Ronald Garl
For his design expertise, Ronald Garl has received numerous design accolades throughout his career including being awarded ‘Golf Designer of the Year' by the International Network of Golf. His educational background, a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Florida with a specialization in turf grasses, combined with his personal experience has made Garl a leading authority in the golf industry.
Ron has extensive experience working with a great variety of diverse project sites. Known for his innovative routings and staying true to his philosophy that a course should “sit softly on the land,” Ron has set a unique standard for environmentally friendly projects that maximize and enhance the land's natural characteristics. His company's primary goal is to design and build memorable courses that challenge players to excel and that everyone can enjoy.
“The game of golf is an ancient and honorable pastime. Its direct origin can be traced back five centuries to the links courses on the East coast of Scotland, where the game evolved and eventually spread throughout the world. It is unlike any other sport in that every course is unique and is an integral part of the enjoyment of the game. A game where strategy is as important as strength or skill and the ability to recover is limited only by your imagination,” Ronald Garl.
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Golf Courses designed by Ronald Garl
Avila Golf and Country Club
Tampa, FL, United States
Distance: 6,926yd Par: 71
Avila Golf and Country Club offers luxurious world class luxury buildings and designs, with estate golf homes made by some of Tampa Bay's premier luxury home builders. Avila has an excellent resale market and offers ultra-luxurious golf residences with a large amount of square footage.
At the heart of Avilla is its newly reconstructed clubhouse, where residents and guests enjoy year-round social and sports activities. The club has six state-of-the-art tennis courts, a fitness center, a junior Olympic-size swimming pool, a gourmet restaurant and a dog park. This has helped create a tight-knit golf community with a high degree of privacy and unparalleled security.
The community’s signature golf course was redesigned by developer Bob Sierra and Jack Nicklaus in 1988. Amenities at the 18-hole, private Avila Golf and Country Club include Pro shops, a Mediterranean-style clubhouse, driving range, practice bunker, pitching and chipping area, putting green, golf school academy, teaching pro, billiards, and more.
Big Cypress Golf Club, South Course
Lakeland, FL, United States
Distance: 6,880yd Par: 72
The Big Cypress Golf and Country Club, located within the 55+ community of Cypress Lakes in Lakeland, Florida, features two great courses that offer excellent play for every golfing skill level. The South Course has been recognized by Golf Digest, Florida Golfer, and Senior Golfer magazine for its championship-caliber layout. Designed by Ron Garl, the...
Bobby Jones Golf Club, American Course
Sarasota, FL, United States
Distance: 6,032yd Par: 71
The Bobby Jones Golf Club is a municipal golf facility located in Sarasota, Florida, with a total of 45-holes of premier golf. This club, named after legendary golfer Bobby Jones, who is popularly known for winning a Grand Slam, is the pride of publicly accessible golf in Sarasota. Bobby Jones Golf Club has two 18-hole...
Bradenton Country Club
Bradenton, FL, United States
Distance: 6,708yd Par: 71
Founded in 1924, the classic Donald Ross, designed 18-hole golf course at the Bradenton Country Club offers a challenge to players of all ages and handicaps. The private par 71 layout was restored in 1999 by Ron Garl and was more recently renovated by Hall of Famer Tony Jacklin, CBE, n 2018. Renowned as one...
Caloosa Golf and Country Club
Sun City Center, FL, United States
Distance: 6,378yd Par: 72
Caloosa Golf and Country Club, located in Sun City Center, Florida, is one of the many facilities of one of the Tampa Bay area’s premier active adult communities. It is a member-owned, debt-free, private club and offers an 18-hole golf course, driving range, pitching area with sand bunker, practice hole, two putting greens, social events,...
Cypress Creek Golf Club
Ruskin, FL, United States
Distance: 6,839yd Par: 72
Designed by Dean Refram and Steven R. Smyers in 1989, and redesigned by Ron Garl in 2007, Cypress Creek Golf Club offers a full service 18-hole semi-private facility. This golf course is routed through rolling terrain around 600-acres of pristine conservation wetland and features multi-tiered tees, undulated greens, and numerous bunkers and lakes. Cypress Creek...
