The genius of Faldo’s design here is how he managed to take Central Florida‘s little-known hills and craft a golf course that feels genuinely European, almost as if it were transplanted from the Italian countryside. It’s easy to see why many guests love the distinct elevation changes and the dramatic bunkering. The routing is strategic and demands intelligent course management, not just brute strength. You’ll find the front nine plays a little tighter, often winding through natural wetlands and requiring pinpoint accuracy off the tee.

That challenge sets up beautifully for the inward nine. Once you make the turn, the course opens up a bit, giving way to sweeping vistas and bolder, more dramatic bunkering around the greens. The overall atmosphere here is quiet and refined; you truly feel like you’ve left the theme park crowds far behind. The signature hole, the par three 11th, is pretty unforgettable, demanding a precise shot over water to a green framed by a stunning backdrop of the clubhouse and the lake.