Bay Hill Club and Lodge
The Bay Hill Club & Lodge is a private golf club and hotel in the southeastern United States, located in Bay Hill, Florida, a suburb southwest of Orlando.
| Club information | |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 28.458°N 81.511°W |
| Location | Bay Hill, Florida, U.S. |
| Elevation | 120 feet (37 m) |
| Established | 1961, 63 years ago |
| Type | Private |
| Total holes | 27 |
| Events hosted | Arnold Palmer Invitational (1979–present) |
| Website | www |
| Challenger / Champion nines | |
| Designed by | Dick Wilson |
| Par | 72 |
| Length | 7,381 yards (6,749 m) |
| Course rating | 75.2 |
| Slope rating | 138 |
| Charger nine | |
| Designed by | Bob Simmons |
| Par | 36 |
| Length | 3,324 yards (3,039 m) |
| Course rating | 36.0 |
| Slope rating | 137 |
The first 18 holes at Bay Hill (Champion and Challenger nines) were designed by Dick Wilson in 1961, and were built by Bob Simmons. Considered one of Wilson's best works, the course illustrates his typical approach of slightly elevating the putting surfaces to improve visibility and drainage. Simmons designed and built the additional 9 holes (Charger nine) after Wilson's death.
The course covers 270 acres (1.1 km2), and lies between the community of Bay Hill and the Butler Chain of Lakes. There are 27 holes of golf available: the Challenger, Champion and Charger nines. It was owned by Arnold Palmer from 1974 until his death in 2016, and now by his daughter and son-in-law Amy & Roy Saunders. Bay Hill Club & Lodge also offers a 69-room Lodge, 6 guest cottages, the Arnold Palmer Golf Academy and various amenities such as tennis, instructional golf lessons, Spa & Fitness Center, and marina. You must be a member or registered Lodge guest to have access to the golf course and all Club amenities. The Golf Shop is open to the public.