Four Corners, the 244-yard seventh, sets the tone for a round at Shingle Creek Golf Club. This par three asks for a committed strike to a green split by a diagonal ridge, making the pin position matter as much as carrying the distance. The Arnold Palmer Design Company layout runs to 7,213 yards from the back tees, though five teeing options make it a sensible choice for mixed ability groups. Water is in play on most holes, bunkers are placed to make you think from the tee, and the greens have enough movement to reward a confident putting stroke. The 610-yard eighth, Handshake, is a three-shot par five for many, with a lake guarding the more favourable approach, while the 220-yard 17th has water along its full right side and an undulating target.
The course has been shaped around Florida’s natural landscape, with Shingle Creek running behind the club and native, drought tolerant planting forming much of the foliage. The presentation is kept to tournament standard day to day, so it feels well prepared without losing the character of its water, sandy waste areas and tropical surroundings. Before a round, there is a 70,000 square foot driving range, chipping greens, a practice bunker and a particularly large putting green. Range balls, use of the practice facilities and a GPS-equipped cart are included with tee times, which helps when working out the lines around the lakes and bunkers.
Rosen Shingle Creek sits within walking distance of the course, making it easy to move between the hotel and the first tee without arranging transport. Its 1,501 guest rooms suit a proper resort stay, while the Clubhouse Grille and Bar provides an easy place for food and a drink after golf. The pace of play is managed to keep rounds within four hours and 30 minutes, leaving time to enjoy Orlando between rounds.
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