National at Champions Gate Golf Club

The National Course at Champions Gate Golf Club opened in 2000 as part of a 36-hole facility designed by Greg Norman in the resort community of ChampionsGate, located southwest of Orlando. Norman conceived the National as a links-inspired layout that contrasts with the property's companion International Course, drawing on his experience with seaside golf to create strategic ground-game options despite the inland Florida setting. The course occupies relatively flat terrain typical of central Florida but incorporates extensive bunkering, wide fairways, and firm playing surfaces intended to reward creative shot-making.

The routing features broad landing areas with strategic bunker placement that encourages players to consider angles of approach rather than simply bombing drives down the middle. Norman incorporated large, undulating greens with subtle breaks that can prove deceptive on the slower Bermuda surfaces. Water comes into play on several holes, though the design emphasizes width and options rather than forced carries. The course stretches over 7,100 yards from the championship tees, providing ample length for accomplished players while remaining accessible from forward markers.

Champions Gate serves primarily as a resort facility, hosting visiting golfers and groups drawn to the Orlando area. The property includes practice facilities and a clubhouse that accommodates both daily-fee play and resort guests. The National Course has hosted various regional amateur events and qualifiers, benefiting from its length and conditioning standards that can challenge competitive fields while remaining playable for recreational golfers seeking a Greg Norman design experience in central Florida.