Cypress Lakes Homeowners Golf Course
West Palm Beach, FL, United States
Distance: 1,763yd Par: 57
Cypress Lakes Homeowners Golf Course is a private 18-hole executive golf course located in West Palm Beach, Florida. The original course designed by Ron Garl was a par 3 with 9-holes. It opened in 1989 which later became the front nine of the course. The back nine followed suit in 1994 and was designed by...
Cypresswood Golf and Country Club
Winter Haven, FL, United States
Distance: 6,816yd Par: 72
Cypresswood Golf and Country Club feature an 18-hole semi-private golf course located in Winter Haven, Florida. This Ron Garl masterpiece was built in 1973 and is perfect for both novice and professional-level golfers. The balance between form and function is a highlight of this par 72 layout. The Cypresswood course measures 6,816 yards and is...
Eagle Creek Golf Club
Orlando, FL, United States
Distance: 7,198yd Par: 73
Welcome to the spectacular Eagle Creek Golf Club Orlando, a unique course collaboration that blends the best of traditional European design with state-of-the-art American technological innovation, all under Florida’s trademark sunny skies. Designed by world-renowned golf course architects Ron Garl and Howard Swan, Eagle Creek is an extraordinary 18-hole championship routing with five sets of...
Grande Vista Golf Club
Orlando, FL, United States
Distance: 2,408yd Par: 32
Surrounded by magnificent oaks and cypress trees, Marriott's Grande Vista Golf Club sits on the headwaters of the Florida Everglades ecosystem. This 35-acre dedicated practice facility features the Marriott Golf Academy and offers expert golf instruction, custom club-fitting services and a nine hole, par 32 Ron Garl designed golf course. Towering pines, magnificent oaks and...
Grenelefe Golf and Tennis Resort, South Course
Haines City, FL, United States
Distance: 6,869yd Par: 71
Just south of Orlando and Disney is 36-hole Grenelefe Golf and Tennis Resort, which offers golfers a very different resort golfing experience. The resort's Grenelefe Golf and Tennis Resort South Course was designed by Robert Trent Jones, Sr., along with Ron Garl and Andy Bean in 1971 and is the ideal Florida layout. The Grenelefe...
Grenelefe Golf and Tennis Resort, West Course
Haines City, FL, United States
Distance: 7,325yd Par: 72
Just south of Orlando and Disney is the 36-hole Grenelefe Golf and Tennis Resort West Course, which offers golfers a very different resort golfing experience. Formerly a 54-hole championship facility, Grenlefe featured three unique golf courses, the South and East Courses, as well as the now-shuttered West Course. Grenelefe Golf and Tennis Resort is away...
Hawks Run Golf Course
Venice, FL, United States
Distance: 2,423yd Par: 56
Hawks Run Golf Course, also known as Bird Bay Executive Golf Course, is an 18-hole golf course located in the City of Venice, Sarasota County, Florida. It follows an executive-style routing that stretches up to 2,423 yards from its longest tees. These clever par 56 layouts were designed by Ron Garl and first opened for...
Heathrow Country Club
Lake Mary, FL, United States
Distance: 6,888yd Par: 71
One of Seminole County’s stellar 18-hole golf courses, the Heathrow Country Club boasts stunning fairways and unspoiled lakes under unbroken azure skies. Designed by the legendary course architect Ron Garl, the challenging par 71 layout has tempted an impressive collection of PGA Tour players, including Chris DiMarco, Cliff Kresge, Danny Ellis, Jim Thorpe, Donnie Hammond,...
Heritage Oaks Golf and Country Club
Sarasota, FL, United States
Distance: 6,531yd Par: 71
Heritage Oaks Golf and Country Club feature a private 18-hole golf course located just east of I-75 in Sarasota, Florida. Right across from Heritage Oaks is another golf club in the form of Misty Creek Country Club and they often get mistaken for each other, but when players arrive this excellent private course is easy...
