877.634.0790Southern Dunes Golf & Country Club
Southern Dunes Golf & Country Club is consistently ranked among Florida’s top public golf courses, located just south of Orlando in Haines City. Designed by Steve Smyers, this award-winning layout features dramatic elevation changes, high-faced bunkers, and undulating greens—offering a unique challenge rarely found in Florida. With a reputation for superb course conditions and a design that rewards shot-making, Southern Dunes is a favorite for serious golfers and traveling groups.
- Top-Ranked Public Course: Consistently in Florida’s top 10
- Dramatic Elevation & Bunkering: Rare terrain for Central Florida
- Designed by Steve Smyers: A strategic masterpiece
- Ideal for Competitive Golfers: Demands precision and course management
Starting from $163 per golfer per night (Low Season)
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The Course at Southern Dunes Golf & Country Club
Southern Dunes Golf and Country Club is one of Florida's most iconic course layouts, and it features extensive mounding and strategically placed bunkers, dramatic elevation changes, and wide fairways. Designed by Steve Smyers, this course is the pinnacle of golf, catering to golfers from beginners to professionals.
- Includes over 180 bunkers, rolling fairways, and undulating greens
- Demands strategy and strong course management
- Award-winning Facility: Ranked 15th as one of Golf Advisor's Top Courses in Florida
- A golfing academy that offers a pitching and chipping area, a professional teacher, an indoor practice facility, and it's within the driving range
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, at Southern Dunes Golf & Country Club, there’s a full driving range, putting green, and a short game area - ideal for warming up or honing skills before your round.
Southern Dunes is part of a gated golf community, and while there isn’t a traditional hotel, many golf villas and vacation homes are available nearby.
While the course is more challenging, there are multiple tee boxes to accommodate various skill levels. Shot-making and strategy are key.
Unlike most flat Florida layouts, Southern Dunes offers elevation changes, high-faced bunkers, and a demanding design that sets it apart.
Yes, the course features a full practice facility with a driving range, short game area, and putting green.
Southern Dunes stands out for its dramatic elevation changes, over 180 bunkers, and undulating greens. It’s ranked among Florida’s best public courses, offering a true shot-maker’s course with unique challenges.
