ChampionsGate Golf Club - National
About
The National course is a classic American-style layout that rolls through 200 acres of southern woodlands and wetlands. Unique bunkering, tree-lined fairways and intriguing green designs define shot making challenges. In particular, golfers are apt to remember the National for its testing par 3 holes and for the double green shared by holes 4 & 16.
| Tee | Par | Length | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 72 | 7197 yards | 74.1 | 128 |
| Blue | 72 | 6480 yards | 71.1 | 120 |
| White | 72 | 5949 yards | 67.9 | 116 |
| Red | 72 | 5121 yards | 64.0 | 106 |
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black M: 75.0/136 | 434 | 517 | 478 | 323 | 228 | 384 | 554 | 403 | 376 | 3697 | 251 | 472 | 211 | 389 | 627 | 210 | 389 | 315 | 636 | 3500 | 7197 |
| Black/Blue M: 73.1/133 | 407 | 517 | 418 | 323 | 228 | 384 | 554 | 403 | 376 | 3610 | 193 | 439 | 165 | 389 | 627 | 171 | 389 | 255 | 593 | 3221 | 6831 |
| Blue M: 71.6/130 W: 78.0/140 | 407 | 475 | 418 | 311 | 187 | 365 | 490 | 361 | 344 | 3358 | 193 | 439 | 165 | 351 | 594 | 171 | 361 | 255 | 593 | 3122 | 6480 |
| Blue/White M: 69.4/125 W: 75.7/137 | 392 | 431 | 399 | 311 | 185 | 365 | 456 | 319 | 344 | 3202 | 149 | 399 | 122 | 351 | 583 | 148 | 325 | 255 | 563 | 2895 | 6097 |
| White M: 68.8/121 W: 74.7/135 | 392 | 431 | 399 | 290 | 185 | 322 | 456 | 319 | 315 | 3109 | 149 | 399 | 122 | 326 | 583 | 148 | 325 | 225 | 563 | 2840 | 5949 |
| White/Red M: 66.1/116 W: 71.6/126 | 311 | 431 | 349 | 218 | 147 | 322 | 419 | 319 | 315 | 2831 | 149 | 365 | 122 | 326 | 551 | 78 | 293 | 225 | 485 | 2594 | 5425 |
| Red M: 64.7/112 W: 69.5/121 | 311 | 374 | 349 | 218 | 147 | 270 | 419 | 286 | 288 | 2662 | 118 | 365 | 90 | 276 | 551 | 78 | 293 | 203 | 485 | 2459 | 5121 |
| Handicap | 1 | 15 | 3 | 9 | 17 | 5 | 11 | 13 | 7 | 8 | 4 | 18 | 12 | 10 | 14 | 6 | 16 | 2 | |||
| Par | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 37 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 35 | 72 |
| Handicap (W) | 1 | 13 | 3 | 9 | 17 | 7 | 5 | 15 | 11 | 14 | 6 | 18 | 10 | 4 | 16 | 8 | 12 | 2 |
Course Details
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Lounge, Banquet Facilities, LockersAccolades
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Golf Advisor: Top Courses in Florida (2024 #14)
Reviews
Reviewer Photos
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Photo submitted by gonzalezfelix25 on 08/27/2025
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Photo submitted by gonzalezfelix25 on 08/27/2025
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Par 3 15 from white tee Photo submitted by realasudxgift on 07/05/2025
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Photo submitted by u314161408133 on 04/21/2023
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Photo submitted by dantevitulano on 01/02/2023
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Photo submitted by dantevitulano on 01/02/2023
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Photo submitted by Fisherscott on 09/20/2022
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Photo submitted by Fisherscott on 09/20/2022
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Photo submitted by Fisherscott on 09/20/2022
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Photo submitted by u314160080206 on 07/05/2022
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Photo submitted by u314160080206 on 07/05/2022
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Photo submitted by u314160080206 on 07/05/2022
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Par 5 Photo submitted by u868407234 on 01/12/2022
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Fantastic par 3 Photo submitted by u990077952 on 12/09/2021
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Photo submitted by RicFlair1 on 11/25/2020
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Photo submitted by Joshua9705555 on 09/03/2020
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Photo submitted by Joshua9705555 on 09/03/2020
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Photo submitted by McSqueezy on 07/29/2020
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Photo submitted by PinnacleStaffer on 06/20/2020
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Photo submitted by PinnacleStaffer on 06/20/2020
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Photo submitted by Casey5004388 on 07/14/2019
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Hole 7 at ChampionsGate's National Course is a pleasant uphill par 5. Photo submitted by TimGavrichGP on 12/20/2017
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#13 at ChampionsGate's National Course is the most heavily bunkered hole on the course. Photo submitted by TimGavrichGP on 12/20/2017
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The on-site Omni hotel is visible coming down the 18th at ChampionsGate's National Course. Photo submitted by TimGavrichGP on 12/20/2017
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View from #18 Tee Photo submitted by Gary2104087 on 04/06/2017
Made the cut this time
This was one of the four courses we played while here. This course ranks number 4 to the other, not saying that’s a bad thing. One thing that that was weird to me being from TEXAS the sand (trap) that runs all the way to the woods didn’t know if was trap or water way.