Heritage Pines Country Clublumang
34667, Hudson, FL, United States
Distance: 6,189yd Par: 71
Magnificent is the proper word to describe the 18-hole championship golf course at Heritage Pines Country Club. Designed around the naturally lush landscape and rolling hills, the course offers scenic views and challenging play. The course features sweeping fairways and manicured greens. Designed by renowned course architect Ron Garl, the course measures 6,189-yards with six...
Huntington Hills Golf and Country Club
Lakeland, FL, United States
Distance: 6,553yd Par: 72
Huntington Hills Golf and Country Club is an 18 hole facility that offers not only a championship golf course, but also tennis, swimming and relaxation at the Recreation Center. It also has a private lake with boat access and a top-of-the-line clubhouse with a full-service restaurant, lounge, and second-floor banquet facility overlooking the golf course. ....
Imperial Lakes Country Club
Mulberry, FL, United States
Distance: 6,209m Par: 72
Built-in 1975, Imperial Lakes Country Club's championship 18-hole layout weaves its way past glistening lakes and through protected natural habitats. The golf course, measuring 6,209-yards, was designed by one of the most respected golf architects in the world, Ron Garl. The routing of the par 72 courses is a classic Florida golf experience, with water...
Indian River Club
Vero Beach, FL, United States
Distance: 7013 m Par: 72
The 18-hole golf course at Indian River Club was designed by the renowned Ron Garl, known for his award-winning designs. It is a par 72 layout that measures over 6400-yards from the back tees. The course has been renovated on several occasions, with each new iteration making significant improvements, and golfers of all abilities will...
Kings Ridge Golf Club, Ridge Course
Clermont, FL, United States
Distance: 3,660yd Par: 57
The Kings Ridge Golf Club, Ridge Course is a semi-private 18-hole layout in Clermont, Florida which has scenic views of the rare surrounding hills and sunny skies of Florida. Located near the majestic 115-acre Lake Felter, the par 57 routing measures 3,660-yards from the longest tees, far smaller than its sister layout, the Kings Course....
Kingsway Country Club
Lake Suzy, FL, United States
Distance: 7,101yd Par: 72
Located in Lake Suzy, Florida, the Kingsway Country Club offers terrific views and challenging play for golfers of all skill levels. The tricky 18-hole course provides well-groomed fairways and greens that make it friendly for beginners playing off the shorter tees, and the knowledgeable staff can also offer plenty of tips and tricks for playing...
Lansbrook Golf Club
Palm Harbor, FL, United States
Distance: 6,846yd Par: 72
Nestled among tall cypress trees in traditional Florida wetlands, Lansbrook Golf Club has been the long-time favorite of local residents and visitors alike, including Pro athletes Larry Bird, Reggie Jackson, and members of the Toronto Blue Jays. Surrounded by Florida's lush scenery, which includes the occasional alligator, Lansbrook's 18-hole, par-72 Lane Marshall designed course was...
Longboat Key Club, Harborside Course
Longboat Key, FL, United States
Distance: 6,642yd Par: 72
Longboat Key Club, Harborside Course was originally designed by Nai Chung Chang and Willard Byrd in 1981 through coastal terrain offering natural landscapes and numerous bodies of water. Later redesigned by Ron Garl in 2005 to achieve its current 4-star rating the Harborside Course has a total of 27-holes with three distinct nines, namely White...
Longboat Key Club, Links on Longboat
Longboat Key, FL, United States
Distance: 6,748yd Par: 71
Longboat Key Club, Links on Longboat course is originally designed by William F. Mitchell through coastal terrain offering natural landscapes and numerous bodies of water. The par 71 layouts, formerly known as the Island Side at Longboat Key Club, were subsequently redesigned by Ron Garl in 2014 to achieve its current 4-star rating. Measuring 6,748...
