Lake Nona Golf & Country Club is a private residential golf club community in southeast Orlando, Florida.[2] The 600-acre (2.4 km2) community features an 18-hole championship golf course designed by Tom Fazio. Set amidst freshwater lakes and oak, pine and cypress trees, Lake Nona Golf & Country Club offers a range of residences, including custom-built estate homes.
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| Club information | |
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| Coordinates | 28°24′53″N 81°15′44″W / 28.414753°N 81.262172°W |
| Location | Orlando, Florida, U.S. |
| Established | 1986 |
| Type | Private |
| Total holes | 18 |
| Events hosted | Solheim Cup (1990); World Cup of Golf (1993); Gainbridge LPGA (2021); LPGA Tournament of Champions (2022–present); Tavistock Cup; U.S. Senior Amateur (2010) |
| Website | www |
| Designed by | Tom Fazio[1] |
| Par | 72 |
| Length | 7,215 yards (6,597 m) |
| Course rating | 74.6 |
| Slope rating | 138 |
Golf course
editThe championship golf course at Lake Nona was designed by Tom Fazio in 1986. It is recognized as one of the top 100 golf courses globally.[3] The course traverses through natural pine forests and oak groves, encompassing three lakes. It offers varying levels of challenge with yardages ranging from 4,221 yards from the forward tees to 7,200 yards from the championship tees.
| Hole | Par | Professional Yards | Men's Yards | Ladies Yards | Sunley Yards |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4 | 424 | 351 | 322 | 145 |
| 2 | 5 | 563 | 508 | 451 | 255 |
| 3 | 4 | 451 | 389 | 336 | 180 |
| 4 | 3 | 198 | 149 | 95 | 90 |
| 5 | 4 | 359 | 327 | 253 | 140 |
| 6 | 3 | 209 | 160 | 105 | 102 |
| 7 | 4 | 442 | 397 | 316 | 155 |
| 8 | 4 | 427 | 373 | 327 | 160 |
| 9 | 5 | 534 | 499 | 441 | 260 |
| 10 | 4 | 441 | 403 | 367 | 160 |
| 11 | 5 | 582 | 517 | 424 | 240 |
| 12 | 4 | 418 | 392 | 342 | 180 |
| 13 | 3 | 157 | 145 | 122 | 83 |
| 14 | 4 | 318 | 294 | 253 | 140 |
| 15 | 5 | 578 | 514 | 441 | 275 |
| 16 | 4 | 461 | 393 | 360 | 190 |
| 17 | 3 | 198 | 162 | 123 | 120 |
| 18 | 4 | 440 | 393 | 311 | 175 |
Tournaments hosted
editLake Nona has hosted a variety of professional and amateur golf tournaments including:[5]
Professional
- Solheim Cup: 1990 (inaugural)
- World Cup of Golf: 1993
- U.S. Open qualifier: 1993, 2003, 2009
- U.S. Women's Open qualifier: 1993
- Tavistock Cup: 2004, 2007, 2009, 2012
- Gainbridge LPGA (LPGA Tour): 2021
- Hilton Grand Vacations Tournament of Champions (LPGA Tour): 2022, 2023, 2024
Amateur
- U.S. Senior Amateur: 2010
- Southern Amateur: 1994, 2008
- Women's Southern Amateur: 1995
- USGA Centennial Men’s State Team Tournament: 1995
- Florida State Amateur: 1989, 1999
- Florida Women’s State Amateur Championship: 1996
- Tavistock Collegiate Invitational: 2014
Notable residents
editResidents, past and present, include Annika Sörenstam, Graeme McDowell, Víctor Martínez,[6] Nick Faldo, David Leadbetter, Ernie Els, Lou Holtz,[7] Ian Poulter, Justin Rose, Henrik Stenson,[8] Charles Woodson, Gary Woodland, Ben An, Tyrrell Hatton and Lydia Ko.
References
edit- ^ "About Us | Lake Nona". Archived from the original on February 8, 2015. Retrieved January 6, 2015.
- ^ Cheryl Markosky and Peter Swain (February 2, 2008). "Lake Nona golf: Out of the rough, into the smooth". The Daily Telegraph. Archived from the original on February 5, 2008.
- ^ "Lake Nona".
- ^ Winmore, Findsome &. "Golf | Lake Nona Golf & Country Club". www.lakenona.club.
- ^ "Lake Nona Life - Volume III". Issuu.
- ^ Candelaria, Michael (February 28, 2016). "Lake Nona residents redefine work and play in Central Florida". Orlando Sentinel. Retrieved September 15, 2020.
- ^ Nevius, C. W. (July 14, 1997). "Home to the stars an influx of golf greats and celebrity jocks has made Orlando the best address in sports". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved September 15, 2020.
- ^ "Neighbours in Florida but competitors in Race to Dubai". The National. Agence France-Presse. November 5, 2013. Retrieved September 15, 2020.