Country Club of Mount Dora

The Country Club of Mount Dora offers an 18-hole championship course designed by Lloyd Clifton, set on the north side of town about 50 minutes from downtown Orlando. Water comes into play on 16 of the 18 holes, a design choice that rewards accuracy over raw power and keeps most rounds interesting from the first tee to the last green. Seven sets of tees, ranging from 4,550 to 6,484 yards, give the course enough flexibility to suit golfers across a wide range of skill levels, from beginners looking for a manageable round to more experienced players who want the full championship distance.

Beyond the 18 holes, the club maintains a driving range, a putting green, and a chipping area, giving members and visiting golfers a full practice facility rather than just a course to play. The clubhouse is home to Beacon19, the club’s on-site restaurant, which gives golfers a place to eat before or after a round without leaving the property, and also serves as a gathering spot for members outside of golf hours.

What sets the Country Club of Mount Dora apart from a single-purpose golf course is the range of additional recreation on site. The club has tennis and pickleball courts, giving racquet sport players a home base alongside the golf amenities, and a swimming pool that adds a family-friendly option for members who are not there strictly for golf. That combination, golf, racquet sports, and swimming under one membership, makes the club function more like a full recreational hub than a single-activity facility, which is part of why it draws both dedicated golfers and families looking for a broader membership.

The club is open to the public, with both walk-up tee times and membership options available for golfers who want to make it a regular habit. The club has offered a promotional discount on green and cart fees for online bookings through the Mount Dora Area Chamber of Commerce in the past, so it is worth checking current chamber member deals before booking a round if cost is a factor.

Event space rounds out the property’s offerings, making the clubhouse a fairly common choice for weddings, corporate outings, and private parties in addition to its daily golf and recreation operations. For families or groups where not everyone golfs, the tennis, pickleball, and pool amenities give non-golfing members and guests something to do while others are out on the course, which is not always the case at a strictly golf-focused club.

For anyone looking for a full-service country club experience in Lake County, with a course built around real water hazards and elevation, plus tennis, pickleball, and a pool, the Country Club of Mount Dora covers more ground than a typical single-purpose golf course.