Mission Inn Golf Resort and Club, Las Colinas Course
Howey-in-the-Hills, FL, United States
Distance: 7,230yd Par: 72
Designed by architect Gary Koch and built-in 1992, the Mission Inn Golf Resort and Club, Las Colinas Course, a term in Spanish meaning “the hills”, is an 18-hole championship golf course that offers quite a different challenge from its sister layout, El Campeón. The par 72 routing has inland links designed with generous, wide-open fairways,...
Oak Ford Golf Club
Sarasota, FL, United States
Distance: 6734yd Par: 71
Most Florida golf courses let you play golf through a housing community or condominium complex, but at Oak Ford Golf Club, enjoy a tranquil woodland setting where there are no sightings of golf homes condos from the fairways. Instead, golfers should expect sightings of wildlife and exotic animals that love to hang around the golf...
Pine Oaks of Ocala Golf Course
Ocala, FL, United States
Distance: 6,533yd Par: 72
Designed by Ron Garl in 1987, Pine Oaks of Ocala Golf Course is a city-owned course that measures 6,533-yards from the longest tee. It offers affordable prices and available tee times with a family feel and friendly staff welcoming players. The course layout and conditions are kept to a high standard, and it runs through...
Plantation Golf and Country Club, Bobcat Course
Venice, FL, United States
Distance: 6,813yd Par: 72
Plantation Golf and Country Club's Bobcat Course is an 18-hole layout well-loved by many Florida golfers and well deserving of the attention and appreciation it receives. Along with the Panther Course, this 36-hole facility's second championship routing, Bobcat has been a host venue for the LPGA Tour since 1988. This course is a bit longer...
Plantation Golf and Country Club, Panther Course
Venice, FL, United States
Distance: 6,427yd Par: 72
Plantation Golf and Country Club's Panther Course is an 18-hole layout well-loved by many Florida golfers and well deserving of the attention and appreciation it receives. Along with the Bobcat Course, this 36-hole facility's second championship routing, Panther has been a host venue for the LPGA Tour since 1988. The layout is exceptional, and the...
Sailfish Sands Golf Course
Stuart, FL, United States
Distance: 6,221yd Par: 72
Also known as Martin County Golf Course, Sailfish Sands Golf Course provides an 18-hole championship course and a modern reversible 9-hole course, the first in Florida. The course, which just reopened, recently undertook a major renovation that cost more than $8 million. Designed by Ron Garl, the 18-hole course is a par 72 with four sets...
Sandpiper Golf Club
Sun City Center, FL, United States
Distance: 6,400yd Par: 72
Sandpiper Golf Club is made up of three nine-hole layouts - the Oaks, the Palms and the Lakes. The 27-hole facility initially opened in 1968 as an 18-hole course and was designed by Mark Mahannah, Sr. Ron Garl, who designed neighboring Falcon Watch, added the third nine in 1985. All three nines are par 36 and...
Sandridge Golf Club, Dunes Course
Vero Beach, FL, United States
Distance: 6968m Par: 72
Located in Vero Beach, Florida, the Sandridge Golf Club, Dunes Course is one of two publicly accessible championship golf courses at the Sandridge Golf Club. Ron Garl developed the 18-hole layout which offers players some of the most challenging golf in the area. The routing weaves its way around an old ridge that extends up...
Sandridge Golf Club, Lakes Course
FL, United States
Distance: 6262yd Par: 72
Sandridge Golf Club features 36-holes of championship golf located in Vero Beach, Florida. Publicly accessible The Lakes Course at Sandridge was designed by Ron Garl and opened for play in 1992. The course features Bermuda grass fairways and greens, as well as numerous water hazards. The par 72 routing is 6,262-yards in length with a...
Schalamar Creek Golf and Country Club
Lakeland, FL, United States
Distance: 6,301yd Par: 72
Schalamar Creek Golf and Country Club are proud to offer one of the Lakeland area's finest golf courses. The club's Ron Garl-designed 18-hole championship course can challenge even the most experienced golfer, as well as introduce someone new to the game. Tournaments are held year-round for fun, trophies, and cash prizes. Schalamar Creek has a...
