Though not a golfer, Walt Disney created the world’s leading family entertainment destination. He was a true visionary, and it didn’t take him long to realize that the sky was the limit for golf in Central Florida. While developing the overall concept for what would become theWalt DisneyWorld Resort, and shortly after acquiring the Florida property, Disney sketched a preliminary outlook for the future of the site which included the Magic Kingdom, EPCOT, resort hotels, convention facilities, manmade lakes, plus a large area designated for golf. A half century later, four unique courses, now operated by Arnold Palmer Golf Management (APGM), provide a golfer’s paradise. The layouts are challenging enough for the PGA TOUR’s greatest players, but also friendly enough to accommodate all skill levels at what has come to be known as “The Happiest Place on TURF!” Make Some Magic of Your Own At Disney World’s Golf Courses As Walt Disney World Golf ushers in the next 50 years, there’s tremendous excitement in store with the grand re-opening of the Magnolia Course. Next December will mark the 50th anniversary of Jack Nicklaus’ third consecutive victory in the Walt Disney World Golf Classic. Opened in 1971, Walt Disney World Resort will conclude its ongoing 50th anniversary festivities in March of 2023. After more than four decades hosting annual professional tournaments, Walt Disney World’s focus has shifted to expanding golf’s reach and is nowoffering a superlative experience in stunningly beautiful surroundings for family vacations, industry gatherings and business seminars. Given the diversity of the golf challenges and exceptional Walt Disney World Resort dining and entertainment options, it’s no wonder Golf Digest has ranked Walt Disney World Golf among its George McNeilly Michigan Golf Journal
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