We played some nice courses while here. Not sure if this will make the cut next time..
Waldorf, LBV,Eagles Creek
Just got to love this course
What a fantastic experience to play the National course at Championsgate, from start to finish.
Friendly helpful welcome, starter who communicated what was going on and made the tee times work.
Well worth the visit if in the area looking for a tough but fair golf course. Good golf is rewarded with plenty of tees to choose from for different levels of golfer.
The course was in great condition
Bar staff were very friendly and offered an efficient service.
Once again well worth the visit
nice result
two of went out to play , i admitted to that started that I had nearly creid off with a bad back , but decided to give it ago as my partner was keen.
after the first hole i realised it was not going to let me play and i was driver while my partner played the rest of the round.
course was in great condition and the greens were really nice.
when i came in they asked how was the round and i said that i ended up not playing after the first.... they guys gave me a rained off ticket and i'll look forward to going back...
how decent!
This course is great all around
If you want to enjoy a great round of golf you must include this course in your wishing list.
I truly enjoyed playing here.
What's not to like!!
This is the time of year us Fl. boy's get to play the fancy courses. We look forward to this time of year, the National was super. Greens rolled perfect and areas around the greens were perfect. A real treat, we will be back several times this summer!
not for beginers
course was in good condition generally but three of the greens had been hollow tined and dressed with sand this did not affect the role of the ball though. greens were fast throughout. the first few holes are littered with bunkers so accuracy is at a premium. pace of play was good and drinks truck was seen often,
Great Course
Challenging course which uses every club in the bag! Lots of hazards so strategic play is sometimes good but long enough to require a degree of power also. We really enjoyed this course, it’s in a nice spot so the environment is pleasant and adds to the fun of the course. In summary, a must play if the price is right but it does get pricey in peak season, probably for the reasons that I have mentioned plus, the off course facilities are very good. So thumbs up from me!
ChamionsGate
Keep up the good work! Course is in very good condition and well maintained. Will definitely play there again and highly recommend it to other fellow golfers.
Played here a few times before I had shoulder surgery. The greens were replaced last year and have really come in nice. Greens were in as good a shape as any course around. Course was not crowded and our twosome didn't catch the group ahead of us until the 14 th hole. Played in 3.5 hours even waiting out a pop up shower. Very nice clubhouse and staff all very friendly.
PLUGGED GREENS AND NO WARNING!!!
It's a good course normally but I fault GolfNow as well as Champions Gate as there was zero warning that they had just airified the greens. We played 5/26/18 and they were still horrible. And by horrible I mean a putt would bounce ankle high. No warning on the Golf Now website, no mention when checking in, just a very poorly managed situation all the way around. There is just no excuse for it in my mind!!
Nice Course
The course has good layout and a mix of interesting holes. Also very peaceful as 15 of the holes are well away from any roads or buildings. fairways and bunkers generally in good condition.
However 2 minor issues on the day we went. Firstly there was a major event going on and there was no starter. Which meant nobody knew what was happening and if it was okay to start etc. Luckily I'd played the course before so we just went to the 1st and played. Secondly the greens had just been drilled and sanded. No issue with this except this was not mentioned the day before when I booked the round. We were given discount but as we were already there we didn't really have the opportunity to pick a different course. Both should have been mentioned on Golf Now before booking.
Exceptional
Top notch course in every way. Service was over the top. The practice area was fantastic. The course itself was amazing. Played The Norman designed International course. LOVED IT! Lots of sand, water, large undulated greens. Lots of great views and wild life. We saw an American bald eagle! Was paired with a fantastic group of guys. And a GREAT deal on Golfnow didn't hurt. Awesome time! Will be back next trip.
Great course
Great couese, super staff, excellent condition. Great value for money. We’ll be back