Lloyd M. Clifton, Sr.
Lloyd M. Clifton, Sr. was the founding member of the Clifton Ezell and Clifton Golf Design Group. Born August 8th, 1924, Lloyd earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Horticulture from the University of Florida. His career began in golf course management and horticulture in 1954 at Daytona Beach Country Club.
In 1964, Lloyd M. Clifton, Sr. designed his first course, West Orange Country Club. Lloyd continued to design more than twenty other courses in the following years until formatting Clifton Ezell Clifton in late 1987. Since then, Lloyd has consulted on well over 200 golf courses throughout Florida, providing insightful and logical solutions to modern agronomic problems and design issues.
He earned the “Wreath of Grass” and “Keeper of the Green” awards and was a member of the American Society of Golf Course Architects. Ken Ezell and George, Lloyd's son, continued to rely on his words of wisdom until his passing in 2014.
Website: http://www.cecgolfdesign.com
Golf Courses designed by Lloyd M. Clifton, Sr.
Casselberry Golf Club
Casselberry, FL, United States
Distance: 5,452yd Par: 69
Deemed by many locals as the home of ‘Golf for Everyone,’ the Casselberry Golf Club is an enjoyable public 18-holes that features a less intimidating length and lower costs than most Orlando golf courses. With a picturesque, tree-lined layout, Casselberry is perfect for people who just want to enjoy the game. Built in 1947 and designed by...
Daytona Beach Golf Club, South Course
Daytona Beach, FL, United States
Distance: 6,229yd Par: 71
Volusia County’s Daytona Beach Golf Club is located close to the cool waters of Daytona Beach and just minutes from the Daytona Beach International Airport and the Daytona International Speedway. The City owns and operates the facility which offers two championship layouts, the South Course and the North Course. The Daytona Beach Golf Club, South...
DeBary Country Club
DeBary, FL, United States
Distance: 6,776yd Par: 72
Located on Orlando's north side, DeBary Country Club is part of a vibrant semiprivate country club community. The setting is more reminiscent of the Carolinas than Central Florida, and the Carolina feel is strengthened even further by minimal use of water. The finishing holes of the 6,776-yard course join together and create a beautiful backdrop...
Grey Oaks Country Club, Estuary Course
NAPLES, FL, United States
Distance: 6,680yd Par: 72
Grey Oaks Country Club is one of the premier private golf and country clubs in Naples, Florida, and the only club that offers its members three distinct, world-class golf courses, each offering a unique playing experience. All 54-holes of award-winning golf at Grey Oaks are sure to excite, challenge and enchant golfers with their unique,...
Grey Oaks Country Club, Palm Course
NAPLES, FL, United States
Distance: 6,882yd Par: 72
Grey Oaks Country Club, Palm Course is one of the premier private golf and country clubs in Naples, Florida, and the only club that offers its members three distinct, world-class golf courses, each offering a unique playing experience. All 54-holes of award-winning golf at Grey Oaks are sure to excite, challenge and enchant golfers with...
Grey Oaks Country Club, Pine Course
NAPLES, FL, United States
Distance: 7,131yd Par: 72
Grey Oaks Country Club is one of the premier private golf and country clubs in Naples, Florida, and the only club that offers its members three distinct, world-class golf courses, each offering a unique playing experience. All 54-holes of award-winning golf at Grey Oaks are sure to excite, challenge and enchant golfers with their unique,...
Harbor Hills Country Club
LADY LAKE, FL, United States
Distance: 6,910yd Par: 72
Located alongside beautiful views of the majestic Lake Griffin, the Harbor Hills Country Club's superb semi-private 18-hole golf course boasts scenic elevations, extra-wide fairways lined with mature oaks, and a tranquil setting. The par 72 championship layout provides members and guests of all handicaps both a fun and challenging experience with its five sets of tees. One...
