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Golf in Orlando: Mystic Dunes
The phenomenal Mystic Dunes Golf Club opened its greens summer
of 2001 and is located just 2 miles south of the WALT DISNEY WORLD“
Resort on Old Lake Wilson Road/CR545 at the Wyndham Palms Resort
and Country Club.
Carved from rolling orange groves and native, protected wetlands,
Mystic Dunes Golf Club sits on the edge of the premier travel destination
in the world yet offers a feeling of escape from it all. Neighboring
some of the most thrilling and engrossing attractions found anywhere,
it only seems fitting that Mystic Dunes be designed with some of
those attributes in mind. Champions Tour Player and NBC Lead Golf
Analyst Gary Koch has created a masterpiece of blended philosophies
and unrivaled challenges that is certain to go down as one of the
most unique in all of Florida.
Greens reminiscent of Augusta National, par fours that rival in
length to some of the longest seen in Professional Major Championships,
and a diabolical quartet of par threes that seem to get more intense
as the round progresses are just some of the outstanding features
on this 7,012 yard, Par 71 track. Meticulous course conditioning
guarantees superior playing conditions year-round with special attention
given to the greens complexes that feature at least fifty yards
of tiff-dwarf grass surrounds, allowing for an unlimited variety
of shot types and strategies. Five sets of tee boxes offer every
level of golfer the ability to play from the distance that makes
a round of golf enjoyable and with just enough challenge to keep
the player’s interest piqued. Back tees (Black) are reserved
for the professional or low-single digit handicap amateur only.
The "low country-style" eastern, front nine is reminiscent
of classic Carolina-style courses, meandering through native wetlands
and marsh areas, bordering oak and cypress forests. The western,
back nine has the characteristics of a British Isles links course,
with extensive perimeter mounding and pot bunkers as well as large,
expansive, sandy waste areas bordering lush green, rolling, sweeping
and perfectly manicured fairways. Water comes into play on just
one hole - the extremely scenic and challenging par three #11 waterfall
hole. Holes 15 through 18 have been called "four of the best
finishing holes you’ll find anywhere," according to Golf
& Leisure Magazine.
Koch designed the course to be player-friendly, yet rewarding to
the strategic golfer. Almost every green is accessible with run-up
shots: instead of bunker-infested greens, the special feature being
collection areas characterized by unique "bumps and humps."
Amenities
Driving range, putting and chipping greens
ParView GPS System
20,000-sq./ft. clubhouse with restaurant and full bar
Beverage cart service, carts equipped with rake, coolers, sand buckets,
towels and tees, two relief stations (#5 and #14), four ice water
stations on the course, Red Cross certified staff, club storage,
locker rooms
AVAILABLE FOR OUTINGS, MEETINGS AND OTHER SPECIAL EVENTS
Driving up to the clubhouse on the brick drive, fountains and gardens
set off the main entrance of the clubhouse, restaurant and pro shop.
Etched glass windows from floor to ceiling and doors set the mood.
The 3,000 sq. ft. pro shop has over 90 degrees of windows overlooking
the practice complex and first hole.
Ladies and men’s locker rooms feature marble countertops,
black enameled sinks, flagstone tile floors and upholstered benches.
The restaurant has stone tile floors and cherry and stone planters.
The semi-circular bar is welcoming, with cherry and stone accouterments
and full-length windows overlooking the driving range. Lighting
in the bar and restaurant emanates from stately burnished bronze
fixtures. Airwalls transform the area from three intimate rooms
to a larger area that seats up to 300 people.
The adjacent flagstone verandah, with umbrellas, tables and chairs,
wraps around the back of the clubhouse and offers a spectacular
view across the range to the 18th green.
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