Bay Hill Club's Championship Course was designed by Dick Wilson and opened in 1961. Arnold Palmer acquired the property in 1976 and made substantial modifications to the layout, particularly strengthening the finishing holes. The course features Bermuda grass on both fairways and greens, with a distinctive routing that incorporates the Butler Chain of Lakes. Water hazards influence play on ten holes, including the signature par-3 17th that plays over water to a peninsula green. The 18th hole plays alongside the lake with a bunker complex guarding the left side of the fairway. The course maintains a tree-lined character with mature oaks and pines framing many holes. Elevation changes remain modest, consistent with Central Florida's flat topography, though strategic bunkering and water placement create the primary defensive elements. The greens are generally large with moderate undulation and are maintained to support both member play and the Arnold Palmer Invitational tournament.
Bay Hill Club - Championship Course currently has (within 1 mile) 44 single family homes for sale with an average list price of $2,131,999.64, 8 townhouses for sale with an average list price of $447,349.88, and 12 condos for sale with an average list price of $429,656.25. There is 1 short sale. For anyone looking for a brand new home, there are 21 new construction homes for sale. The average annual property tax for Bay Hill Club - Championship Course is $8,640.69.