Clifton, Ezell and Clifton
The Clifton, Ezell, and Clifton Golf Design Group consists of the three brilliant golf course architects Lloyd M. Clifton, Kenneth C. Ezell, and George M. Clifton. Lloyd, the pioneer and founding member of the CEC Golf Design passed away in 2013, but his wisdom continues to guide George and Kenneth.
CEC's motto is, “Championship Success by Design,” and they have truly brought this to life through their world-class designs for golf communities and courses. Collectively they have over 76 years of experience in the design and management of various golf ventures. This benefits clients in terms of their technical skills as well as their vast business experience creating successful projects.
CEC Golf Design Group is also a leading consultant in the preparation of integrated pesticide management plans and best management practices for golf courses. This assists their clients in solving the glut of environmental issues pressuring each project's success. In addition, their ornamental and horticulture backgrounds help to facilitate the owners' selection and implementation of effective golf course programs to deal with trees, landscape, and course irrigation.
Clifton, Ezell and Clifton's works are a reflection of how efficient and effective they are as course designers and architects. Over the past twenty-five-plus years the CEC Golf Design Group has designed and had constructed more golf courses in Central Florida than any other firm. They have been awarded both as a group and individually, and many builders and developers believe they are the best golf course design and project management team in the business
Website: https://www.cecgolfdesign.com/
Golf Courses designed by Clifton, Ezell and Clifton
Amberwood Executive Golf Course
Lady Lake, FL, United States
Distance: 1,710yd Par: 28
Typical of true native Florida courses, with large oak trees and beautiful grasslands, the 9-hole Amberwood Executive Golf Course in Lady Lake is a challenging layout from the back tees with some holes requiring a long iron or wood. One of the most challenging routings in the entire Villages community, this short golf course takes...
Bacall Executive Golf Course
Lady Lake, FL, United States
Distance: 1,892yd Par: 29
If it’s possible to fall in love with a golf course at “hello,” it’s Bacall Executive Golf Course. Beginning and ending with par 4s, the beauty of the nine-hole Bacall layout can make concentration on the game difficult. To finish with a low score, players need to take advantage of the birdie chances early as par...
Belle Glade Country Club
The Villages, FL, United States
Par: 108
One of the most sophisticated and largest golf course facilities in The Villages, Florida, the Belle Glade Country Club boasts a gorgeous sunset facade, which can be seen from anywhere on the club’s three nine hole layouts. The semi-private, par 108 routing was built in 2014 under the direction of design firm Clifton, Ezell and...
Belle Glade Country Club, Calusa Course
The Villages, FL, United States
Distance: 3,526yd Par: 36
A breathtaking layout in The Villages, Florida, and surrounded by a beautiful nature preserve, the Belle Glade Country Club, Calusa Course is the longest of the 27-hole country club’s nines. Calusa features a routing designed by Clifton, Ezell and Clifton, showcasing the true beauty of old Florida style golf courses. The 3,526-yards Calusa Course allows...
Bogart Executive Golf Course
Lady Lake, FL, United States
Distance: 1,679yd Par: 28
Golfers experiencing Bogart Executive Golf Course will beg for more mercy as “Bogie” tips his fedora and winks at the end of their round. Straight shots will be rewarded here more than the long hitter. Even on the lone par 4 hole, precise placement of the tee shot will reign over a long ball in one...
Bonita Pass Executive Golf Course
Lady Lake, FL, United States
Distance: 1,407yd Par: 27
The Bonita Pass Executive Golf Course is one of the many 9-hole layouts of The Villages Executive Golf Trail in southwest Florida. Located in the innermost part of the giant 55+community, this par 27 routing runs adjacent to beautiful golf homes and is set in rich natural surroundings with water hazards throughout. Measuring 1,407-yards from...
Briarwood Executive Golf Course
Lady Lake, FL, United States
Distance: 1,461yd Par: 27
Built on the rolling pastures of Marion County, the Briarwood Executive Golf Course is a nine-hole treat with big oaks and scenic vistas. Plenty of healthy carries present a serious challenge to the novice golfer and, from the back tee placement, most holes of this par 27 layout require a wood or long iron. Large,...