Seminole Lakes Golf and Country Club
Punta Gorda, FL, United States
Distance: 4,400yd Par: 62
Conveniently situated in downtown Punta Gorda and deemed as one of Southwest Florida's finest golf courses, Seminole Lakes Golf and Country Club offers a semi-private 18-hole layout with many holes strategically placed near water to test the skills of amateurs and even professional golfers. Open year-round, the course is recognized as one of the most...
Seven Springs Golf and Country Club, Championship Course
New Port Richey, FL, United States
Distance: 6,396yd Par: 72
With two very different golf course experiences, Seven Springs Golf and Country Club has what golfers need. The par 72 Champion Course will challenge even the most serious player and, though not a cakewalk by any means, the very walkable par 64 Challenger Course is sneaky enough for the experienced player while providing an ultimately...
St. Andrews South Golf Club
Punta Gorda, FL, United States
Distance: 6103yd Par: 71
St. Andrews South Golf Club is one of the oldest established clubs in Punta Gorda, and exclusive for just 270 golfers, the St. Andrews South Golf Club is a non-equity, private 18-hole golf course, designed by renowned architect Ronald Garl. Constructed in 1980 and opened a year later, the 6,103-yard layout has four sets of...
Stonegate Golf Club at Solivita, Oaks Course
Kissimmee, FL, United States
Distance: 7,035yd Par: 72
The Stonegate Golf Club at Solivita is a 36-hole combination that provides a challenging variety of shot-making opportunities. Nestled amid 3,300-acres of pristine wetlands and woodlands, Stonegate is a stunning location for golfers. The club property features 100-year-old oak hammocks, a relative rarity in Florida. Then there's the Florida-famous lush greenery that offers year-round beauty...
Sugarmill Woods Country Club, Cypress Course
Homosassa, FL, United States
Distance: 3,416yd Par: 36
The Sugarmill Woods Country Club, Cypress Course is the newest of all the Sugarmill Woods Florida Golf Courses. Like the Pine Course and Oak Course, Cypress Course offers a 9-hole golf course that features 3,447 yards of challenging golf from the longest tees. It also features lush Bermuda grass throughout the entire par 36 layouts....
Sugarmill Woods Country Club, Oak Course
Homosassa, FL, United States
Distance: 3,459yd Par: 36
The 9-hole Sugarmill Woods Country Club, Oak Coarse, is a private golf course that opened in 1984 and was designed by golf architect Ron Garl. The course features five sets of tees for different skill levels and measures 3,459-yards. Sugarmill Woods Country Club, Oak Coarse has a putting and chipping green located near the clubhouse....
Sugarmill Woods Country Club, Pine Course
Homosassa, FL, United States
Distance: 3,519yd Par: 36
The Sugarmill Woods Country Club, Pine Course in Homosassa, Florida, is one of three 9-hole courses at the Sugarmill Woods facility. The course opened in 1975 and was designed by golf architect Ron Garl. It is a par 36 routing that features 3,519-yards of challenging play from the longest tees. Sugarmill Woods Country Club has...
The Club at Eaglebrooke
Lakeland, FL, United States
Distance: 7,030yd Par: 72
The Club at Eaglebrooke golf course was designed by renowned architect Ron Garl and opened for play in 1996. Located in southern Polk County, Eaglebrooke is convenient to both Orlando and the Tampa Bay area. It is also nestled among the mighty oaks of south Polk County – a gem awaiting discovery. From the lush,...
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 Eagles Golf Club, Forest Course
Odessa, FL, United States
Distance: 6,604yd Par: 72
Since the mid-’90s, The Eagles Golf Club, with its 36-holes of top-flight golf, has set the standard of excellence for public access golf in the Tampa market. Located within the grounds of the prestigious Eagles community, the club offers two distinctly different courses, Forest and Lakes. The Forest Course measures 6,604 yards from the longest...
