Eagle Dunes Golf Club near Orlando shows off a rugged, spacious design
In this story about Eagle Dunes Golf Club in Sorrento, Fla., the focus is undoubtedly Mike Dasher's fingerprints, which can be found all over this, his 2003 creation, Derek Duncan writes.
A 30-minute drive north from Orlando, Eagle Dunes is a golf course that shows off many of its designer's favorite traits and is a perfect example for young golf course architects of how to design a great course, for less money.
Utilizing large fairways, routing that's easy to walk, and a simplistic layout devoid of bells and whistles but heavy on nature, Eagle Dunes is a golf course where the stars are the holes, including several holes where your shot-making skills will be put to the test.
For many, Eagle Dunes is a great play, offering a course that, while not complex, both entertaining and challenging. While many courses in Orlando will dazzle you with their style or prices, this story will show you why Eagle Dunes is a low-price alternative.
August 6, 2006