One North Jacaranda,
Orlando, Florida FL 32836
Office
+1 (877) 330 7377 (toll free)Pro shop
+1 (407) 239 4700Fax
+1 (407) 239 7219Website
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Joe Angelino (Director of Golf)Academy
Grand Cypress Academy of GolfThe Course:
27 holes. Tree-lined & open parkland. Relatively flat terrain.
Surroundings:
Woodland and residential.
Designer:
Jack Nicklaus: North & South (1984 ); East (1986). North & South nines redesigned by Nicklaus (2007/8).
18-hole par-72 New course (6773 yards)
28.405850
-81.526580
15 miles SW of downtown Orlando
South west of Orlando take Lake Buena Vista exit from i-4. Turn right at bottom of exit ramp onto SR 535 North. Turn left at the second traffic light onto CR 535 North. Drive 1 mile north (past entrance to Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress) and follow signs to The Villas of Grand Cypress. After 2 mls golf entrance is on the right.
Grand Cypress (N,S,E)
Grand Cypress Golf Club (North, South, East course): CLOSED IN 2019 for a major redesign; to re-open in 2020/21 as a new Jack Nicklaus designed 18-hole layout.
[Original Where2Golf description]: Orlando's impressive Grand Cypress Resort, located next door to Walt Disney World, boasts 45 holes of Jack Nicklaus Signature golf. The original North and South nines, dating from 1984, were given a major overhaul by Nicklaus in 2007/08. Together with the East-nine, this interchangeable set of three nine-hole loops form what is referred to as the North, South, East course. In 1988 Grand Cypress added its 18-hole, Scottish-styled New course.
The North, South, East provides a testing and classically Floridian golfing challenge. Some stretches on this well-groomed layout are quite open, others more tree-lined, while an array of small lakes and ponds ensure that several holes are accompanied by a distinctly watery threat.
The skilfully crafted layout contains Nicklaus's trademark variety of bunkering. Sand traps large and small adorn and defend the excellent collection of doglegging and straightaway designs.
On the North and South courses, the well bunkered par-3 8th holes are played to a shared green, while the testing par-4 9th holes are played on either side of the same small lake, once again bringing you to a large, undulating double green. Although not dramatically different, each of the three nines has its own character and challenges, with many players regarding the East-nine as the prettiest, but tightest course. In keeping with the top-quality facilities at Grand Cypress the clubhouse provides a very comfortable venue from which to conduct your post-round review.
Stay&Play at Grand Cypress: luxury onsite accommodation available, see Where2Stay section below.
Resort guests (staying at The Grand Cypress Resort) can book to play on weekdays and weekends.
Some outside visitor play is also possible.
Credit cards accepted. Contact club for full details, discounts, Stay&Play packages, etc. [Last updated: 2018].
Non-metal spike facility. Golf carts compulsory.
Excellent
The Grand Cypress Resort sits directly alongside Walt Disney World, with the Disney Springs dining, shopping and entertainment complex just a mile away from the resort hotel.
One Grand Cypress Blvd, Orlando, FL 32836
+1 (407) 239 1234
Visit websiteIdeally located next to Walt Disney World in Orlando, the Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress, located in the Grand Cypress Resort, provides access to an outstanding array of resort amenities. Close by are 45-holes of Jack Nicklaus Signature golf, an Equestrian centre, tennis, swimming, sailing, Spa and excellent restaurants offering a global variety of cuisines.
Grand Cypress (North/South/East course and New course)
Disney's Lake Buena Vista; Tranquilo; Golden Bear at Keene's Pointe; Hawk's Landing; Falcon's Fire.
The majority of courses in Where2Golf's Around Orlando coverage are within 20 miles of Grand Cypress.
Grand Cypress Resort, One N. Jacaranda, Orlando FL 32836
+1 (407) 239 4700
Visit websiteGrand Cypress's elegantly appointed villas provide views onto tranquil waterways or the fairways of the resort's North course. Spacious and premier quality accommodation for golfers, families and business travellers alike.
Grand Cypress (North/South/East course and New course)
Disney's Lake Buena Vista; Tranquilo; Golden Bear at Keene's Pointe; Hawk's Landing; Falcon's Fire.
The majority of courses in Where2Golf's Around Orlando coverage are within 20 miles of Grand Cypress.
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