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About Sugarloaf Mountain Golf Club (Minneola, FL)
This semi-private club, designed by the architect team of Bill Coore & Ben Crenshaw, is their first-ever Florida project and already destined to become legendary. Set in Minneola (west of Orlando, near Clermont) atop the highest point on Florida's peninsula, Sugarloaf Mountain offers spectacular views, dramatic elevation changes up to 250 feet, and features backdrops and a memorable layout unlike any other in Florida; the vistas are absolutely spectacular! Following the natural features of the land, it highlights Coore & Crenshaw's signature emphasis of strategic concepts meshed with simplistic design - just pure golf at its best, no bells & whistles. Lake Apopka and lush oak forests provide beautiful rural and background scenery at a convenient distance from Orlando... approximately 35-40 minutes from most area hotels. Check out those surcharges - great value! ADDED-VALUE: FREE REPLAYS per availability (9/01-12/31/11 and 5/01-12/31/12).
Honors
- Ranked #5 "Best Courses To Play" in Florida - GolfWeek, 2012
"Top 10 New Courses in the World" - Travel & Leisure Golf Magazine
"7th Best New Course in the Country" - Golf Digest
Voted #10 "Best Public Golf Courses in Florida 2010" by Golf Magazine
Course Detail:
- Year Built: 2008
- Architect: Bill Coore & Ben Crenshaw
- Fairway Grass: 419 Bermuda
- Green: Jones-Dwarf
- Winter Fairway: 419 Bermuda/Rye
- Winter Green: Jones-Dwarf
Course Amenities:
- Carts
- Cocktail Lounge —Limited stock
- Clubhouse
- Club Rentals
- Free Range Balls
- Lessons
- Practice Facilities
- Proshop
- Restaurant —Grille-style with panoramic views
- Restrooms on Course
Course Advisements:
- Softspikes Required
- Proper Golf Attire Required
Course Restrictions
- No Restrictions at this time.
Surcharges reflect the extra cost, per round, per golfer to play better courses.
Surcharges are additional fees to play better courses. If you are booking accommodations with us, add the surcharge to your hotel rate to calculate your daily rate with golf that will include accommodations, greens fees, shared cart and all taxes. If you are not booking accommodations with us or already have your own accommodations, please use the golf only rates listed in the table below.
| Dates | Days of the Week | Times | Surcharge | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16-Apr-12 to 31-May-12 | SUN M T W T F S | 630am - 629pm | $24.00 | |
| 01-Jun-12 to 31-Jul-12 | SUN M T W T F S | 630am - 629pm | $10.00 | |
| 01-Aug-12 to 30-Sep-12 | SUN M T W T F S | 630am - 629pm | $10.00 | |
| 01-Oct-12 to 31-Dec-12 | SUN M T W T F S | 630am - 629pm | $24.00 | |
Golf Only Rates
Golf only rates are the fees charged if you are not booking accommodations with us or already have your own accommodations. This rate will include greens fees, shared cart and all taxes. If you are booking accommodations with us, please use the surcharge rates listed in the table above.
| Dates | Days of the Week | Times | Golf Only Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16-Apr-12 to 31-May-12 | SUN M T W T F S | 630am - 629pm | $59.00 | |
| 01-Jun-12 to 31-Jul-12 | SUN M T W T F S | 630am - 629pm | $45.00 | |
| 01-Aug-12 to 30-Sep-12 | SUN M T W T F S | 630am - 629pm | $45.00 | |
| 01-Oct-12 to 31-Dec-12 | SUN M T W T F S | 630am - 629pm | $59.00 | |
Specials or Packages
No specials or packages at this time.
Special Offers
No special offers at this time.
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Map of Sugarloaf Mountain Golf Club - Map Nearby Lodging
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David (Akron, OH) says:
Too long a travel time for the condition of the course. In a few years when the course has grown in it might be worth another look but we will probably not play it again.
