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4.4
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1090
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2 Stars
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1 Stars
20
Conditions
4.3
Value
4.1
Layout
4.7
Friendliness
4.7
Pace
4.3
Amenities
4.5
89.6%
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1616 out of 1751 reviews
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4.8
9 Reviews (9)
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Conditions
4.7
Value
3.8
Layout
4.6
Pace
4.2
Amenities
4.5
StaffFriendliness
4.8
100.0%
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9 out of 9 reviews
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4.2
32 Reviews (32)
5 Stars
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Conditions
4.1
Value
3.7
Layout
4.6
Pace
4.1
Amenities
4.4
StaffFriendliness
4.6
84.4%
Recommend this course
27 out of 32 reviews
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Course Highlights
The International Course impresses with immaculate fairways, well-maintained tee boxes, and a challenging links-style layout featuring pot bunkers, mounds, and strategic water carries. Attentive staff delivering cold water and towels, smooth pace of play, and included amenities like range balls and valet make this a standout Orlando experience.

About

Holes 18
Type Semi-Private/Resort
Style Links
Par 72
Length 7363 yards
Slope 143
Rating 76.3

ChampionsGate Golf Resort, an un-matched golf facility for world-class golf, offers 36 holes designed by International golf champion Greg Norman and is the World Headquarters of David Leadbetter Golf Academy. Located just 15 minutes from Walt Disney World and Universal Studios Champions has two excellent and very different golf courses on a single site.

Greg Norman blended tradition and modern elements to create a unique golf experience.

The International course, which is the highest rated course in Florida, has the look and feel of a links-style layout in the British Isles. The International offers a golf experience unlike any other in the Orlando area, but one that will be familiar to those who have played the links courses of Scotland and Ireland. The International was designed, constructed and seeded to offer a hard, fast playing surface similar to those found on true links courses. The International, with 18 of the most dramatic and challenging holes in Florida, is destined to rank among the top resort courses in the country.

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Course Details

Year Built 2000
Fairways GN1 Bermuda Grass
Greens Champion Bermuda Grass
Golf Season Year round
Architect Greg Norman (2000) Matthew Dusenberry (2000) Tad Burnett (2000)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
GPS Yes
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Bunker Yes
Golf School/Academy Yes - "Leadbetter Golf Academy"
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted Amex MasterCard Visa Discover card(s) Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Dress code Shirts with collars and sleeves; slacks or Bermuda shorts are considered appropriate attire. No tank tops, tee shirts, fishnet tops, cut-offs, sweat pants, warm up suits, blue jeans or denim shorts, tennis shorts, short shorts, or other athletic shorts

Food & Beverage

Restaurant

Available Facilities

Lounge, Banquet Facilities, Lockers

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Reviews

4.4
1751 Reviews (1751)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 61
19th Hole Scenic Views 35
Brunch 27
Course Challenges Include:
Bunkers 105
Water Hazards 83
Forced Carries 68
This course/club is great for:
Advanced Golfers 89
Playing Multiple Courses 55
A Weekend Splurge 52
This Course's Location is:
At a Resort 76
Near Local Attractions 63
Worth the Drive 60

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Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Course is in great shape and it was nice to get out.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
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Commented on 05/22/2020

Outstanding! We are so pleased that you enjoyed your time at ChampionsGate Golf Club. We look forward to seeing you at the course soon for another 5-star experience!

Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Beautiful but difficult for this novice.

Experienced golfers will love this course. Very challenging for this novice due to the many narrow fairways and water/high grass hazards. Hooks and slices = lost balls. Fast greens, friendly staff, well maintained grounds. Can be pricey at times but good deals can be found. Paid $32 for a 4:30pm time.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
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Commented on 05/27/2020

Wonderful! Thank you so much for the great review. We are glad you had an incredible time, and we hope to see you again soon! Thanks for choosing ChampionsGate Golf Club.

Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great time

The staff was super nice starter was very knowledgeable of the course.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 05/21/2020

Terrific! Thank you so much for the great review. We are glad you had an incredible time, and we hope to see you again soon! Thanks for choosing ChampionsGate Golf Club.

