Orlando is a golf paradise. The weather is always warm, the land is vast, and there's plenty of water, so just a short drive will lead you to numerous golf courses.

If you consider the greater Orlando area, there are reportedly over 100 golf courses.

However, the prices vary widely. There are public courses available for under $100, while some famous courses require an overnight stay to access.

Starting with the most famous, there's Bay Hill Club & Lodge. Arnold Palmer first played golf here in the 1960s and liked it so much that he eventually bought it, and it is still operated as a private club by the Palmer family.

This is the very place where the PGA Tour's Arnold Palmer Invitational is held every year.

It's not a golf course where regular tourists can just call and say, "I'd like to play 18 holes tomorrow."

If you're not a member, you typically have to access it through a Stay to Play arrangement by staying at the Lodge.

The accommodation and golf costs can vary significantly depending on the date, so it's best to check when making a reservation, but it's not a place you would think of for a cheap round.

Still, for golf enthusiasts, it's worth spending money for the experience of saying, "I played at Arnold Palmer's Bay Hill."

For a more realistic option, there's ChampionsGate Golf Club.

It features the International Course and National Course designed by Greg Norman, making it a popular choice for golf travelers.

This place has a strong resort golf character, and it's relatively easy for general visitors to book tee times.

The green fees fluctuate significantly based on the date, time, and season, with a considerable price difference between the winter peak season and summer off-season in Orlando golf.

So, don't think of the 18-hole price as a fixed amount; it's best to check real-time rates based on your reservation date.

If I were looking for value, I would also keep an eye on Orange County National.

It has two championship courses, Panther Lake and Crooked Cat, along with a 9-hole Tooth Course.

The practice facilities are impressive, with the driving range alone covering 42 acres. The current prices for balls are $8 for 25, $11 for 40, $15 for 70, and $28 for 140.

Especially in the summer, the Tooth Summer Pass for 2026 is $179, allowing access to the Tooth Course's green fees until September 30.

Including a pushcart, it's $239. If you're a Florida resident, there's also the 2026 Florida Elite Golf Card, with a new membership fee of $399.

If you play often, it's worth calculating these options.

Bundling accommodation and golf can sometimes lead to surprisingly good deals.

Among the packages for October 2026 at Orange County National, there's a deal for $526 per person that includes two nights in a double room, four rounds of golf, and breakfast.

If you want to go a bit more upscale, there are also Grande Lakes golf courses, and famous private clubs like Isleworth are not easily accessible to general tourists.

And when playing golf in Orlando, if you approach it with the same mindset as when playing in Korea, you might lose quite a few balls.

You might think, "I can clear that," only to find yourself in the water. It's better to bring plenty of extras rather than just one expensive new ball.

In the summer, while prices drop, the heat and afternoon thunderstorms can be a challenge.

There's a reason many people play early in the morning and finish before lunch. If a lightning alert goes off, don't try to squeeze in another hole; you should evacuate immediately.

Ultimately, the advantage of golfing in Orlando is the variety of options available.

You can choose from budget-friendly rounds around $100 to high-end golf trips experiencing PGA Tour courses, all tailored to your budget.

For golf lovers, Orlando might become a destination they want to revisit, even more than for Disney.