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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%
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1017 out of 1182 reviews
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4.0
27 Reviews (27)
5 Stars
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4 Stars
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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
13
4 Stars
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3 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 2
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
1.0
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

No Disney experience here... total disaster.

Overall, disappointed. Course is tired and looks like it has been worn out due to the efforts of cramming as many people onto the course as possible. Staff were only interested in getting as many people onto course as possible, no gap with Group in front, so waiting on every single shot. whilst the greens were fine, the rest of the course was poor and wasn't well kept. We found several staff members rude, we were a 3 ball and first off the second day, when a single asked if he could play ahead of us. we had no problem with this as he would have waited all the way around so we let him ahead. the course starter got very upset by this!! we played this course twice but should have gone elsewhere, played the Waldorf Astoria which was an exact opposite experience. The cast members didn't do their job, we wont be back!. very poor.

Conditions Average
Value Poor
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart

lake buena vista

its Disney so everything was immaculate, well groomed staff extremely friendly.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Beautiful

I loved playing this course, and the price was reasonable

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 15-19
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Fun Course

LBV is a Disney course with all the benefits of being within the Disney property with their related service excellence. Enjoyable resort layout--some noise from boats and water parks to deal with. Slow play can be a problem even with the ranger on the course.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 9
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Disney Golf

Recently played all three Disney course LBV had the best customer service and course condition of all three. We plan on playing LBV again but not the other two.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Great golf course

Excellent condition and a challenging course. Enjoyed the day. Compliments to the staff...super. Will definitely return.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart

Typical Disney course

good time except with couple they paired us up with. It was like playing with a couple of sloths. Very glacial in their approach to playing golf.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 14
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

A $75 course

Greens received shots well, rolled fast and true but were pretty marked up from the amount of play this course gets. Plan on a 4.5 - 5 hour round. I'm an 8 handicap, played the tips and found the course enjoyable but so did my wife who played from the forward tips as beginner. Found this course and greens in better shape than the Magnolia which gets a massive amount of play. Staff was very friendly at the "happiest place on earth", Disney does train their people well. Found conditions good for a $75 rate not worth it if you have to pay the $125 - $150.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

over priced for condition.

For price I expected better fairways. Greens too fast for amount of undulations & too many upside down bowl shaped greens. Would be a good $75 course, but not $150.

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart

Nice Course

I found the course fun and challenging. Will go again.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Good condition but slow play

The course is in pretty good condition, as you'd expect that at Disney. The greens were running fast but did hold the ball on approach. It had recently rained and it was cart path only, so that coupled with the slow group in front of us made for a long round. We were frequently waiting for the group ahead to clear and finished around 4.5 hours.

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

Staff are wonderful

The staff made this a great experience. From the bag drop caddie, to the Pro every one had a positive and helpful attitude!

Yes, the golf course was awesome, but the staff made the difference!

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Amazing

Lucked out with an afternoon tee time, after a morning shower. Pace of play was great at 3:15, last time through it was 4:45, be aware that if weather is nice it will be a long round. The course was in fantastic condition and the green rolled true and somewhat fast. The starter and ranger were both fantastic.

I would recommend a very early round or cross your fingers for rain to end right before your round starts.

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

The course was awesome

The course was an excellent experience I had a lot of fun.the golf course is in excellent shape, and the staff was extremely friendly and professional

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

If in Disney

Course was well maintain. Great greens and friendly staff. Front nine narrow and unforgiving. Back nine challenging but outstanding! Pace of play at 3 pm was goog barely got 18 with the daylight

Conditions Good
Value Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart

Somewhat disappointed...

First let me say the entire staff were excellent...what I'd expect from a Disney experience. My wife and I wanted to enjoy the experience so we showed up early to enjoy lunch, warm up on the range etc. The restaurant didn't open until 4 so our only option was the half way house. The course and the surrounding vacation villas are beautiful to look at however the course was very wet, boggy, despite only receiving 5-10 minutes of rain for the entire week of our vacation. There must be some drainage issues with the surrounding lakes/swamps etc. The golf ball plugged and black water came up from the fairways as we walked to our ball. We went back the next day to pick up some things in the pro-shop and it was cart path only despite no rain. Need to work on drainage and have the restaurant open for lunch. We played on a Sunday and the course was full so lack of patrons shouldn't have been an issue.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
2.0
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Hard to believe the pros used to play this.

This course was not a good experience. We started with nobody around us at 1:15. Played the front reasonably quickly but it became clear that this course is almost unplayable. Out of bounds everywhere on the front nine. And these aren't just OB, they are cottages. I think we hit three houses. And we aren't that wild. We turned at 3:00 and then played one of the most painful nines of my life. Three hours of waiting at every shot. It is more open on the back although there are more homes on the 17th that must get hit with regularity. Skip this course if at all possible.

Conditions Average
Value Poor
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 65
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

great course,poor extras

the course was outstanding,fast greens well kept up.the off course amenities poor.no parking near clubhouse,i had to park quarter mile from clubhouse.hey disney if you're going to build to make more money in areas that were not intended then make sure your customers can use what was originally built for that purpose.used golfnow but pro shop employee chided me because i didn't live close enough to disney.i've lived in florida for 23yrs.now(probably longer than the pro shop employee)and i supported their courses and the old disney tournament for years.if you don't like my money i'll not spend it on any more disney or arnold palmer properties again

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Friendliness Fair
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 134
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Top 250 Contributor
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Great Course!

I played this course once in the summer and it was cart path only even though the tee time never stated that. I decided to come back in the winter when there hasn't been any rain in the past week or so because I thought the course was beautiful. The staff was great. The course is in fantastic condition. Greens are quick but not overly fast. Tee boxes and fairways are also in great condition. I definitely wouldn't pay the rack rate but I would definitely play it again if I found a hot deal. The pace of play was great. There was a stationary cart girl posted up at the turn. I can't wait to return.

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Not worth the price

The course really needs to be rebuilt. It's gotten pretty ratty looking. Compared to Celebration golf corse it comes off looking even worse and costs more. Don't bother with the Disney courses and play Celebration instead.

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
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