Great Golf Deals in Orlando

We all know that Orlando is one terrific place to take the kids to. But what about all of you golfers out there?

Here’s the scoop. Have we got a deal for you!

This “insider” golf package includes three nights at the amazing Shingle Creek resort along with three rounds of golf on three different courses from $255 per golfer.

The Rosen Shingle Creek Resort offers an array of amenities such as a full-service 13,000-square-foot spa with nine treatment rooms, a state-of-the-art fitness center, an 18- hole, par 72 (7,228 yard) championship golf course ranked one of the “Top 40 Best New Courses in the U.S.” by Golfweek Magazine, four outdoor swimming pools, two lighted tennis courts, basketball, seasonal canoe trips, nature trails, fishing, a volleyball court and more.

Golfpac Travel’s “Shingle Creek Breakout” package includes three rounds of golf on great local courses – Shingle Creek, Grande Pines, and Harmony. For reservations, call a Golf Travel Counselor at The Official Ticket Center, at 1-877-406-4836. To learn more about the Shingle Creek Breakout package, refer to GO-SHC33.

Meanwhile, Orange County National debuted its inaugural “T-Pod Promotion” (The Player Of the Day) to help create a little special buzz about its’ great facility, host to the PGA Tour Qualifying School Finals in 2010.

Each day a random player is selected as OCN’s T-Pod, and is unexpectedly treated to a little extra personal touch that OCN has set aside for T-Pod.  Each T-Pod receives complimentary green and cart fees, use of a custom high speed golf cart equipped with a stereo and GPS yardage system, complimentary lunch and some draft beers, special reserved table in front of big screen T.V. with a plush leather chair and use of the T.V. remote. Call 888 727 3672 for more details.

There are also photos displayed in the golf shop and restaurant of T-Pod.  OCN’s Staff greets T-Pod upon check in with sirens, whistles, and flashing lights as well as a round of applause.  Throughout the day T-Pod, is always recognized by all staff members and on course maintenance staff.

Magnolia Plantation is looking for a few good members, too. You can join the club in Lake Mary for as little as $4.16 a day, and if you sign up before the end of August you receive five free guest passes.

The golf course maintenance project which began this spring at Arnold Palmer’s Bay Hill Club & Lodge continues on schedule, with the course looking to fully re-open this October. The Bay Hill Championship Course has been closed since May. While the primary focus of the project is to re-grass the greens, other key elements include the addition of a few more runoff areas and the elimination of some unnecessary bunkers in exchange for new sand traps which will be more visible from the tee areas.

Mystic Dunes Golf Resort has been very active with incredible specials on Twitter. If you have a Twitter account, take notice. If not, it’s time to jump in.

Eagle Creek is offering Florida resident specials this weekend. Play after 10:30 a.m. for $30, and after 1 pm. for $20.

Hunter’s Creek is offering a round of golf and a dozen Srixon golf balls this weekend for $35.

Rock Springs Ridge in Apopka has a special offer for seniors 55 and older. Play after 2 p.m. for $20 Monday through Friday, $25 on weekends.

The Legends Golf & Country Club in Clermont wants to feed you, then treat you to a free round of golf. Anyone purchasing a Sunday Brunch for $15.95 will receive a voucher for a free 18-hole round. Offer expires Aug. 16. Call The Official Ticket Center for details or to make a reservation.