instead the Marshall comes out, and determines this "rental cart" is set for PGA National. So instead of a new cart, we are asked to swap all our stuff with all his stuff and take his cart. We have a couple 20+ handicappers in our group so we are already being careful about pace, but this puts further behind. We've got the course backed up now and decide to play partner best ball off the tee to pick up at the pace.

The course routing was decent but not terribly interesting. Very linksy, not a lot of features to define the holes. I could be missing something, our issues off the start and first few holes could have colored our opinion. And the cart corral crew working after the round was top-notch - charging our carts while we ate and restocking the carts for the afternoon - big plus. Too be clear, this was the International. My review for the National course is five stars.

Course is in pristine condition. Challenging layout but fair. I being to a private club in Florida and this is as good or better, and a great value for about $50-$60 this time of year. Will definitely be back soon.

This course was once again top notch. For as much rain as we've had the course was not as wet as id thought it'd be. The greens were absolutely perfect, smooth, true, and fast.

There was one minor thing. The first guy that we encountered that took my clubs smelt really bad, and had a bad attitude to match.

But there was a guy name Mike that was very cool, great personality and very welcoming.

Fantastic shape, don't miss out on this one. Great price on Tee off,a real treat, can't wait to go back.

The fairways and greens are awesome, but unfortunately much of the surrounding rough is so thick, that you cannot find your ball unless you step on it. I lost 4 balls that just rolled through the fairway into the secondary rough. They need to to cut it back a bit!!!

Foursome ahead took 35 minutes to play the first hole. Someone called the pro shop and it was taken care off. Greens, fairways and tee boxes were excellent!. Rough was absurd. About 12 inches high or more. No chance of finding your ball if it was only a foot in. This slowed up play and added unfair penalties to your round. First time on an International Links type course. I felt that the course lacked character. I will end by repeating that the course condition was excellent. If you like a links type course that give it a shot.

Sunday morning tee time at 820. Took till 1 pm to finish….. conditions were great thou despite all the rain

Course was in great condition. Drains really well. Would definitely recommend

The front nine is absolutely beautiful but the back nine is 10 times better, and I live in Bayhill and I would much rather play this course any day out of the week. Greens were immaculate as well., lovely bar n grill. Will definitely be coming back if they have a coupon or a special.

Course was fantastic! No cart girl and no water in the coolers for a 2pm tee time in July,