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Pace
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Amenities
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About

Holes 18
Type Resort/Private
Par 72
Length 7381 yards
Slope 137
Rating 75.2

Course Details

Year Built 1961
Fairways Bermuda Grass
Greens Emerald Dwarf Grass
Golf Season Year round

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - included in green fees
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Caddies Yes
Golf School Academy Yes - "Arnold Palmer Golf Academy"
Golf Simulator Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Indoor Practice Yes
Putting Green Yes
Practice Hole Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard, Amex Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Dress code No denim, collared shirt and bermuda shorts required

Food & Beverage

Restaurant

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Banquet Facilities, Spa

Available Activities

Swimming, Billiards

Available Sports

Fitness, Tennis

Reviews

2.4
38 Reviews (38)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 14
Amazing Food 12
Dinner 11
Course Challenges Include:
Water Hazards 16
Bunkers 15
Plays Long 12
This course/club is great for:
Advanced Golfers 15
A Bucket list/Top 100 Pick 12
A Weekend Splurge 12
This Course's Location is:
Convenient to the City 13
Near Local Attractions 11
At a Resort 8

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Played On
Reviews 10
Plays Once a year
2.0
First Time Playing

Tee time confused here

This golfing course was very busy and I had to park far away and take a bus to the clubhouse. They
Charged me to park and for the bus ride. When I got
Into the pro shop the man said they didn’’t have my reservation. I was pretty upset as I was so looking forward to golfing at this place. I have an umbrella with lots of bright colors. It matches the logo of this course and like iced tea with lemonade so I was hoping to meet Arnold Palmer and maybe have
My picture taken with him. We could drink
Iced tea and lemonade mixed in the same glass.

I was upset but then a nice man showed me my reservation and I arrived a month early. I felt very silly. There was a golf tour going on when I was here and they had many food stands and I got a
Nice hot dog and an iced tea mixed with lemonade. I bought a hat to cover my bald spot from the sun. It is
Blue. I didn’t get to play but I look forward to next
Month when I do. They have a lot of hot dog stands and over 100 toilets on the golf course.

Conditions Excellent
Value Poor
Layout Fair
Friendliness Poor
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

The King lives on!

When we pull up to the course, we’re meet immediately by the bag staff! All very pleasant and very helpful. As we made our way to the range to hit balls before the round , we picked a spot on the range next to The Kings favorite spot still “Reserved” for him! When our tee time neared we were announced by name on the first tee box! The whole experience was like being treated like a King! The course was amazing and in great condition. Treat yourself and play Bay Hill !

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 38
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Overpriced and way too impressed with themselves

The course is okay, but the people who work there couldn't be ruder or more obnoxious. Pay that much money just to be treated so poorly is a crime.

Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Layout Fair
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 168
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Golf Channel
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

It is always a treat when afforded the opportunity to play Bay Hill. The course was in great shape considering all of the rain in the area. Greens were quite fast as well. Pace of play was fantastic and can't wait to play again!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart

Bayhill - A bucketlist golf course experience that lived up to the hype.

I received this as a gift from my wife who booked a stay and play. They have great rates on the stay and play at the moment so if you've been looking to do it, now is the time.

From the moment you step onto the grounds at the Bayhill Club and Lodge you are surrounded by Arnold Palmer golfing memorabilia and nostalgic pictures. It seems silly, but to walk the halls and see all the Arnold Palmer images/trophys and gifts that line the walls is like a tour in itself.

The practice facilities were immaculate and obviously fit for a pro, so as an Amateur I really enjoyed using the same facilities.

The Course itself is incredible, if you've watched the API on TV you'll enjoy it even more.

The 6th hole offers the challenge of playing over the water and cutting the corner with your drive, such a great hole and great views. The 17th is also a really great hole, with the bunker short of the green forming a beach with the water, it's one of the signature holes on the course. The 18th green is one you've definitely seen on Golf Channel as it's had tons of incredible moments over the years.. from Tiger's putt and celebration to Rory McIlroy's in 2018 and Molinari's this year. It was awesome to be on that green and although the pin was front left when we played I would love to play again someday when the pin is tucked away like it is on Sunday at the API.

