Golf at OKW - ? for those in the know

[Carouselofplanning]

Since this first came up, we just returned (last week) from OKW where DH played 4 times and used the voucher/free transportation every time. Right now he'd recommend Magnolia. Lake Buena Vista's greens are currently in very poor conditions (although DH got compensated for complaining) and Palm just doesn't drain as well as Magnolia if it's rainy (which it was). Otherwise Palm and Magnolia were both good courses, just the slight edge to Magnolia because of the rain.
The voucher system worked out well. DH stopped by the night before, just to let them know, but I don't think it's necessary. Otherwise, just show up in the morning, get your voucher inside at the concierge, go out to bell services who'll call you a taxi, and within about 5 minute, you're on your way. And the voucher includes the tip too.

Can’t overstate this key point you made - Palm doesn’t drain well. If it just rained a lot try to move the reservation to Magnolia or LBV.

 

[mickeymom629]

OP here. Not sure if anyone is looking at this but I have another question. DH and I are the DVC members but aren't going to be golfing. I'm assuming I can't book for them using the DVC link on the website - is there a discount? But can I book the tee time for them using the Resort Guest option? I want to have the reservation on my credit card. Or, do one of the golfers need to book their own tee time?

 

[Simba's Mom]

OP here. Not sure if anyone is looking at this but I have another question. DH and I are the DVC members but aren't going to be golfing. I'm assuming I can't book for them using the DVC link on the website - is there a discount? But can I book the tee time for them using the Resort Guest option? I want to have the reservation on my credit card. Or, do one of the golfers need to book their own tee time?

DH booked by calling (I don't even know what #). But then when he got to the course that day, he had to show his DVC card from his Wallet in order to get the DVC discount.

 

[Girlstar30]

how does the four seasons course (parts of which maybe were Eagle Pines/Osprey Ridge?) factor into this?

also, for those with the right annual pass, Oak Trail is free to play, whereas the others are an uncharge.

Good to know!

 

[drusba]

OP here. Not sure if anyone is looking at this but I have another question. DH and I are the DVC members but aren't going to be golfing. I'm assuming I can't book for them using the DVC link on the website - is there a discount? But can I book the tee time for them using the Resort Guest option? I want to have the reservation on my credit card. Or, do one of the golfers need to book their own tee time?

As to the three 18-hole courses, I believe the current DVC discount for golfing is 15% (which is a discount off the price paid by golfers who are staying at WDW -- there is actually a higher price for persons not staying on site). The discount applies to the member and up to three guests playing with the member. The member needs to be a player and be able to show membership -- via a valid DVC card or info on the cell phone, and a picture ID.

As to whether you can use the DVC reservation section to reserve. I do not know the answer including because I have only made reservations that included me and because the website used to just have one place to make a reservation for anyone doing so. But you should definitely be able to use the section for those staying on site.

 

[mickeymom629]

As to the three 18-hole courses, I believe the current DVC discount for golfing is 15% (which is a discount off the price paid by golfers who are staying at WDW -- there is actually a higher price for persons not staying on site). The discount applies to the member and up to three guests playing with the member. The member needs to be a player and be able to show membership -- via a valid DVC card or info on the cell phone, and a picture ID.

As to whether you can use the DVC reservation section to reserve. I do not know the answer including because I have only made reservations that included me and because the website used to just have one place to make a reservation for anyone doing so. But you should definitely be able to use the section for those staying on site.

Thank you! I called and was not able to get a DVC discount for my group since DH and I are not playing. LBV course is closed during the week we are there so they are booked to play at Magnolia.

 

[Simba's Mom]

Thank you! I called and was not able to get a DVC discount for my group since DH and I are not playing. LBV course is closed during the week we are there so they are booked to play at Magnolia.

Interesting about LBV being closed. When DH was there last month, he told them that the course was in the worst shape he'd ever seen (he says they shouldn't have asked "So how was the round?" unless they wanted an honest answer). Wonder what they're doing on it.
And it would be wonderful if WDW guests (maybe even just DVC) over at 4 Seasons.