Cane Garden Country Club
Lady Lake, FL, United States
Distance: 7,000yd Par: 72
Located in the heart of The Villages retirement community in southwest Florida, the Cane Garden Country Club is a semi-private 27-hole golf course divided into three distinct nines, Hibiscus, Allamanda, and Jacaranda. The entire par 108 layout is deemed by many as one of Sumter County’s most naturally beautiful routings, where the pursuit of “birdies”...
Cane Garden Country Club, Allamanda Course
Lady Lake, FL, United States
Distance: 3,606yd Par: 36
The Cane Garden Country Club, Allamanda Course is a beautiful 9-hole layout at Lady Lake, Florida, inside the famous 55+ community of The Villages. This par 36 routing is surrounded by oak trees with lots of water hazards and encircles a 140-acre eagle preserve. Truly one of the most nature-friendly golf courses in Sumter County,...
Cane Garden Country Club, Hibiscus Course
Lady Lake, FL, United States
Distance: 3,394yd Par: 36
One of Florida’s most beautiful golf courses, the Cane Garden Country Club, Hibiscus Course is a well-known layout in The Villages and Sumter County. Alongside its sister routings, Allamanda and Jacaranda the par 36 Hibiscus course is open year-round to visitors. Each of Cane Garden’s trio of nines exudes its own character, but Hibiscus is...
Cane Garden Country Club, Jacaranda Course
Lady Lake, FL, United States
Distance: 3,583yd Par: 36
Located in the massive southwest Florida retirement community known simple as The Villages, is the 27-hole Cane Garden Country Club facility. The semi-private country club’s Jacaranda Course is a 9-hole routing, best known for its surrounding oak trees. The Jacaranda layout is the second longest of country club’s three distinctive nines, measuring 3,583-yards from the...
Chula Vista Executive Golf Course
Lady Lake, FL, United States
Distance: 1,507yd Par: 28
A fantastic place to enjoy a fun round of golf, Chula Vista Executive Golf Course is one of the first handful of Executive Golf Courses built in the Villages. Initially constructed in 1993, Chula Vista was completely renovated in 2011 and now offers beginner to intermediate golfers a park-like setting to polish their skills while...
Del La Vista Executive Golf Course
Lady Lake, FL, United States
Distance: 1,645yd Par: 29
Golfers of all levels will enjoy playing the De La Vista Executive Course. The open terrain allows for errors off the tee, with an easier recovery, and there’s a pair of par four holes to let the shaft out a bit. A round from the forward markers is an excellent test for the novice golfer....
El Diablo Executive Golf Course
Lady Lake, FL, United States
Distance: 1,486yd Par: 27
For those who want to know why The Villages named this track El Diablo (or, The Devil) the answer is simple - the 9-hole El Diablo Executive Golf Course is one of the most challenging courses on the Villages Executive Golf Trail. On almost every hole golfers will hit up toward elevated and very uneven greens....
El Santiago Executive Golf Course
Lady Lake, FL, United States
Distance: 1,207yd Par: 27
The El Santiago Executive Golf Course, translated as “the saint,” is a mild-mannered 9-hole layout in Lady Lake, Florida, quite the contrary to its sister routing, the El Diablo course. This beautifully manicured par 27 course was built with golfing enjoyment in mind, featuring large greens and minimal bunkers without water hazards, making it the...
Escambia Executive Golf Course
The Villages, FL, United States
Distance: 1,337yd Par: 27
The Escambia Executive Golf Course is the 35th addition to The Villages Executive Golf Trail. This par 27 routing, located along Pope Place, features nine distinct holes with elevation changes rarely seen in Florida. View The Village of Pine Ridge while enjoying a golf course that boasts undulating greens, and multiple sets of tees ranging...
Evans Prairie Country Club, Egret Course
The Villages, FL, United States
Distance: 3,466yd Par: 36
A Clifton, Ezell and Clifton masterpiece at The Villages, Florida, the Evans Prairie Country Club, Egret Course is a nine-hole, par 36 routing that together with its sister courses, Killdeer and Osprey, makes up the beautiful and expansive 27-hole Evans Prairie Country Club. Measuring 3,466-yards from the longest tees, the Egret Course requires players to...
