ChampionsGate Golf Club - National

The national course is is great condition. Only the 9th hole was cart path only due to the recent heavy rains. No standing water, bunkers all raked, fairways allowed tee shots to roll, and the greens were excellent. There is some heavy rough in some spots and it’s easy to lose your ball, but these areas are typically well off the fairways. The pace of play could have and should have been quicker, we were stuck behind a slow twosome. But given the outstanding course conditions, I can deal with the 4:45 round

Overall this course is in great shape, especially for this time of year. Paid $99 to play which is a little high for the summer, but well worth it. Outside staff was very friendly and helpful and so was the inside staff. I would highly recommend.

The course was in great condition. We played a number of courses and this was in far the best condition. I will visit again.

Very nice course. If I am paying 100.00 to play a course this course would not be my choice. It’s a good value at 50-60.

Booked solo for 10:50am, 3 days prior. Upon arrival was informed I could play solo… mid-Tuesday, August, central FL weather. A trifecta that aligns for? Needed it, as prior to Monday hadn’t played in ~2 years. Old injury + new clubs.

Played blue tees, course was challenging… but more engaging than frustrating. Consistent optionality… create/ challenge hole, or take safety w/ open areas and good misses. Equal parts left, right, tight and long. Solo, in practice mode… caught spots to take both attack and defense shots. Course sets up player choice extremely well. I’d play it differently multiple times… given context.

Staff was elite. Valet, clubhouse, starter, maintenance, cart barn. Incredibly professional and kind/ engaging. No qualms w/ course conditions… tee to green in great shape, very well detailed/ manicured. Pine straw can be a pain but only found it where it’s to be. Opinions… bunkers a bit hard or inconsistent, and greens rolled true… but seemed slow. Chalking both up to August weather, intent (greens) and best efforts (bunkers).

After 18 I had the option to re-rack for half price, no rain check. Took them up on it and got thru 7 before FL skies “did their dance.” Enjoyed an impatient hour in shelter w/ 3 Brits on holiday. Got in 3 more, then the bottom fell out. Brought in last cart… as professional as 7 hours prior.

Lots of golf to explore in Orlando, but I’ll be back here over 8-9 previously played tracks.

Played National. Really appreciate how you can choose different levels of difficulty based on the tee. Friendly staff, course in great shape. Would play again

My buddy and I played nine holes on a very hot day and then enjoyed a little 19th hole with Gavin the bartender.A nice layout that is not too punishing.

We play this course annually. The staff and off course amenities are great and exactly what you expect at a resort course.

The greens are usually some of the best I’ve ever played, but this year they were considerably slower and had some Chinx in the armor. Still very good but just not what they have been in the past.

Tees and fairways would be described the same way. Good but not what they were.

It’s been a very dry summer for us and this could definitely be a reason. I would have no problem recommending this course as I know they are going to keep it great.

Very friendly staff. We were welcomed from the moment we arrived. The course was in great condition and the greens ran true. The national course is a good test of golf especially from the black tees which we played. There are plenty of hazards for the unwary in the form of bunkers trees and water. One of the nicest courses I've played. I would definitely recommend it.

Enjoyed the challenge that this course provides. Greens were still healing a bit since aeration but smooth enough. Tees and fairways in good shape as well. We will return again.