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Conditions
4.3
Value
4.1
Layout
4.7
Friendliness
4.7
Pace
4.3
Amenities
4.5
89.6%
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4.8
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Pace
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4.2
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Layout
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Pace
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4.6
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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 126
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 250 Contributor
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

poor pace of play, extremely slow

A great layout my 2nd time playing it and both times were slow this time I drove off the course after 4 hrs. and just stepping on to the 13th tee. Waited at least 5 minutes on every shot, would have been close to a 6 hr. round.; Five groups on #10 when we drove up. Never a course marshal anywhere, the pro shop said they were full with 200 rounds on both courses that was their excuse. Would never return for any reason or price with the attitudes of the staff. Just another over-priced high end resort course that could care less about the customer experience only the money.

Conditions Good
Value Fair
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 03/13/2019

Thank you for your review! We're pleased that you enjoyed the challenge of our layout, but we apologize that the pace of play was slow. We also apologize that our staff didn't provide you with the customer service that we strive to provide all of our guests. We appreciate your feedback and we'd love the chance to learn more about your round with us. Please reach out to us at championsgategc@gmail.com at your earliest convenience. Thank you again and we look forward to speaking with you!

Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

International a good test

The international course is a good test of your driving accuracy and bunker play out of the oh so many fairway bunkers.

Course was in great shape.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Commented on 03/05/2019

Awesome! We're pleased that you enjoyed our course and the challenge of our layout. We appreciate your review and we hope to have you back again soon for your next round!

Played On
Reviews 12
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

My Assessment

The course conditions were very nice tee to green. The practice putting green and range were also very nice! Greens were rolling about an 11-12 but very true. Pace of play was a little slow but not too bad. I will certainly be back!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 03/07/2019

Great! We're glad that our course conditions met your expectations and that you enjoyed our putting green. We appreciate your feedback on our pace of play and we look forward to having you back again soon!

Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 03/01/2019

Great! Come back soon!

Played On
Reviews 22
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 03/01/2019

Awesome! We're pleased that you enjoyed your time with us and we hope to have you back again soon!

Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Excellent place

Very impressive Golf Club. Now experience how the professional golfer plays. Will book again. Every person at the resort was polite and friendly.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 02/25/2019

Outstanding! We're thrilled that you enjoyed your time with us and that our staff left a great impression on you. We appreciate you review and we can't wait to have you back again soon for your next round at ChampionsGate!

Played On
Reviews 17
Handicap 15-19
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Windy weather
Used cart

Tough course for the bogey golfer

Course was in great shape.Greens were good but exceedingly fast.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
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Commented on 02/21/2019

Wonderful! We're thrilled that our course conditions met your expectations and that you enjoyed our greens. We can't wait to have you back again soon for your next round at ChampionsGate!

Played On
Reviews 22
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Excellent round of golf

Challenging course with hard target greens, most protected by bunkers. A bit slow greens speed and the course was a bit wet. All in all a very nice course to play. Getting to the first hole of the International course is a bit challenging since you have to pass the 10th hole. Links syle course so no nearby homes, unusual for this area. Nice and very helpful staff. Great GPS on cart.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 02/21/2019

Awesome! We're pleased that you enjoyed our course and the challenge it presented. We're also glad that our staff left a great impression on you. We appreciate your feedback and we hope to have you back again soon for your next round!

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

Enjoyed it immensely

Great greens and a true test with the wind blowing

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
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Commented on 02/20/2019

Fantastic! We're thrilled that you enjoyed our greens and our course despite the challenge of the wind. We can't wait to have you back again soon for your next round at ChampionsGate!

Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Fair
Pace Average
Amenities Average
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Commented on 02/20/2019

Thank you for you review! We apologize that you didn't enjoy your experience with us. We'd love the chance to learn more about your time with us. Please email us at championsgategc@gmail.com at your earliest convenience. Thank you again for your review and we look forward to speaking with you!

