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4.5
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5 Stars
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4 Stars
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3 Stars
115
2 Stars
40
1 Stars
25
Conditions
4.5
Value
4.2
Layout
4.5
Friendliness
4.8
Pace
4.0
Amenities
4.3
91.6%
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693 out of 840 reviews
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4.6
56 Reviews (56)
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41
4 Stars
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Conditions
4.7
Value
4.3
Layout
4.7
Pace
4.0
Amenities
4.4
StaffFriendliness
4.9
96.4%
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54 out of 56 reviews
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4.6
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4 Stars
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3 Stars
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Conditions
4.6
Value
4.3
Layout
4.7
Pace
4.0
Amenities
4.4
StaffFriendliness
4.8
94.7%
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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 7505 yards
Slope 142
Rating 76.6

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 7505 yards from the longest tees and has a slope rating of 142 and a 76.6 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
840 Reviews (840)

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 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Holiday Ball

I enjoyed myself tremendously at this course. The customer service & assistance from Pete was very much appreciated. Easily a top 10 fav course for me.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 12
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

What a great day with friends

Staying at Disney for the thanksgiving weekend. Wanted to play golf on a Disney course and this course lived up to the Disney standards. Will be back next year and will define be playing this course again. There are historical signs on every hole about past winners accomplishments during past tour tournaments this was a Great way to spend the day. If you have not played it I would recommend playing this course.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 14
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Previously Played
Walked

Very wet, very slow

Orlando has received quite a bit of rain in the last week - thus we expected muddy conditions and were not disappointed. The range was closed and the course was cart path only. They did offer your money back if you quit after two holes but surprising the first two holes were the driest. The front was manageable except for #8 and #9, that were unplayable with no where within fifty yards to drop after the drive and second shots. The back nine - every hole was pretty poor. Bunkers were thin, little sand in many as you could see the places where others hit. The greens were decent - faster than the practice green and held shots. AS expected the pace was glacial, with he two foursomes in front of us playing from eight carts with little understanding of where to park. The Player Assistant were cordial but despite the group two in front of us being at least a hole behind, nothing was done. We were 4 hours and 45 minutes waiting on every shot except for a second putt. Not sure why the two groups were in individual carts as they arrived in two cars. My playing partner and I were not offered two carts (we also came in one car). The kicker - there is no water available on the course unless you pay $3. Are you kidding? If you cannot offer water because of Covid, give everyone a couple of bottles and add a dollar or two to the cost. Dansani water costs WDW less than .20 cents/bottle. There is no excuse, other than to suck a few dollars out of a guest's pocket to do this. A final note - I have played both Disney courses many times. The course conditions continue to worsen over the last five years.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Fair
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Commented on 11/17/2020

Thank you for your feedback on your recent round at Walt Disney World® Golf. We apologize for the fact that your were displeased with the course conditions that you experienced.

We hope that you will reconsider playing our wonderful courses again in time to come, so we can exceed your expectations upon your next visit to Orlando.

We have been increasing our maintenance budget consistently year after year, and have reinvested extensively into the facilities annually. If you have some specific examples of what you mention in your review, that would really help.

If you would like to discuss further what you and your group encountered during your visit with our management staff, please feel free to reach out to our leadership by emailing disneygolfreservations@palmergolf.com so that we can help resolve your residual concerns.

Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us!

Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Shelton

Need to fix the drainage for the price they charge you would assume they would do a better job with drainage on the course understand there was a lot of rain a couple days prior but if it was managed correctly there should be good drainage

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 115
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 112
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Top 250 Contributor
First Time Playing

Beautiful track

It was my first time playing there. The course is in fantastic shape. The greens were a little furry, but it’s that time of year. Beautiful day, great staff, wonderful course. The only drawback is a lack of parking. They need another lot on top of the one they have.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart

A Hot Day at a Fun Course

Front and Back 9 on my Youtube Channel

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F_EaqbckcUY&list=PL_PYNuuUoMbXeXaXmjsAJwPf3hjvaDvdy&index=19&t=1s

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bCxYKKNeErM&list=PL_PYNuuUoMbXeXaXmjsAJwPf3hjvaDvdy&index=31&t=1s

The course was nice. Florida golf just seems different than the mountain and hilly golf I am used to. It was a nice change of pace. It was definitely a challenging course with water and bunkers coming into play. They do keep it up and the pace of play seemed slow the day I was there and we even skipped a hole because of the people in front of us. The bunkers make this course and luckily for me I only hit into two the whole day.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 32
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 26
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
First Time Playing

They’ve let it go

Very unfortunate to see a course like this get to the condition it is in. Tee boxes are all browned, greens were burned in many spots. Pace of play was ok. The foliage surrounding the course has absolutely been let go. That said, only paid $49 for the round and so I suppose to could say it’s a decent value for the money. It is just a shame to see that Disney does not appear the invest in this historic PGA course anymore. Long course - don’t play the blues unless your are 270-300 off tees.

LBV Is much better

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
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Commented on 08/03/2020

Thank you for your feedback on your recent round at Walt Disney World® Golf. We apologize for the fact that your were displeased with the course conditions that you experienced.

We hope that you will reconsider playing our wonderful courses again in time to come, so we can exceed your expectations upon your next visit to Orlando.

We are inquisitive as to why you felt as though the conditions were not up to normal as we have been increasing our maintenance budget consistently year after year, and have reinvested extensively into the facilities annually. If you have some specific examples of what you mention in your review, that would really help.

If you would like to discuss further what you and your group encountered during your visit with our management staff, please feel free to reach out to our leadership by emailing disneygolfreservations@palmergolf.com so that we can help resolve your residual concerns.

Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us!

Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
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 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great value

Loved the course challenging yet fair. Pace of play was slow.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
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 Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 102
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Top 1000 Contributor
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Previously Played

Aerification just happened.

The course just was aerated. They offered free lunch with play. Once we finished we went to chip and dales to get our free lunch but don’t expect anything for lunch. They aren’t giving out their normal menu. They offered a hotdog or ham sandwich which was a joke. Disney is falling off their golf game the past couple years.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Fair
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Commented on 06/15/2020

Thank you for your feedback on your recent round at Walt Disney World® Golf. We apologize for the fact that your were displeased with the course conditions that you experienced.

We hope that you will reconsider playing our wonderful courses again in time to come, so we can exceed your expectations upon your next visit to Orlando.

The Magnolia golf course was aerated close to 3 weeks ago, and is in its final stages of healing. We believe that the experience warranted the price on Mondays (currently $49) is well worth the experience, especially when considering that a sandwich, domestic beer or soft drink, and a bag of potato chips is currently included in the price as a value-added measure due to the condition of the greens not being quite yet back to what we would consider as "normal".

If you would like to discuss further what you and your group encountered during your visit with our management staff, please feel free to reach out to our leadership by emailing disneygolfreservations@palmergolf.com so that we can help resolve your residual concerns.

Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us!

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

Fun course

Wet cart path only on some holes verticut greens but enjoyable course

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Fantastic!

The Magnolia course at Disney was in fantastic condition today. The pace of play was tight at four hours and the staff was great. Overall, it was a wonderful experience.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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