Evans Prairie Country Club, Osprey Course
The Villages, FL, United States
Distance: 3,439yd Par: 36
Built around the prairie with the same name, Evans Prairie Country Club, Osprey Course is yet another outstanding golf challenge at The Villages. The 27-hole Evans Prairie championship facility opened in the fall of 2012, and offers three distinct nines: Osprey, Killdeer, and Egret. Evans Prairie’s Osprey Course is a 9-hole routing with a USGA rating...
Glenview Champions Country Club, Fox Run Course
The Villages, FL, United States
Distance: 3,578yd Par: 36
A 9-hole layout inside the 27-hole Glenview Champions Country Club at The Villages, the Fox Run Course is open year-round as a semi-private routing, highly accessible for residents of the surrounding community and the fee-paying public. This par 36 golf course is one of several masterful examples of course architecture to be found at The...
Glenview Champions Country Club, Stirrup Course
The Villages, FL, United States
Distance: 3,567yd Par: 36
The nine-hole Stirrup Course is the second longest layout of the 27-hole Glenview Champions Country Club. This semi-private, par 36 routing is located in the southern section of the country club’s grounds and has a maximum length of approximately 3,567-yards. Designed by Clifton, Ezell and Clifton to be relatively friendly to beginners, the Glenview Champions...
Glenview Champions Country Club, Tally Ho Course
The Villages, FL, United States
Distance: 3,507yd Par: 36
Part of one of the largest golf and country club facilities of The Villages community in southwest Florida, the Glenview Champions Country Club, Tally Ho Course is a stunning semi-private nine-hole layout covered in Bermuda grass. This par 36 routing, one of three such layouts that can be combined into full, 18-hole championship courses is...
Hacienda Hills Golf and Country Club, Lakes Course
The Villages, FL, United States
Distance: 3,249yd Par: 36
The Hacienda Hills Golf and Country Club offers an excellent test for all skill levels, with bunkers on every hole and water on fourteen holes. Two of Chi Chi Rodriguez’s favorite holes of golf are at Hacienda. And while each championship course in The Villages has at least one distinction with which to lay claim,...
Hacienda Hills Golf and Country Club, Oaks Course
The Villages, FL, United States
Distance: 3,168yd Par: 36
The Hacienda Hills Golf and Country Club offers an excellent test for all skill levels, with bunkers on every hole and water on fourteen holes. Two of Chi Chi Rodriguez’s favorite holes of golf are at Hacienda. And while each championship course in The Villages has at least one distinction with which to lay claim,...
Hacienda Hills Golf and Country Club, Palms Course
The Villages, FL, United States
Distance: 3,197yd Par: 36
The Hacienda Hills Golf and Country Club offers an excellent test for all skill levels, with bunkers on every hole and water on fourteen holes. Two of Chi Chi Rodriguez’s favorite holes of golf are at Hacienda. And while each championship course in The Villages has at least one distinction with which to lay claim,...
Havana Country Club, Hemingway Course
Lady Lake, FL, United States
Distance: 3,539yd Par: 36
The Havana Country Club is a 27-hole facility boasting some of the best finishing holes in The Villages. It is made up of three exciting nines, Kenya, Hemingway and Kilimanjaro, all designed by the Clifton, Ezell and Clifton Design Group in 2007. This course will provide a challenge for the most skilled golfer and is...
Havana Country Club, Kenya Course
Lady Lake, FL, United States
Distance: 3,531yd Par: 36
The Havana Country Club is a 27-hole facility boasting some of the best finishing holes in The Villages. It is made up of three exciting nines, Kenya, Hemingway and Kilimanjaro, all designed by the Clifton, Ezell and Clifton Design Group in 2007. Changes in elevation and gently rolling fairways are the standard and will provide...
Havana Country Club, Kilimanjaro Course
Lady Lake, FL, United States
Distance: 3,470yd Par: 36
The Havana Country Club is a 27-hole facility boasting some of the best finishing holes in The Villages. It is made up of three exciting nines, Kenya, Hemingway and Kilimanjaro, all designed by the Clifton, Ezell and Clifton Design Group in 2007. This course will provide a challenge for the most skilled golfer and is...
