If you play Walt Disney World’s Magnolia Golf Course soon, you’ll notice some significant changes, especially towards the end. Four of the last five holes (No. 14, 15, 16, and 17) have been redesigned into a new stretch called “Grumpy’s Gauntlet.”
Here’s what you can expect from these updated holes:
Fresh landscaping with tropical plantsWell-maintained fairwaysWhite sand bunkers
This redesigned stretch also provides a tough challenge:
Hole 15 is a long 597-yard hole from the back tees.Hole 17 is a tricky par 3 that stretches over 200 yards.
The entire Magnolia course now has added Disney theming. Each hole has:
A Disney-inspired name referencing classic movies.Quotes from Walt Disney or legendary golfer Arnold Palmer.
For example:
Hole 6 (“The Mouse Trap”) includes Walt Disney’s quote: “I hope we never lose sight of one thing – that it was all started by a mouse.”Hole 15 (“The Dinglehopper”) from The Little Mermaid has Arnold Palmer’s quote: “It’s a funny thing; the more I practice, the luckier I get.”
Another new feature is an 18-hole putting green called the “Greatest Green Ever Played,” inspired by Disney’s golf movie, The Greatest Game Ever Played. The layout and hole locations change nearly every day, keeping it interesting for repeat visits. It’s also a kid-friendly area and a good place to warm up before your round.
These updates mark the biggest changes to the Magnolia Golf Course since 2015. The course is located just across from the recently opened Island Tower at Disney’s Polynesian Villas & Bungalows.
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