Arnold Palmer's BAY HILL Club & Lodge, located southwest of downtown Orlando (convenient to Interstate 4) is the site of the Bay Hill Invitational every year. There are 27 Championship holes, including the Champion, Challenger, and Charger links. As of 24-Jan-2012, there were 30 homes in Bay Hill listed for sale, priced from $209,500 to $1,500,000.

CELEBRATION This idyllic community (originally designed in its rough form by Walt himself) is a walk-to-everything community and one of Orlando's first Green communities. You can "Segway" to schools, great restaurants, and quaint shops on your way to fit in that golf lesson or game. Celebration sits just south of the Osceola parkway and 417 with its own exit. As of 24-Jan-2012, there were 69 homes in Celebration listed for sale, priced from $215,373 to $5,999,999.

EAGLE CREEK is southeast of Orlando and convenient to turnpikes, shops, and area attractions. Boasting a unique par-73 semi-private championship golf course, Eagle Creek is one of the area's newest developments and offers existing homes, spec homes, and vacant lots to build the home of your choice. A gated community, Eagle Creek will include a selection of shops, an elementary school, even a hotel. Residents gain access to miles of hiking and biking trails in this Audubon Signature community. As of 24-Jan-2012, there were 14 homes in Eagle Creek listed for sale, priced from $239,900 to $457,195.

GOLDEN OAK AT WALT DISNEY WORLD® RESORT is a resort community where families can live in the embrace of luxury, privacy, and the magic of Disney. This new, gated community will feature distinctive neighborhoods of exquisite homes, expansive natural preserves and inviting amenities -- including Concierge & Resident Services, a private clubhouse and a unique opportunity to experience most of what Disney has to offer. Also planned for Golden Oak is the Four Seasons Resort Orlando at Walt Disney World® Resort, with an 18-hole golf course, spa and restaurants. To learn more about this one-of-a-kind opportunity to bring together family, friends and cherished Disney traditions, visit www.disneygoldenoak.com As of 24-Jan-2012, there were no homes in Golden Oak listed for sale.

HEATHROW COUNTRY CLUB is conveniently located near I-4 in Lake Mary (just north of Orlando). The private 18-hole Ron Garl designed championship golf course plays 6900 yards from the blue tees. Eleven tennis courts, including a stadium court, provide a full program of tennis activities. There is a full Olympic-size swimming pool, with 6 lap lanes and a separate wading pool for toddlers. As of 24-Jan-2012, there were 55 homes in Heathrow listed for sale, priced from $217,000 to $2,599,000.

HUNTER'S CREEK is located on the south side of Orlando in an area which includes major business parks and close venues for companies like Martin Marietta, Harris, Tupperware,  and other large employers.  As of 24-Jan-2012, there were 26 homes in Hunters Creek listed for sale, priced from $210,000 to $429,950.

ISLEWORTH is an exclusive gated country club community built among the holes of an Arnold Palmer designed golf course. Membership in the country club is by invitation only. Tiger is one of its prestigous inhabitants in this upscale community. Isleworth is located in Windemere, southwest of Orlando, and includes 7 miles of shoreline along the Butler Chain of Lakes. As of 24-Jan-2012, there were 51 homes in Isleworth listed for sale, priced from $995,000 to $9,900,000.

KEENE'S POINTE is a 930 acre gated country club community featuring an 18 hole Jack Nicklaus Signature Course, the Golden Bear Club. Keene's Point is located on the shores of Lake Tibet-Butler, Lake Isleworth, and Lake Burden in Windemere, southwest of Orlando. Home prices range from approximately $500,000 to over $5 million. As of 24-Jan-2012, there were 39 homes in Keenes Pointe listed for sale, priced from $305,000 to $4,850,000.

LAKE NONA GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB is a 600 acre upscale gated neighborhood with a "Tom Fazio" designed championship golf course. Part of the Lake Nona 7,000 acre master-planned community, it offers all of the amenities of a true upscale country club. It is the future home of Technology Park. Close proximity to the airport, 417, and the Bee-Line Expressway places Lake Nona in the center of the action. And, being on the southeast side of Orlando, it is even closer to the Cape and beaches than most other area golf course communities.  As of 24-Jan-2012, there were 68 homes in Lake Nona listed for sale, priced from $218,500 to $3,990,000.

