Apopka Course

Apopka Golf & Tennis at Errol Estate

Apopka, FL, USA
Public
18 holesPar 726,745 yds72.9/132
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About this course

Apopka Golf & Tennis at Errol Estate occupies land in Apopka, a city northwest of Orlando in central Florida's lake-studded terrain. Joe Lee designed the course during his prolific career shaping Florida golf layouts from the 1960s through the 1980s. Lee, who worked extensively throughout the state, typically routed courses that accommodated the flat topography and integrated the region's natural water features and native vegetation into strategic play. His designs often emphasized accessibility for a range of skill levels while requiring thoughtful course management around hazards. The Errol Estate property provides the setting for a layout that reflects Lee's characteristic approach to Florida golf design. The course incorporates the area's lakes and wetlands as both visual elements and strategic considerations, with water coming into play on multiple holes. Mature trees and native landscaping frame fairways, and the routing takes advantage of whatever natural elevation changes exist in the relatively level terrain. The design asks players to navigate typical central Florida conditions—water hazards, occasional wind exposure, and firm, sandy-based turf. The facility serves as a semi-private club offering both golf and tennis amenities. It caters to local residents and visitors seeking a traditional Florida golf experience in a setting that balances challenge with playability. The course provides a straightforward test of accuracy and strategy without the severe demands of championship-level designs, making it suitable for regular play and social golf within the greater Orlando area.

Quick facts

Location
Apopka, FL, USA
Access
Public
Year built
1972
Designer
Joe Lee
Holes
18
Par
72
Length
6,745 yards
Difficulty
72.9/132

Getting there

Most visitors to Apopka Golf & Tennis at Errol Estate arrive via Orlando International Airport, a straightforward 35-minute drive north through the city's suburban sprawl before the landscape opens into the rolling citrus groves and horse country of northwest Orange County. The route follows the Florida Turnpike or Interstate 4 before transitioning onto quieter state roads that wind through Apopka's agricultural heartland, where the air grows sweeter and the pace noticeably slower. Executive Aviation at Orlando Apopka Airport provides a discreet alternative for private arrivals, placing guests mere minutes from the estate's gated entrance. The final turn reveals a hidden world of old Florida elegance, where moss-draped oaks frame the approach to a club that has quietly served Central Florida's discerning golfers since 1957.

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Common questions about Apopka

Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.

Apopka was designed by Joe Lee.

Yes. Apopka is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.

Par at Apopka is 72.

Apopka plays 6,745 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.

The slope rating at Apopka is 132.

Apopka is a 18-hole course.

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