Played On
Reviews 76
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Commented on 05/20/2020

Excellent! Thank you so much for the great review. We are glad you had an incredible time, and we hope to see you again soon! Thanks for choosing ChampionsGate Golf Club.

Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Excellent course

The course was in great condition and the greens were fast. I had a good time although if the GPS on my cart would have worked it would have been much better.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 05/19/2020

Great! Thank you for visiting us at ChampionsGate Golf Club. We appreciate your 4-star rating and review. We hope you join us for another round soon.

Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Stunning!!!

Absolutely beautiful course and super friendly staff! Course is in immaculate condition!! Might be my favorite course in Orlando and I have played most of them! Will absolutely be returning!!!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 05/18/2020

Outstanding! We are so pleased that you enjoyed your time at ChampionsGate Golf Club. We look forward to seeing you at the course soon for another 5-star experience!

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

Course and staff were great

From tee to green the course is in phenomenal shape. The staff was very friendly and helpful. Pace of play was one of the worst experiences I’ve ever had. That’s really my only complaint. Average wait time at a par 3 was 15 minutes and no one came around to speed them up. At one point there were four other groups backed up behind me because it was so slow. Again I don’t want the pace of play to be the only takeaway, loved the condition of the course, the staff and facilities. Would definitely go back, just hoping they can fix the pace of play issue.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 05/18/2020

Great! Thank you for visiting us at ChampionsGate Golf Club. We appreciate your 4-star rating and review. We hope you join us for another round soon.

Played On
Reviews 40
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Course is tough in the wind

No complaints at all. Everything from tees, fairways to greens is in great shape and rolling fast. Bunkers were wet and no rakes made them difficult, but you’re nitpicking there. The wind made for some very tough shots on a tight course, lots of dangers to find. You can’t do any better for the price. Staff took great care of us, even during Covid times.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 05/18/2020

Terrific! Thank you so much for the great review. We are glad you had an incredible time, and we hope to see you again soon! Thanks for choosing ChampionsGate Golf Club.

Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Amongst the Elite Courses in Central Florida

Played the International course today in 3.5 hours. This course is in phenomenal condition from the well manicured tees and fairways to the slick greens which roll beautifully. All staff members were kind and courteous, willing to help in any way that they can. This resort course exudes class and current green fees make it very affordable to play. The overall experience is a real treat and a must play if in or near the Orlando market!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 05/13/2020

Excellent! Thank you for your kind words. We're thrilled that our conditions met your expectations and that our staff left a great impression on you. We hope to see you again at the course very soon for another 5-star experience. Thanks for choosing ChampionsGate Golf Club.

Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Commented on 05/12/2020

Great! Thank you for visiting us at ChampionsGate Golf Club. We appreciate your 4-star rating and review. We hope you join us for another round soon.

Played On
Reviews 24
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Finally!!!

Finally a course that is actually worth playing! I have played Oak Marsh, North Hampton, Lone Palm, Palmer Legacy and ChampionsGate International in the last 5 days. International Course is hands down in the best shape. The other courses are decent to good condition wise and possibly better layouts. But if you’re looking for a well manicured course, this is it. Go play it and enjoy, but beware of the green speed. If you’re over a single digit handicap, the greens will test your nerves. Go play and enjoy!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 05/11/2020

Terrific! Thank you for your kind words. We hope to see you again at the course very soon for another 5-star experience. Thanks for choosing ChampionsGate Golf Club.

Played On
Reviews 63
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Windy weather
Used cart

Very Nice Course

One of the better courses I have played in this area. It was very windy and the course played long and tough. Fairway and greens were perfect.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Difficulty Moderate
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Commented on 05/08/2020

Great! Thank you for visiting us at ChampionsGate Golf Club. We appreciate your 4-star rating and review. We hope you join us for another round soon.

