8701 World Center Drive,
Orlando, Florida FL 32821
Office
+1 (800) 567 2623 (toll free)Pro shop
+1 (407) 238 8802Fax
+1 (407) 238 8910Website
Visit websiteGolf pro
Michael Hodgins (Director of Golf)Academy
Bill Madonna Golf AcademyThe Course:
18 holes. Tree-lined & open parkland. Relatively flat terrain - easy to walk.
Surroundings:
Rural countryside and residential.
Designer:
Original design by Joe Lee (1986); redesign by Bob Cupp (1998).
28.359971
-81.510068
17 miles SW of downtown Orlando
Hawk's Landing, FL
Hawk's Landing Golf Club is home to a very pleasant resort-style, parkland golf course that wraps around the 2000-room Marriott World Centre Resort in Orlando. Just across the road (Interstate 4, that is) is Walt Disney World and a mesmerising array of attractions.
Although perhaps not a mesmeric layout, Hawk's Landing certainly contains its fair share of excellent quality bunkering and sandy waste areas. Small lakes and ponds are also in play, on 15 of the 18 holes. Apart from the towering Marriott resort hotel, there is very little other real estate you'll encounter, giving the course an attractive parkland feel.
The course is laid out on relatively flat terrain, without too much mounding. Pines and palm trees are liberally dotted around, but do not detract from the open feel of the course. Among many testing holes, the signature and bunkerless par-3 15th brings a small pond into play on the left side of a small green. Another excellent par-3 is the attractively bunkered, long par-3 17th.
The proximity of I-4 and World Center Drive can throw a bit of traffic noise into proceedings, although the roads are not visible from the course and never too distracting.
Stay&Play at Hawk's Landing: luxury onsite accommodation available, see Where2Stay section below.
Visitors welcome on weekdays and weekends.
Must book in advance.
Golf carts are fitted with GPS. Walking permitted.
Excellent
The Hawk's Landing Golf Club and Orlando World Center Marriott Resort are located just across I-4 from Walt Disney World, with the Disney Springs dining, shopping and entertainment complex just a short drive away from the resort hotel.
8701 World Center Drive, Orlando, FL 32821
+1 (407) 239 4200
Visit websiteOnly minutes from the Disney theme parks, this Marriott hotel provides the opportunity to relax and recharge in spacious hotel rooms, just a short shuttle bus ride away from the main Walt Disney World attractions.
Hawk's Landing
Falcon's Fire; Tranquilo; Disney's Lake Buena Vista.
The majority of courses in Where2Golf's Around Orlando coverage are within 20 miles of Orlando World Center Marriott Resort.
4040 Central Florida Parkway Orlando, FL 32837
+1 (407) 206 2300
Visit websiteThe JW Marriott Orlando brings you back to the genteel elegance of old-world Florida. Gracious service, Spanish Colonial architecture, pristine lakes, a meandering river and tropical gardens beckon you to explore this top-quality resort hotel. Excellently located to explore the vast array of attractions and activities in Orlando.
Ritz-Carlton Grande Lakes
Shingle Creek
The majority of courses in Where2Golf's Around Orlando coverage are within 20 miles of Grande Lakes.
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Join us at The Dutch from August 21–24 for the Festival of Golf, featuring the HotelPlanner Tour. Experience four days of top-tier sport, live music, incredible food, and unexpected surprises. Explore the grounds, connect with others, embrace new challenges, and dive into an unforgettable celebration. Click here to buy tickets.
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Stay&Play at Prince's: excellent onsite Lodge accommodation available
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