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Orlando Florida - Rental Homes - Your Home Away From Home Superior Houses 3 bedroom with private pool - Now till April 2012 from $150 per night total. 4 bedroom with private pool - Now till April 2012 from $171 per night total. 5 bedroom with private pool - Now till April 2012 from $190 per night total. 6 bedroom with private pool - Now till April 2012 from $205 per night total. Why would you look for a home in Orlando? Save a lot of money over resort and hotel prices Distance to Featured Golf Courses Grand Cypress – North, South, East and New Couse - 15 min: East North, North South, South East, New Course Orange Country National – Crooked Cat and Panther Lake – 15 min Champions gate – National and International – 20 min Distance to Disney World Attractions – 15-20 min Cleaning fee included No security deposit required Request a quote including price here: Your Name: * E-mail Address: * Phone Number: * Potential Arrival Date: * How many nights would you like to stay?: * [ Select ] 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 More Number of golfers: * Number of Non-golfers: * How many rounds of golf per person? How can we customize a golf vacation for you? Security Code:   * Required

Grand Cypress Orange County National Champions Gate

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Grand Cypress

The North, South, and East Nines offer a variety of mental and physical stimuli that test accuracy rather than strength and distance. The original North-South combination, marked by sharply edged fairways, tall shaggy mounds, and plateau greens perched above water or sand, is a

 demanding, target-style test. The sportier, more wooded East Nine is more generous, with less bunkering (particularly in front of the greens) allowing for more run-up shots. Within these 27 holes, the Jack Nicklaus Signature-designed North, South, and East Nines provide three distinctly unique 18-hole masterpieces. For the full round of 18, courses can be combined as the North-South, South-East, or East-North Course. Each combination provides a distinctive playing experience, which will challenge even the best of golfers.

The New Course adds another dimension of play to the Orlando golf scene with steeper and more challenging bunkers and slopes. Set in the midst of an open meadow, the New Course is Jack Nicklaus’ tribute and homage to the famed Old Course at St. Andrews, Scotland. This Scottish
links masterpiece is complete with double greens, stone bridges and walls, gorse mounds, burns and pot bunkers as deep as 12 feet—all in the spirit of the true Scottish original. Very little water comes into play on the New Course, but when it does it will challenge you. Very few trees are located within the interior of the course, creating generous landing areas. However, an errant tee shot could find its way into one of their 150 pot bunkers.

Orange County National: Orange County National features 36 championship holes: Panther Lake and Crooked Cat. The tournament-playing conditions on two of the best layouts in Florida clearly show why the PGA Tour has chosen this facility as host of the 2003 & 2005, 2007, 2009 and 2010 PGA Tour Q-School Finals. In addition to championship golf, Orange County National features one of the Best Practice Ranges in America according to The Golfer Magazine. Other amenities include a 9-hole executive course, a fabulous golfers lodge and the 33,000 sq. ft. clubhouse, which features a 5,000 sq. ft. golf shop.

Champions Gate: Truly, one of America's Most Distinctive Golf Challenges, Champions Gate is your must-play golf experience for this year's Florida golf trip. Greg Norman has designed two signature golf courses just 15 minutes from International Drive. The result is a rare find: Two excellent and very different golf courses on a single site.

The International course, which is one of the highest rated courses in Florida, has the look and feel of a links-style layout in the British Isles. The International offers a golf experience unlike any other in the Orlando area, but one that will be familiar to those who have played the links courses of Scotland and Ireland. The International was designed, constructed and seeded to offer a hard, fast playing surface similar to those found on true links courses. The International, with 18 of the most dramatic and challenging holes in Florida golf, is destined to rank among the top resort courses in the country. A must-have for your Florida golf vacation and one of the top golf courses in the Orlando area!

Stay 3 nights, get the 4th night including golf FREE Daily Full American Breakfast Daily resort fee Free range balls Free club storage GPS Navigation on Carts All Taxes and Bellman gratuities *Starting from, per person rate, double occupancy, includes 4th night and golf free, mid week rates, weekend rates slightly higher.

