Championsgate: Golf options for your trip

Championsgate appeals to travelers who want to make golf the focus of their stay. Options range from championship courses and lessons to mini golf and casual play with Toptracer. When choosing a hotel in Championsgate, it is worth first deciding which activity you have planned: a championship round, focused instruction, and different types of recreational play each offer a different reason to travel.

Championship Golf and Instruction

ChampionsGate Golf Club has two 18-hole championship courses designed by Greg Norman. The complex is also home to the David Leadbetter Golf Academy. It offers private and family lessons, including on-course playing lessons and supervised practice sessions. This means a round on a championship course and instruction are available as distinct options. If you would like to focus your trip on training, you can consider both the lesson format and the balance between on-course play and supervised practice.

The International Course has its own distinctive features: it is designed in a coastal links style, and every hole has water features. The course’s character can therefore be defined by two features: its links style and the presence of water throughout. If course design is a particular consideration in your golf plans, you’ll find specific details here that go beyond the general description of championship golf.

Practice, Recreational Play, and Mini Golf

The Champs Par 3 Course is a lit, ten-hole course. It is suitable for beginners and for practicing the short game. Crane's Adventure Golf offers a different experience: this family-friendly mini golf facility has 18 themed holes. So when comparing the formats, it’s not just about the number of holes, but also whether you’re looking for a round on a golf course or themed mini golf. Crane's Adventure Golf is the option explicitly described as family-friendly.

Eagles Edge at ChampionsGate offers 30 state-of-the-art hitting bays with Toptracer technology. Guests are welcome to enjoy casual play without a reservation, although reservations are recommended. Complimentary rental clubs are available, or you can bring your own. If you include Eagles Edge in your plans, take the reservation recommendation into account and check the current conditions before your trip. This helps distinguish this recreational format from the Academy and the golf courses described above.

More Ways to Enjoy a Day of Golf

ChampionsGate Country Club has a golf course designed by George Clifton and an aqua driving range. You can also take dining options into account when planning your day: Champions Grill serves breakfast and lunch and has a full-service bar. Menu and service details may change. Eagles Edge offers a menu of all-American classics, handcrafted cocktails, and craft beers; menus may also change.

At the ChampionsGate Clubhouse, a seasonal sunset tradition featuring bagpipe music is offered from fall through spring. It includes a view of the sunset over the 10th tee. Since the tradition is tied to a particular season, check whether it is currently taking place before planning your visit around it.

Compare Golf Options for Your Trip

A direct comparison can help you choose the right reason for your trip: the championship courses offer an 18-hole format, while the Champs Par 3 Course has ten holes and is specifically suited to beginners and the short game. The Academy focuses on instruction, while Crane's Adventure Golf offers mini golf with themed holes. Eagles Edge, in turn, combines hitting bays and Toptracer with recreational play. First decide which of these formats is most important for your trip.

For an overview of the wider area: Four Corners.