Orange Tree Golf Course: Central Florida's Hidden Gem

Serving residents of the Central Florida area for nearly half a century, Orange Tree Golf Course sits at the top of the list when judging the quality of golf courses in Central Florida. Of course, the nature of Shingle Creek or Grande Lakes does emit a special charm. Bay Hill's legacy as Arnold Palmer's home and the club's exclusivity will forever cement its place in history. But for those golfers interested in a real challenge, with the reward of lifelong friends and the finest quality dining and service, Orange Tree is the answer.

Orange Tree's narrow fairways make the course a favorite for professional golfers and amateurs alike seeking to up their game. The club's longevity can be credited a change in ownership in the late 1980s from Disney to Wisne. Most residents, save longtime Central Floridians, remain oblivious to Disney's former ownership of the property through the defunct Arvida Corporation.

Arvida's main interest revolved around packing in as many houses to as many lots as possible. Fortunately, with Detroit-native Tony Wisne's purchase of the course in 1988, the great legacy of golf Orange Tree holds today among residents in Central Florida's community became set in stone (or, in grass rather). The Wisne family still runs the club today, and just as efficiently.

Their non-profit driven focus and passion for the club provide members with an experience found nowhere else, and has also earned the club a higher Yelp rating than both Isleworth and Bay Hill combined. A recent renovation to the clubhouse solidified Orange Tree's reputation as a top of the line membership organization and golf community.

Truly Central Florida's Hidden Gem, members of Orange Tree Golf Club enjoy a lifetime of memories with lifelong friends.