You'd be hard pressed to find many better golfers than Arnold Palmer, and Bay Hill is every bit as iconic as the man himself. Arnold Palmer's Bay Hill Club & Lodge is widely regarded as one of the best golf resorts in America, a place 'The King' called home and turned into a proper championship test.
There are 27 holes here, split across three nine-hole loops: the Champion, the Challenger and the Charger. The Champion and Challenger nines form the course used for the Arnold Palmer Invitational on the PGA Tour, so you're playing a layout that's set up to challenge the very best. Expect plenty of water, strategic bunkering and greens that reward a confident short game.
Bay Hill is also brilliantly placed for a golf holiday that mixes rounds with the Orlando highlights. The golf resort is located in central Florida, under 30 minutes from Orlando International Airport. International Drive is close by, and the big theme parks are around 20 to 30 minutes depending on traffic if you want to blend golf with everything Florida does so well.
Who is this for? Golfers and groups who want a PGA Tour venue with on-site rooms, dining facilities and practice areas, plus easy access to Orlando.
Who is it best for? Players who enjoy a sterner test, especially if you like plotting your way round rather than simply overpowering a course. That said, from the right tees it's still great fun for mid-handicappers who fancy the challenge.