Hunters Creek Golf Club
Orlando, FL, United States
Distance: 7,268yd Par: 72
Hunters Creek Golf Club conveniently located 20-minutes or less from the Walt Disney World Resort, Orange County Convention Center, and Orlando International Airport, Hunter’s Creek Golf Club is a popular Orlando venue featuring 18-holes of fun-filled golf designed by Lloyd Clifton. This golf course has previously been rated nationally by Golf Digest as one of...
Kings Ridge Golf Club, Kings Course
Clermont, FL, United States
Distance: 6,269yd Par: 72
Nestled on the hills of Clermont, Florida, the Kings Ridge Golf Club, Kings Course is an 18-hole semi-private championship golf course designed by architect Lloyd Clifton. Opened in 1996, the par 71 layout features strategically placed water hazards, grassy hollows, and deep Bahia grass roughs, providing a fun challenge for both casual and veteran players....
Kissimmee Bay Country Club
Kissimmee, FL, United States
Distance: 6,830yd Par: 71
Situated not far from the hustle and bustle of downtown Orlando, the Kissimmee Bay Country Club offers an 18-hole golf course that provides a convenient break from the fast pace of everyday life. Here, golfers can ease into a relaxing round of golf in a casual setting surrounded by the gorgeous Florida landscape. Nominated as...
Lake Orlando Golf Club
Orlando, FL, United States
Distance: 6,494yd Par: 72
Offering terrific views and challenging play for golfers of all abilities is the 18-hole layout at the Lake Orlando Golf Club. Well-groomed fairways and greens keep this course as friendly as it is testing to those playing of the back tees and the friendly staff are always happy to provide a few tips and tricks...
Rio Pinar Golf and Country Club
Orlando, FL, United States
Distance: 7,001yd Par: 72
One of the finest and most popular golf courses in Florida, Rio Pinar Golf and Country Club is just eight miles from downtown Orlando and just 15-minutes by car from the Orlando International Airport. A semi-private golf club that offers a membership package with exclusive perks, Rio Pinar, however, welcomes all golfers to its must-play...
Sweetwater Golf and Country Club
Apopka, FL, United States
Distance: 6,771m Par: 72
A world of endless privileges and timeless elegance awaits members at the Sweetwater Golf and Country Club. As the premier Orlando golf and country club, Sweetwater offers unmatched services and facilities – from a landmark Orlando golf course with Tiff-Eagle greens to themed dining rooms with exquisite cuisine. Social events and activities are provided for...
The Country Club at Deer Run
Casselberry, FL, United States
Distance: 6,656yd Par: 71
The pride of Casselberry’s golf courses, with terrific views and challenging play, The Country Club at Deer Run features an 18-hole semi-private layout that has well-groomed fairways and strategically placed bunkers. This routing is friendly to all handicaps, whether for beginners who are just starting out or for veterans looking for a new course to...
The Country Club of Mt Dora
Mount Dora, FL, United States
Distance: 6,571yd Par: 72
Located within an hour's drive from Orlando, the beautiful 18-hole golf course of The Country Club of Mount Dora was designed in 1991 by the renowned Clifton, Ezell, and Clifton team of golf course architects. They took advantage of the serenity of the par 72 layout and created a wonderful routing that players of all levels of ability can...
The Plantation Golf Club, Cranes Roost Course
Leesburg, FL, United States
Distance: 5,863yd Par: 71
Just minutes north of Greater Orlando, hidden among the rolling hills of Central Florida, The Plantation Golf Club, Cranes Roost Course is an 18-hole layout, designed by the architectural team of Clifton, Ezell, and Clifton in 1996. The par 71 routing measures a leisurely 5,863-yards, slightly shorter than Otter Creek, its sister course. The Plantation...
Winter Pines Golf Club
Winter Park, FL, United States
Distance: 5,401yd Par: 67
Winter Pines Golf Club features an 18-hole golf course in Winter Park, Florida, that’s open to the public year round. The club prides itself on providing affordable rates and presenting all players with a good test of golf, challenging both novices and avid golfers alike with a par 67 routing designed by well-known course architect Lloyd...
