Plantation at Leesburg – Cranes Roost
6,005 yards, par 71 Rating: 68.0 with slope of 118 $$ Four tees challenge all skill levels. 4720 Plantation Blvd., Leesburg 352.365.0526 plantationleesburggolf.com
Plantation at Leesburg – Otter Creek
6,264 yards, par 72 Rating: 70.0 with slope of 127 $$ Five tees challenge all skill levels. 4720 Plantation Blvd., Leesburg 352.365.0526 plantationleesburggolf.com
NORTHWEST Harbor Hills Country Club
6,910 yards, par 72 Rating: 72.5 with slope of 126 $$ Rated 4 stars by Golf Digest. Spacious layout. Hilly terrain is challenging but not overly difficult. Harbor Hills has hosted numerous high school state playoff tournaments and National Golf Association tour events. 6583 Lake Griffin Rd., Lady Lake 352.753.7000 harborhills.com
Lakes of Lady Lake Golf Course
4,174 yards, par 63 Rating: 59.3 with slope of 96 $ Good putting touch required on a course featuring elevation changes and water. 503 Canopy Ln., Lady Lake 352.750.4474 golf-fla.com
Water Oak Country Club Estates
5,944 yards, par 72 Rating: 68.4 with slope of 117 $$ Situated among 300 acres of unique terrain and large oak trees with 14 tree-lined holes and emphasis on accuracy. 106 Evergreen Ln., Lady Lake 352.753.3905 wateoakgolf.net
Mount Dora Golf Club
EAST Black Bear Golf Club
7,002 yards, par 72 Rating: 74.7 with slope of 134 $$ One of the premier championship layouts in Central Florida. P.B. Dye design worthy of seven U.S. Amateur Public Links tournaments. Practice facility boasts complete double-ended driving range and 40,000-squarefoot short-game area. 24505 Caluso Blvd., Eustis 352.357.4732 blackbeargolfclub.com
Country Club of Mount Dora
6,571 yards, par 72 Rating: 72.1 with slope of 125 $$ Water comes into play on 16 holes. Raised greens present challenges. 1900 Country Club Blvd., Mount Dora 352.735.2263 ccofmtdora.com
Deer Island Country Club 6,852 yards, par 72 Rating: 73.8 with slope of 133 $$ The course designed by renowned architect Joe Lee opened in 1994. In addition to experiencing 18 wonderful holes, golfers enjoy beautiful views of Lake Dora and Lake Beauclair, as well as majestic magnolias and towering oak trees. 18000 Eagles Club House Way, Tavares 352.343.7550 deerislandcc.com
Eagle Dunes Golf Club
7,024 yards, par 72 Rating: 73.7 with slope of 135 $$ 4-star rating by Golf Digest. Elevations and beautiful fairways. 24000 Marbella Dr., Sorrento 352.357.0123 eagledunes.com
5,719 yards, par 70 Rating: 67.9 with slope of 114 $$ Opened in 1945. Mount Dora Golf Club, an 88-acre-course is billed as “the longest 5,700 yards in Florida.” 1100 S. Highland St., Mount Dora 352.383.3954 mountdoragolf.com
Red Tail Golf Club
7,152 yards, par 72 $$ Located in Red Tail Luxury Golf Community. Private, non-equity course. 26026 Member Ln., Sorrento 352.383.2700 redtailgc.com
Wedgewood Golf Course
1,400 yards, par 27 $ Opened in 1989. Not far from Grand Island, Wedgewood Golf Course offers terrific views and challenging play for golfers at every skill level. 12635 CR 44, Grand Island 352.589.0072
SOUTH Bella Collina Golf Club
7,500 yards, par 72 $$$ Premium course designed by pro Nick Faldo. Valley-style layout features open fairways but provides a true test. 15920 County Rd. 455, Montverde 407.469.4691 bellacollina.com
Clerbrook Golf & RV Resort
5,154 yards, par 67 Rating: 63.4 with slope of 108 $ Opened in 1981. Course features rolling fairways and connecting ponds. 20005 N. US Hwy. 27, Clermont 352.394.3551 clerbrook.com
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Green Valley Country Club
6,645 yards, par 72 Rating: 71.8 with slope of 128 $$ Founded as nine-hole course in 1967, expanded to 18 holes in 1989. Memberowned, semi-private club with full driving range. 14601 Green Valley Blvd., Clermont 352.394.2133 gvcountryclub.com
Kings Ridge Golf Club
6,269 yards, par 71 $$ Course capitalizes on naturally rolling terrain. Greens are a true test of putting skills. 1950 Kings Ridge Blvd., Clermont 352.242.4653 kingsridgegc.com
Sanctuary Ridge Golf Club
7,005 yards, par 71 Rating: 74.2 with a slope of 139 $$ Link-style course with significant elevations and 18 uniquely different holes is nicknamed “Florida’s mountain course” due to an elevation change of 190 feet. Water on seven holes. 2601 Diamond Club Dr., Clermont 352.243.0411 sanctuaryridgecfl.com
Swiss Fairways
6,725 yards, par 70 Rating: 72.3 with slope of 126 $ Unique course has 135 sand traps and 10 water hazards. Large greens. 13114 Skiing Paradise Blvd., Clermont 352.429.9065 swiss-fairways.com