Played On
Reviews 14
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Very good

Professional feel to the complex and very well kept. Tee boxes in great shape, seemed like the white tees were not playing 6200 seemed shorter. Fairways were not hard pan which at this time of year, you seem to find a lot. Great job with the condition of fairways. Sand traps were perfect. The greens were incredible, played late afternoon very fast. Probably a 12 or 13 stimpmeter, close to Augusta national type green speed. If you were off the green you had to be creative with getting on. This is a course where if it's first time playing you will make mistakes on placement/club selection for not knowing lay out. Going to play again.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
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Commented on 05/16/2020

Augusta National speed huh? Yes most of us are very familiar with that *eye roll*

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Commented on 05/06/2020

Excellent! Thank you for your kind words and detailed review. We hope to see you again at the course very soon for another 5-star experience. Thanks for choosing ChampionsGate Golf Club.

Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Phenomenal shape!

Course is in phenomenal condition. Greens were well manicured and fast but also tricky. Place of play was wide open and perfect. Steven ( I believe that’s his name) was mega nice to talk to post round.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
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Commented on 05/06/2020

Fantastic! Thank you so much for the great review. We are glad you had an incredible time, and we hope to see you again soon! Thanks for choosing ChampionsGate Golf Club.

Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Champions Gate Golf Club (International)

A professional and friendly environment with a top course well worth its buck. Tee to green is in great nick. Rough is unpredictable leaving a challenging course at all levels.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 04/30/2020

Fantastic! Thank you so much for the great review. We are glad you had an incredible time, and we hope to see you again soon! Thanks for choosing ChampionsGate Golf Club.

Played On
Reviews 77
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor
First Time Playing

GREAT COURSE

First time for this snowbird on this great course.

Very friendly, helpful staff.

Social Distancing provisions in place and adequate.

Great practice areas.

Plenty of T box choices for all levels of golfers.

Lots of picturesque panoramic views.

Fairways in very good condition.

Fast greens.

I thoroughly enjoyed my day.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
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Commented on 04/30/2020

Excellent! We are so pleased that you enjoyed your first time at ChampionsGate Golf Club. We're glad that you felt safe playing our course and we look forward to seeing you at the course soon for another 5-star experience!

Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart

Consistently one of the best golf courses, staff and amenities in the Orlando market.

I always enjoy playing either the International or National courses. The golf course staff does a great job keeping and maintaining the courses and practice areas in professional condition. This is despite the current Covid 9 measures not allowing rakes in the bunkers and sand for divots. My only regret is that a minority number of golfers aren't doing their part in simply smoothing foot prints in the bunkers, fixing pitch marks on the greens and throwing trash away when appropriate. This is not a slight against the golf staff at all, they're certainly doing their part to present a great golf experience. I'll also give a shout out to Phil in the Pro Shop, great guy who is very accommodating. Look forward to returning soon!

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 04/28/2020

Outstanding! Thank you for your kind words! We're glad that you felt safe playing our course and that Phil left a great impression on you. We hope to see you again at the course very soon for another 5-star experience. Thanks for choosing ChampionsGate Golf Club.

Played On
Reviews 12
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

ChampionsGate International

The course was in GREAT condition. Internal and external employees were courteous and helpful. Social distancing was the norm. Was a wonderful round of golf on a fine and challenging course.

Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 04/28/2020

Outstanding! Thank you so much for the great review. We are glad you had an incredible time and that you felt safe playing our course. We hope to see you again soon! Thanks for choosing ChampionsGate Golf Club.

Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Best public course in Orlando

I am blown away by the course conditions every time I play here. Played for the second time in 2 weeks out here. $59 green fee right now is crazy. Greens are FIRM and possibly the fastest around. If you are considering this course vs Disney, Shingle Creek, Orange County National, or celebration it’s not even close. Do yourself a favor and play here, you won’t regret it.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Commented on 04/24/2020

Terrific! Thank you so much for the great review. We are glad you had an incredible time, and we hope to see you again soon! Thanks for choosing ChampionsGate Golf Club.

Played On
Reviews 3
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Great Course

Challenging and fun layout. Course was in great shape. Had a blast

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 04/13/2020

Wonderful! Thank you so much for the great review. We are glad you had an incredible time, and we hope to see you again soon! Thanks for choosing ChampionsGate Golf Club.

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