Hawkes Bay Executive Golf Course
Lady Lake, FL, United States
Distance: 1,336yd Par: 27
The Hawkes Bay Executive Golf Course is one of the numerous 9-hole layout at The Villages, Florida, and is both a truly beautiful and fair test of a players skills. While the first five holes are relatively straightforward, the last four turn up the heat and may have golfers wishing they’d taken advantage of the...
Heron Executive Golf Course
Lady Lake, FL, United States
Distance: 1,468yd Par: 28
Enchanting is the word that many use when describing the 9-hole Heron Executive Golf Course on the south shore of Lake Miona. Considered one of the fairest layouts in The Villages, Florida, golfers will enjoy the journey through large oaks and past scenic vistas of the lake. A photographer’s dream routing, Heron features a par-four...
Hill Top Executive Golf Course
Lady Lake, FL, United States
Distance: 1,347yd Par: 28
The most senior course on The Villages Executive Golf Trail, Hill Top Executive Golf Course was set up as more of a practice facility prior to 1985. At that point, the land was re-sculpted into a beautiful executive course that has remained popular throughout the years. Located on the east side of Highway 27/441, Hill...
Mallory Hill Country Club, Amelia Course
Lady Lake, FL, United States
Distance: 3,405yd Par: 36
Mallory Hill Country Club is a 27-hole facility boasting some of the best finishing holes in The Villages. It comprises three exciting layouts designed by the Clifton, Ezell and Clifton Design Group in 2005: the Caroline, Virginia and Amelia Courses. The Mallory Hill Country Club, Amelia Course is a 9-hole course that will provide a...
Mallory Hill Country Club, Caroline Course
Lady Lake, FL, United States
Distance: 3,579yd Par: 36
Mallory Hill is a 27-hole facility boasting some of the best finishing holes in The Villages. It comprises three exciting layouts designed by the Clifton, Ezell and Clifton Design Group in 2005: the Caroline, Virginia and Amelia. Measuring 3,579-yards from the longest tees, the par 36 Mallory Hill Country Club, Caroline Course is the longest...
Mallory Hill Country Club, Virginia Course
Lady Lake, FL, United States
Distance: 3,551yd Par: 36
One of the three 9-hole layouts at the semi-private Mallory Hill Country Club in The Villages, Florida, the Virginia Course is a tight layout, winding through stands of old-growth oaks. First opened in 2005, this relatively short routing is known for its ever-changing elevation that gives challenging twists every round yet is always ideal for...
Mangrove Executive Golf Course
Lady Lake, FL, United States
Distance: 1,393yd Par: 27
Designed by Clifton, Ezell and Clifton Design Group in 2013, the Mangrove Executive Golf Course is one of the newer course in The Villages. The nine-hole, par 27 Mangrove course quickly is becoming a favorite among The villagers of Brownwood, Collier and Collier at Antrim Dells. Mangrove is sure to please golfers of all abilities...
Mira Mesa Executive Golf Course
Lady Lake, FL, United States
Distance: 1,675yd Par: 29
When Mira Mesa was originally opened to residents in 1993, it was the fourth executive golf course in The Villages. Renovated in 2011, Mira Mesa Executive Golf Course now features two par 4 holes and is a fun, challenging golf course with a fair amount of contour to the land as it weaves through stands...
Oakleigh Executive Golf Course
Lady Lake, FL, United States
Distance: 1,517yd Par: 28
Golfers looking for a real test around The Villages, Florida, will enjoy a round on the 9-hole Oakleigh Executive Golf Course, where chances for birdie are few and far between. This par 28 layout is abundant in water and challenging bunkers, although not as demanding as its sister routing, Amberwood Executive Golf Course. Measuring 1,517-yards...
