Mayfair Country Club
3536 Country Club Rd
Sanford, FL 32771
Phone(s): (407) 322-2531
Fax: (407) 323-2759
Website: www.mayfairgolf.com
Sanford, FL 32771
Phone(s): (407) 322-2531
Fax: (407) 323-2759
Website: www.mayfairgolf.com
Opened in 1922, Mayfair Country Club is one of the oldest golf courses in Florida and it's still the only course in the historic city of Sanford. Over the years, it has hosted a number of famous players including Sam Snead and Arnold Palmer. The layout is wide open with a traditional design that is player friendly enough to appeal to novices and experienced golfers alike. Like most older course designs, the fairways are wide but the approaches aren't very forgiving. Water hazards come into play on over half of the holes and you might be surprised by a few subtle but tricky elevation changes. Mayfair Country Club is not a formidable test by any means, but there are a few challenging holes that will make you think.
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Golf course details
- Holes: 18
- Public/Private: Semi-Private
- Year opened: 1922
- Golf Season: Year round
- Guest Policy: Open
- Tee times welcomed: Yes
- Fairways: Bermuda Grass
- Greens: Bermuda Grass
Facilities
- Pro in house:
- Driving range: Yes
- Rental clubs: Yes
- Rental carts: Yes
Green fees price ranges
- Week days: $17 - $29
- Weekends: $20 - $35
- Tee times from $12 - Check prices
Course policies
- Metal spikes allowed: No
- Dress code: Collared shirt, no cutoffs, denim OK
- Credit cards accepted:
Length, slope and rating for each tee
| Tee | Par | Yardage | Slope | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue | 72 | 6403 | 123 | 70 |
| White | 72 | 6035 | 118 | 68 |
| Gold | 72 | 5261 | 111 | 64 |
| Red (W) | 72 | 5007 | 114 | 67 |
Reader Ratings / Reviews
- Not sure if your prices are recent, cuz today I showed up at 10:55am without a tee time mind you and was charged $36 plus $2 whole in one charge whatever that was plus tax. I honestly was expecting a $20plus charged given it was a weekday and based on your listed prices. they had one hole closed, ok. the course was nice and after playing I didn't mind what I paid cuz I had fun, but I was a little disappointed about the charge. lesson learn call beforehand and check prices and don't go by prices on the internet.Although best known for its world-class theme parks such as Disney World and Universal Studios, the Orlando area is home to some of the best golf courses in the state of Florida, including one that hosts a PGA TOUR event every year. Many of these courses are accessible to the public and for the most part, they are in great shape and extremely playable year-round.
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.
Mayfair Country Club in Sanford is one of the oldest golf clubs in the area, dating back to 1922. It’s famous for being the site of Arnold Palmer’s first professional victory. There is a lot of speculation as to whether or not Mayfair is a Donald Ross design, the consensus seems to be that it is. Mayfair did host a professional tour event from 1958 to 1961 and attracted some of the top players of the day, including Gene Sarazen, Walter Hagen, Arnold Palmer, Sam Snead, Julius Boros, Don January, Doug Ford, Tony Lema, Moe Norman, and Gene Littler. The great Moe Norman has been quoted as saying that “Hole #7 was the best par 3 in Central Florida.” At only 6,403 yards from the back tees, Mayfair isn’t going to overwhelm a lot of players and for the most part, the fairways off the tee are generous. Where Mayfair gets tough is on the approach shots into small, sometimes crowned greens – another Ross trademark. You’re sure to enjoy your round out here. Numbers 2 & 12 are short par 5s if you’re playing from the back tees; 443 and 430 yards respectfully
These are just a few of the courses you can play in Seminole County; there are several more listed under the golf tab on their website. You’ll also find that the greens fees at the public-accessible courses tend to be considerably less than what you’ll find at courses out near the theme parks.
When you’re not on one of Seminole County’s fine golf courses, 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.