A par-73 public course with British-style bunkering, Mini-Verde greens and a clubhouse that doubles as a wedding venue

The clubhouse at Eagle Creek Golf Club in Lake Nona

By David Myers, Broker Associate · NonaOrlandoProperties.com · Last updated September 2026

Eagle Creek Golf Club is a public 18-hole course at 10350 Emerson Lake Blvd in Orlando's Lake Nona area, designed by Ron Garl and Howard Swan and opened in May 2004. It plays to par 73 and 7,196 yards from the black tees, with a 74.1 rating and 132 slope, and has five sets of tees. The layout has more than 60 bunkers with bulkhead faces modeled on Scottish and English courses, and Mini-Verde greens. The course is an Audubon International Silver Signature site and hosted the 2006 Florida Open. A 14,000-square-foot clubhouse holds the pro shop, locker rooms and the 120-seat Belfry Restaurant.

Eagle Creek is the championship course in Lake Nona that anyone can play. The private club down the road gets the LPGA, but Eagle Creek takes public tee times on a championship-length layout that runs through one of the area's largest neighborhoods.

Here's what the course is like, which tees to play, what's at the clubhouse and how it stacks up against the other two courses in the area.

What is Eagle Creek Golf Club like to play?

It is a long, bunker-heavy par 73 with British and American design influences, fast Mini-Verde greens and wetlands and lakes along many holes.

Ron Garl and Howard Swan designed the course for developer Emerson International, and it opened in May 2004. The signature look is the bunkering: more than 60 white-sand bunkers, many with dramatic bulkhead faces borrowed from Scottish and English links. The front nine plays to par 36 and the back to par 37.

Eagle Creek was the first course in Florida to use Mini-Verde on its greens, a fine-bladed Bermuda that putts fast. Golf Digest gave it 4.5 stars in 2006, the magazine's highest rating for a Florida course at the time.

What's at the Eagle Creek clubhouse?

The 14,000-square-foot, two-story clubhouse has a full pro shop, men's and women's locker rooms and the 120-seat Belfry Restaurant.

The clubhouse is built in a New England manor style, and the Belfry doubles as a private venue for weddings, banquets and corporate events. Practice facilities include a two-sided driving range and a practice hole with bunkers.

Which tees should you play at Eagle Creek?

Most mid-handicap golfers belong on the whites at 6,841 yards; the blacks play 7,196 yards, long for a par 73.

Eagle Creek Golf Club tees (par 73)
Black 7,196 yards · 74.1 rating / 132 slope
White 6,841 yards · 72.5 / 128
Yellow 6,362 yards · 70.3 / 125
Blue 5,875 yards
Red 5,305 yards · 70.5 / 125

With five tee sets spread across nearly 1,900 yards, the course works for beginners and low handicappers on the same day. Ratings are from the club's published scorecard.

Does Eagle Creek offer lessons?

Yes. The Golf Academy at Eagle Creek offers private lessons, group coaching, women's clinics, junior development and club fitting.

Golf schools and group coaching suit newer players who want structure before tackling the full course, and juniors have their own development program. The academy lists a coaching staff of five on the club's website. Call the pro shop at (407) 273-4653 and choose extension 3 for the academy.

How does Eagle Creek compare with other golf courses near Lake Nona?

Eagle Creek is the longest public course of the three Lake Nona-area courses and the only one with a par of 73.

Lake Nona-area golf courses compared
Course Lake Nona Golf & Country Club Eagle Creek Golf Club North Shore Golf Club
Access Private (members and guests) Public, daily fee Semi-private, public tee times
Designer Tom Fazio Ron Garl and Howard Swan Mike Dasher
Opened 1986 2004 2001
Par 72 73 72
Back-tee yardage 7,215 7,196 6,898
Rating / slope (back tees) 74.6 / 138 74.1 / 132 73.8 / 140
Pro events LPGA season opener since 2022 2006 Florida Open None on record

Lake Nona Golf & Country Club is private. North Shore Golf Club is shorter but carries a higher slope. See our Lake Nona golf courses guide for more.

Can anyone play Eagle Creek Golf Club?

Yes. Eagle Creek is a public course, and anyone can book a tee time online or through the pro shop.

Hours follow daylight, so first and last tee times shift with the season; the pro shop has the current schedule. Green fees vary by season, day and time, so check the booking page rather than relying on a posted rate. The club also runs events such as The Shortie and the Shootout.

Pros, Cons and Our Take

Pros

  • Public access to a championship-length course with a real design pedigree.
  • Five tee sets make it playable for every level.
  • Full practice facilities and an on-site academy.
  • A clubhouse restaurant that works for a post-round meal or an event.

Cons

  • At 7,196 yards from the tips, the back tees are too long for most amateurs.
  • More than 60 bunkers punish loose iron play.
  • Green fees are not posted in a single rate card; you have to check the booking system.
  • Hours follow daylight, so late-day play shrinks in winter.

Our Take

If you live in Lake Nona and want to play regularly without a private membership, Eagle Creek is the default choice. Play the whites the first time, and bring a sand wedge you trust.

What the Neighbors Know

The course runs through the Eagle Creek neighborhood, and nearby residents of Cove at Nona Sound and Estates at Nona Sound are close enough to treat it as their home course. For everyday errands nearby, see our post on Eagle Creek Center and our guide to Moss Park Road and the Eagle Creek corridor.

For more ways to stay active, see our Lake Nona sports and athletics guide.

Official Sources

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Eagle Creek Golf Club open to the public?

Yes. Eagle Creek is a public course, and anyone can book a tee time online or through the pro shop at (407) 273-4653.

Who designed Eagle Creek Golf Club?

Ron Garl and Howard Swan designed the course, which opened in May 2004. It plays to par 73 and 7,196 yards from the black tees.

Where is Eagle Creek Golf Club?

Eagle Creek Golf Club is at 10350 Emerson Lake Blvd, Orlando, FL 32832, in the Eagle Creek neighborhood of Lake Nona.

Is there a restaurant at Eagle Creek Golf Club?

Yes. The Belfry Restaurant seats 120 in the clubhouse and also hosts weddings, banquets and corporate events.