Orange Blossom Hills Golf and Country Club, Citrus Grove Course
The Villages, FL, United States
Distance: 3,044yd Par: 36
The Orange Blossom Hills Golf and Country Club features the oldest 18-hole championship course in The Villages. With mature and majestic trees, quaint bridges and low, rolling hills, the Orange Blossom Hills course is paradise, and history rolled into one. Golfers should not let the relatively short length of the layout lull them into complacency,...
Orange Blossom Hills Golf and Country Club, Citrus Hill Course
The Villages, FL, United States
Distance: 3,154yd Par: 36
The Orange Blossom Hills Golf and Country Club features the oldest 18-hole championship course in The Villages. With mature and majestic trees, quaint bridges and low, rolling hills, the Orange Blossom Hills course is paradise, and history rolled into one. Golfers should not let the relatively short length of the layout lull them into complacency,...
Palmetto Executive Golf Course
Lady Lake, FL, United States
Distance: 1,787yd Par: 29
Sure to be one of the new favorites in The Villages, Palmetto Executive Golf Course provides golfers of all abilities with an enjoyable experience. With water on seven of the nine holes and two lengthy par 4s, Palmetto will challenge even better players. Its thirtieth executive course, designed by the Clifton, Ezell and Clifton Design...
Pelican Executive Golf Course
Lady Lake, FL, United States
Distance: 1,777yd Par: 29
One of the most challenging layouts inside the friendly neighborhood of The Villages, the Pelican Executive Golf Course is a perfect destination for experienced golfers, featuring a Level 4 difficulty. Compared to the many other 9-hole routings at the southwest Florida community, Pelican is among those farthest from houses, so players can really focus on...
Redfish Run Executive Golf Course
Lady Lake, FL, United States
Distance: 1,632yd Par: 28
A beautiful and well-maintained layout for literally all handicaps, the Redfish Run Executive Golf Course is a 9-hole private routing inside the friendly retirement neighborhood of The Villages in southwest Florida. The par 28 Redfish Run layout features both easy holes and challenging ones, where golfers face tricky shots to avoid water hazards and other...
Remington Golf Club
Kissimmee, FL, United States
Distance: 7,111yd Par: 72
Whether a beginner or a seasoned veteran, the Remington Golf Club has something to offer everyone. This 18-hole public golf course is renowned in the greater Kissimmee and Orlando area for being the place to go for a fantastic golf experience. The contemporary design of this strikingly beautiful par 72 course, with its abundant water features,...
Rock Springs Ridge Golf Club
Apopka, FL, United States
Distance: 7,183yd Par: 72
Rock Springs Ridge Golf Club, located in Apopka, Florida, is a semi-private 18-hole golf course first opened for play in 1997 and owned by the Golf Group. Rocks Springs Ridge par 72 golf course has one of the most interesting layouts in all of Central Florida and from the back tees, the course will challenge...
Roosevelt Executive Golf Course
Lady Lake, FL, United States
Distance: 1,751yd
Roosevelt Executive Golf Course allows players to enjoy a challenging and interesting round of golf on a well-designed course which uses the area's natural landscape to its fullest. This clever nine-hole course will have golfers playing up and down, since only two holes are on top of the hill. Make no mistake, Roosevelt is a...
Saddlebrook Executive Golf Course
Lady Lake, FL, United States
Distance: 1,371yd Par: 27
The 9-hole Saddlebrook Executive Golf Course in The Villages, Florida, is a favorite among residents with its classic southern style, rolling fairways, 100-year-old oaks, and natural preserve area. Here, both experienced golfers should be able to enjoy a round from the longest tee placement, while novice players will feel welcomed from the forward markers. Opened...
Sandhill Executive Golf Course
Lady Lake, FL, United States
Distance: 32162yd Par: 28
Golfers looking for a place to unwind and play a fun, easy game of golf within The Villages should check out the 9-hole Sandhill Executive Golf Course, located along Saddlebrook Lane. The par 28 routing is a fair test for players of all skill levels, featuring steadily increasing difficulty and quite a bit of challenge...
Sarasota Executive Golf Course
The Villages, FL, United States
Distance: 1,180yd Par: 27
A short nine hole layout surrounded by pristine, clear lakes in The Villages, Florida, the Sarasota Executive Golf Course makes for a great warm-up before lunch. Although the wide presence of water hazards can be intimidating at Sarasota, this Sumter County-based par 27 routing always gives players a fun, memorable golf experience. It’s no surprise...
