
Interlachen Course
Interlachen Country Club




About this course
Interlachen, a club steeped in the traditions of Winter Park society, offers a golfing experience as polished as its membership. The course, a classic example of early 20th-century parkland design, presents subtly contoured fairways winding through mature oak and pine forests characteristic of Central Florida. Its layout favors strategic shot-making over sheer power, offering a fair test that rewards thoughtful approaches. Originally conceived by Stiles and Van Kleek, Interlachen has seen subtle refinements over the years that maintain its vintage charm. While it may not host major championships, the course enjoys a solid reputation within the region as a venue for high-level amateur competitions and a cherished haunt for local golfers. The club is known for its active social calendar and a membership that values camaraderie as much as competition. It’s a place where generations have learned the game and where post-round gatherings on the veranda are as integral to the Interlachen experience as a well-struck drive. The weekly mixed events and themed dinners are always oversubscribed.
Rankings
Ranked by CV ratings from golfers who've played this course. Positions are shown worldwide, by country, and by state; the Public column compares courses anyone can play.
Best in World
Best in USA
Best in FL
Quick facts
- Location
- Winter Park, FL, USA
- Access
- Public
- Year built
- 1983
- Holes
- 18
- Designer(s)
- Joe Lee, Steve Smyers
- Par
- 72
- Length
- 7,213 yards
- Difficulty
- 74.6/145
- Course Vaults score
- 8.2
Getting there
Interlachen Country Club sits in the heart of central Florida's lake country, accessible via Orlando International Airport (MCO), roughly 30 minutes to the southwest, or the smaller Orlando Executive Airport (ORL) for those traveling by private aircraft. The drive from MCO winds through the suburban corridors of greater Orlando before transitioning into the quieter, tree-lined neighborhoods of Winter Park, where the landscape softens into the rolling terrain of Florida's historic ridge country. As you approach Interlachen, the urban sprawl recedes and the club's signature Spanish moss-draped oaks and pristine fairways emerge alongside the chain of spring-fed lakes that define this storied 1923 layout. The final turn onto the club grounds offers a serene arrival befitting one of Florida's most distinguished private courses - a sanctuary of old-growth pines and championship golf removed from the bustle of the theme park corridor.

FAQ
Common questions about Interlachen
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
Interlachen has a Course Vaults score of 8.2 out of 10 based on 15 logged golfers.
Interlachen was designed by Joe Lee and Steve Smyers.
Yes. Interlachen is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.
Par at Interlachen is 72.
Interlachen plays 7,213 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.
The slope rating at Interlachen is 145.



