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4.4
1751 Reviews (1751)
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1090
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3 Stars
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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%
Recommend this course
1616 out of 1751 reviews
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4.8
8 Reviews (8)
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Conditions
4.6
Value
3.6
Layout
4.5
Pace
4.1
Amenities
4.4
StaffFriendliness
4.8
100.0%
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8 out of 8 reviews
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4.1
29 Reviews (29)
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Conditions
4.0
Value
3.7
Layout
4.6
Pace
4.1
Amenities
4.5
StaffFriendliness
4.7
82.8%
Recommend this course
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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 51
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

It was worth every cent, there was nothing to complain about, except the bar closing at 5 o'clock

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 06/26/2023

Hello, thanks so much for taking the time to write a review. We're so glad that you enjoyed your round at ChampionsGate Golf Club - International. Please visit us again soon!

Played On
Reviews 29
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Awesome Layout! Greens Quick

Awesome layout. Tough course (international) when wind blows. Grass conditions were okay. Greens were fast.

Pace of play is slow. No matter what time teeing off.

Advice to many:

200-240 out on a par 4 on your second shot and you can’t hit it any further then 180 no matter what club you use. Hit your second shot to keep the flow and pace moving. No your not going to catch one magically. Just stand up and hit it.

Course was awesome!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Commented on 06/26/2023

Hello, thanks so much for taking the time to write a review. We're so glad that you enjoyed your round at ChampionsGate Golf Club - International. Please visit us again soon!

Played On
Reviews 4
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 06/22/2023

Thank you for the awesome rating! We hope to see you again at the course very soon for another great experience, and thanks for choosing ChampionsGate Golf Club - International.

Played On
Reviews 109
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 500 Contributor
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart

A nice place, and a lot of fun

My wife bought me a gift card for a dollar amount at Christmas, and said she wanted to ride along when I played to see some of the wildlife. Being the cheapskate that I am, I waited until high summer, when the rates were down, figuring, if it was a good course I might get 2 or three rounds out of the gift.

Was paired with three folks who were familiar with the course which helped, although the course is pretty much straight in front of you with no lurking hidden water (but there is a lot of water depending on your choice of tee boxes). The course runs well, so it plays like a links course where you have to account for where the ball will go after it lands (and that has to take some work given our summer afternoon daily rains).

For the most part the course is open with few trees, but there was a steady breeze, so again, a lot like a links course should be. I'll be back, but I may try and time this for September in hopes it won't be quite so hot (although they had an active beverage cart that we saw three times as we went around...the first one of those I've seen outside of Disney since COVID).

Good course, friendly and helpful staff. I think the greens are a bit small from some approach angles. Didn't get a chance to try out the 19th hole, so the amenities rating is based on just looking at it (very nice).

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 06/22/2023

Thank you for your review. We will pass along your experience and feedback to our team at ChampionsGate Golf Club - International. We look forward to seeing you again soon.

Played On
Reviews 18
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Fantastic

Course was in great shape; from tee boxes to greens and everything in between. Pace of play was excellent; got through in 3:30. Facilities and staff were great, and course is very challenging; make sure you pick the right set of tee boxes. I will definitely be back.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 06/26/2023

Hello, thanks so much for taking the time to write a review. We're so glad that you enjoyed your round at ChampionsGate Golf Club - International. Please visit us again soon!

Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 06/22/2023

Hello and thank you for your great rating! We're delighted you enjoyed your round. Please book another round with us soon, and thanks for choosing ChampionsGate Golf Club - International!

Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Best course we played in Orlando

Played golf in Orlando every day for a week. Played champions gate international twice it was so good. Course in excellent shape. Staff was the nicest I’ve ever been to in my life. Can’t say enough good things about this place. Food at their grill was good too. The best value I could imagine. Total 5 star

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 06/22/2023

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 - International.

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

Perfect course

Absolutely amazing course. Let’s go ahead and start with my complaint. I got behind a group of 4 on the back 9 and slowed my pace down just a bit. That’s my only complaint. The course conditions were absolutely fantastic and I played my best round of golf yet. The scenery was beautiful and we even saw a gator in the vegetation! The staff was the friendliest of any golf course I’ve ever been at and I would play this course almost everyday if I could! Highly recommend to anyone wanting to golf in Orlando!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 06/26/2023

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 - International.

Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 06/22/2023

Thank you for the awesome rating! We hope to see you again at the course very soon for another great experience, and thanks for choosing ChampionsGate Golf Club - International.

Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Windy weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
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Commented on 06/22/2023

Hello and thank you for your great rating! We're delighted you enjoyed your round. Please book another round with us soon, and thanks for choosing ChampionsGate Golf Club - International!

Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 06/12/2023

Hello and thank you for your great rating! We're delighted you enjoyed your round. Please book another round with us soon, and thanks for choosing ChampionsGate Golf Club - International!

Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Best greens we played in Florida

This was the last of 6 courses we played in Florida and we saved the best greens for last. It is a tough layout but has tees to cover all abilities.

The course was in great condition and the staff were excellent from when we dropped the clubs off until we left.

Well worth a try.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 06/12/2023

Hello, thanks so much for taking the time to write a review. We're so glad that you enjoyed your round at ChampionsGate Golf Club - International. Please visit us again soon!

Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 06/12/2023

Hi, we would love to hear more about your positive experience on our course. Please contact us to share with us your favorite part of your experience. Thanks for golfing at ChampionsGate Golf Club - International!

Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 06/26/2023

Thank you for the awesome rating! We hope to see you again at the course very soon for another great experience, and thanks for choosing ChampionsGate Golf Club - International.

Played On
Reviews 13
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

International course

Solid challenging course

Played 1st tee time hard to comment on pace

Good conditions and amenities

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 06/06/2023

Thank you for taking the time to review us. Your feedback is valuable, and we appreciate your business. ChampionsGate Golf Club - International thanks you!

Played On
Reviews 23
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Different Kind Of Florida Course

Nice course. Greens good but a bit hit or miss. Some very nice holes some others not so memorable. Felt a little like trying to hard to be a links course. Excellent value for the price with cart though.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Commented on 06/06/2023

Thank you for your review. We will pass along your experience and feedback to our team at ChampionsGate Golf Club - International. We look forward to seeing you again soon.

Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Memorial Day hot deal Round

Course was in great shape. Very challenging as shot selection is critical to just firing away. Greens were smooth, fast and true. Staff goes all out from the time you pull up to the time you pull off. Worth the hot deal rate but not sure I would pay the normal list price.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 06/06/2023

Wow! We are so happy you enjoyed your round! We look forward to seeing you again soon at ChampionsGate Golf Club - International.

Played On
Reviews 4
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Close

Decent condition resort course - had fun - it's close to me

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
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Commented on 06/06/2023

Thank you for your review. We will pass along your experience and feedback to our team at ChampionsGate Golf Club - International. We look forward to seeing you again soon.

Played On
Reviews 4
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Off course amenities

The off course amenities and staff were excellent however drinks were expensive.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
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Commented on 05/30/2023

Hi, we appreciate you taking the time to review the course and rate us. Thank you for the 4 stars! We aim for a 5-star experience, so we always welcome feedback for improvement. Thank you for playing ChampionsGate Golf Club - International.

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