Southern Star Executive Golf Course
Lady Lake, FL, United States
Distance: 1,682yd Par: 28
The Southern Star Executive Golf Course is a private 9-hole layout in the innermost part of The Villages retirement community in southwest Florida. This par 28 routing is among the newest golf courses to be built in the neighborhood, designed by Clifton, Ezell and Clifton and constructed in 2011. When it comes to views, the...
Sweetgum Executive Golf Course
Lady Lake, FL, United States
Distance: 1,582yd Par: 28
Designed by the Clifton, Ezell and Clifton Design Group in 2013, the Sweetgum Executive Golf Course is one of the newer layout in The Villages and is becoming a favorite among the villagers of Brownwood, Collier and Collier at Antrim Dells. Golfers using Sweetgum can also use its driving range and join the golf school...
Tarpon Boil Executive Golf Course
Lady Lake, FL, United States
Distance: 1,578-yd Par: 28
The Tarpon Boil Executive Golf Course is a gorgeous, well-maintained private layout that even helps with water conservation in The Villages retirement community in Lady Lake, Florida. The par 28 routing is a picture-perfect destination for golfers, featuring the beauty of Florida’s unique, rich natural flora and nature reserves. The Tarpon Boil Executive Golf Course...
Tierra Del Sol Golf and Country Club, Hernando De Soto Course
Lady Lake, FL, United States
Distance: 3,565yd Par: 36
The semi-private Tierra Del Sol Golf and Country Club is one of the few championship courses in The Villages not sitting on a major thoroughfare but is well worth seeking out. The winding trek, which opened in 1996, offers a little bit of something for every player. The Hernando De Soto front nine used to...
Tierra Del Sol Golf and Country Club, Ponce De Leon Course
The Villages, FL, United States
Distance: 3,322yd Par: 36
The Tierra Del Sol Golf and Country Club features one of the few championship courses in The Villages not sitting on a major thoroughfare but is worth seeking out. The winding trek, which opened in 1996, offers a little bit of something for every player. The front nine used to be the back nine of...
Truman Executive Golf Course
Lady Lake, FL, United States
Distance: 1,765yd Par: 28
A well designed course with holes that any championship layout would envy, the par 28 Truman Executive Golf Course is a perennial favorite on The Villages Executive Golf Trail. The Truman course packs a lot of fun, challenging golf into just nine holes. In fact, Truman consistently ranks among the EGT courses getting the most...
Turtle Mound Executive Golf Course
Lady Lake, FL, United States
Distance: 1,323yd Par: 27
Although an easy Level 1 layout, the Turtle Mound Executive Golf Course is still inviting to all levels of golfers, with one hole having a forced carry over water. The relatively short length and generous greens make this course an excellent venue for the novice golfer. A challenge without being overly difficult, the focus is...
Volusia Executive Golf Course
The Villages, FL, United States
Distance: 1,514yd Par: 28
A beautiful layout for every golfer in The Villages, Florida, the Volusia Executive Golf Course is a perfect routing for all handicaps, from novice players to the most expert ones. This nine hole golf course includes several sets of tees and features slight to moderate elevation changes making it ideal for those who are looking...
Walnut Grove Executive Golf Course
Lady Lake, FL, United States
Distance: 1,529yd Par: 27
The Walnut Grove Executive Golf Course is a 9-hole layout that features challenging rolling terrain but is also an approachable layout for golfers of all skill levels. The par 27 routing demands golfers make solid tee shots as many of the holes require accuracy with a long iron or wood. Opened in 2001 and designed...
Yankee Clipper Executive Golf Course
Lady Lake, FL, United States
Distance: 1,978yd Par: 29
One of the longest 9-hole layouts at The Villages retirement community in Lady Lake, Florida, the Yankee Clipper Executive Golf Course is a fun and highly enjoyable routing with beautiful facades of Florida’s flora and fauna as the setting. Golfers at this private, residents only course have a wide range of tee options ranging from...