I will be back.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 335
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Golf Advisor
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart

Fun to play where the pros play

Because of its longevity on the PGA Tour schedule and Tiger Woods' many wins (not to mention Arnold Palmer's influence) Bay Hill is one of America's iconic golf courses. Design-wise, it's good, not great, but the atmosphere of the place, coupled with the inherent fun in playing holes you've gotten to know from TV over the years, makes it a worthwhile experience.

I will say that the on-site Lodge, where you usually need to stay in order to play, is one of the game's coziest boutique lodgings, and the new short game facility is second to none.

Conditions Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Great Course

Hard course, playable at shorter tees, lots of scenery and sand. Perfectly manicured.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Beginner
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Walked

Great Course

I play here about every few months and I must say, out of all the golf courses I've been to, this is by far the best!

Clean grounds, friendly staff, and challenging holes!

You can't have a bad time here.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
2.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Bayhill Golf Club

Writing to add to my review of Bayhill GC regarding playing on 3.13.19 to mention that I would not recommend Roger as a caddie as he didn't know the breaks on the greens as well as the previous caddie I had 2 years ago there.

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Bayhill Review

My foursome played Bayhill recently on 3.13.19 just a couple days after the tournament to play on a pro course. Unfortunately, they dialed back the greens to a 10 / 11, they used Sunday pin placements, and the rough was still tough although shorter. You need to be a 10 HC or better to have fun playing here. Although we rode, a caddie was required at the cost of $140. With greens fees of $250 and $200 for a room, this is an expensive day of golf. But if you are playing well, I highly recommend it.

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 10
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Golf Advisor
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

One of Orlando's Best

Growing up in Central Florida I've visited Bay Hill since I was a child, it was a real treat to get to play myself. There are a handful of courses out there that you are prepared to play before you hit your tee shot and Bay Hill is one of those courses where you know each hole with great details in advance of playing.

The service was excellent and would make Mr. Palmer proud. The charm of the members' locker room sets you up for a great experience to bookend your round.

The course was in phenomenal shape, greens were slightly slower than expected as they were a little long in anticipation of the Tour coming to town.

I left Bay Hill Club & Lodge extremely satisfied and a round I'll remember forever.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 55
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Golf Channel
Previously Played

Back to Bay Hill

Had another chance to play Bay Hill last weekend with a recently joined member. The course was in good shape for the heat of the summer and the course is under-going significant upgrades including a major irrigation project along with a brand new range and short game facility as a main centerpiece around the lodge.

The layout is very familiar from previous play and from watching it on TV for so many years. The conditions were good and the greens were a bit slow, but likely a necessity given the weather.

Still a wonderful round and the presence of Mr Palmer is very much alive especially with the 15’ bronze statue on #1 tee.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 335
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Golf Advisor
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Enjoyable round at Arnie's place

The King is gone, but his legacy endures, especially at Bay Hill. The course has its own interesting history, which helps buoy a layout that is idiosyncratic in places but overall stronger than I expected. The par fives, in particular, are very strong, requiring thoughtful shot planning in order to give up birdies and better. There's more elevation change than you've noted on TV, which helps matters as well.

But Bay Hill's biggest strength is its vibe. From the perfectly understated locker room (including bar) to the Lodge rooms to the convivial arrangement of the practice facilities relative to the first and 10th tees, it's just one of those places with high intangibles, and it feels good just being there.

