The Legends Golf Club Of Clermont, Florida
The Legends is a four year old golf club 35 minutes west of Orlando in Clermont, Florida. What stands out about this course is the rapid elevation changes and striking views that seem to be a rarity in much of Florida. This beautifully maintained 18 hole par 72 course measures 6911 yards from the gold tees and boasts of a Slope Rating of 130. The clubhouse includes locker rooms and pro shop in addition to a full bar and restaurant. Practice facilities include putting green and driving range. Yardage markers are the standard 100, 150, 200 yard measurements in addition to sprinkler head measurements on occasion. The tee boxes were consistently level and like the rest of the course extremely well maintained.
The opening hole is a striking downhill par 4 into an elevated green and provides striking views of Lake Louisa. Hole #4 is the first of the challenging par threes which crosses a ravine to an uphill green protected by trees. Another notable difference with The Legends, unlike many golf courses in Florida, is the numerous houses that become part of the course without imposing on the course. Hole #5 was memorable
with its elevated tee and steep downhill dogleg left design with a pond on the right that makes a successful landing area tricky to determine. The par three 8th hole continues the challenge over water onto a green protected well on the left with a deep bunker.
The back side starts with water in play on the first few holes. Hole #13 continues the string of memorable par threes with sloping in front of the green that can make getting up and down difficult. Hole #14 is another of those steep tumbling downhill fairways to another well guarded green. The Legend’s signature hole, #15, ends the string of par three’s with a play over water into a two-tiered green with the ‘LEGENDS’ logo landscaped into the hillside. The final three holes are some of the more difficult long par fours on the course and offer a stiff finishing challenge.
Legends certainly impresses with its scenic views of Lake County and holes challenging enough to allow golfers to use most of the clubs in their bag. Its rolling fairways lead to true rolling well bunkered greens. If you find yourself in the Orlando area it is a must play.
The Legends also has a great driving range which offers stunning and striking views of the surrounding area and the first hole. Finally, we encourage you to the restaurant at The Legends. The food and service were excellent!
The opening hole is a striking downhill par 4 into an elevated green and provides striking views of Lake Louisa. Hole #4 is the first of the challenging par threes which crosses a ravine to an uphill green protected by trees. Another notable difference with The Legends, unlike many golf courses in Florida, is the numerous houses that become part of the course without imposing on the course. Hole #5 was memorable
with its elevated tee and steep downhill dogleg left design with a pond on the right that makes a successful landing area tricky to determine. The par three 8th hole continues the challenge over water onto a green protected well on the left with a deep bunker.
The back side starts with water in play on the first few holes. Hole #13 continues the string of memorable par threes with sloping in front of the green that can make getting up and down difficult. Hole #14 is another of those steep tumbling downhill fairways to another well guarded green. The Legend’s signature hole, #15, ends the string of par three’s with a play over water into a two-tiered green with the ‘LEGENDS’ logo landscaped into the hillside. The final three holes are some of the more difficult long par fours on the course and offer a stiff finishing challenge.
Legends certainly impresses with its scenic views of Lake County and holes challenging enough to allow golfers to use most of the clubs in their bag. Its rolling fairways lead to true rolling well bunkered greens. If you find yourself in the Orlando area it is a must play.
The Legends also has a great driving range which offers stunning and striking views of the surrounding area and the first hole. Finally, we encourage you to the restaurant at The Legends. The food and service were excellent!
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