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Orlando Golf Trip Planning Guide

Orlando is stacked with resort golf. ChampionsGate, Reunion Resort, and Orange County National give you PGA-caliber tracks with the full Florida resort experience. Off the course, the International Drive strip, downtown nightlife, and endless entertainment options keep big groups entertained. Easy flights from everywhere seal the deal.

4 courses · 4 restaurants · 3 bars · 5 activities

Quick Facts

Best Time to Visit

Spring, Fall

Nearest Airport

MCO (20 min drive)

Green Fees

$50–$170

Lodging From

$400/night

Walkable Courses

0 of 4

Budget Est. (8 guys, 3 nights)

~$370/person

Sample 3-Day Itinerary

Here's a realistic 3-day itinerary for a group golf trip to Orlando. Every venue below is real and pulled from our curated database — no filler.

Day 1

Morning — Golf

ChampionsGate - International Course resort, $80–$170 · 4.7★

Greg Norman British Isles-inspired design. Pot bunkers, fescue, and links-style challenge in Florida.

Dinner

Christner's Prime Steak & Lobstersteakhouse, $$$$

Old-school steakhouse with white tablecloths and prime aged beef. The big night out.

After Dark

The Courtesy Barcocktail · Open late

Best cocktail bar in Orlando. Speakeasy vibes in the heart of downtown.

Day 2

Morning — Golf

Reunion Resort - Watson Course resort, $70–$150 · 4.6★

Tom Watson design with rolling terrain and strategic bunkering. Best of Reunion's three courses.

Afternoon — Activity

TopGolf Orlando2-3 hours, $30–$60/pp

Three-story driving range with food, drinks, and competitive games.

Dinner

Pig Floyd's Urban Barbakoabbq, $$

Asian-Latin BBQ fusion. Brisket tacos, smoked wings, and craft beer. Unique and delicious.

After Dark

Wall Street Plazasports bar · Open late

Block of connected bars downtown. Multiple vibes in one strip. The group pub crawl spot.

Day 3

Morning — Golf

Orange County National - Panther Lake parkland, $80–$160 · 4.5★

Phil Ritson design used as PGA Tour Q-School venue. Big, bold, and beautifully conditioned.

Afternoon — Activity

Andretti Indoor Karting2-3 hours, $25–$60/pp

Electric go-karts, bowling, arcade, and ziplines under one roof. Competitive and fun.

Dinner

Hawkers Asian Street Foodcasual, $$

Southeast Asian street food in a buzzy Mills 50 setting. Roti canai and laksa are incredible.

After Dark

Tin & Tacodive · Open late

Dive bar that also serves amazing tacos. Late-night fuel after the bar crawl.

Course-by-Course Guide

Orlando has 4 courses worth playing.

ChampionsGate - International Course

Premium

Greg Norman British Isles-inspired design. Pot bunkers, fescue, and links-style challenge in Florida.

$80–$170resortPar 72 · 7,363 yds4.7 (369)

Orange County National - Panther Lake

Premium

Phil Ritson design used as PGA Tour Q-School venue. Big, bold, and beautifully conditioned.

$80–$160parklandPar 72 · 7,350 yds4.5 (1,182)

Reunion Resort - Watson Course

Premium

Tom Watson design with rolling terrain and strategic bunkering. Best of Reunion's three courses.

$70–$150resortPar 72 · 7,154 yds4.6 (1,015)

Shingle Creek Golf Club

Solid

David Harman design near the convention center. Great value with resort-quality conditioning.

$50–$100resortPar 72 · 7,228 yds4.3 (364)

Where to Stay

Orlando has 2 group-friendly lodging options in our database, starting at $400/night for the whole house.

resort house

$500–$1800/night

Sleeps 1220 · Reunion Resort / ChampionsGate area

private poolgame roomfull kitchentheater roomgolf cart
house

$400–$1200/night

Sleeps 1016 · Kissimmee / Davenport vacation homes

poolfull kitchengame roomparking

Group Dining Guide

4 restaurants vetted for group golf trips. Several can handle large parties without a reservation headache.

Christner's Prime Steak & Lobster

$$$$
steakhouse

Old-school steakhouse with white tablecloths and prime aged beef. The big night out.

$60+/personReservation needed

Pig Floyd's Urban Barbakoa

$$
bbq

Asian-Latin BBQ fusion. Brisket tacos, smoked wings, and craft beer. Unique and delicious.

$15-30/person

Hawkers Asian Street Food

$$
casual

Southeast Asian street food in a buzzy Mills 50 setting. Roti canai and laksa are incredible.

$15-30/person

The Ravenous Pig

$$$
farm to-table

James Beard-nominated gastropub in Winter Park. Elevated comfort food and house-brewed beer.

$30-60/personReservation needed

Nightlife

3 bars curated for groups. 3 stay open past midnight.

The Courtesy Bar

Late Night
cocktail

Best cocktail bar in Orlando. Speakeasy vibes in the heart of downtown.

Wall Street Plaza

Late Night
sports bar

Block of connected bars downtown. Multiple vibes in one strip. The group pub crawl spot.

Tin & Taco

Late Night
dive

Dive bar that also serves amazing tacos. Late-night fuel after the bar crawl.

Activities Beyond Golf

5 off-course activities for rest days or afternoons.

TopGolf Orlando

go karts2-3 hours$30–$60/pp

Three-story driving range with food, drinks, and competitive games.

Andretti Indoor Karting

go karts2-3 hours$25–$60/pp

Electric go-karts, bowling, arcade, and ziplines under one roof. Competitive and fun.

ICON Park Orlando

go karts2-3 hours$20–$50/pp

Giant observation wheel, museums, and bars on I-Drive. Good arrival-night activity.

Orlando Watersports Complex

water sports2-3 hours$40–$80/pp

Cable wakeboarding park. No boat needed. Hilarious for non-surfers.

Wekiva Island

kayakinghalf day$20–$50/pp

Kayak, paddleboard, and float on crystal-clear springs. Natural lazy river vibes.

Getting There

Fly into Orlando International Airport (MCO) — it's a 20-minute drive to Orlando. For groups of 8+, consider booking a shuttle or party bus from the airport (local providers include Orlando Party Bus and Premier Transportation Orlando). Renting two SUVs usually works for groups of 4-8.

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