Pine valleys. Nine lakes. Narrow fairways. Two double greens and a signature island green. Plus one of the toughest finishing holes in Florida. The Renaissance Vinoy Resort and Golf Club is one of the Southeast’s finest courses. It was totally restored under the direction of golf course architect Ron Garl, who has designed nine of the top 50 courses in Florida. The 18-hole, par-72 championship course challenges the serious golfer, while still providing an enjoyable round for the casual player. A driving range, practice putting green, plus a bunker and chipping area help you hone your game. Located on picturesque Snell Isle, just minutes away from the resort via complimentary transportation, the Renaissance Vinoy Resort and Golf Club offers another intriguing peek at the hotel’s history. The clubhouse, built by local developer Perry Snell in 1926, was designed as a replica of a mosque and open-air market, complete with keyhole arches, inlaid tile, ancient inscriptions and a huge ballroom. The Renaissance Vinoy golf course features nine lakes, narrow fairways, vast pine valleys, two double greens and a signature island green. In addition, the course offers an extensive, state-of –the-art sub service drainage system and 25-foot deep lakes to ensure year-round play. The highly acclaimed golf course architect Ron Garl, who designed nine of the top 50 courses in Florida, most recently restored the course in 2003. The signature hole, number 16, is a 568-yard, par 5 with water along both sides of the fairway culminating with an approach shot to an island green. The resort’s championship course is also part of the Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary System, a national program coordinated by the Audubon Society of New York State and sponsored in part by the United States Golf Association. As a result, the course is involved in projects, which enhance wildlife habitats and preserve natural resources.
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