Conditions Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 310
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Birmingham Advisor
Top 10 Contributor
First Time Playing
Windy weather
Used cart

Bay Hill rooted in nostalgia

Let me begin by saying despite the tone of some of the following comments, this is not intended to be a negative review, just an honest assessment. Bay Hill is a bucket list course for the obvious reasons - Arnie, and the annual PGA Tour event held here. But after playing it for the first time, I can't help but wonder if Bay Hill wasn't firmly beneath Palmer's umbrella would it be a course with any buzz? There are a handful of good holes, but there seems to be one dog-leg left with water down the left every time you turn around. If you can be reasonably accurate off the tee, Bay Hill is pretty straightforward. The greens do not offer exaggerated slopes. Though they are grainy, they did not pose much too many opportunities for three-putt chaos. Greens were recovering from aeration, but were better than I expected and didn't detract too much from the round. The strength of Bay Hill lies in its excellent bunkering. Though most of the par 5s played maddeningly short, reaching them in two shots required extreme precision with long irons. Off just a bit and bunkers were there to swallow the shot up. I liked this and felt it protected the holes. Though I scored better on the outward nine, I felt the inward half was stronger, particularly the final three holes. I am eager to see how Bay Hill evolves or devolves now that Arnie is gone. The Lodge itself, though a bit dated on the outside has been largely renovated and I found my room to be quite comfortable and modern. The practice facility is excellent and you should take full advantage of it during your stay. Bottom line: If you are serious golfer, you must play Bay Hill. You will be overwhelmed by the experience, even if a bit underwhelmed at the course itself.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 55
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Golf Channel
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

#WLGO

Had a chance to play a scramble format today at Bay Hill as part of the WLGO - World's Largest Golf Outing. The course is always a treat to play and was in solid shape. Most of the areas has made a good comeback after the Arnold Palmer Invitational.

Good time with great buddies, helping support Fisher House and Arnie's Army charities.

Note for those interested in playing - generally you need to stay at the Bay Hole Lodge to play the course.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 11
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Fantastic course and fantastic facility!

Bay Hill was certainly a bucket list course for me and it did not disappoint! Just to be able to play on a course the pros play on is a treat. We played off the yellow tees that are about 6400 yards. The pros play off 7300 yards, which is amazing when you think about it. The greens were absolutely immaculate and rolled extremely true, and the fairways were also a treat to hit off of. The four caddie that was with us was very very helpful and a pleasure to be around. I would recommend this course for the low handicap lovers of golf who want to experience a day like the pros - including the caddie who watches over your every shot and guides you through every putt on the course. I thoroughly enjoyed my stay at Bay Hill, however probably won't golf here again because of the price to golf and stay - it was more less a bucket list item for me.

Conditions Excellent
Value Fair
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 49
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 171
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Top 50 Contributor
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Walked

Other than snobby members this was a great experience

First off let me say that playing Bay Hill was a great experience, especially walking with a caddy. The course was fantastic and the staff was top notch. Sadly, there was a group of female member 3-4 groups ahead of us that fell almost four holes behind the group in front of them and when the ranger asked them to pick it up they told him to "put his big boy pants on and tell the non-members behind them to go eff themselves". But now back to reviewing the course because hopefully you won't get stuck behind a group like this if you come play Bay Hill. The two loops around water on the front and the back were amazing, number 6 is one of the best holes in golf and 17 and 18'with their water features and bunkers make for challenging holes. Other than the rediculously slow play we really enjoyed our time here and the course itself. It was a Top 10 experience for us and we will be back.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 19
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Great test of golf

Truly a great test of golf. Once you play the course, it easy to see why the PGA tour stops here year after year. Tee to green, the conditioning was absolute perfection including greens that run fast and true.

There's nothing tricked up about the course, what you see is what you get. The design will make you think. Strategic bunker placements coupled with water on many of the holes makes the course challenging.

Every staff member pleasantly greeted us as if we were long time members. If you have the chance to Bay Hill, do not pass it up. Your game and strategy will be challenged in every way.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 378
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Top 10 Contributor
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Bay Hill as solid as Arnie

I think we get caught up in this idea than any place that hosts a tour event has to be a classic golf course or wow us in spectacular fashion. Sometimes we overthink it. Bay Hill is simply a typical Florida golf course, solid and well-designed with a number of memorable holes. Two of the par 5s -- 6 and 16 -- are outstanding, and the par 3s are above average, too. Plus, there's the added bonus there's a good chance you'll see Arnold Palmer there if you spend a couple of days at the small resort club.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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