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3.9
1182 Reviews (1182)
5 Stars
580
4 Stars
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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%
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1017 out of 1182 reviews
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4.0
27 Reviews (27)
5 Stars
11
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Conditions
3.7
Value
3.4
Layout
4.4
Pace
3.9
Amenities
4.0
StaffFriendliness
4.6
74.1%
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20 out of 27 reviews
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3.7
40 Reviews (40)
5 Stars
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4 Stars
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Conditions
3.3
Value
3.1
Layout
4.4
Pace
3.8
Amenities
4.0
StaffFriendliness
4.6
65.0%
Recommend this course
26 out of 40 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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Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

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.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

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 .

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 11
Plays Twice a year
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Nice layout and scenery

First time playing this course. Comes with GPS. Good pace of play and course assistance

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 10
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Course condition is great.

Staff is kind friendly. And, I would like to challenge this course again.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
First Time Playing
Average weather
Used cart

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.

Conditions Average
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Fair
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
1.0
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

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.

Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Fair
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Difficulty Moderate
e915ff2b-65f1-526d-b03a-5fd78740e332
Commented on 09/27/2016

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!

Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

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!!

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
e915ff2b-65f1-526d-b03a-5fd78740e332
Commented on 09/21/2016

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!

Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
2.0
First Time Playing

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?

Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Amenities Fair
e915ff2b-65f1-526d-b03a-5fd78740e332
Commented on 09/20/2016

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!

Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

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.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
e915ff2b-65f1-526d-b03a-5fd78740e332
Commented on 09/19/2016

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!

Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Nice Layout

One of my favorites on Disney !!

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

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

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

LBV

Great course I still miss Disney Osprey Ridge

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

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!!

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

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.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 16
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

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.

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 34
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

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.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 25+
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

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!

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

Great

This course it's great.

Everything it was in top condition.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 30
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Average weather
Used cart

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.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

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.

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