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Kissimmee Bay Country Club

A man sets a golf ball on the tee

A man sets a golf ball on the tee 

Step onto Kissimmee Bay Country Club’s golf course and you’ll feel like a local. 

Cut from an old oak forest, it retains its old Florida landscape, offering a challenging yet relaxed par-71 course that lets you envision what life would be like waking up as a Floridan. Nominated as one of America’s “Best New Courses” by Golf Digest, this southern-style championship golf course is as local as it gets. 

Kissimmee Bay Country Club: Where You’ll Feel Like a Floridian

When Lloyd Clifton designed the Kissimmee Bay Country Club championship course, he made sure to keep this southern-style design as naturally Floridian as possible. Across the 6,830 yards, this par-71 course embraces Florida’s enduring landscape. 

Century-old oak trees and towering cypress trees covered in Spanish moss stand tall on the grounds. Rolling fairways give way to wetlands, lakes, and ponds. Elegant sandhill cranes watch as you avoid the bunkers on the straightaway third hole. 

The occasional alligator, a longtime resident of East Lake Tohopekaliga, may pop its head above water to ensure your pace of play is tight.  

With its own golf museum and pro shop, Kissimmee Bay Country Club plays like a premier golfing destination yet feels like the laid-back ranges you grew up on. Play one round and you’ll instantly see why so many locals call Kissimmee Bay Country Club their favorite course in Central Florida.

Pro Shop & Practice Facilities

Kissimmee Bay Country Club has everything you need to get ready for the greens. Visit the Pro Shop to browse a selection of the top names in equipment and apparel. White-glove service from the professional sales team goes above and beyond, helping you find the perfect fit from clubs to cleats. They can also arrange caddie service and professional instruction with a PGA Pro.

Before you head out onto the championship course, spend time on the immaculate practice facilities. The driving range, chipping, and putting areas are 100 percent grass and showcase the same serene nature views as the course.

Seth Terpstra — Your PGA Pro at Kissimmee Bay Country Club

Seth Terpstra has taught more than 4,000 lessons since becoming a PGA Professional in 2019. This TPI Certified Coach is a multi-time All Conference selection from Ferris State University and appeared in two NCAA National Championships. Having taught in Michigan and Colorado, Seth Terpstra is ready to help you adjust your swing to Florida’s deceptively challenging landscape. 

Dining at Kissimmee Bay Country Club

The Clubhouse at Kissimmee Bay offers a casual yet elegant dining experience that rivals the same pristine yet relaxed atmosphere you’ll find on the golf course. Longtime locals and first-time putters alike laugh and languish over their scorecards, trading stories of their greatest chip shots and the putts that got away. 

The lunch and dinner menu at the 19th hole has crowd favorites like chicken wings, Mahi-Mahi tacos, salads, sandwiches, and more. The Bay Burger, hand-pressed the moment you order it, is as warm and welcoming as the staff. 

How to get to Kissimmee Bay Country Club

Kissimmee Bay Country Club

2801 Kissimmee Bay Blvd.

Kissimmee, FL 34744

From Downtown Orlando

Take Exit 77 on Interstate (I-4) West to Florida Turnpike South towards Miami, take Exit 244 towards US-192/US-441/Kissimmee/St Cloud, turn right onto US-192 West/US-441 North, turn right onto Simpson Rd., turn right onto Fortune Rd., then turn left onto Kissimmee Bay Blvd.

From Orlando International Airport

Take Access Rd./Jeff Fuqua Blvd. South onto State Highway 527A, turn right onto FL-530 W/Simpson Rd., turn left onto Fortune Rd., then turn left onto Kissimmee Bay Blvd.

From Tampa International Airport

Take Bessie Coleman Blvd. and follow signs to I-275 North, take Exit 45B for Interstate 4 (I-4) East toward Orlando, take Exit 62 for FL-417 Toll North towards Airport/Disney World Celebration, take Exit 12 for FL-91 toward Turnpike South/Miami, take Exit 244 towards US-192/US-441/Kissimmee/St Cloud, turn right onto US-192 West/US-441 North, turn right onto Simpson Rd., turn right onto Fortune Rd., then turn left onto Kissimmee Bay Blvd.

Accommodations near Kissimmee Bay Country Club

East Toho RV Resort & Marina is on the north side of East Lake Tohopekaliga, surrounding your RV with the same old Florida oak trees you’ll find on the golf course. Ramada by Wyndham Flamingo Water Park is a tropical-themed resort with a state-of-the-art water park perfect for kids and the young at heart. Luxurious rooms and suites, complete with full kitchens, create a home-away-from-home experience at Villas at Fortune Place.

Experience Kissimmee’s other golf courses showcasing Florida’s serene landscape, including the wetlands throughout Harmony Golf Preserve and the ancient-old oak trees of Oaks National Golf Club

Get more time in the Florida sunshine at one of Kissimmee’s other natural attractions nearby like the Marsh Landing Adventures and Kissimmee Lakefront Park. Kissimmee Bay Country Club is also conveniently located eight miles from Gatorland and 20 miles from Wild Florida.