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Lake Buena Vista Golf Course
Many
beginning golfers play here. The island green at the
sixteenth hole is
considered
particularly challenging.
Size of course: 6,655 yards from the
middle tees
Course ranked: The fifth toughest of the
six courses at
Walt Disney World.
What is the cost:
Resort Guests; $109.00
Day Visitor; $114.00
Twilight Special: $50.00
Does the cost include a golf cart: yes
Misc: The golf course has a driving range,
putting green,
locker rooms, and a
beverage
cart on the course. The
Lake Buena Vista Pro Shop carries
golf apparel,
equipment, and
accessories.
Reservations: Resort guest can make a
reservation up to
sixty days in advance.
Non-resort guests
may reserve up to thirty days ahead. Call WDW Golf (407-939-4653).
Where is it: The Lake Buena Vista Golf
Course is located
at Saratoga Springs Resort
& Spa.
Parking: There is free parking near the Pro
Shop. The golf
course is within walking
distance of most of
the Hotel Plaza resorts. Complimentary
taxi service to and
from the
golf course is available
to resort guests.
What resorts are near by: Saratoga Springs
Resort & Spa, Buena Vista
Palace, Hilton,
Grosvenor,
Hotel Royal Plaza,
Courtyard by Marriott, Old Key West,
Port Orleans,
Travelodge, and DoubleTree.
Facts and Figures about the Lake Buena Vista
Course:
Course opened in 1972
Par is 72
Course record: 61 (Bob Tway)
Length ranges from 6,819 (pro yardage) to 5,194 (forward
tees); men's yardage: 6,268
Course rating from the men's tees is 70.1
Slope index from the men's tees is 129
Water figures in the design of 11 holes
Greens are Tifdwarf
Fairways are Tifway 419
Lake Buena Vista is one of three Walt Disney World Resort courses designed
by Joe Lee; others: Palm and Magnolia.
The course clubhouse facilities -- including a pro shop and locker rooms --
are on the campus of Disney Institute.
Among the prestigious events that have called the course "home": the PGA
TOUR fall Classic (1980-1993, 1995-97), LPGA Tour HealthSouth Tournament
(1996-1997) and USGA 1st Centennial Women's State Team Tournament (1995).
Lake Buena Vista is part of a 99-hole Walt Disney World golf resort complex
honored as one of America's Silver Medal resorts by Golf Magazine (1998
biennial survey).
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