2888 Southern Dunes Blvd,
Haines City, Florida FL 33844
Office
+1 (800) 632 6400 (toll-free)Pro shop
+1 (863) 421 4653Website
Visit websiteGolf pro
Kevin Woodard (Head Golf Professional)Academy
Transition Golf Academy at Southern Dunes G&CCThe Course:
18 holes. Tree-lined & open parkland. Gently undulating terrain
Surroundings:
Residential and woodland.
Designer:
Steve Smyers
28.128136
-81.624668
36 miles SW of downtown Orlando
Leave i-4 south-west of Orlando at exit 23 and follow US 27 direction Haines City. After 7 miles turn left and follow road to Southern Dunes golf.
Southern Dunes, FL
Southern Dunes Golf & Country Club: Just a 40-minute drive from the centre of Orlando, off Hwy 25(27) before you get into Haines City, you'll find the very well-regarded golf course of Southern Dunes. What you'll also discover is a wonderfully challenging layout, strewn with no less than 183 bunkers.
With only a couple of dangerously threatening water hazards to worry about on your way round, Steve Smyers has thrown in a stunning number and array of sand hazards that loom large on almost every shot you play.
Your approach to the slightly elevated first green will introduce you to one of numerous "bunker alleys" to be played through. As you progress into this attractively sculpted layout you'll find more space on the mound-flanked fairways than the opening hole might suggest, although the bunkering remains imposing throughout.
Many holes make their way through rows of rather uniform looking holiday villas and condos, although others enjoy a more tree-lined aspect. There are several pleasant elevation changes here at Southern Dunes, with the attractive collection of par-3s all requiring a downhill tee-shot.
Although it might be a mental stretch to conjure up the sights and sounds of British seaside golf, the links of Southern Dunes are in fact laid out on a strip of undulating sandy terrain, somewhat rare in central Florida. From time-to-time the layout certainly does evoke thoughts of playing on a duneland links, not least around the greens as you line up those bump-and-run shots that the design calls for.
Stay&Play at Southern Dunes: onsite accommodation available, see Where2Stay section below.
Visitors welcome on weekdays and weekends.
Must book in advance.
Non-metal spike facility. Golf carts compulsory
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2888 Souther Dunes Blvd, Haines City, FL 33844.
+1 (863) 421 4653
Visit websiteSouthern Dunes is able to offer vacation rental opportunities in homes that are located around the golf course.
Southern Dunes
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ChampionsGate; Reunion Resort; Highlands Reserve; Mystic Dunes.
1500 Masters Boulevard, ChampionsGate, Florida 33896
+1 (321) 677 6664
Visit websiteSurrounded by 36 holes of championship golf and headquarters to Leadbetter Golf Academies, this prestigious Orlando resort is one of Florida's premier golf, meeting and leisure retreats. With 720 guest rooms and suites, as well as two- and three-bedroom villas, the resort is equipped with every modern convenience and a host of luxury amenities. In addition to walk-out golf, guests can relax in a signature Mokara spa, dine in one of seven restaurants or enjoy 15-acres of pools and recreation activities.
ChampionsGate (International & National courses)
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Falcon's Fire; Grand Cypress courses; Disney courses (Palm, Magnolia, Lake Buena Vista); Tranquilo; Orange County National; Southern Dunes; Diamondback.
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