The promise of “free golf for life” has long been a big part of the allure of The Villages, though not all the courses are free to play…details below.
How many golf courses are in The Villages?
Right now there are an astonishing 711 holes of golf spread out across 13 championship courses and 42 executive courses.
In case you were wondering, that’s more than any other community in the world!
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- Recent Golf Related Articles
- The Villages Championship Golf Course
- The Villages Executive Golf Courses
- Specialty Golf
- Practice Facilities
- The Villages Golf Academy
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The Villages Championship Golf
There are currently 13 Championship courses in The Villages. The Villages Championship courses are immaculately kept, and are both fun and in some cases very challenging to play. Some of them were designed by the games biggest names in golf like Arnold Palmer and Nancy Lopez.
Most of these courses have 27 holes. Residents of The Villages are automatically members of these courses as well, but unfortunately they are not free to play.
Belle Glade
352-674-2700
434 Moyer Loop
The Villages, FL 32163
Year Opened: 2014
Bonifay
352-753-1776
1033 Pinellas Place
The Villages, FL 32163
Year Opened: 2011
Bonifay Country Club has three nine-hole courses that officially opened in 2011 and were designed by the Clifton, Ezell, and Clifton Design Group. In keeping with to Florida feel that the club is going for, the courses are named Destin, Ft. Walton, and Pensacola. The Destin and Ft. Walton courses play to the north of the clubhouse, while the newer Pensacola course plays to the south of the club.
The club promotes the fifth hole on the Destin course as its most famous hole. It is a short par three that uses both water and sand to challenge players. The hold is only 95 yards from the green tees, but will require a perfect shot to dodge the hazards. The Destin course also features the longest hole at the club with its par five first hole. At 429 yards from the green tee, you will have to have some length on your drive to hit this green in regulation.
The Pensacola course features some of the best views of any of the three courses. The third, fourth, fifth, sixth, and seventh holes work their way around three of the biggest water features on the property. The par three fifth hole is the shortest at the club at only 92 yards from the green tees. The rest of the holes on the Pensacola course make up for that though, because the Pensacola course is the longest of the three courses.
Located right next door to the clubhouse and pro shop is the Bonifay Country Club restaurant. Keeping with the laid back Florida coastal feel of the club, the restaurant is decorated like a classic Florida beach house. The restaurant also has an outdoor patio and bar that overlooks the golf courses. The most frequently used descriptions of the menu are “eclectic” and “Florida-inspired.”
Cane Garden
352-751-7029
1728 Bailey Trail
The Villages, FL 32162
Year Opened: 2004
Evans Prairie
352-205-8910
1824 Evans Prairie Trail
The Villages, FL 32163
Year Opened: 2012
Glenview Champions
352-753-3345
3190 Glenview Rd
The Villages, FL 32162
Year Opened: 2000
Glenview is comprised of three nine-hole courses: Talley Ho, Fox Run, and Stirrup Cup. These courses were designed by Clifton, Ezell & Clifton with input from PGA Pros Hubert Green, Tommy Aaron, and John Mahaffey as design consultants. The Stirrup Cup course is probably the most challenging, while Fox Run might be the most scenic course in all of The Villages.
The par three seventh hole on Talley Ho might be one of the most intimidating holes anywhere. Golfers will have to rocket their tee shot over the lake, and land it right on the green. If the shot is too short, it won’t clear the water, but if it slices to the left it will end up in the sand. It can’t go too far either, or it will be in the rough. Club selection is going to be of the upmost importance on this hole.
The ninth hole on Stirrup Cup is an excellent way to finish a day on the course. This moderate length par four has a beautiful view of the clubhouse as a backdrop.
Hacienda Hills
352-753-5155
1195 Morse Blvd
The Villages, FL 32159
Year Opened: 1990
Havana
352-750-8085
2488 O’Dell Circle
The Villages, FL 32162
Year Opened: 2007
Lopez Legacy
352-753-1450
17145 Buena Vista Blvd.
The Villages, FL 32162
Year Opened: 2002
Mallory Hill
352-753-3730
1675 O’Dell Circle
The Villages, FL 32162
Year Opened: 2005
The challenge at Mallory Hill is the elevation changes that result from its rolling hills. The course is split into three separate nine-hole courses: The Virginia Course, The Caroline Course, and The Amelia Course.
The Virginia Course is built on a former watermelon patch and is known for its nine different water hazards. Golfers will have to elevate right over one of those water hazards on the par 3 fifth hole, which is only 89 yards from the green tees. This will require precision placement off the tee.
