Disney's Lake Buena Vista Golf Course
About
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.
| 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 |
| 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 |
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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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Tricky par 3 Photo submitted by pegfeltner on 02/23/2022
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Nice layout
The course has a great layout and the greens were fast. Very frustrated with pace of play. Took 5 hours to complete round.
Doing their Best!
As always Disney going out of their way to give you a golfing experience that you can appreciate for Your Dollar value with price discounts off the General rate their staff both in the clubhouse and out courteous and professional. Course condition both fairways and greens were what you would expect them to be in,great shape and yet challenging especially the course that we played .
Nice layout and scenery
First time playing this course. Comes with GPS. Good pace of play and course assistance
Course condition is great.
Staff is kind friendly. And, I would like to challenge this course again.
The Noisiest course
It was my first time playing here and I was extremely disappointed with this course. I thought this course will be as good as the other two (i.e., Magnolia and Palms) where I like to play because they charge similar price. It rained for several days and they punched holes on the green but for the discounted price, course conditions was fair and has a decent layout. However, this was by far the NOISIEST course I’ve ever played. There are buses and boats going around right next to most of the golf course and a couple of them are literately right next to the highways. In particular, those boats are constantly honking everywhere they go. Even workers were yelling and talking loud to each other that I couldn’t believe they are part of the cast members and this is one of Disney’s main golf course. I don’t recommend this course at all.
Very slow pace of play
Ugh pace of play so slow. It was hit a shot, wait 10 minutes for the group in front to play, hit a shot, repeat for the entire day. Paid for 18 and after 9 went into pro shop to just get a rain check and be on with my afternoon. No they wouldn't do that only a refund for rain. That's absolutely ridiculous. Also the recently punched the greens so be aware of that.
Very Disappointing
My son and I returned from our Orlando golf trip on Sunday, and are very disappointed with LBV! This was our # 1 course but no longer, as in a pervious review
DISAPPOINTED. The greens had just been aerated, no one told us, the fairways AGAIN no golf carts (WET) and most of the bunkers were like swimming pools but still full price. Love the layout but will not be back until someone gets it right!!
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 facilities and services that you experienced. We hope that you will play our wonderful courses again in time to come, so we can exceed your expectations upon your next visit to Orlando.
Our greens were aerified on 9/5-11/16, during which time the golf course was closed for play. Upon re-opening on 9/12/16, through Thursday 9/15/16 we offered all of our guests a discounted price to play at our Lake Buena Vista golf course, however, at that point we determined there was no need to continue the discount beyond 9/15/16, and so returned to regular operations on Friday 9/16/16.
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!
Disappointed
Concierge at Sheraton booked this tee time for me but when I arrived, I was told that I paid a local rate. No big deal but when I decided to pay full price. The young man behind the counter acted surprised that I was able to afford their weekend rate. Was it because I was a minority. .? The starter was pleasant but no one was out on the course managing the pace of play. We waited at least 5 min prior to each tee shot. Worst part was the greens were still healing from the aeration. It was apparently the first weekend since they aerated. Maybe that's why front desk guy was surprised I was willing to pay full price. The rest of the course was decent. Nothing special to warrant such a high fee. In the end I asked about partial refund due to lack of notice about the aeration. That was denied. Overall what stuck out for me was the sarcastic attitude of the front desk person. I would expect disney to train their people better at customer service. Isn't it supposed to be the happiest place on earth after all?
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 facilities and services that you experienced. We hope that you will play our wonderful courses again in time to come, so we can exceed your expectations upon your next visit to Orlando.
Our greens were aerified on 9/5-11/16, during which time the golf course was closed for play. Upon re-opening on 9/12/16, through Thursday 9/15/16 we offered all of our guests a discounted price to play at our Lake Buena Vista golf course, however, at that point we determined there was no need to continue the discount beyond 9/15/16, and so returned to regular operations on Friday 9/16/16.
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!
Aerated greens
Really enjoyed the course layout overall. Was very disappointed that neither golf now nor the course ever mentioned the greens were aerated less than a week prior. I certainly would have played elsewhere. Large holes, very sandy and still charged full price to play.
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 facilities and services that you experienced. We hope that you will play our wonderful courses again in time to come, so we can exceed your expectations upon your next visit to Orlando.
Our greens were aerified on 9/5-11/16, during which time the golf course was closed for play. Upon re-opening on 9/12/16, through Thursday 9/15/16 we offered all of our guests a discounted price to play at our Lake Buena Vista golf course, however, at that point we determined there was no need to continue the discount beyond 9/15/16, and so returned to regular operations on Friday 9/16/16.
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!
Nice Layout
One of my favorites on Disney !!
Always a great place to play
Tough time of year for Florida golf courses by Disney always keep them up. Glad to play here anytime. You never have to wonder what it's going to be like
Beuno Beuno
To say I enjoyed this course is a understatement! Fairway were awesome! Greens were fast! Aesthetically a beautiful course! Technical and fair! Want to thank Chris, Russ and the other gentleman ( I didn't catch his name) for being professional and helpful!! I highly recommend this course if you like to play a great course!!
This course was in great condition. The layout was a great challenge.
From the very beginning I encountered very professional and friendly staff. They were very helpful and answered all question. The course was great and in very good condition. This was my first time at LBV and I have golfed at Oak Trial twice. Disney has done a great job.
Nice Course, but does not drain very well
Took a cart, only course we could not drive on the fairways, which make play take longer, yet we kept getting warnings about pace of play. Hard to keep moving at a good clip when you have to go back and forth from your ball to the cart. second year in a row no carts on the fairways. Too bad cause it is a good course. Not much of a 19th hole for beverages after your round. They have a snack shop by club house.
Disney Course - Excellent
This was an early Saturday morning. I've played it many times. Generally with the kind of rain that we get here this course is sometimes very wet, but not this time. Due to the extreme heat in central Florida the course was dry and fast. The greens were running at about a 10 or 11 and in excellent condition. The price was great. Don't hesitate, you'll love it.
excellant course with great challenges for all levels of golfer!
Played the early morning sun rise breakfast deal.
withall included this was a great way to start the Disney or not day.
Recommend this for any golfer, club fee rentals were excellent value and clubs were in very good shape.
Hospitality was the best!
Great
This course it's great.
Everything it was in top condition.
course does not drain well
I've noticed all 3 WDW courses are always wet and mucky and need drainage work. Greens were punched 3 weeks ago I think but still very bumpy. Hence the $39 fee on Sunday morning. If you did not pick your irons perfect in fairways you you got mud.
Lake Buena Vista Golf
Really enjoyed the course layout. However, the greens had been aeriated and we were not aware of this when making our tee time. They did give us a discount due to the greens not being 100%. Overall I would recommend this course.
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 facilities and services that you experienced. We hope that you will play our wonderful courses again in time to come, so we can exceed your expectations upon your next visit to Orlando.
Our greens were aerified on 9/5-11/16, during which time the golf course was closed for play. Upon re-opening on 9/12/16, through Thursday 9/15/16 we offered all of our guests a discounted price to play at our Lake Buena Vista golf course, however, at that point we determined there was no need to continue the discount beyond 9/15/16, and so returned to regular operations on Friday 9/16/16.
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!