Grand Cypress North Course

Here are some facts about Jack Nicklaus you may not know: Most Powerful Person in Golf 2004-07, PGA Professional Hall of Fame Inductee 2006, Golfer of the Century/Millennium, Best Individual Male Athlete of the 20th Century, 73 Official PGA Tour Victories, 58 Second Place or Ties, 36 Third Place or Ties, 105 Victories Around the World, 18 PGA Tour “Major Championship Titles” and 20 Hole in One’s.

The Old Course at St. Andrews, Scotland is the “Home of Golf” where golf was first played 600 years ago. The first written record of golf being played at the Old Course dates all the way back to 1574. The Swilcan Bridge, spanning the 1st and 18th holes, has become a recognized icon for golf across the world. The Old Course is unique because the course can be played in either direction, clockwise or counter-clockwise. The famed 17th “Road Hole,” where golfers using the back tee cannot see where their shots land, forces players to take aim over a corner of The Old Course Hotel. Golfers all around the world have named the Old Course as “One of the most sought after rounds of golf”… ever!

Out of all the golf courses in the world that Jack Nicklaus has played, why did this links legend choose Grand Cypress Golf Club in Orlando, Florida as his tribute and homage to the famed Old Course? I’m not sure I’ll ever know the answer to that, but I can tell you that, as someone who has played both the Old Course in Scotland and the New Course at Grand Cypress, Cypress was as close to the real thing, i.e., the Old Course, as it gets. My golf vacation in Orlando, Florida would definitely be something to remember.

Mickey Mouse, Epcot, SeaWorld, and Universal Studios drive the tourism industry in Orlando. To have your picture taken in front of Magic Kingdom with a background of nightly fireworks and have your name embroidered on a pair of Mickey Mouse ears seems to be the dream of starry-eyed children (and adults!) around the world.

My dream was to stand on the Swilcan Bridge and wave like Jack Nicklaus, Tiger Woods, and so many others as they made their final sojourn up the 18th fairway of the Old Course. There was no way I was going to be able to convince seven of my friends to hop on a plane to Scotland and enter the lottery for a chance to play The Old Course, so I booked a 4-day, 3-night golf vacation to Grand Cypresswith 45 holes of Jack Nicklaus Golf that included lodging in a 4-bedroom villa complete with 8 beds, a full kitchen, and a screened in porch perfect for the late afternoon Single Malt and Double Madero Cigar!

I have great friends. Every encounter starts with bear hugs, high fives, chest bumps, and now what seems to be a growing fad in college football – a tribute to Walter Payton…Jumping Chest Bumps. Ok, so the vertical jump of all my friends (and me too!) has drastically reduced over the last few years, and we seem to have more grey hairs appearing, but the love for great golf has stayed constant. It’s that love that was the catalyst that got all of us together for a great golf vacation.

4 Bedroom Villa with 8 Beds

We arrived at the Villa, and everyone scrambled and jumped on their beds. Yep, we’re just a bunch of frat boys at heart! We looked like a bunch of cats that found a bag of cat nip. Each person immediately claimed their rooms and their roommates. Of course, those buddies of mine each looked at me disapprovingly with a look of, “Hey how come we didn’t each get our own room?” I laid down the law. After all, we were there to play golf, play more golf, and, when it was impossible to play any more golf, YES, we’ll play one more round!

We decided we’d take the first evening to just relax. I usually like to play an arrival round on most of my trips, but this time it seemed appropriate to run up to the local grocery store and buy handmade subs with a few cases of beer and catch up on old times. After a few hands of Texas Holdem, it was early to bed, because tomorrow at 9:00am we were going to be teeing off on the same holes the LPGA plays for their championship the first week in December!

South Course

Friday morning came and we had elected to play the North and South Courses first. Each 9 holes offer a test on how well you can make shots. There are sharply edged fairways, tall shaggy mounds, and plateau greens above water and sand. We spent most of the time basking in how nice it was to be right in the middle of everything Orlando had to offer but feeling as if we disappeared from the world once we came through the gates. There wasn’t one house on any of the holes, and there was wildlife all around. I have always said, “It’s the little things that make all the difference in a golf course. You can drastically improve any golfer’s experience by just edging the sand traps.” And, this place proved me right. It was heaven on Earth!

