Water is never far from the mind on the Champion and Challenger course, particularly through the closing three holes, where each is exposed to it and a good score can unravel quickly. This is Bay Hill’s 18 hole championship routing, a par 72 created by joining the Champion and Challenger nines, and the course used each year for the PGA TOUR’s Arnold Palmer Invitational presented by Mastercard. From the green tees it reaches 7,381 yards, though four tee choices take the length down to 5,788 yards. Dick Wilson’s original 1961 design was refined by Arnold Palmer over many years, leaving a course where well placed bunkers, water carries and demanding greens place a premium on sound decisions and assured chipping.
A full driving range and short game area make it easy to prepare properly, while the Arnold Palmer Golf Academy offers instruction for players at every level using Palmer’s own teaching approach. Access to the Championship Course is reserved for club members and Lodge guests, which gives a round the feel of playing a private club rather than passing through a busy resort. The on site shop is well stocked for anything left behind, including PUMA x Arnold Palmer clothing, clubs, footwear and accessories.
The Lodge has 70 air conditioned rooms, alongside suites and cottages for groups wanting more space. The Grill & Classic Rooms cover meals from morning onwards, while the Bay Window serves more casual food with views over the course and the Members Lounge is the place to settle in with a drink after golf. There is also a heated outdoor pool, full service spa, fitness centre and six tennis courts, plus marina access for guided fishing on the Butler Chain of Lakes. Set in southwest Orlando at 9000 Bay Hill Boulevard, the Lodge is around 25 minutes from Orlando International Airport.
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