ORANGE LAKE RESORT
Cranes Bend nine hole executive course ( 407-239-1050)
Florida Golf Course Review
Cranes Bend is a beautiful par-30 nine hole executive course that underwent a complete renovation and opened for play in 2005. It is part of the 54-hole golf complex that makes
Orange Lake one of the premier golf destinations in Orlando. Orange Lake boasts upscale condominium style accommodations, villas and time share units, along with a full array
of amenities such as swimming pools, tennis courts, mini golf, workout facility, meeting/conference areas, dining options and more. The golf complex features 54 holes of golf -
The Legends & The Reserve, both 18 hole championship golf courses - Cranes Bend, a 9-hole executive golf course - and Legends Walk, a walking only, lighted par-3 golf course
- plus 2 driving ranges, Toptracer Range, and the McCord-Brown Golf Teaching Academy. This review features photos and description of the Cranes Bend Course. For photos
and info about the Arnold Palmer designed Legends, Legends Walk, and the new resort course (The Reserve) - scroll down on this page...
Cranes Bend shares a Pro Shop with The Reserve, and is located within the Marketplace in the West Village. Practice facilities include a lighted driving range, putting green, large
short game area, and The McCord-Brown Golf Teaching Academy..
Golfers can expect to find the same wonderful conditioning exemplified by the Legends Course, as Cranes Bend presents manicured, landscaped tees and fairways, plus true
rolling putting surfaces. Those who have not visited Orange Lake in the past year will be extremely surprised and pleased with the new upscale conditioning program on property!
As the photos indicate, this layout presents enough trouble in the form of water, sand and native foliage - to make this an interesting and enjoyable experience for all levels of golfers.
For those looking to hone their iron game, or for those strapped for time - Cranes Bend provides a great and viable option for an quick round. There are 6 par threes ranging from
65 to 184 yards in length, plus 3 par fours that from the tips measure 360, 337 and 354 yards. The total distances for the nine holes on the three sets of tee areas measure 1901,
1667 and 1342 yards.
A round on Cranes Bend is highly recommended. The facility is open to the public and time share owners at Orange Lake Resort receive discounted rates. Also on property at
Orange Lake is a lighted driving range (located in the West Village) plus the McCord-Brown Golf Academy, directed by PGA Master Professional John Brown. Call 407-239-1050
ext 305 for more information on instructional programs available..
*For a pictorial review of the Legends Championship (Arnold Palmer) course click here
* For a pictorial review of the Legends Walk - a lit nine-hole par three with tee times available until 9 PM click here
*For a PREVIEW photo display of the initial nine holes of the NEW Reserve championship course (open with 18 holes in December of 05) click here.
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