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3.9
1182 Reviews (1182)
5 Stars
580
4 Stars
396
3 Stars
119
2 Stars
49
1 Stars
38
Conditions
3.6
Value
3.5
Layout
4.4
Friendliness
4.6
Pace
4.0
Amenities
4.1
71.7%
Recommend this course
1017 out of 1182 reviews
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4.0
27 Reviews (27)
5 Stars
11
4 Stars
10
3 Stars
2
2 Stars
4
1 Stars
0
Conditions
3.7
Value
3.4
Layout
4.4
Pace
3.9
Amenities
4.0
StaffFriendliness
4.6
74.1%
Recommend this course
20 out of 27 reviews
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3.7
42 Reviews (42)
5 Stars
14
4 Stars
13
3 Stars
6
2 Stars
6
1 Stars
3
Conditions
3.3
Value
3.1
Layout
4.4
Pace
3.9
Amenities
4.0
StaffFriendliness
4.6
64.3%
Recommend this course
27 out of 42 reviews
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Course Highlights
The staff here consistently earns high praise for warmth, attentiveness, and that signature Disney-level hospitality. The course layout is a genuine standout, offering a well-designed round that moves at a smooth, enjoyable pace.

About

Holes 18
Type Resort
Par 72
Length 6718 yards
Slope 133
Rating 71.7

The 18-hole Lake Buena Vista Course at Walt Disney World Resort in Lake Buena Vista, FL is a resort golf course that opened in 1972. Designed by Joe Lee and Rocky Roquemore, Lake Buena Vista Course at Walt Disney World Resort measures 6718 yards from the longest tees and has a slope rating of 133 and a 71.7 USGA rating. The course features 4 sets of tees for different skill levels. Greens and fairways are bermuda grass.

Styled in a classic country club setting, Disney's Lake Buena Vista Golf Course meanders through pastel villas, pine forests, palmettos, sparkling lakes and other wonders of nature. Lush fairways and well-protected greens make this course as challenging as it is beautiful. Add an island green on the 7th, and it all tots up to a great golfing experience.

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Course Details

Year Built 1972
Fairways Bermuda Grass
Greens Bermuda Grass
Golf Season Year round
Architect Joe Lee (1972) Rocky Roquemore

Rentals/Services

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

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range 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
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

Available Activities

Swimming, Billiards

Available Sports

Tennis
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Reviews

3.9
1182 Reviews (1182)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 18
Patio Dining 8
Brunch 7
Course Challenges Include:
Bunkers 56
Water Hazards 53
Undulating Greens 34
This course/club is great for:
Advanced Golfers 45
Locals 41
A Weekend Splurge 36
This Course's Location is:
Near Local Attractions 68
At a Resort 56
Convenient to the City 40

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Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Ranger

Saludos, mi hora de saluda fue a las 2:15, no pudimos terminar el juego porque los del frente eran demasiado lentos y nos atrasaron el. No vimos un ranger para que hablara con ellos. Todo lo demás fue bueno. Este campo es muy acogedor..

Greetings, my greeting time was at 2:15, we could not finish the game because those in front were too slow and they delayed us. We didn't see a ranger to talk to them. Everything else was good. This field is very welcoming.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Enjoyable

We had a great Sunday morning playing at Buena vista. The course was beautiful, challenging and enjoyable. The staff was friendly and helpful. The greens were in great shape. We were fortunate to get partnered with two nice guys. We’d definitely come back.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 10
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0

Pace of play insanely slow

We have a group of 3 idiots in front of us renting clubs and would drive on the fairway on par 3s when it’s cart path only and they had to push it off manually multiple times. Then there was a group of 5 ahead of them and a group of 4 ahead of them. We couldn’t even finish because it was so slow and it got dark. Missed the last few holes.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
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 4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Improved course conditions

Last spring the course was in poor condition. I wrote a review then and here is now. Much improved condition. Greens were good. A little faster than they looked, especially downhill. In a few weeks with cooler weather they should be fine. Thank you AP for the effort

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 35
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Good track to play.

A most enjoyable afternoon playing a decent track with some good company. Course in good shape apart from the last few holes which were still a little damp from the summer rains. Staff were excellent, from bag drop to pick up. Practice facilities in very good nick. GPS in the carts were helpful and accurate. Greens ran true and many were tricky to read with subtle variations. Bunkers in good shape in stark contrast to others in the area.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 10
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 51
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Brutal

Played course 25 times in last 3 years, great layout and conditions usually v good. Played twice in last 3 weeks and absolutely horrendous. Beyond wet. My group lost 8 balls in fairways and in front of greens because they plugged. Workers and especially the GM refused to admit not apologize for it. Junior tournament played right before us, and were complaining up a storm as well after. Having a beer after (spending more money) and commiserating with parents of kids who just went thru heck trying the play the course, the GM came out and told us all to "stop complaining or he would call security!!"! Absolute truth. In 35 years of playing golf never seen that before.

All in all Disney ought to be ashamed - total disgrace

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Fair
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
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Commented on 08/29/2021

Thank you for your recent review of our facilities and your experience playing at Walt Disney World's Lake Buena Vista golf course.

If you would like to further discuss what you 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 Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Beautiful but Slow

The address given for the course sent us to another course (in “Google Maps”)., so we barely got to the first tee for our scheduled time. When signing in on “Golfnow” part of the fee is paid by one of the players. That is not acknowledged at the golf course. The pace of play was too slow. Still, it is a beautiful course and I would recommend it to anyone.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great course

This is a great layout that anyone can play. Staff is great and the condition of the course and greens are as good as you will find anywhere.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
1.0

The rate of play was absolutely ridiculous. To make it worse, the starter mentioned a slow group and said they’ve been informed they need to pick up the pace, however, nothing was done and we quit after a 3hr front 9. They knew the problem and yet they chose to do nothing about it. From other conversations on the course, it seems this is more common than it should be because they fear a bad review for asking someone to stop playing yet they forget the negative impact of everyone behind the snails.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
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Commented on 06/14/2021

Thank you for your recent review of our facilities and your experience playing at Walt Disney World's Lake Buena Vista golf course.

We hope that you will change your mind, and will play our wonderful courses again in time to come, so we can exceed your expectations upon your next visit.

If you would like to further discuss what you 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 5
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Very nice

Course was in great shape. Nice layout. Definitely worth the price.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 115
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played

Great Course

Nice course with beautiful surroundings. If near Disney World, check this one out. You won't be disappointed.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart

Nice course, great layout, played early but slow play all 18 holes. Yes I would play it again

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 30
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Great course

Course in fantastic shape from tee to green. Was paired with a very nice twosome. Pace was right at 4 hours which is good for a resort course. Greens were a bit sandy but coming in nicely

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
Previously Played

Greens sandy

Greens have apparently just been worked on. Staff is alway slow friendly. Just very dandy greens. Love the course but I have seen it in better shape.

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