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You'd be hard pressed to find many better golfers than Arnold Palmer, and Bay Hill is every bit as iconic as the man himself. Arnold Palmer's Bay Hill Club & Lodge is widely regarded as one of the best golf resorts in America, a place 'The King' called home and turned into a proper championship test.
There are 27 holes here, split across three nine-hole loops: the Champion, the Challenger and the Charger. The Champion and Challenger nines form the course used for the Arnold Palmer Invitational on the PGA Tour, so you're playing a layout that's set up to challenge the very best. Expect plenty of water, strategic bunkering and greens that reward a confident short game.
Bay Hill is also brilliantly placed for a golf holiday that mixes rounds with the Orlando highlights. The golf resort is located in central Florida, under 30 minutes from Orlando International Airport. International Drive is close by, and the big theme parks are around 20 to 30 minutes depending on traffic if you want to blend golf with everything Florida does so well.
Who is this for?
Golfers and groups who want a PGA Tour venue with on-site rooms, dining facilities and practice areas, plus easy access to Orlando.
Who is it best for?
Players who enjoy a sterner test, especially if you like plotting your way round rather than simply overpowering a course. That said, from the right tees it's still great fun for mid-handicappers who fancy the challenge.
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Genuine championship golf comes no finer around Orlando than Bay Hill, where the 27-hole golf complex comprises 9-hole loops named the Champion, Challenger and Charger. The stunning club and lodge have been recently refurbished, ensuring that the onsite facilities are a match for Bay Hill's remarkable course.
At its peak, Bay Hill can be stretched to 7,381 yards and spans 270 acres of stunning land alongside the Butler Chain of Lakes. The game's greatest names pound the same fairways for the Arnold Palmer Invitational, and a golf holiday on one of the best courses in Orlando is your chance to experience a slice of the action.
Bay Hill is ranked as one of the best courses in Florida
| Par | 72 |
|---|---|
| Designed by | Dick Wilson, updates from Arnold Palmer |
| Opened for play | 1961 |
| Previousley hosted | Arnold Palmer Invitational (1979-present) |
| Green | 7,381 yards | SSS 75.2 |
|---|---|---|
| Blue | 6,895 yards | SSS 73.6 |
| Yellow | 6,437 yards | SSS 71.3 |
| Red | 5,788 yards | SSS 68.4 |
Arnold Palmer's Bay Hill Club & Lodge has 70 air-conditioned guestrooms with a classic club feel, and plenty of nods to Palmer's legacy throughout. Rooms are comfortable and clubby, with Palmer memorabilia that reminds you where you are. Each room includes an in-room safe and Wi-Fi, with everything set up for golfers who want to stay on site and keep the logistics simple. You'll find a flat-screen TV in every room, and the whole place has that members' club atmosphere rather than a busy resort vibe.
Food and drink is a real part of the Bay Hill experience. The Grill & Classic Dining Rooms covers breakfast through to evening dining, ideal if your group wants to stay put after the round. The menu is varied and well executed, with everything from hearty breakfasts to refined evening meals that suit golfers who've spent the day battling the wind and water.
For views, head to The Bay Window overlooking the famous putting green and Rolex clock. It's the best spot in the house for a post-round bite, with lighter options like salads, sandwiches and brick-oven pizza, perfect while the scores are being debated and someone is inevitably replaying that approach into 18.
If you fancy a quieter end to the day, The Members Lounge is a cosy fireside spot for wine, beer and cocktails. It feels more like a private club than a busy resort bar, which is exactly the atmosphere Bay Hill is known for. It's the kind of place where you can sit back, relax and let the round settle before heading to dinner.
Away from the course, there are six tennis courts and a well-equipped gym. The big win here is convenience: you're sleeping where you're playing, with the clubhouse, practice areas and dining all close at hand. The practice facilities are excellent, with a proper range and short-game area where you can work on your wedges before heading out. For groups, that means you can roll out of bed, grab breakfast, warm up and be on the first tee without leaving the property, which makes the whole trip feel seamless.
Samuel
✓15 May 2026
It felt like it was in a time warp from about 1960s America. Food was average, accommodation was clean but quite basic. The hotel definitely felt like AP was there, a certain smell, how staff talked about him and how tight they were on little rules (collared shirts to eat, shirts tucked in around the course etc). The bar in the changing room was the star of the show- watch out for Max the Barman and the famous Palmer Waters- which is neat vodka with ice and a twist of lemon. Not for the faint hearted.
Simon
✓25 Mar 2026
A great place to stay, anything to do with "The King" will ooze class and this place does.
Stephen
✓3 Dec 2025
Pretty good, but for the price disappointing that the rooms didn’t have a kettle or a safe. Fantastic ambience and a sense of history and golf greatness around the place. The good view room was good even though it cost us €50 for the upgrade even though the lodge was half empty. Also the clubhouse bar was shut so felt we missed out a bit on the experience, but a bucket list event nonetheless
Jeannie
✓23 Oct 2025
Noise at the hotel kept us awake until the early hours. Complaints to reception staff was met with sympathy and apathy. Disappointing. The other staff in the hotel were fabulous especially in The Bay Window and at breakfast.
Alec
✓4 Oct 2025
Beautiful hotel worth a stay
Mark
✓5 Jun 2025
Time of year very quiet shut bar at 9
James
✓21 May 2025
Fantastic experience, great facilities, great course great food and drink, couldn't have asked for any better
Alex
✓20 Sep 2024
We stayed in one of the lodges . Great location great accommodation. It could do with a modernisation internally. The dining and locker rooms were excellent
Nicolás
✓26 May 2024
Robin
✓17 May 2024
Samuel
✓15 May 2026
Amazing condition of the first few holes, a long par 4 and then a 230 par 3 (off the back tees). The famous water hole par 5 comes a bit later, sadly none of our group carried the water in one. I loved the history of the course and knowing Tiger, Rory and co had all won here. The Bear trap is brutal off the back tees, and 18 provided a nice touch of drama with the approach shot in, although most of us were playing on in 3 and not 2. A fine wedge shot but a very scary long iron!
Simon
✓25 Mar 2026
A very lovely and enjoyable Golf Course which gives you an opportunity to score OK but pick the right tees to play from because that is important for your enjoyment.
Stephen
✓3 Dec 2025
Fantastic bucket list experience. Golf and the faculties in superb condition. We felt a bit ripped off by the cost of the caddie. We were expecting €40 each (plus tip) with a caddy each but we had one between 3 of us and got charged €60 per bag (€180 total), which considering that we were in buggies so no bags to carry seemed a bit expensive. Course in fabulous condition and great to follow in the footsteps of the modern greats
Jeannie
✓23 Oct 2025
The championship course was amazing and in fabulous condition. It’s well manicured and tricky without being contrived. We felt privileged to pay it. Watch out for caddie charging (compulsory Oct - April) which can be established in the pro shop prior to the round. You might need cash for this and there’s no ATM on site.
Alec
✓4 Oct 2025
Greens where average The surrounding areas of the greens where poor & top dressed with sand
Mark
✓5 Jun 2025
Course was empty 3.5 hours - even off yellow Ts lot of 180 yard second shot to raised greens surrounded by bunkers at front and side
James
✓21 May 2025
We would go so far as to say it was a better golfing experience than TPC which I couldn't imagine saying before the trip
Alex
✓20 Sep 2024
The greens were getting hollowtined and were heavily sanded so were not at their best. The rest of the course was in excellent condition
Nicolás
✓26 May 2024
Robin
✓17 May 2024