When I write reviews about courses I visit, management usually encourages me to talk about how this award and that award is proof of how much service and dedication they give to the satisfaction of their guests. I could rattle on about how The Villas of Grand Cypress is a AAA Four Diamond Resort, but what matters most to me is what resorts do when the occupancy is low. I have been to many resorts all over the world, and so many times, when they are at low occupancy, they drop many of their amenities to make their bottom line healthier.

I will tell you first hand, Grand Cypress provided everything. Could they have saved a few dollars by not setting up the full complimentary bar upon arrival? Yep, but to the staff at Grand Cypress, guest experience is at the top of their list of duties. I talked to the Golf Sales Manager, and he said, “We are honored to have guests choose Grand Cypress as their destination, and we want to make sure they get everything they expect and pay for!”

Friday evening, we went to a local sports bar right up the road called The Ale House. If you have not had their Zinger Melts then you have not lived! They are deep fried chicken strips in whatever sauce your taste buds can imagine, with melted cheese, scallions, and sour cream. Yum! Served with buckets of beer and many on tap, and high-definition TV’s broadcasting sports from all around the world, they are truly the best!

New Course

We all looked forward to Saturday. A few of the guys had earlier flights on Sunday afternoon so it was important to make sure that they wouldn’t miss their opportunity to stand on the replica of the Swilcan Bridge. When we rounded the corner of the first tee, it was as if we left palm-tree Florida behind and were transported to Scotland. The starter came out and greeted us in traditional knickers. He asked if we have ever played Scottish-style links. Turns out only two of us had.

New Course

After a fantastic round of golf and a quick shower, it was off to an evening of fun at theGrand Hyatt. One phone call, and within 10 minutes, a shuttle showed up at our front door. Just a few miles and we were entering the Hyatt. The Hyatt has charging privileges back to Grand Cypress, and we were looking forward to a nice dinner and an evening of entertainment.

We stopped at the Sushi bar where we were entertained by the Sushi chef, Asanuma Yoshio, or, as they call him… Chef Yoshi. The sushi bar features Nigiri Sushi, Makimono, as well as a Japanese microbrewery with six different kinds of Sake. After some sushi appetizers, it was time for the boys to eat. We wanted seafood, and there’s no better place than Hemingway’s. I heard rumors that the Mangrove Snapper with chorizo, clams, and sofrito was something to try. The rumors were right! Everything from Florida Rock Shrimp Chowder, Cornmeal Crusted Oysters, and Herb Basted Diver Scallops filled the table along with many bottles of Vino! It was great!

My friends and I concluded the evening with a heavy hand of cards and lots of laughs. The next morning, we played the East course followed by the North. The East course is the sportier, more-wooded nine holes of golf. It has fewer bunkers, and the greens are not as protected. It’s possible to shoot for the front of the green and let the ball roll up.

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          ChampionsGate Golf, a world-class golf facility featuring 36-holes designed by International golf champion, Greg Norman. ChampionsGate is also home of the David Leadbetter Golf Academy World Headquarters.  Golf enthusiasts enjoy UNLIMITED GOLF and 4-diamond luxury Orlando resort accommodations.  Each morning starts with the Art of Breakfast Buffet before heading to the ChampionsGate Golf Course for unlimited rounds on The National and International courses. Return to the resort after dark and play unlimited rounds on Champions 9, the resort’s lighted 9-hole par 3 golf experience.

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Surrounded by green fairways and shimmering water, Doral Golf Resort & Spa, A Marriott Resort, is an oasis of luxury in the South Florida sun. 693 guest rooms and suites situated in intimate lodges near the main clubhouse, around the resort’s 650 beautiful tropical acres, and in the serene surroundings of The Spa at Doral reflect the colors, beauty, and relaxed ambiance of South Florida's natural landscape.

Our nationally acclaimed resort chefs apply their culinary artistry at a variety of restaurants and lounges, for intimate in-room dining, and for social events and large group banquets. And for a memento of a wonderful resort stay, our nine distinctive resort shops offer a tempting range of delights from resort wear and sports equipment to culinary treats, spa products and souvenirs.

With 49 years of tradition, expertise and experience, Doral Golf Resort & Spa offers you championship golf, spectacular cuisine, luxurious accommodations, extensive conference facilities, a superb tropical climate, and a dedicated professional staff.

