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Magnolia Course

Disney's Lake Buena Vista Golf Course

Lake Buena Vista, FL, USA
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18 holesPar 72

About this course

Magnolia, one of Disney's trio of championship courses near Lake Buena Vista, carries the unmistakable stamp of Joe Lee's early 1970s design ethos: generous fairways framed by mature trees, challenging water hazards, and meticulously manicured greens. The terrain is classic Florida parkland, relatively flat with strategic bunkering and, as the name suggests, an abundance of magnolia trees that add both beauty and a touch of strategic difficulty. The 18 holes demand accuracy with the driver and proper club selection. Originally designed by Joe Lee, Magnolia has been a mainstay of the PGA Tour, playing host to the Walt Disney World Golf Classic for over four decades; now called the Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals Classic. The course favors a controlled ball flight and astute course management over brute power; with undulating greens that demand a deft touch. While not often mentioned among the pantheon of nationally revered courses, Magnolia occupies a unique space in the golf landscape. It is a place where families share the game and where the magic of Disney intersects with the traditions of golf, creating a memorable experience for players of all skill levels. A round at Magnolia is as much about the ambience as it is about the golf.

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.

2389

Best in World

2169

Best in USA

201

Best in FL

Quick facts

Location
Lake Buena Vista, FL, USA
Access
Public
Year built
1970
Holes
18
Par
72
Course Vaults score
7.3

Getting there

Disney's Lake Buena Vista Golf Course is most readily accessed via Orlando International Airport (MCO), situated roughly 20 miles northeast and a straightforward 30-to-40-minute drive through the flat, subtropical landscape of central Florida. For those arriving by private aviation, Orlando Executive Airport (ORL) offers a closer alternative just minutes from the property, allowing guests to bypass the larger commercial terminal entirely. The final stretch into Walt Disney World's golf complex unfolds through the manicured, distinctly Floridian terrain of the resort grounds themselves - a transition marked by the shift from interstate commerce to the quiet, controlled elegance of Disney's carefully curated landscape, where the championship layouts emerge amid native palmettos and pristine water features that define the Lake Buena Vista experience.

FAQ

Common questions about Magnolia at Disney's Lake Buena Vista Golf Course

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

Magnolia at Disney's Lake Buena Vista Golf Course has a Course Vaults score of 7.3 out of 10 based on 159 logged golfers.

Magnolia was designed by Joe Lee and Rocky Roquemore.

Yes. Magnolia at Disney's Lake Buena Vista Golf Course is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.

Par at Magnolia is 72.

Magnolia is a 18-hole course.

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