ERROL ESTATE GOLF CLUB (407-886-3676)
Florida Golf Course Review 1/15/06
Errol Estate is a semi-private golf club located in Apopka in OrangeCounty, just northwest of Orlando, that is
member owned and offers limited outside play to the public. The property features scenic beauty, classic
character and playability on 27 manicured, Joe Lee designed holes that offer affordability and quality. The terrain
is surprisingly undulating, as the design includes interesting twists and turns and significant elevation changes.
Five lakes provide aesthetic beauty as well as challenge, and tree lined fairways help to create a serene
environment without making holes overly difficult. Golfers have choices of playing to any one of four sets of tee
boxes that range in slope from 126 to 132. The Lake/Highland course plays to 6735, 6432, 6187 and 5760. The
Highland/Grove set up measures 6668, 6427, 6143 and 5712 yards, and the Grove/Lake course plays to 6745, 6459, 6202 and 5519 yards.
While not overly long, the layout features a variety of doglegs that bend in either direction, creating the need for
accuracy and strategy. Yet the fairways are generally ample enough to make this an enjoyable experience for all
levels of players. Greens are large and mildly undulating, providing good birdie opportunities for shots that land in regulation. Slope ratings range from 120 to 132.
The photos in this review feature images of the Lake and Highlands nine. The Lake course has 51 sand bunkers
with 6 holes featuring water hazards. The fairways are quite expansive, and the green complexes here are
sloping and slightly raised, with just a few residential properties dotting the terrain. The Highland nine is more
tree-lined and a bit tighter, but with less water in play (only 1 hole). There are 51 sand bunkers on this layout as well.
Facilities on property include a full service practice area with grass range, putting green and short game area
with sand bunker and chipping greens. The clubhouse features a pro shop, restaurant/lounge with lunch and
dinner Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, plus Sunday breakfast. Golf carts have rear covers that protect clubs
during inclement weather. Banquet/outing facilities can accommodate up to 225 guests. On course 150 yard
stakes double as directional devices, sprinkler heads are marked and 100/150/200 blocks are posted in the
fairways on all par fours and fives. Color coded flags indicate front, middle and back hole locations. For more info, visit our page for errol estates, with direct link to their website by clicking here.
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