Arnold Palmer’s Bay Hill Club & Lodge: Championship/Challenger

Arnold Palmer’s Bay Hill Club & Lodge, located in Bay Hill, Florida, is a renowned private golf club and hotel. The facility boasts 27 holes of championship golf, divided into three distinct nine-hole courses: the Champion, Challenger, and Charger nines. The primary 18-hole combination, known as the Champion/Challenger course, is a par-72 layout measuring approximately 7,381 yards from the back tees. Designed by Dick Wilson in 1961, this course is celebrated for its challenging design, featuring slightly elevated greens and strategic bunkering. Since 1979, it has been the home of the Arnold Palmer Invitational, a prestigious PGA Tour event held annually in March. The club offers exclusive access to its members and registered lodge guests, providing a premier golfing experience in a serene setting along the Butler Chain of Lakes.