News Major renovation coming to Disney's Magnolia Golf Course at Walt Disney World

[wdwmagic]

We have discussion on this in the World Drive thread ,but probably worthy of its own thread.

Major renovation coming to Disney's Magnolia Golf Course at Walt Disney World

Details of changes coming to Disney's Magnolia Golf Course.

www.wdwmagic.com

 

[JoeCamel]

So 4 holes, I wonder if this area's scope grew?

 

[LuvtheGoof]

We have discussion on this in the World Drive thread ,but probably worthy of its own thread.

Isn't this due to the Floridian Way construction?

 

[cranbiz]

Isn't this due to the Floridian Way construction?

It's due to Phase 3 of the Floridian Way construction, which hasn't actually started yet.

 

[ryguy]

Hopefully they are working on drainage throughout the course. Truthfully the whole course should be redone, new drainage, new greens and fairways.

 

[Ben_since_1971]

So 4 holes, I wonder if this area's scope grew?

I don't know that the scope grew as much as they wanted to keep the course a par 72. My guess is that the current 14th green will be moved to the tee box side of the pond fronting it, the new 15th tee will be where the current 14th tee is, then they will move into the woods behind the current 15th green/16th tee to build the new 15th/16th holes. Then they will build the bridge to where the new tee box for 17 will be.

What's interesting is that several years ago they built a tee box off the 17th fairway. As far as I could tell it was never used but I found it odd they would do it. Unless this idea was years in the pipeline.

 

[danlb_2000]

Here the plans for the changes:

 

[SaucyBoy]

Pretty interesting stuff. I've never stopped to think about what goes into designing a golf course.

 

[Comped]

Pretty interesting stuff. I've never stopped to think about what goes into designing a golf course.

Best part of one of my classes at Rosen was when we talked about golf course management and design. Some real interesting factors. Ironically, mini-golf is even more difficult.

 

[Soluna16]

Wish Disney would add a Disc Golf course somewhere nearby, especially with how much the sport has grown the last 2-3 years.

 

[Kamikaze]

Weird that the press release calls Sergio Garcia a PGA Tour golfer.

 

[J4546]

I wish disney would add disc golf and some more mini golf courses

 

[LuvtheGoof]

I wish disney would add disc golf and some more mini golf courses

4 mini golf courses aren't enough? I agree about the disc golf.

 

[SteveAZee]

4 mini golf courses aren't enough? I agree about the disc golf.

Build a 5th gate! mini golf course!!!

 

[DCBaker]

News on partial reopening of Magnolia Golf Course -

Disney's Magnolia Golf Course will be reopening for play on Monday, December 12th as a 14-hole course! The finishing touches are still being applied to the remainder of the holes, which will be available for play next year.

Holes #1 through #14 will showcase:

New teeing grounds with overseeded Bermuda grass
Reimagined greenside and fairway bunkers
Newly recontoured Bermuda grass greens that offer fast and true putting surfaces

During this time, we are offering a 33% discount off your applicable greens fee rate, which will be applied at the time of check-in!

If you would prefer to play a full 18-hole round, we recommend reserving a tee time at either Disney's Palm or Disney's Lake Buena Vista Golf Course.

Disney’s Magnolia Golf Course

Disney's Magnolia Golf Course is the longest of all of Walt Disney World Resort's courses, and among the longest golf courses in Orlando. With 18 holes of challenging water hazards, specious greens, and inviting fairways, Disney's Magnolia provides a golf experience you won't forget.

www.golfwdw.com

 

[danlb_2000]

News on partial reopening of Magnolia Golf Course -

Disney's Magnolia Golf Course will be reopening for play on Monday, December 12th as a 14-hole course! The finishing touches are still being applied to the remainder of the holes, which will be available for play next year.

Holes #1 through #14 will showcase:

New teeing grounds with overseeded Bermuda grass
Reimagined greenside and fairway bunkers
Newly recontoured Bermuda grass greens that offer fast and true putting surfaces

During this time, we are offering a 33% discount off your applicable greens fee rate, which will be applied at the time of check-in!

If you would prefer to play a full 18-hole round, we recommend reserving a tee time at either Disney's Palm or Disney's Lake Buena Vista Golf Course.

Disney’s Magnolia Golf Course

Disney's Magnolia Golf Course is the longest of all of Walt Disney World Resort's courses, and among the longest golf courses in Orlando. With 18 holes of challenging water hazards, specious greens, and inviting fairways, Disney's Magnolia provides a golf experience you won't forget.

www.golfwdw.com

Wait, am I reading that right, Disney is providing a lesser experience (fewer holes), and charging less for it! What a concept!

 

[networkpro]

Wish Disney would add a Disc Golf course somewhere nearby, especially with how much the sport has grown the last 2-3 years.

Nope, hate to rain on your parade, but its not popular https://udisc.com/blog/post/where-is-disc-golf-most-popular-in-the-us

 

[J4546]

popular or not, i wish there was a disc golf course as well, its fun!

 

[JohnD]

Wait, am I reading that right, Disney is providing a lesser experience (fewer holes), and charging less for it! What a concept!

Don't you think they should? Would you rather they charge the same rates for an 18 hole course when there are 14 holes? Or maybe that's your point. That doesn't normally happen.

 

[JoeCamel]

Don't you think they should? Would you rather they charge the same rates for an 18 hole course when there are 14 holes? Or maybe that's your point. That doesn't normally happen.

Right, it doesn't happen. This is like them charging for a half park day when they close early to sell it again.