Golf Resorts

[eclark53520]

Alright, since i will be getting married sometime in the next year or so we figured that we should find out a place to get married.

She suggested a Golf resort down in florida so the whole family could have a vacation of sorts...

So i was wondering if there was anyone here that have been to any golf resorts in the Orlando area or within an hour or so of Orlando?

Dont really need anything uber expensive, but they need to be able to hold a wedding/reception on site as well as keep our entire party(or most of them anyway) at the resort. Needs to have golf, and a spa(for the ladies) but other activities would be nice as well.

Any suggestions are welcome!

 

[SiberianDVM]

Pinehurst has great golf and also has a spa with dozens of different "treatments".

 

[MCDavis]

Pinehurst has great golf and also has a spa with dozens of different "treatments".

And I'm only 1/2 hour away, eclark, so I could actually be there!

Depending on the 4 kids schedules, like always...

 

[eclark53520]

Pinehurst has great golf and also has a spa with dozens of different "treatments".

A bit more than an hour outside Orlando though...

Were pretty much locked into somewhere around Orlando Florida...

 

[fisher]

Innisbrook near Tampa. The PGA plays there almost every March. The Copperhead course is one of the best in the country.

Tampa Florida Luxury Hotels | Florida Golf Vacations | Innisbrook Resort and Golf Club, Palm Harbor, Florida

 

[Strider]

Didn't know you were getting married. Congratulations E!!

 

[eclark53520]

Didn't know you were getting married. Congratulations E!!

Thanks man! Perks of being a paid member!


Thanks Fisher, i will definatly be checking that one out.(and by that i mean passing it on to the fiance)

 

[MCDavis]

Thanks Fisher, i will definatly be checking that one out.(and by that i mean passing it on to the fiance)

Oh man, it's started already. I guess she fitted you for the nose ring early....

 

[eclark53520]

Oh man, it's started already. I guess she fitted you for the nose ring early....

lol...i dont want anything to do with the wedding except being there...

Now the reception and the party up here when we get back...thats my deal.

 

[MCDavis]

lol...i dont want anything to do with the wedding except being there...

Now the reception and the party up here when we get back...thats my deal.

Don't blame you, and that's a smart move. My first wedding was the typical huge deal. 1st day we were engaged, I was involved for about 15 minutes. After that, I simply went where I was told and didn't say squat.

2nd time around we were much smarter. Went to the church one afternoon with all 4 kids and said our vows. Spent the rest of the day visiting our parents and being together. Didn't even take a honeymoon for 6 months.

When my girls get engaged, I will offer them a substantial amount of money to elope....

 

[rolltherock]

Alright, since i will be getting married sometime in the next year or so we figured that we should find out a place to get married.

She suggested a Golf resort down in florida so the whole family could have a vacation of sorts...

So i was wondering if there was anyone here that have been to any golf resorts in the Orlando area or within an hour or so of Orlando?

Dont really need anything uber expensive, but they need to be able to hold a wedding/reception on site as well as keep our entire party(or most of them anyway) at the resort. Needs to have golf, and a spa(for the ladies) but other activities would be nice as well.

Any suggestions are welcome!

If money is no object the Innisbrook resort in Palm Harbor just north of Clearwater is amazing. Two courses to play and infinite things for the fam to do.....not to mention being about 4 minutes from the beach. The Island course blows away the Copperhead course in my opinion. Wish they had the PGA event on it, but it's not designed to handle crowds. And the best sushi joint on the planet is about 10 minutes away in case you have a slight addiction as I do. Kaikos on Enterprise.

Near to my heart, pace of play. If you enjoy 5-6 hour rounds play Copperhead. If you enjoy 3 hour rounds play Island.

 

[Eracer]

Marriot Resort has a great spa, and a great golf course. The Faldo Institute is there as well.

I checked the rates for two people per room, with breakfast and a round of golf. $240 if you stayed tonight.

That's not bad.

FYI - GrandCypress was $600, Reunion was $400.

Don't count out Disney. I didn't look it up, but the courses are great, and it's Disney.

 

[eclark53520]

Marriot Resort has a great spa, and a great golf course. The Faldo Institute is there as well.

I checked the rates for two people per room, with breakfast and a round of golf. $240 if you stayed tonight.

That's not bad.

FYI - GrandCypress was $600, Reunion was $400.

Don't count out Disney. I didn't look it up, but the courses are great, and it's Disney.

Thanks man...yeah, she just got off the phone with someone at disney and they are sending her a packet of information about costs and everything for doing it at disney...

I wouldnt mind that...actually sounds like a good idea to me.

 

[MCDavis]

Thanks man...yeah, she just got off the phone with someone at disney and they are sending her a packet of information about costs and everything for doing it at disney...

I think they'll kick you out of the park for that, eclark. :emot-ange

 

[eclark53520]

I think they'll kick you out of the park for that, eclark. :emot-ange

I bet i would make CNN though!