The most popular hole on the Caroline Course is the par 4 seventh hole, which has a length of 246 yards from the green tees. While waiting to tee off on this hole, golfers will be able to see one of the oldest cemeteries in the county. This adds a “respectfully quiet” feel to this section of the course.
The par 3 third hole of the Amelia Course offers golfers a majestic view of the Lake Sumter Landing area. The tee box is located approximately 60-70 feet above the hole. This is not uncommon on the Amelia Course, which features some of the highest points in the entire county.
The most popular item at the restaurant, by far, is the pizza. Mallory Hill Country Club pizzas are all made with hand tossed crust and homemade sauce that is made fresh daily. Pizzas are cooked in a 600 degrees hearth oven and only the finest ingredients are used. Some of the popular pizzas available are Caprese, Veggie Delight, Philly Steak, Meaty, and Portobello Swiss. If you would like a pizza custom made with your favorite toppings, there is a long list of fresh toppings to choose from.
Orange Blossom Hills
352-753-5200
1548 Water Tower Circle
The Villages, FL 32159
Year Opened: 1985
Palmer Legends
352-753-5300
1645 Palmer Way
The Villages, FL 32162
Year Opened: 2004
Southern Oaks
352-753-6740
766 Marilee Place
The Villages, FL 32163
Year Opened: 2021
Tierra Del Sol
352-750-4600
806 San Marino Dr
The Villages, FL 32159
Year Opened: 1996
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The Villages Executive Golf
There are now 42 Executive courses in The Villages. These mostly nine-hole courses (Marsh View Pitch & Putt has 18 holes) are primarily par 3’s with a few par 4’s and the rare par 5 sprinkled in for fun.
These courses are free for residents to play…if you live in The Villages you’re in! You’ll pay no greens fees and if you want to walk the course its free. But, there is a small fee for golf cart rental. You can also use your own cart and pay a trail fee either daily, semi-annually, or annually.
These courses are free for residents to play…if you live in The Villages, you’re in! You’ll pay no greens fees and if you want to walk the course it’s free. But, there is a small fee for golf cart rental. You can also use your own cart and pay a trail fee either daily, semi-annually, or annually.
Amberwood Executive Golf Course
7435 SE 172nd Legacy Ln
The Villages, FL 32162
(352) 750-0423
Year Opened: 2003
Bacall Executive Golf Course
2042 Canal St
The Villages, FL 32162
(352) 430-3431
Year Opened: 2005
Belmont Executive Golf Course
534 Belvedere Blvd
The Villages, FL 32162
(352) 750-2019
Year Opened: 2004
Bogart Executive Golf Course
2042 Canal St
The Villages, FL 32162
(352) 430-3431
Year Opened: 2005
Bonita Pass Executive Golf Course
2313 Buttonwood Run
The Villages, FL 32162
(352) 750-8029
Year Opened: 2009
Briarwood Executive Golf Course
8501 SE 172nd Legacy Ln
The Villages, FL 32162
(352) 259-2967
Year Opened: 2001
Chula Vista Executive Golf Course
1019 Rio Grande Ave
Lady Lake, FL 32162
(352) 753-4170
Year Opened: 1990
Churchill Greens Executive Golf Course
534 Belvedere Blvd
The Villages, FL 32162
(352) 750-2019
Year Opened: 2003
De La Vista Executive Golf Course
803 San Marino Dr
The Villages, FL 32162
(352) 753-0977
Year Opened: 1995
El Diablo Executive Golf Course
2381 Enrique Dr
The Villages, FL 32162
(352) 750-6670
Year Opened: 1997
El Santiago Executive Golf Course
2381 Enrique Dr
The Villages, FL 32162
(352) 750-6670
Year Opened: 1998
Escambia Executive Golf Course
3020 Moyer Loop
The Villages, FL 32163
(352) 674-2707
Year Opened: 2015
Gray Fox Executive Golf Course
5674 Hummingbird Lane
The Villages, FL 32163
352-205-8902
Year Opened: 2017
Hawkes Bay Executive Golf Course
740 Buena Vista Blvd
The Villages, FL 32159
(352) 753-8043
Year Opened: 1999
Heron Executive Golf Course
1261 Sunset Pointe Boulevard
The Villages, FL 32162
(352) 205-7427
Year Opened: 2004
Hill Top Executive Golf Course
352-753-8276
1432 Water Tower Circle
The Villages, FL 32159
Year Opened: 1988
Loblolly Executive Golf Course
352-259-6452
2197 Fenney Way
The Villages, FL 32163
Year Opened: 2018
Longleaf Executive Golf Course
352-259-6451
2217 Fenney Way
The Villages, FL 32163
Year Opened: 2018
Lowlands Executive Golf Course
352-751-7786
5197 Marsh Bend Trail
The Villages, FL 32163
Year Opened: 2019
Mangrove Executive Golf Course
352-751-2335
3198 Hendry Drive
The Villages, FL 32163
Year Opened: 2013
Marsh View Pitch & Putt
5223 Marsh Bend Trail
The Villages, FL 32163 2019
352-751-7788
Year Opened: 2019
One of the newest and most exciting additions to the lineup of executive courses is the Marsh View Pitch & Putt, a golf cart free course that features holes ranging from 40-110 yards in length. Considered a par-3 course, golfers can expect to play a quick 18-hole round in about an hour and a half.
