Arnold Palmer's Bay Hill Club & Lodge - Orlando, Florida

Doug M.

I went with my son for a quick golf weekend. Our timing was both good -- and not so good. A PGA tournament was coming in a few weeks, so the course was in amazing shape. But they were limiting the play on the course to keep it fresh, so we struggled to get a tee time leading up to our arrival and I booked another nearby course instead. I can't say enough for how accommodating everybody was -- from the front desk to the pro shop to the dining room. Incredibly professional, polite, and friendly. They were able to squeeze us in for 18 holes at the last minute, a favor that I did not take lightly and that turned what was going to be a nice weekend into an unforgettable memorable weekend for my son and I. The room was great. Breakfast was great. The golf was amazing (even if we did lose plenty of balls in the rough!). But he was able to par three different holes, he hit a couple 300 yard drives straight down the fairway, he just missed a hole in one by about 5 feet on another hole, and we came away excited to watch the tournament on TV in a few weeks and see all the places we just played. Thanks for the memories.

Randy D.

The Bay Hill Club, host of the Arnold Palmer Invitational Golf Tournament is an awesome venue. The volunteers do a fabulous job helping visitors. Excellent food choices. The Merchandise shop is a bit pricey, but it’s a PGA event. So that pretty much goes with the territory.

Charlotte W.

If the men on our trip rated this trip solely on the golf experience then it would be a 5. However 10 of our group of 18 were not golfing so we were just able to view our experience without the golf. Again, the 8 that played golf said it was the best experience of golf they had ever had. The club house provided breakfast however it took a very long time. Only a few of us had lunch and it was fantastic with very attentive service. The bar was top notch with Cheryl. My biggest complaint was the cottage/house we rented. We had 4 houses and they were all very outdated. The lights flickered non stop which gives me migraines. The house had a moldy smell and/or a sewage smell. One night we walked to the club house from our house and tried to enter the back side of the club house. The bar and restaurant were full. Several service people and patrons saw us 4 ladies waiting outside and the door was locked. They looked at us and turned their heads. Finally a very kind man from across the bar came and opened the door for us. Again we were dressed club appropriate and had a private dinner at the club. Our only fault was we didn’t know the rules and entrances that were allowed at this club. I would hope that no one would be treated that way at our club. The spa was closed and the pool was nothing special. If you are there just for golf, this is your place. If you are planning a club destination for a mixed group or family, look somewhere else.

Todd S.

This golf course and resort was different than I was expecting. I was expecting a very commercialized high end facility and feel. What I found was a very well kept, clean facility without all the fancy frills. Just a down home hotel, club house and golf course.

The golf course was amazing. I played it 2/1, which is about 5 weeks before the PGA tournament. It is not is tournament shape, but getting there. The greens were running a bit slow. The fairways and rough are immaculate. The caddies were some of the best I have had. Ask for Ryan if you go. He was really great.

The layout and design are great. Standing on the tee box of #6 and looking at the tee show the Bryson hit was out of this world. Still can’t believe he actually pulled that shot off. WOW!

For me, this is not a destination golf course, but when I am in Orlando it is a must do.

Hanan C.

What an amazing experience
From the mints you coming tk the front desk gryby the amazing Sonia that fix everything to the great people all over this beautiful club
The gentleman in the bar did terrific job look after us from the beginning of our break till the end
Absolutely a legend

Michael C.

There's too much to say about Bay Hill. The lodge, the staff, the members and the golf...it's all a class act. The great experience began with Sonya who completed our reservations and made the stay smooth as silk. Then the lessons with John...they were worth their weight in gold! Thanks John. Chris, at the Bay Window, made every meal an added pleasure, we never stopped laughing. Raphie, our caddy for both days was a fantastic. (Looking forward to the next loop with you.) Then there's the incomparable Rick. Sir, you are the best at what you do! I don't know what more I can say, Rick. Bay Hill is obviously a great place for golf, it's history is everwhere but it feels like so much more than that. You feel immersed in the experience. It's worth every golf nickel you spend and I believe the memories will last a lifetime. I only wish I could have met Arnie, but such is life. Thanks for the memories!

Trey O. R. H.

Jersey is amazing I cannot tell you how amazing she was with the group we sent over there of 40 people they enjoyed the property in the golf tournament and she ran her restaurant like nobody's business

Ian M.

Had a blast at the golf tournament this past weekend. Parking was super easy at universal. The shuttles are super fast.
Look foward to next year