The Guru is a mild-mannered type, but I get a bit miffed when writers from outside of Florida swoop in to do a review of Orlando golf. I’m figuring they play a few rounds, take some notes, snap a few pics, hoist a couple of brewskis at World of Beer and suddenly they’re some...
On Location: Omni Orlando Resort at Championsgate
The Guru travels around the world to play golf, but, ironically, I really don’t have to venture beyond my hometown, Orlando, to tee up at phenomenal resorts. O-Town has an amazing inventory of resorts with courses designed by a Who’s Who list of architects like Jack Nicklaus, Arnold Palmer, Greg Norman, Tom Fazio and...
On Location: Four Seasons Orlando at Walt Disney World
During PGA Merchandise Show week in Orlando, I spent an afternoon playing golf, enjoying lunch at the clubhouse and taking a brief tour of this luxury resort property. Opened in August 2014, the Four Seasons Orlando at Walt Disney World has been creating lots of buzz, especially among leisure luxury travelers, golfers and business meeting...
On Location: Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress
It had been more than a decade since I last visited the Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress in Orlando, Florida and I’m glad I returned recently. Always one of Orlando’s premier high-profile properties, the Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress has benefited greatly from a recent property-wide enhancement program that included a new spa, new pool bar,...
On Location: Arnold Palmer’s Bay Hill Club & Lodge
Arnold Palmer extends a warm and welcoming hand to guests at his Arnold Palmer’s Bay Hill Club & Lodge in Orlando, Florida. While many of America’s exclusive private clubs have rigid guest play policies, Mr Palmer (A.K.A. The King) makes it simple and easy to play the highly rated Bay Hill Golf Club, home...