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Walt Disney World Golf Wins NGCOA’s 2026 Resort Course of the Year

The honor reflects course-wide upgrades under Arnold Palmer Golf Management, from Magnolia’s renovation to an across-the-board overseeding program.

Overview

  • The award will be presented on January 19, 2026, at the NGCOA Golf Business Conference in Orlando.
  • Walt Disney World Golf spans 63 holes across Disney’s Palm, Magnolia and Lake Buena Vista championship courses plus the nine‑hole Oak Trail.
  • A full overseeding across all four courses was completed for the first time in more than a decade to improve year‑round conditions.
  • Disney’s Magnolia underwent its most extensive renovation to date, adding new tees, reimagined bunkers, contoured greens, Disney‑themed hole names, and a signature stretch dubbed Grumpy’s Gauntlet with a Mickey‑shaped bunker on hole 6.
  • A new premium Advanced EV cart fleet rolled out on the three 18‑hole courses, featuring fob starts, LED displays, USB charging and Bluetooth speakers.