Legacy Club at Alaqua Lakes
Longwood, Florida 32779
Seminole County
Phone(s): (407) 842-1452, (407) 333-1450
Fax: (407) 444-9975
Website: www.heathrowcc.com
The 18-hole Legacy Club at Alaqua Lakes in Longwood, FL is a private golf course that opened in 1998. Designed by Tom Fazio, Legacy Club at Alaqua Lakes measures 7160 yards from the longest tees and has a slope rating of 132 and a 74.5 USGA rating. The course features 6 sets of tees for different skill levels. The greens are tifdwarf grass and the fairways are bermuda grass.
It’s easy to lose yourself in the natural beauty of the Legacy Club at Alaqua Lakes. Thick stands of ancient hardwoods and native palms surround lush greens, undulating fairways, and shimmering lakes. This Tom Fazio masterpiece has wetlands, acres of nature preserves, and over 100 sandy-white bunkers.
The Legacy Club, located off I-4, 15 minutes north of Downtown Orlando, regularly hosts U.S. Open Qualifiers as well as being the preferred course for local PGA Tour players.
Golf course details
- Holes: 18
- Designed by: Beau Welling, Tom Fazio, Tom Marzolf
- Public/Private: Private
- Year opened: 1998
- Golf Season: Year round
- Guest Policy: With member only
- Tee times welcomed:
- Fairways: Bermuda Grass
- Greens: Tifdwarf Grass
Facilities
- Pro in house: Yes
- Driving range: Yes
- Rental clubs: Yes
- Rental carts: Yes - included in green fees
Green fees price ranges
- Week days: $75 - $80
- Weekends: $75 - $80
- Check prices
Course policies
- Metal spikes allowed: No
- Dress code:
- Credit cards accepted: VISA, MasterCard Welcomed
Length, slope and rating for each tee
Tee | Par | Yardage | Slope | Rating |
---|---|---|---|---|
White | 72 | 6368 | 124 | 70.7 |
Blue | 72 | 6763 | 128 | 72.4 |
Silver | 72 | 5383 | 115 | 66.1 |
Black | 72 | 7160 | 132 | 74.5 |
Gold (W) | 72 | 5872 | 129 | 72.4 |
Gold | 72 | 5872 | 118 | 68.4 |
Red (W) | 72 | 5055 | 119 | 68.7 |
Silver (W) | 72 | 5383 | 121 | 70.5 |
One area of Orlando that is often overlooked for golf is Seminole County, north and west of downtown. After a recent visit to the area and the opportunity to play both some public and private courses, I find that hard to believe. The topography of the land is not what you typic see in Florida – flat and boring; it has some roll and undulation to it – naturally! That can make for some interesting golf shots, especially the dreaded uneven lie.
The Legacy Club at Alaqua Lakes was designed by one of golf’s most decorated architects, Tom Fazio, who considers this to be “one of his best efforts.” There are six sets of tees and the course can be played anywhere from 5,055 – 7,160 yards. The course is cut out of a dense forest and the trees tend to create a few narrow corridors on several holes. There is also a good bit of roll in the topography of the land out here. Pretty impressive for this part of Florida! The Legacy Club is often the site of US Open Qualifiers and the course has several PGA TOUR members. Number 11 was my favorite hole, a gentle dogleg right par 4 that plays 495 yards from the Blue Tees. Trees line both sides of the fairways and the bunkers on the left side can come into play off the tee. You’ll want to play your tee shot down the left side as the trees tend to block out shots from the right side. The green has some good undulation to it and is protected by several bunkers. Finishing with the same ball you teed off with on Number 1 is somewhat of an accomplishment at the Legacy Club!
The Legacy Club at Alaqua Lakes and her sister club down the street, Heathrow, are managed by Concert Golf Properties. Becoming a member at one of these clubs not only gives you membership at both Heathrow and Legacy Club but also gives you reciprocity at all 21 properties around the country.
After your round at The Legacy Club, stop by the Legacy Grill for a good meal in casual surroundings. The menus at Heathrow and Legacy Club are almost identical simply means great food is available at both!
When you’re not on one of the fine golf courses in Seminole County, there is plenty to do in the area without hitting one of the nearby theme parks! Eat, drink, and shop in Historic Sanford, visit the Central Florida Zoo, go kayaking in search of manatees or just sit outside and soak up that Florida sun. Seminole County is flush with restaurants too, offering just about every cuisine imaginable.