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4.4
817 Reviews (817)
5 Stars
414
4 Stars
225
3 Stars
113
2 Stars
40
1 Stars
25
Conditions
4.4
Value
4.2
Layout
4.4
Friendliness
4.7
Pace
4.0
Amenities
4.3
88.2%
Recommend this course
671 out of 817 reviews
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4.6
40 Reviews (40)
5 Stars
29
4 Stars
8
3 Stars
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1
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.7
Value
4.4
Layout
4.7
Pace
4.1
Amenities
4.5
StaffFriendliness
4.8
95.0%
Recommend this course
38 out of 40 reviews
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4.6
86 Reviews (86)
5 Stars
60
4 Stars
19
3 Stars
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2 Stars
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1 Stars
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Conditions
4.6
Value
4.3
Layout
4.6
Pace
3.9
Amenities
4.5
StaffFriendliness
4.8
93.0%
Recommend this course
80 out of 86 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

4.4
817 Reviews (817)

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 25
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Fair weather
Used cart

Got caught in the rain, but fun golf experience

Expected to pay more because it carries the "Disney" brand and with PGA Tour history. Value for the golf experience is average if you can afford to pay.

I liked this course very much, somewhat challenging and pleasing to 'my eye'.

Service was great.

It rained on us for the front 9, difficult to appreciate the scenery.

Can't wait to come play again. However, again the course conditions can use more attention.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Great course

Hole #6 is always challenging (mouse trap). Beautiful situation

Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

worth the stop

a long track but very playabul in you keep within the marks greans roll true and med. to fast speed if your in orlando and playing golf make the stop you'll love it can't wait to get back and play again

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
2.0
First Time Playing

great course. . greens were bad

It was a great course other than the greens were horrible. Not worth full in season rate with greens torn up and sandy.

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
1.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Would not go back.

I wanted to play there since I have never played a Disney course. I wish I would have stayed home. I thought the course would be in the better shape then other courses in Orlando. Especially since in is a Disney course. I felt like they just did not care about keeping the course nice. Fairways had little to no grass in spots. Greens looked as if they did not get over seeded. I payed the Florida resident price of 58. But my Uncle paid the regular price of 125.00 since he is from PA. Two days later we played a course that was $36 a person that was in amazing condition. Save your money and play some where else.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Average weather
Used cart

Magnolia = slow and in poor condition

This was a complete disappointment:

* it took three hours to play the front nine
* the course was in poor conditions

Put this on your list of places to avoid!!!

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

slow

First nine was extremely slow, pace picked up on second nine. Driving range is well marked but limited space to hit due to amount of people on range and group lesson. Had to wait to for spot. Course isn't as green as it used to be due to lack of overseeding or grass type change. Greens were in very good shape and rolled very well and accepted shots equally well. For the price I expected better conditions on tees roughs fairways and traps. Staff was friendly and helpful! Electronic scorecard was not emailed after the request.

Conditions Average
Value Poor
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

I would recommend

Greens were bumpy an a little slow but received very well. Tee's were fine and fairways a little chewed up in landing areas however most had been filled with sand. Considering the massive amount of play this course gets Disney has done a great job of maintaining it. Pace of play is acceptable an runs between 4:45 and 5 hours every time we play. I'm old enough to remember the pro's playing here and enjoy this track when in Orlando. Staff is 5 star and I would recommend.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 148
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 250 Contributor
First Time Playing
Poor weather
Used cart

Not what we thought

Not a good course, grounds were bad, will not play there again. Only good thing is we saw 2 alligators and wild turkeys. Would not recommend this course. Very disappointed.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Friendliness Fair
Pace Poor
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 10
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Fair weather
Used cart

FORMER PGA TOURNEY COURSE

ON & OFF SHOWERS SO COURSE WAS NOT FULL, PLAYED AS A 2some UNDER 4hrs. FORMER PGA TOURNEY COURSE THAT HAS BEEN CONVERTED TO A RESORT COURSE ( GREENS WERE MANAGEABLE) TIP TO DISNEY: PUT THE 10inch CUPS ON THE PAR 3 OAK COURSE!! I WOULD HAVE PLAYED OAKS WITH MY GRANDSON.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Tourist trap

The course is way too expensive for the quality it has to offer. The fairway are yellow at places, greens are not constant, bunkers are far from the pictures on their web site, you can play way better courses for the same money or less in the Orlando area

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Friendliness Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 17
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart

Well Used, but enjoyable.

The greens need some work, not at there best.
The course needs a little T L C & golfers need to look after it a little more & be told to by the starter.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 16
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Not the Happiest place on earth

Milo was the only happy guy there! Staff really wasn't pleasant....course play was very slow...not in great shape...you could tell it's "beat up"...

Not even a good value for the $75.00 golf now price

Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Friendliness Fair
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Not up to its Name

It is a nice course to play , but not up to Disney standards.Past course in much better shape.Would never pay their full price to play.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

same as always

Play a lot, always in good shape, staff could be friendlier.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
Previously Played
Average weather
Used cart

Poor condition, not at Disney Quality Level, Sad Case

Bought range balls for $12.00; no place to hit because range only has spaces of 8. Course is in fair to poor condition; fairways have many dry spots, no overseeding this past year so grass in many areas is sparse. Looks like cost savings projects are everywhere. Beverage cart is stationary for convenience of facility. Air compressor to clean shoes broke months ago and still not fixed, not working. Some sand traps packed very hard. Staff seems clueless on their ability to make things better. The only ones happy with Magnolia and Palm are the accountants who will be pleased with reduced costs, and they will be surprised at reduced revenues to follow. Disney needs a fix here!

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Friendliness Poor
Pace Fair
Amenities Poor
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Great experience

Awesome course,,will play every time I'm in the Orlando area,,a must play

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Ugly

Horrible pace of play and ranger said "too bad" we're very busy.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Friendliness Fair
Pace Poor
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
4.0
First Time Playing
Poor weather
Used cart

Overrated

The course was in good shape considering the time of year but is overrated for what we paid to play. Hard to believe it was a PGA Tour stop. Pace of play was fine but the weather was rainy the day we played so there weren't many people playing that day.

Conditions Excellent
Value Fair
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 22
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

5.5 houers is too long

Although the course has a very nice and challenging layout, the course conditions were very poor compared to other courses we played. Nevertheless the greens were in excellent conditions. Unfortunately, the average playing time is 5 hours since this course is the most played course in Orlando. In addtition, the marshal's are not able to push through the estimated playing time of 4.5 hours.

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
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