Mira Mesa Executive Golf Course
352-753-0436 998
Rio Grande Ave
The Villages, FL 32159
Year Opened: 1993
Oakleigh Executive Golf Course
352-750-0423
7415 SE 172nd Legacy Ln
The Villages, FL 32159
Year Opened: 2003
Okeechobee Executive Golf Course
352-674-2707
3020 Moyer Loop
The Villages, FL 32163
Year Opened: 2015
Palmetto Executive Golf Course
352-205-8911
3106 Hendry Drive
The Villages, FL 32163
Year Opened: 2012
Pelican Executive Golf Course
352-205-7427
1261 Sunset Point Blvd
The Villages, FL 32162
Year Opened: 2004
Pimlico Executive Golf Course
352-750-2019
534 Belvedere Blvd
The Villages, FL 32162
Year Opened: 2003
Redfish Run Executive Golf Course
352-750-6730
2376 Nobelton Lane
The Villages, FL 32162
Year Opened: 2009
Red Fox Executive Golf Course
352-205-8902
5674 Hummingbird Lane
The Villages, FL 32163
Year Opened: 2017
Roosevelt Executive Golf Course
352-750-2374
2735 Canal St
The Villages, FL 32162
Year Opened: 2007
Saddlebrook Executive Golf Course
352-753-8201
2980 Saddlebrook Ln
The Villages, FL 32159
Year Opened: 1999
Sandhill Executive Golf Course
352-259-2128
2580 Buena Vista Blvd
The Villages, FL 32162
Year Opened: 2007
Sarasota Executive Golf Course
352-674-2706
2991 Morse Blvd
The Villages, FL 32163
Year Opened: 2015
Silver Lake Executive Golf Course
352-753-5151
679 Rainbow Blvd
The Villages, FL 32159
Year Opened: 1987
Sweetgum Executive Golf Course
352-751-2335
3198 Hendry Drive
The Villages, FL 32163
Year Opened: 2013
Southern Star Executive Golf Course
352-259-3018
2514 St. Charles Pl
The Villages, FL 32162
Year Opened: 2011
Tarpon Boil Executive Golf Course
352-750-6730
2376 Nobelton Lane
The Villages, FL 32162
Year Opened: 2010
Truman Executive Golf Course
352-750-2374
2735 Canal St
The Villages, FL 32162
Year Opened: 2007
Turtle Mound Executive Golf Course
352-750-6907 2605
Turtle Mound Path
The Villages, FL 32162
Year Opened: 2007
Volusia Executive Golf Course
352-674-2710
128 Moyer Loop
The Villages, FL 32163
Year Opened: 2015
Walnut Grove Executive Golf Course
352-259-2967
8501 SE 172nd Legacy Ln
The Villages, FL 32159
Year Opened: 2001
Yankee Clipper Executive Golf Course
352-259-3018
2514 St. Charles Pl
The Villages, FL 32162
Year Opened: 2009
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Specialty Golf
In addition to the Marsh View Pitch & Putt which falls under the Executive golf umbrella, The Villages has introduced a few other specialty courses to the mix. So far, these courses include the Fenney Putt & Play (at Fenney Recreation Center), and Clifton Cove Putting Course (at Ezell Recreation Center).
Practice Facilities
The Villages currently has four practice facilities. These are located at Palmer Legends, Glenview Champions, Nancy Lopez Legacy, and the Sarasota Golf Practice Center. Both Nancy Lopez and the Sarasota Practice Center have aqua ranges.
In addition, practice greens are available at all championship courses, and most executive courses.
The Villages Golf Academy
The Villages Golf Academy has a knowledgeable staff of PGA and LPGA instructors standing by to assist you in improving your game. They can work with anyone from pure beginners to the most advanced players and everyone in between.
The Villages Golf Academy offers group lessons, private lessons, club fittings, and more.
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