If you’ve played golf at Walt Disney World, you know the courses are truly special. With lush fairways, pristine greens, and magical Disney touches throughout all four courses, it’s a one-of-a-kind golfing experience—all set in The Most Magical Place on Earth.
Four of the last five finishing holes at Magnolia Golf Course have been redesigned and are now affectionately called ‘Grumpy’s Gauntlet.’ Those holes – No. 14, 15, 16, and 17 – now boast white sand bunkers, unblemished fairways, and new tropical landscaping.
In addition to being esthetically-pleasing, though, ‘Grumpy’s Gauntlet’ will also test your nerves and your skill. I mean, take the 15th hole for instance. It’s a whopping 597 yards from the back tee box. And No. 17 is a par 3 that plays more 200 yards.
Did you know that every hole on the course has a Disney movie-related name and includes a quote from legendary golfer Arnold Palmer or Walt Disney himself? For example, “hole No. 6 is called The Mouse Trap and features Walt Disney’s famous quote ‘I hope we never lose sight of one thing – that it was all started by a mouse.’ Hole No. 15 is called The Dinglehopper in reference to the Disney movie The Little Mermaid with an Arnold Palmer quote that says, ‘It’s a funny thing; the more I practice, the luckier I get.'”
There is also a new 18-hole putting green at the course – Greatest Green Ever Played – that has a scorecard and hole locations that change almost daily. It’s a fun and challenging way to warm up before your round and a great option for kids, offering a playful introduction to the game.
The name pays homage to the biographical Walt Disney Pictures sports film, The Greatest Game Ever Played, which is based on the early life of amateur golf champion Francis Ouimet and his surprise victory at the 1913 U.S. Open.
Jackie Gailey
Senior Editor for The DIS and DCL Fan | Disney Vacation Club Member | Thrilled to have been a '13/'14 planDisney Panelist | Lover of all things Disney; the Magic of Disneyland, Walt Disney World, and especially Disney Cruise Line | ºoº
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