• Play golf at the hotel you're staying at in Orlando.golf course image by Earl Robbins from Fotolia.com
  
  Located in central Florida, Orlando has a warm, tropical climate that draws avid golfers to the many courses located throughout the city. Several annual golf tournaments are held in Orlando, including charity events such as the Orlando Magic Championship for Charity, as well as professional events like the Arnold Palmer Invitational. Some of Orlando's luxury hotels have private golf courses, making it convenient for guests who are in town to play a few rounds.
  
  

Arnold Palmer's Bay Hill Club & Lodge

• The Bay Hill Club & Lodge is situated on the Butler lakes, which include Lakes Tibet and Chase, and features over 247 acres with 18-hole and 9-hole courses. This resort is the home of the PGA Tour's Arnold Palmer Invitational and has a golf shop that sells memorabilia. Bay Hill is also less than a five-minute drive from Turkey Lake Park, a recreational area that has jogging paths and opportunities for fishing on the lake. Lodge amenities include an outdoor swimming pool, tennis courts and a spa that offers massage therapy. An on-site restaurant, Grill & Classic Dining Rooms, serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. Each of the guest rooms and suites at Bay Hill includes cable television, complimentary access to Wi-Fi Internet and a king-size or queen-size bed. Suites also include a separate living room area.
  
  Arnold Palmer's Bay Hill Club & Lodge
  9000 Bay Hill Boulevard
  Orlando, FL 32819
  888-422-9445
  407-876-2429
  bayhill.com
  
  

The Ritz Carlton Grand Lakes

• Situated in south Orlando, The Ritz Carlton features a golf club that has an 18-hole golf course designed by Greg Norman. Children under 17 are allowed to play free, and a golf cart is available upon request. The clubhouse includes a putting green, private lockers and a shoe-shining service. The hotel is also a 15-minute drive from the Universal Studios amusement park. Amenities at the Ritz-Carlton include a spa with an outdoor swimming pool and massage therapy, as well as meeting spaces for conferences and banquets. An on-site restaurant, Norman's, serves Latin and Caribbean dishes for dinner. Each of the 584 guest rooms at The Ritz Carlton includes a 32-inch LCD television and five-foot balcony. The suites also include a living room area.
  
  The Ritz Carlton Grand Lakes
  4040 Central Florida Parkway
  Orlando, FL 32837
  800-682-3665
  407-206-2400
  the-ritz-carlton.grandelakes.com
  
  

Waldorf Astoria Orlando

• The Waldorf Astoria has an 18-hole golf course that was designed by Rees Jones. The golf course has a "19th hole" restaurant, The Clubhouse Grille, which serves beverages and lunch. Amenities at this hotel include a fitness center, bicycle rentals and a business center with fax services. The Bull & Bear Steakhouse, located in the hotel, serves dinner nightly. Each guest room at the Waldorf Astoria features a 42-inch LCD television, king-size or queen-size bed and a private balcony. Some rooms have a separate living room area and kitchen. Off-site attractions include the Walt Disney World amusement park, which is located next to the hotel.
  
  Waldorf Astoria Orlando
  14200 Bonnet Creek Resort Lane
  Orlando, FL 32821
  407-597-5500
  waldorfastoriaorlando.com