The Club at Eaglebrooke

Eaglebrooke is a Ron Garl design located in Lakeland, Florida, opened in the late 1990s as the centerpiece of a residential golf community in central Florida's Polk County. Garl, a prolific Florida architect known for working with the state's relatively flat terrain, routed the course to incorporate natural wetlands, lakes, and mature vegetation typical of the region. The layout takes advantage of elevation changes that are modest by most standards but notable for Florida, creating visual interest and strategic variety across the property. The course features generous fairways bordered by native grasses and water hazards that come into play on multiple holes, reflecting Garl's approach to designing courses that challenge better players while remaining accessible to members of varying skill levels. Bunkers are positioned to define landing areas and guard greens, which tend toward moderate undulation. The routing moves through stands of oak and pine, with several holes offering open vistas across the community's lakes. The Club at Eaglebrooke operates as a private equity club serving the residential community and its members. The facility includes practice areas and clubhouse amenities typical of Florida golf communities developed during the period. Lakeland's location between Tampa and Orlando places Eaglebrooke within a region dense with golf courses, where it serves primarily as a membership club for residents and local players seeking a home course in central Florida.