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Walt Disney World Golf Named NGCOA’s 2026 Resort Course of the Year

The recognition reflects APGM-led improvements to course design, agronomy, guest service.

Overview

  • Formal recognition is scheduled at NGCOA’s Golf Business Conference in Orlando from January 19 to 21, 2026.
  • NGCOA leadership praised the resort’s benchmark service and industry leadership, while Century Golf Partners highlighted operational excellence under Arnold Palmer Golf Management.
  • Recent investments include Magnolia’s multi-year renovation completed in March 2025, resort-wide overseeding for the first time in about a decade, and a new premium cart fleet with fob access, LED displays, and USB charging.
  • The resort’s footprint features three 18-hole championship courses—Lake Buena Vista, Palm, and Magnolia—and the 9-hole walking Oak Trail course.
  • Guest-focused operations include tee times available up to 90 days in advance, 15% green-fee discounts for eligible groups, complimentary transportation for Disney hotel guests, GPS-equipped carts with digital scorecards, and AEDs on course.