The Landings Golf Club
Clearwater, FL, United States
Distance: 4,472yd Par: 63
Situated in the heart of Pinellas County, The Landings Golf Club is an 18-hole public golf course in Clearwater, Florida. Those who like to have convenient travel are welcome to play at The Landings as the layout is adjacent to the exclusive and neighbor-friendly Clearwater Airpark airport. The Landings Golf Club features a par 63...
The Meadows Country Club, Meadows Course
Sarasota, FL, United States
Distance: 6716yd Par: 72
The Meadows Country Club has three golf courses, but its premier routing has to be the one for which the club was originally named, the Meadows Course. This 18-hole members-only layout was originally laid out by course architect Francis Duane back in 1977 but was thoroughly revamped by Ron Garl in 2004. The Meadows is...
Timacuan Golf and Country Club
Lake Mary, FL, United States
Distance: 7,047yd Par: 72
The championship layout at Timacuan Golf and Country Club has long been recognized as one of the purest and most enjoyable tests of golf in Central Florida. Conveniently located just off Interstate 4 in Lake Mary, Timacuan is easy to reach from anywhere in the Orlando metropolitan area. As a par 72 semi-private club, Timacuan...
Twin Isles Country Club
Punta Gorda, FL, United States
Distance: 6,722yd Par: 72
One of the masterpieces of architect Ronald Garl, the Twin Isles Country Club features an 18-hole championship golf course with wide fairways and an extensive lake system, providing a challenging yet fair test for both the high and low handicapper. The par 72 layout has a very active golfing membership, featuring men's and ladies leagues,...
University Park Country Club
University Park, FL, United States
Par: 72
Consistently rated four stars by Golf Digest since 1996, the University Park Country Club is a semi-private layout that features 27-holes of championship golf designed by renowned golf architect Ron Garl. Surrounded by natural woodlands and native habitat, each 18-hole combination offers its own distinct set of challenges suitable for all handicaps. Open to the public,...
Victoria Hills Golf Club
Deland, FL, United States
Distance: 7,149yd Par: 72
Nestled between Orlando and Daytona Beach, Victoria Hills Golf Club is a golfer's paradise. Set on 200+ acres, golfers will be spoiled by the 18-hole championship golf course, which offers contours and elevation changes unlike most in the state. Players will also understand why golfers from across the globe have cherished the Victoria Hills experience...
Vinoy Golf Club
St. Petersburg, FL, United States
Distance: 6626yd Par: 71
The Vinoy Golf Club at the Vinoy Renaissance Resort features an 18-hole championship golf course originally designed by Donald Ross in 1925. The par 71 layout underwent a few curations through the years by different architects until a major renovation was done by Ron Garl for its reopening in 1992. The course perfectly sits on...
Walden Lake Golf and Country Club, Lakes Course
Plant City, FL, United States
Distance: 6,561yd Par: 72
One of two beautiful layouts located not far from Plant City, Florida, the Walden Lake Golf and Country Club, Lakes Course’s 18-hole routing offers views of nature and scenic landscapes at every turn. This par 72 golf course is open year-round to club members and the public alike, allowing everyone to appreciate the surrounding gorgeous...
Wedgewood Golf Club
Lakeland, FL, United States
Distance: 6,402yd Par: 72
Wedgewood Golf Club includes an 18-hole, par 70 golf course featuring three sets of tees playing from 4,800 to 6,400-yards. The layout has plenty of sand, water, and trees and creates a terrific challenge for golfers of all ages and skill levels. Surrounding the course are views of Lake Gibson and the Carpenters Home Church....
Wekiva Golf Club
Longwood, FL, United States
Distance: 6,849yd Par: 72
First opened in 1972, Wekiva Golf Club has grown into one of the most established 18-hole championship golf courses in Central Florida. Its reputation and popularity are due to a solid course design thanks to Ron Garl and Ward Northrup, excellent course conditions, and a desirable location within a populated residential community. It is simply...
