Sanctuary Ridge Golf Club

Sanctuary Ridge Golf Club sits in the rolling terrain of Lake County, northwest of Orlando in Clermont, Florida. Designed by Terry LaGree and opened in the early 2000s, the course takes advantage of the area's distinctive topography—unusual for central Florida—with elevation changes of up to seventy feet that provide strategic interest and varied perspectives across the property. The routing incorporates natural wetlands, mature oak hammocks, and native vegetation that frame the playing corridors. LaGree's design emphasizes playability across skill levels while rewarding thoughtful course management. The layout features generous fairway corridors but introduces challenge through well-placed bunkers, water hazards on multiple holes, and greens with subtle to moderate contour. The elevation shifts create downhill and uphill approaches that require adjustments in club selection, a characteristic that distinguishes Sanctuary Ridge from the flatter courses common to the region. The course operates as a semi-private facility, welcoming both members and daily-fee play. Its location in Clermont, a community known for its hills and lakes, positions it within a growing golf market that serves both residents and visitors to the greater Orlando area. The property's natural setting and the integration of the course into the existing landscape give it a more secluded feel despite its accessibility to major transportation routes.