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Disney's Lake Buena Vista Golf Course
Rating Snapshot
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
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
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
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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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| Tee | Par | Length | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue | 72 | 6718 yards | 71.7 | 133 |
| White | 72 | 6389 yards | 70.2 | 129 |
| Yellow | 72 | 6038 yards | 68.7 | 124 |
| Red | 72 | 5228 yards | 69.4 | 118 |
Scorecard for Lake Buena Vista
Metrics:
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue M: 71.7/133 | 509 | 171 | 403 | 374 | 385 | 350 | 156 | 521 | 384 | 3253 | 380 | 441 | 204 | 405 | 517 | 382 | 191 | 528 | 417 | 3465 | 6718 |
| White M: 70.2/129 | 495 | 159 | 377 | 364 | 372 | 339 | 128 | 508 | 372 | 3114 | 368 | 429 | 189 | 340 | 501 | 357 | 177 | 513 | 401 | 3275 | 6389 |
| Yellow M: 68.7/124 W: 76.0/137 | 474 | 143 | 360 | 352 | 352 | 323 | 109 | 488 | 354 | 2955 | 352 | 413 | 165 | 320 | 475 | 335 | 157 | 490 | 376 | 3083 | 6038 |
| Red M: 65.1/109 W: 69.4/118 | 420 | 127 | 287 | 277 | 296 | 260 | 90 | 441 | 307 | 2505 | 335 | 397 | 112 | 287 | 428 | 289 | 140 | 423 | 312 | 2723 | 5228 |
| Handicap | 3 | 15 | 7 | 9 | 11 | 13 | 17 | 1 | 5 | 18 | 2 | 14 | 16 | 12 | 8 | 10 | 6 | 4 | |||
| Par | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap (W) | 7 | 15 | 9 | 11 | 5 | 13 | 17 | 1 | 3 | 14 | 4 | 18 | 10 | 12 | 8 | 16 | 6 | 2 |
Course Details
Year Built 1972
Fairways Bermuda Grass
Greens Bermuda Grass
Golf Season Year round
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, GrillAvailable Facilities
Clubhouse, Banquet FacilitiesAvailable Activities
Swimming, BilliardsAvailable Sports
Tennis
Reviews
3.9
Reviewer Photos
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Photo submitted by Jacob01 on 05/06/2026
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Photo submitted by TheOrlandoGolfer on 12/28/2023
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Photo submitted by TheOrlandoGolfer on 12/28/2023
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Photo submitted by TheOrlandoGolfer on 12/28/2023
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Photo submitted by TheOrlandoGolfer on 12/28/2023
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Photo submitted by TheOrlandoGolfer on 12/28/2023
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Photo submitted by TheOrlandoGolfer on 12/28/2023
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7th Hole Photo submitted by u00000897516 on 05/26/2023
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Photo submitted by Ramuseshan on 02/07/2023
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Photo submitted by Ramuseshan on 02/07/2023
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Photo submitted by StewartBroadley on 02/02/2023
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Photo submitted by RaimoMattsson on 11/01/2022
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Photo submitted by Elliott7160804 on 10/28/2022
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Photo submitted by Elliott7160804 on 10/28/2022
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Tricky par 3 Photo submitted by pegfeltner on 02/23/2022
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Photo submitted by u706654882 on 01/15/2022
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Photo submitted by u00000988414 on 01/02/2020
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Photo submitted by miketolan on 01/29/2015
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Photo submitted by u000001361731 on 04/23/2013
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Photo submitted by u000006532830 on 01/04/2013
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Photo submitted by sabella on 11/04/2012
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Photo submitted by sabella on 11/04/2012
I Recommend This Course
Fun course
Course was in great shape and we had a fun round. Great sand and they even have rakes. Open course
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
I Recommend This Course
Great course!
We’ve been playing golf fall week and I haven’t been disappointed in a Disney course yet. Great deal for what we payed!
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
I Recommend This Course
LBV
Great course pace of play was great. Very peaceful.
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Disappointed
The greens were not in great shape.. the fairways were really dry.. for the price it’s not worth it.. I’ve played here before and the course was in great shape.. what happened???
Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
I Recommend This Course
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
I Recommend This Course
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
I Recommend This Course
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
I Recommend This Course
Nice but not as good as last year
Very friendly, played ok, course condition not as good as last year.
Overall I would recommend playing this course. Play a little slow on the back nine. Will go back next year.
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
I Recommend This Course
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
I Recommend This Course
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
I Recommend This Course
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
I Recommend This Course
Great value, excellent condition!
Great value for the money spent! Excellent course condition too!!
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
I Recommend This Course
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
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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. We would like to understand what it was exactly about your experience that you felt as though it was not good value for money.
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!