Orlando World Center Marriott

This was a great day, good course, and a lot of fun. We had played the course twice previously and really liked it. They went through some renovations due to the loss of space for the Trade Center expansion -- and I don't think the changes worked well. I feel it lost something, and a tough exciting finishing hole has been turned into a par 3 Sawgrass imitation. Not a fan of the changes. Personally, I hate ending a round on a Par 3. Might be better if they renumber the holes so you have a better Finishing Hole.

The best part of the golf course are the greens. Smooth and fast, but not tricked up.

Pace of play was horrible. On the final hole, there were 3 groups on tee, waiting. Conditions were average, design was nothing special, traffic noise all around the golf course.

No way this is a 4 star.

Bring your balls. Love the people and the course. Great shape. Very noisy with helicopter routes every 3 minutes. Irritating. Add the highway noise and it isnot quiet.

Very nice practice facilities and the course is challenging but fair. The cart

gps is very helpful and necessary to see the hazards ahead. The could use a few more staff in the cart area.

you must know where to play the course and you must control your ball position

Course layout made it challenging. I did not need a driver on most of the par 4 holes as I can hit a 3-iron about 250 yards. The narrow fairways or other obstacles made the driver too much risk for the reward. I was able to hit the 260 yard par 4 17th green with a 3-iron with a little help from the wind. Greens were slower than I am used to playing bent greens in Tennesee. Course conditions made the round highly enjoyable.

Played as a threesome. Two groups waiting to tee off on at least half the holes. Group in front of us paused to take a picture of an alligator. Also hit two balls from tee on a couple of holes. Needed someone from the pro shop to keep things moving. Greens were great. Tees need work. Challenging back nine for first time players.

We played here and had a great round with perfect conditions. The pace was well maintained and the course conditions were near perfect.

Played Hawks Landing today. It’s an excellent course. Staff is very friendly and helpful. Very nice driving range. Course is challenging but fair. Greens roll very true. Love the island green par 3 on 18.

Played the back nine in five over par! Couldn’t be happier.