It would actually be hard to define how to exactly feel when playing the Sanctuary Ridge Golf Club. It feels like Florida and Scotland and somewhere else in that little piece of golf heaven in Orlando. There is nothing like this anywhere else in Central Florida, and that alone is reason enough to actually pack that golf bag and head on a golf trip hereabouts. Breaking them down in details will leave golfers scrambling off already.
The Sanctuary Ridge Golf Club, ladies and gentlemen, is a rare mountain course. The 270 feet elevation will tell this part of the story. And since there are a lot of sand on this golf vacation destination, naturally, designer Terrill LaGree created bunkers and a links style layout. He made sure too that there are no parallel fairways on course, thereby giving golfers true solitude while going at their game. The only thing, perhaps, that is more Scottish than this is a kilt. And at over 7000 yards from the longest tees, with five sets of tees to choose from, par 72, there is something to marvel at in this place.
On top of all its marvelous layout features, the course is surrounded with so much beauty it is heartwarming. And so close to other fun 
amenities, but without jeopardizing quality and almost holy seclusion that a game of golf promises its dear patrons. The Sanctuary Ridge Golf Club is located in Clermont, the heart of Florida where everything else fun about the Sunshine State is in close proximity making it perfect in general for all family getaways, not just golf vacations. Something as good as this should never be enclosed in a piece of reading material; it calls for revving up the engine and heading to this little piece of golf paradise.
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its length, golfers are given six sets of tees to play from thereby accommodating pretty much most every golfer, handicap regardless. This layout sits on a rolling hill, a highland design that is nowhere near anything found in the Central Florida area – all 1900 acres of it. As golfers go through this course, they are taken in and around sweeping hillsides, thick forests and a former limestone quarry that adds a different flavor to the scenery. But what brings the ‘extra’ in extra special for 
Arthur Hills creation that has been making raves and earning respect and love from avid golfers in and out of Orlando for the past decade, since it opened in 2000. The whole course is dotted with palm trees that sums up to over 1500 in total. And they are not there as mere accessories. Along with the water features that play on most every hole of the course, and the many, many sand bunkers will play to be anybody’s biggest nemesis on the greens. But then, they will never still be as big as the brain that operates on any golfer. It has just the right amount of everything to make it a truly great and memorable Orlando 
That is, in comparison to its more difficult and generally tighter sibling course (and famed classic on the facility), El Campeon. But it could eat any golfer alive if they let it. This is a long-hitter’s paradise; non-long hitters must double their efforts in getting the best side of the course. But in general, when the length is not bothering the golfer, it should be a fun, memorable and scenic game. At 7230 yards from the longest tees, par 72, it could get pretty overwhelming. But there are some six sets of tees to choose from. That gives a rather different flavor to the usual Florida 
Despite its sibling course being more notably difficult, truth is, the 
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Independence. The Palmer layout measures a 6916 yards from the longest tees, par 72. Apart from the really dramatic changes in elevation, this 
variety to couple with excellence. This has always been evident in his games, and now in all his golf course creations. Whether or not he intends for his courses to be difficult is a wonder. But that he intends for his courses to be interesting is without a doubt – YES. The 
tees to play from and features a Parkland-style layout. This golf vacation favorite is known for its naturally smooth flowing terrain which Nicklaus did not do so much as intervene. He kept the natural flow of earth, added the holes where they are most interesting, put in some not-too-friendly bunkers, and waited and saw how golfers are going to conquer them with shot accuracy and technique. It was adjudged Florida’s most difficult both from tees for men and women. If Jack Nicklaus did that on purpose, nobody knows. The only thing sure is that he is up to giving guests a great, great 
that fits perfectly with the Florida climate. There are numerous deep pot bunkers scattered all over the course that define how difficult the course can get, if one allows it to be. But course pros assure that it is challenging but it is fair. It has enough grit to keep the golfers thinking throughout their rounds, but has as much softness to keep them smiling while at it. The greens are large, and the fairways are wide and rolling. The greens are as fast as the weather permits, but are in pristine condition all year round. Regardless, any time of the year, a 
And as interesting and beautiful as it is, it has managed to reap some hard earned awards. Amongst them is being Number 10 in America’s Best New Resort Course, one of Florida’s Best Public Access Courses, and America’s Best Resort Courses. With its offering of fun, challenging and stunning 
comes to Disney. Everything about it falls under one or all of those adjectives; sometimes even more. Especially if it comes with the word Disney and Orlando, nothing could go wrong or ugly. Kids know that…and adults too! More so if they are golf loving adults who have had their shot at playing any of the five golf courses in the Disney World Resort, they will surely know how Disney spells fun and goodness. The 
something to say in yardage – measuring a good 6,957 yards from the longest tees, par 72. What is most notable in this course is the harmonious blending of beauty and challenge perfectly woven into the natural Florida surroundings. There was little and controlled interference into the indigenous flora and fauna thus they grow abundantly in the property. In fact, alligators, deer, and native species of birds are a rather welcome sight to guests. That and its game-savvy features of tree-lined fairways, elevated tees, 9 water holes and over 90 sand bunkers all come together to create a wonderful potpourri of fun, challenge, and beauty all in one 
Bordered mostly by forests of pines, cypresses, palmettos, and bay trees, 
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