Staying here at the "Lodge" tonight after playing here this afternoon. Tomorrow we will play Black Bear in Eustis and head up to The Villages to see some relatives who have retired there. Then back to... Continue »

Staying here at the "Lodge" tonight after playing here this afternoon. Tomorrow we will play Black Bear in Eustis and head up to The Villages to see some relatives who have retired there. Then back to the "compound" to celebrate New Years before returning home. Bay Hill is a very nice course that is well known and it is a wonderful venue that is very welcoming to its guests. I suppose a lot of that comes from the long time ownership by Arnold Palmer. I started staying and playing here back in the late 80's and early 90's and have always loved to come back. Not as much fun these days w/o Mr Palmer being here who made it a habit to introduce himself to his guests. But the course is still a terrific place to play and it's great to play a course that one sees on TV each year. It makes me feel a little comfortable as the holes are very familiar after watching the tournament over these many years. We found the course in great shape all round and had great fun putting on the greens trying not to 3 putt. Fairways were just fine. Bunkers were some of the best I have encountered when playing golf. Lots of water to navigate as well. I would recommend staying at the Lodge if you are in the area, which is close to all Orlando has to offer. Great choice of rooms/suites and cottages (which we are staying in) and personally much better than any hotel. + you can take advantage of playing a great course as well. Great restaurant on site and many to chose from close by as well.