Bay Hill Club and Lodge

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Bay Hill Club and Lodge
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Coordinates 28°27′29″N81°30′40″W / 28.458°N 81.511°W / 28.458; -81.511
Location Bay Hill, Florida, U.S.
Elevation120 feet (37 m)
Established1961, 63 years ago
TypePrivate
Total holes27
Events hosted Arnold Palmer Invitational
(1979–present)
Website www.bayhill.com
Challenger / Champion nines
Designed by Dick Wilson
Par 72
Length7,381 yards (6,749 m)
Course rating 75.2
Slope rating 138 [1]
Charger nine
Designed by Bob Simmons
Par 36
Length3,324 yards (3,039 m)
Course rating 36.0
Slope rating 137 [2]
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. [3]

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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. [4]

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.

Arnold Palmer Invitational

Since 1979, Bay Hill Club & Lodge has hosted the Arnold Palmer Invitational, a tournament on the PGA Tour. The event is held annually each March.

Scorecard

Challenger / Champion [5]
Tee Rating/Slope 123456789Out101112131415161718InTotal
Green75.2 / 137461231434561390555199460474376540043857437021542951122145836167381
Blue73.6 / 133438220406491366528184408446348738340956235617941549017743734086895
Yellow71.3 / 129416200371461350493159371410323136039653633516139245716640332066437
Red68.4 / 123380186260434333437135346393290433437249031414034039914934628845788
SI Men's418141082166121393117571511
Par434545344364454345343672
SI Ladies'616141082181241571111795313
Red74.5 / 136380186260434333437135346393290433437249031414034039914934628845788
White70.8 / 125360151238392317398105264362258729332243525612332035014830925565143

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References

  1. "Course Rating and Slope Database™ - Bay Hill - Challenger/Champion". USGA. Retrieved March 20, 2019.
  2. "Course Rating and Slope Database™ - Bay Hill - Charger nine". USGA. Retrieved April 18, 2018.
  3. "History".
  4. Klein, Bradley S. (2013). "Dick Wilson Golf Course Architect". Golf Magazine. Archived from the original on 2013-10-31. Retrieved 2013-10-29.
  5. "Bay Hill Club and Lodge - Challenger/Champion".