LEGACY CLUB at ALAQUA LAKES One of Lake Mary's premier communities, Alaqua Lakes is easily accessible to all areas of the city by way of the 417 and 428 beltways. Major office parks nearby support large companies such as Liberty Mutual and AAA as well as numerous small and medium businesses. As of 24-Jan-2012, there were 33 homes in Legacy listed for sale, priced from $527,000 to $2,595,000.

MAGNOLIA  PLANTATION Another wonderful Longwood community with exemplary schools is near the Wekiva river and offers easy access to interstates. Magnolia Plantation features above average lot sizes, giving the homeowner the feeling of space with all the amenities of being close to everything. As of 24-Jan-2012, there were 10 homes in Magnolia listed for sale, priced from $360,653 to $1,295,000.

ORANGE TREE COUNTRY CLUB Conveniently located near central Orlando, Orange Tree offers a gated country club community nestled among the holes of a Joe Lee designed championship golf course. It features tight tree-lined fairways, challenging doglegs, and fast greens. Both fairways and greens use Bermuda grass and are kept in top condition throughout the year. The three finishing holes are especially picturesque and challenging. As of 24-Jan-2012, there were 9 homes in Orange Tree listed for sale, priced from $219,900 to $399,000.

REUNION RESORT True resort-style living and three distinctive 18-hole champion golf courses are key attractions for this modern community located southwest of Orlando. As of 24-Jan-2012, there were 45 homes in Reunion Resort listed for sale, priced from $214,900 to $1,499,000.

STONEYBROOK EAST  Located on the east side of Orlando, Stoneybrook East offers an easy commute to both downtown and the University of Central Florida. Known as an area of entrepreneurial technology companies, Stoneybrook East has employment opportunities galore. For the nature minded, it also has easy access to bike trails and hiking areas.  As of 24-Jan-2012, there were 14 homes in Stoneybrook East listed for sale, priced from $200,000 to $479,900.

STONEYBROOK WEST is located west of Orlando in Winter Garden. The community borders Black Lake between Florida's Turnpike and the 429 Beltway. Stoneybrook West offers an easy commute to both downtown and Disneyworld, and features hundreds of homes nestled along its highly-rated 18-hole championship golf course. As of 24-Jan-2012, there were 10 homes in Stoneybrook West listed for sale, priced from $200,000 to $799,000.

SWEETWATER GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB is nearly adjacent to Wikeva Springs State Park in Apopka, north-west of Orlando. Sweetwater is a private, gated, true country club, with fine dining, golf, tennis, and other amenities. The 18-hole Highlands Course is a 6,771-yard, par 72 championship layout designed to challenge every skill level - and use every club in the bag - while providing the kind of fun and entertainment many Central Florida golf courses overlook. As of 24-Jan-2012, there were 17 homes in Sweetwater listed for sale, priced from $225,000 to $599,000.

TIMACUAN is a desirable area in the town of Lake Mary, and is close to the Town Center Mall and convenient to the Central Florida Greenway. As of 24-Jan-2012, there were 22 homes in Timacuan listed for sale, priced from $240,000 to $499,000.

TUSCAWILLA Located in the lovely town of Oviedo lies the wonderful treed setting of Tuscawilla. With Spanish moss hanging from the branches of giant oak trees, it feels like the old south. The community features beautiful, mature landscaping . As of 24-Jan-2012, there were 30 homes in Tuscawilla listed for sale, priced from $215,000 to $599,000.

WEKIVA Located near the Wekiva Springs State Park in the Altamonte Springs area, this area of Old Florida is tenderly preserved with recreational areas for canoeing, camping, and plenty of nature. Yet Wekiva is still close enough to all of the major shopping and business districts. As of 24-Jan-2012, there were 5 homes in Wekiva listed for sale, priced from $210,000 to $334,750.

WINDERMERE COUNTRY CLUB is a private, gated, true country club community situated between Lake Crescent and Lake Roberts, in Windermere, Florida. The 18-hole Ward Northrup designed championship golf course plays 6760 yards from the blue tees. While the executive-class homes here are large, the membership is small and the members regularly enjoy the convenience of playing whenever they want. As of 24-Jan-2012, there were 10 homes in Windermere listed for sale, priced from $434,000 to $1,500,000.

The totals (and listings) are updated at least weekly. These lists may not be complete, and may include properties which are not actually in the golf course community (due to typographic or other errors). If you want to explore more, just call Dennis at 407-474-0188 or email him at Dennis@OrlandoGolfHomePro.com.