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1 Stars
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Conditions
3.8
Value
3.7
Layout
4.5
Friendliness
4.7
Pace
4.1
Amenities
4.3
78.2%
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3.0
14 Reviews (14)
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Layout
4.5
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Amenities
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Conditions
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Layout
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Pace
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About

Holes 18
Type Resort
Par 72
Length 6745 yards
Slope 133
Rating 72.3

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 6802 yards from the longest tees and has a slope rating of 133 and a 73 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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4.0
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Always great

You just can't beat a Disney course when you want to play one of the best in the area. In my opinion Lake Buena Vista is the best of the Disney Courses. From tee to green you're in for a treat. The course is in great shape. It's obvious money is always spent to keep this course in great shape. The layout is great. The staff is always helpful and friendly. Arrive early to shop in the Pro Shop. There is always a good deal on shirts. This is one course you have to play if you are going to be in the area.

Conditions Excellent
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Pace Good
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Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Hot weather
Used cart

Terrific course, really slow.

The course is fantastic. The course is in perfect condition and is extremely well maintained. All of that good work is nullified by a 5 hour round on a 100 degree heat index day. But that said, I will continue to play at LBV and would recommend the course to everyone... just be prepared for the potential of a really slow round..

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Good course condition

In the Florida heat having 2 beverage carts should be mandatory. Only having one on the course causes too great of a delay in service. Other than that it was a good round of golf.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Handicap 5-9
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4.0
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Previously Played

Challenging course

I have played LBV many times and it is always in good condition. It is my favourite of the remaining Disney courses and wends it's way through the villas and country side near Disney Springs. It has challenges for all standards of golfer and will not disappoint.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Reviews 1
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5.0
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Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Reviews 9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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First Time Playing

Lives up to Disneys name

You won't find much better in central Florida, especially for the rate I paid on a hot deal. 2 negatives: cart path only with gps carts made the already slow pace of play that much more intolerable, and having people in front of you/behind you all day should be expected. Other than that, this course is absolutely gorgeous, will make any golfers day.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Excellent
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1.0
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Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Fair
Pace Poor
Amenities Fair
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Reviews 9
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
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3.0
Previously Played
Wet weather
Used cart

Someone bail out the bunkers

I played in the fall and the course was in great shape. I played on July 19th after heavy rains the night before and the course was still sopping wet. Cart path only. Every iron off the fairway had the infamous fwop sound as the mud grabbed the club. Luckily, there was plenty of water in the sand traps to wash off the clubs. I lost two balls in deep water in the traps. Saw the splash - just couldn't find the ball in the murky water. Greens were in very good shape. Most tee boxes were good. A few were thin. Super friendly staff in the happiest place on Earth...

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
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Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 5
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

A very enjoyable round

The course was in great condition. We were told that the tees were set back further than normal which meant that the course was playing long but it was still manageable. The pace of play wasn't great - I guess most people are on vacation so not the end of the world. I was slightly disappointed that the tee markers weren't Mickey ears. If that's the worst thing, I guess it isn't a bad course. Would definitely recommend.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Disney - LBV

Greeted by the traditional friendly Disney staff. Have a Magical Day was the phrase of the moment and we did. Arrival, check-in, range and practice green were excellent. The starter kept everything flowing on schedule. Pace of play was good at 4:15 for the round. Player assistant was visible to ensure that everyone kept on schedule and the installed GPS also informed you of your pace. Tee boxes and fairways are in great shape...and the greens were in perfect condition, consistent through the entire round.

Location of the course is near Disney Springs and winds around the resort area. If you have the opportunity while visiting the parks this is the course to play.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 11
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Course was in great shape

I have now played all of the Disney courses in the Orlando area and I have not yet been disappointed. LBV was in fantastic shape and the greens were rolling very nice and true. My only complaint is that we did not see the cart lady once during our round, other than her passing by when we were waiting to tee off. We did tee off around 3pm but I still think there should have been somebody catering on the course. I recommend this course to any handicap and enjoyed my experience, once again, at Disney.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Average conditions for Florida

Course was in good shape but reflected heavy use. Greens were very slow but in pretty good shape.

Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Played On
Reviews 10
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great shape, greens were slow.

Great shape and got a great hot deal. Greens were in good shape but slow.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Sunrise 9

What a deal.

2 beers, breakfast sandwich, 9 holes with cart. Done by 1030, back with family by 11.

Course was in good shape all around. Staff were excellent all the way around. I will say, when disney ran the courses, they were in top notch shape and would get an easy 5 stars. They still get 4 stars. I can say enough about this sunrise 9.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 25+
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

The course was very beautiful

The course was very wet but that is no fault of the people as there was a heavy downpour the day and night before. Overall a great experience!!!

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 18
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Always Great

By far my favorite of the Disney courses. We had a great pace of play up till 15 which was ok, weather was perfect, greens and course in general were in excellent shape given our minimal rain we've had. One of my favorite places in Orlando to play.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

LBV review.

Main complaint is not the course, but no signage directing you to the course on the Disney complex. Was almost late for my round because of this. I even allowed an extra 1hr to get there. GPS is of no use on the Disney complex. It doesn't work well there. As far as the course, was disappointed with the fairways and greens. Not plush and green like you would think for a resort course.

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