Arnold Palmer's Bay Hill Club & Lodge

Arnold Palmers Bay Hill Club and Lodge

The Bay Hill Club & Lodge now established as a world-class facility and is located in South Orange County, in Bay Hill, Florida a suburb southwest of Orlando. Set on 280 acres of prime land the property is adjacent to the Butlers chain of lakes, with Orlando International Airport just 18 miles away, with downtown Orlando is just 12 miles away and the popular attractions of Universal Studios, I-Drive, the convention center, and Lake Buena Vista and Disney just 2 miles away.

Orlando has an extensive portfolio of quality golf courses, and none more than Arnold Palmer’s Bay Hill Club, this 18 Hole Championship golf course is most famous for its main event of the year held in March The Arnold Palmer Invitational. Bay Hill has hosted this prestigious event since 1979 and is now one of the main events on the USPGA calendar and one of five events in The Florida Swing. Measuring 7,381 yards from the back tees this Championship gem also has an additional 9 holes which are the Charger golf course

Overall staying here is a magical and historic experience, with a great chance to follow in the footsteps of golfing legends and play the Bay Hill golf course.

Robin Couchman, USA Golf Holiday Expert

Read, Robin’s Expert Guide to Bay Hill Resort

Accommodation at Bay Hill is also varied with guests having numerous options available to them, either stay in the main lodge which houses 70 lodge rooms, and suites which all are furnished with Lexington furniture, flatscreen TV, DVD player, and fully equipped bathroom. Alternatively f you are looking for a little privacy and perhaps want to cook that Bass you caught earlier in the day then there is the self-catering options of the Guest Cottages, these have two bedrooms, one with King and the other with two queen beds, two bathrooms living and dining room and fully equipped kitchen. All come with either lake or golf course views.

When staying at Bay Hill Club & Lodge all guests whilst staying are looked after by the team of staff who make you welcome and make you feel part of a private club, all amenities such as the tennis courts, the spa, and fitness center with impressive junior Olympic size swimming pool. The fitness center is fully equipped with the latest cardiovascular equipment, free weight and treadmills, and the option for guests of fitness classes. The Spa at Bay Hill has an extensive array of treatments, from facials to massage to skincare treatments, all can be personally tailored. Also available is the Arnold Palmer Academy, two acres of the short game practice facility, six tennis courts, 9,000 square feet of meeting space and can accommodate most events.

For those looking for more outdoor activities then look no further than the Marina with daily fishing trips available to take guests out and across the selection of Butler Lakes for some fantastic Bass Fishing. There are also three bars and three dining choices, the casually elegant Grill & Classic rooms which serve both breakfast and lunch, The Bay Window, a more casual option with the famous view over the putting green and the Rolex clock and last the Splash Casual Poolside Dining for Al Fresco dining and lighter bites. Pre or post-dinner drinks can be taken at the Members Lounge fireside serving fine wine, cocktails, and beer.

Whatever you choose to do whilst you are here, you will always feel special and will create some fantastic golfing memories, all set up by the great, one-and-only Arnold Palmer.