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

Difficult beauty

This course often gets confused with its smaller brother the national. The international course is significantly longer and more difficult but equally as beautiful. I will review the national and all of the club's amenities in another post for that course. I played early in the morning and the pace of play got fairly slow by the eighth pole. It took us the better part of five hours to finish. The course is in excellent shape other than the fact that there is a lot of water on the course and in the sand traps. I was expecting the sand traps to be a little bit more sand and not so much mud. Other than that the fairways are inoculated as well as the greens. It is very easy to lose your ball if you stray away from the fairways. I would recommend this course for anybody but if you are of a more modest skill level stick to the whites. Staff is extremely friendly. Course and Clubhouse are excellent all around.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 16
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

International Course Very Nice Course to play

Booked the course through golfnow.com and when my wife and I arrived, the valet took our clubs and parked our vehicle. No problems checking in, and the price includes unlimited golf balls at their driving range. The starter explained everything about the course, including some very good advise. The course is very plush, and the greens rolled true. We had nobody in front of us all 18 holes. There are plenty (like quite a few) sand traps located everywhere. Several holes have ponds also. If I had any complaint, it would be that the course has NO womans tees. My wife is an average golfer, and thought that the forward tees at 5300 yards was a little long. Yes we would play this course again.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 02/13/2019

Wonderful! We're thrilled that you and your wife enjoyed your round with us. We're glad that our course conditions met your expectations and that our starter was able to give you some good advise. We appreciate your feedback on our tees and we can't wait to have you back again at ChampionsGate!

Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Good Course, High Price for Conditions

Course was in good shape, for the price, but played better this week for about $65, in Orlando and Kissemmee... The drink cart was extremely expensive.

Conditions Excellent
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 02/08/2019

Thank you for your review! We're pleased that our course conditions met your expectations and we appreciate your feedback. We hope to have you back again soon for your next round with us!

Played On
Reviews 26
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Impressed

Very nice course with lots of challenges. Greens were in great shape and rest of course was also well manicured. Only problem was the shortage of rakes for sand traps.

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Commented on 02/07/2019

Awesome! We're pleased that you enjoyed our course and the challenge it presented. We're also glad that our course conditions met your expectations and we appreciate your feedback on our sand traps. We hope to have you back again soon for your next round!

Played On
Reviews 10
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 02/06/2019

Excellent! Glad you enjoyed your time with us!

Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Previously Played

Terrible in every regard

Wow has this facility taken a turn for the worse. Course conditions were very rough and our jpainfully slow 5+ hours round was so bad, I felt compelled to try to save other Orlando visitors our experiences. International course features a nice layout and challenging for all skill levels but just deplorable conditions. Too many great options to even consider this for an Orlando golf trip. If you’re staying at the Omni, you’ll still want to consider traveling off site.

Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Fair
Pace Poor
Amenities Fair
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Commented on 02/05/2019

Thank you for your review! We apologize that you didn't enjoy your experience with us. We appreciate your feedback and we'd love the chance to learn more about your round with us. Please reach out to us at championsgategc@gmail.com at your earliest convenience. Thank you again and we look forward to speaking with you!

Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Not my favorite

A little chaotic. Couldn’t find first hole and ten was a fiasco with carts driving from nine people yelling and staff driving around all while trying to tee off.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
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Commented on 01/31/2019

Thank you for your review! We're pleased that you enjoyed our course but we apologize for all the chaos. We appreciate your feedback and we hope you will give us another try in the future!

Played On
Reviews 15
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Windy weather
Used cart

Superb Greens

Really nice course and cool layout. Pretty forgiving off the tee but you better bring your A-game around the greens cause chipping is a challenge. The greens were rolling perfectly, very true and fast but also fair.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 01/31/2019

Wonderful! We're thrilled that you enjoyed the challenge of our layout and that our greens met your expectations. We can't wait to have you back again soon for your next round at ChampionsGate!

Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 01/28/2019

Great! Glad you enjoyed your experience with us!

Played On
Reviews 85
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 500 Contributor
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart

Always a pleasure to play there

Championsgate International is a true test of golf. I always say that holes 6 through 8 are the "Amen Corner" of that course. Great condition throughout. Only complaint is that there was a slow foursome in front of us, and no ranger to be found. Hence, we were not able to finish our round before dark.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 01/25/2019

Wonderful! We're glad that you enjoyed our course and the challenge it presented. We're sorry that the pace of play was slow and that you weren't able to finish your round. We appreciate your feedback and we hope to have you back again soon!

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