Country Club of Mount Dora

The Country Club of Mount Dora features a layout designed by Lloyd Clifton, a Florida-based architect who worked primarily in the mid-20th century and created numerous courses throughout the state during the post-war golf boom. The course sits in Mount Dora, a small city in Lake County in central Florida, known for its rolling terrain—unusual for the state—and its location on the shores of Lake Dora. This topographical variation provides more natural elevation change than is typical for Florida golf, giving the design a character distinct from the flatter courses found elsewhere in the region. The routing takes advantage of the area's native live oaks and pines, with tree-lined fairways that require accuracy off the tee. The course reflects the design sensibilities of its era, with traditional parkland features and greens that vary in size and contour. Water comes into play on several holes, consistent with the lake-studded landscape of central Florida. The layout serves as the centerpiece of a private club that has been part of the Mount Dora community for decades. Mount Dora itself is a historic town with New England-style architecture and a reputation as an arts and antiques destination. The club operates as a traditional country club with golf as its primary amenity, serving local members and maintaining the course as a year-round facility in Florida's subtropical climate.