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4.5
828 Reviews (828)
5 Stars
423
4 Stars
226
3 Stars
114
2 Stars
40
1 Stars
25
Conditions
4.4
Value
4.2
Layout
4.5
Friendliness
4.7
Pace
4.0
Amenities
4.3
90.4%
Recommend this course
682 out of 828 reviews
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4.7
47 Reviews (47)
5 Stars
37
4 Stars
7
3 Stars
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2 Stars
1
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.8
Value
4.3
Layout
4.7
Pace
4.1
Amenities
4.5
StaffFriendliness
4.9
97.9%
Recommend this course
46 out of 47 reviews
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4.6
83 Reviews (83)
5 Stars
58
4 Stars
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3 Stars
5
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Conditions
4.6
Value
4.3
Layout
4.6
Pace
3.9
Amenities
4.4
StaffFriendliness
4.8
94.0%
Recommend this course
78 out of 83 reviews
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Course Highlights
Warm, welcoming staff and smooth check-in consistently earn high praise from recent golfers. Greens play true and fast, with course conditions that reflect strong overall management.

About

Holes 18
Type Resort
Style Links
Par 72
Length 7516 yards
Slope 141
Rating 76.0

The 18-hole Magnolia Course at Walt Disney World Golf Resort in Lake Buena Vista, FL is a resort golf course that opened in 1971. Designed by Joe Lee and Rocky Roquemore, Magnolia Course at Walt Disney World Golf Resort measures 7516 yards from the longest tees and has a slope rating of 141 and a 76.0 USGA rating. The course features 5 sets of tees for different skill levels. Greens and fairways are bermuda grass.

Of all the Disney courses, the Magnolia supports a greater abundance of wildlife. At any given time, you're likely to see deer, osprey, alligators and turtles. A flock of wild turkeys has brought several tournaments to a standstill while they pecked along its fairways. The course features elevated tees and greens with wide and generous fairways graced by over 1,500 magnolia trees that bloom from late spring to mid-summer. Brightly colored crape myrtles and oleanders, along with beds of blue plumbego and seasonal flowers, add sparkle to an otherwise dense, natural forest.

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Course Details

Year Built 1971
Fairways Bermuda Grass
Greens Bermuda Grass
Golf Season Year round
Architect Joe Lee (1971) Rocky Roquemore

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - included in green fees (with GPS)
GPS Yes
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

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

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard, Amex, Discover Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Walking Allowed No
Dress code Proper golf attire consists of a polo-style shirt with collar, turtleneck or mock turtleneck shirt, and slacks or Bermuda-length shorts.

Food & Beverage

Bar, Grill

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Banquet Facilities
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Reviews

4.5
828 Reviews (828)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 14
Course Challenges Include:
Bunkers 53
Water Hazards 49
Plays Long 35
This course/club is great for:
Advanced Golfers 39
Wildlife/ Scenic Views 37
Locals 33
This Course's Location is:
Near Local Attractions 54
At a Resort 48
Worth the Drive 24

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Reviews 5
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Expensive Disappointment

Arrived at course to find no parking available. After circling 15 minutes was able to follow someone out who was leaving. Magnolia is still undergoing a renovation, so routing was crazy for the last 4 holes. On hole 6 our GPS fencing system said we were off course, but we were on a bridge at the par 3. We reported it and had to play the hole with the cart in reverse. After 3 holes finally they brought us a new cart to switch in to. On 17 you have to drive up the 18th hole and we almost got hit by the group on the tee that didn’t see us. Last 4 holes are in garbage shape. This is a pure Disney greed to keep the course open. I would wait till this grows in later this summer.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Fair
Friendliness Fair
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 15
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Conditions need attention

For the money the course conditions leave something to be desired.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Almost good

14 holes "in play" construction on 15-18, shortened holes, no idea of yardage., 15 was a short dogleg, but no idea on driving distance from tempory tees to corner of dogleg. 16 was "about" 120 yards from tees in fairway, 17 was about 80 yards , 18 about 320 yards. Pro shop didn't identify these issues.. made a great layout less than memorable.canceled our return visit as a result. greens top dressed and slow

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Fair
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Played On
Reviews 11
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Very nice course!

A little slow at first but all in all moved at a good pace. All the staff were excellent and friendly.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 11
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 25
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart

Good course sometime soon I hope

The local road construction takes away from the premier atmosphere and course conditions they want the customer to experience, but not at this time.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 29
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 4
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 23
Handicap 15-19
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Merveilleux

Tout est extraordinaire. Le terrain est magnifique. Je n’ai pas donné 5 étoiles simplement parce qu’il est en réparation.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 10
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Disappointing

Always loved Disney courses unfortunately Magnolia is under construction and still charging full price to many. Golfpass saved us some money but when you go play 18 holes, no one wants to play 14 holes and 4 half holes that don't register for entering scores towards maintaining a handicap. It has soured my taste for Disney golf. Until further notice Magnolia is the saddest place on turf!!!

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Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 10
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

It pains me to complain

We did not realize that the course is under construction. Disney personnel were nice but the end product included 1/2 the back nine being under construction. When it is done, I am sure it will look lovely; unfortunately, as much as I love to play Disney, the construction made me feel ripped off!

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 20
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Value not there

Staff is friendly, as expected from anything Disney. Very nice practice putting area, but range mats were very hard. Was afraid to hit down too hard with irons. Course was in decent shape, except for 4 holes under construction. Wouldn't have minded if this was a $50 round of golf, but they still charge full price, ~$150, which was ridiculous for the type of course this was and the construction. Website said you'd get 15% off at clubhouse, but they wouldn't honor it because I paid online. Food could be better. Bread on my ham sandwich was dry and stale. A course costing this much back in Michigan would be pristine at $150. Would give 4 stars if price was appropriate, but value for money did not match one bit.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

The Story of 2 courses

The first 14 holes are typically Disney nice. A fun and moderately challenging course. The last 4 holes are under construction and really were a let down.

15 will be nice once the tee boxes are open. 16 will be nice - but very difficult once the full hole is open. The interim setup isnt very good. 17 is basically terrible. The hole was cut into the side of a steep slope and was impossible to stop the ball within 4 feet of the hole. 18 is ok and will be better once the tees are open again.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
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