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Can you ever get enough quality golf? At PGA Village in Port St. Lucie, Florida you can. The PGA Golf Club is the center of PGA Village. Owned and operated by The PGA of America and ranked among the "75 Best Golf Resorts" by Golf Digest this is your Ultimate Golf Destination. 54 holes of championship golf, the PGA Center for Golf Learning and Performance, featuring the PGA Golf Schools, the PGA Museum of golf and quality condominium accommodations are the perfect recipe for a golf vacation.

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Florida has always been a fantastic destination for golfers of any caliber to visit during the winter months. There are many resorts from end to end of the State that you can visit. There are some places off and on the beaten path that can provide you with excellent golf and fantastic accommodations for a price that will not break the bank. What we are trying to bring you is something a little different or unique.

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“No money down! !! No Credit Check!!! Have a job? Drive today!!!” 

While listening to my radio I heard  one commercial after another. The announcer was spouting anything he could to buy a new or used car. “Bring this key to our dealership to see if YOU WIN!” We are all conditioned to know there is a catch. It must be too good to be true. Let me give it a go. 

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This is one of the best places to stay in Orlando. The 3 bedroom villas are perfect for 4 guys who are looking for great golf and want to be in the middle of it all. Fantactic golf courses like Grand Cypress, Orange County National, Championsgate and of course their own 18 hole championship golf courses are all with in a small drive.  Each of the three bedrooms come with King in one room, Queen in the second and two Queens in the third. The way they are put together is a two bedroom villa with a one bedroom attached. Therefore you have 3 bedroom, 3 bathrooms, 2 kitchens, 2 living rooms and plenty of room in the refridgerator for "livations!"

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Stay 2 nights - 3rd night FREE!

Here are some facts about Jack Nicklaus you may not know: MostSave Powerful Person in Golf 2004-07, PGA Professional Hall of Fame Inductee 2006, Golfer of the Century/Millennium, Best Individual Male Athlete of the 20th Century, 73 Official PGA Tour Victories, 58 Second Place or Ties, 36 Third Place or Ties, 105 Victories Around the World, 18 PGA Tour “Major Championship Titles” and 20 Hole in One’s.

The Old Course at St. Andrews, Scotland is the “Home of Golf” where golf was first played 600 years ago. The first written record of golf being played at the Old Course dates all the way back to 1574. The Swilcan Bridge, spanning the 1st and 18th holes, has become a recognized icon for golf across the world. The Old Course is unique because the course can be played in either direction, clockwise or counter-clockwise. The famed 17th “Road Hole,” where golfers using the back tee cannot see where their shots land, forces players to take aim over a corner of The Old Course Hotel. Golfers all around the world have named the Old Course as “One of the most sought after rounds of golf”… ever!

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• Stay 3 nights get the 4th night FREE!
• Accommodations in the 1 or 2 bedroom villas (up to 4 people per 2 bedroom villa)
• 18 holes of golf each day with cart at Emerald Greens, TPC - Tampa Bay, Hunters Green, and Tampa Palms. (other courses available)
• Club Storage

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Your Name: * E-mail Address: * Phone Number: * Potential Arrival Date: * How many nights would you like to stay?: * [ Select ] 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 More Number of golfers: * Number of Non-golfers: * How many rounds of golf per person? How can we customize a golf vacation for you? Security Code:   * Required

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$500 Golf Vacation in February?

The Robert Trent Jones Trail (Alabama), Audubon Golf Trail (Louisiana), Tennessee Golf Trail, 1-800-ASK Tom, Dick or Harry Golf Trail. 

With all of the trails available to golfers, what do you call a cluster of five private golf courses that snake their way along a major artery right outside of Tampa, Florida? This innovative and challenging collection of courses is aptly named the Waggle Golf Trail. Located along a corridor running north/south in Pinellas County, the Waggle Golf Trail presents a new concept in golfing.

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Southern Charm, Championship Golf, and Fried Catfish! 

My journey into southern hospitality takes me to a plantation setting with accommodations tailored for a Florida golf vacation; good golf courses and a great fried catfish sandwich topped with homemade tarter sauce. Pulling up to the front of Plantation Golf Resort and Spa with big white pillars reminded me to let everything go and just get away. The Library Lounge caught my eye as the perfect spot to enjoy the resorts specialty, sweet tea with a twist.