Commented on 03/26/2012
John (Tampa, FL) says:
Greens & fairways were fine, most everywhere else was in fair condition.
Commented on 06/06/2011
Curt (Getzville, NY) says:
excellent golf course
Commented on 03/28/2011
Rodney (Bel Aire, KS) says:
New to us this year. A little rough around the edges but overall in good shape. Greens were excellent. Like the variety of holes, not flat like many Fla. courses. We will go back.
Commented on 03/21/2011
Jerry (Omro, WI) says:
Hope they can make it there, it is a nice course!
Commented on 03/14/2011
Russell (Trenton, OH) says:
By far the worst course we played on trip. With the location price should be lowered to encourage people to come and play.
Commented on 03/07/2011
Joe (Rogers, MN) says:
The story behind this course's development should be researched by anyone thinking of playing here. Understanding it's minimalist deign by Coore/Crenshaw and having an understanding of the financial crisis it finds itself in will help in setting expectations. That said, there are many reasons for playing it. One, you could walk if you wanted. There are no half mile treks between green and tee like so many other courses around Orlando. Two, location. Some have said it's too far out but it's an easy half hour ride from the Disney area. It's also a very unique area of Florida. Elevations and views are spectacular. Three, greens and tees were very nice and the course design fit very well with it's surroundings - nothing forced or unnatural. Complaints of a couple blind tee shots are vastly overstated and the uphill finishing hole is better than some would have you believe. They tell you flat out there is no maintained rough. Fairways are generous but if you do miss, while your ball is likely to be found and playable, your lie will be challenging. Surprisingly, it doesn't negatively affect the experience much and, maybe at this stage of Sugarloaf's history, actually enhances it. I loved it.
Commented on 03/05/2011
Linda (Cobourg, ON) says:
so far out of town that the course was empty - but it was very pretty and fairly well maintained. Had a great laugh: the golf pro also made our breakfast sandwich (which was excellent).
Commented on 02/28/2011
Roger (Gahanna, OH) says:
Obviously a new, understaffed course. the proshop attendent was checking us in, taking calls, getting people refreshments, all by themselves. the course didn't feel mature. Rate of play was great because no one was there. Would give it one more try.
Commented on 02/28/2011
Dennis (Schenectady, NY) says:
Staff were great but the location was quite a drive. Did not prefer the "links" course as much as the others. Probably would not choose this one next time - too far to drive.
Commented on 11/22/2010
Matthew says:
unique course,fairways a little patchy,greens were great,if you want something a little different from typical Orlando courses play here.
Commented on 05/05/2010
Bill (Prospect, KY) says:
This course is a diamond in the rough. The course was fair. Greens and bunkers were 3rd bhind Shingle Creek and Diamond Back.
Commented on 03/08/2010
Mike (Peoria, IL) says:
The layout of this course is great, but it needs a lot of work to be considered playable for our group. Should be a greatly reduced rate to get people to play there!
Commented on 03/01/2010
Arthur says:
A little out of the way but worth the drive
Commented on 01/27/2010
John (Akron, OH) says:
The course needs to mature, but love the layout.
Commented on 12/14/2009
Jose Angel says:
SUPER, SUPER, SUPER!!!!!
Commented on 08/31/2009
Mark (Manassas, VA) says:
New course. Will develope into one of the better courses in the area in a few years. Enjoyed the play.
Commented on 02/19/2009
Tim (Palm Beach Gardens, FL) says:
Green were very hard due to the cold Winter. We combined our own set of tees to play the couse at 6000 yards. The course still won! It was tough to hold the green's and control your short game. There were a couple brutal pin placements where you would be thrilled with a two putt. It is a beautiful course and spectacular location.
Commented on 02/16/2009
Nic says:
Really enjoyable and in great c ondition for a new club.
Commented on 12/10/2008
James (Tonawanda, NY) says:
The staff went that extra step in every way. We loved everything they did for us. The course is fun to play and in time will improve.
Commented on 11/25/2008