How Much Is It to Play Bay Hill? (Arnold Palmer's Club)
Published April 12, 2026 · Updated July 18, 2026
Bay Hill Club & Lodge in Orlando, Florida — Arnold Palmer's home club and the longtime host of the PGA Tour's Arnold Palmer Invitational — is a private club, not a public daily-fee course. That changes how you book and what you should expect to pay.
It's private — there's no standard public rate
Unlike a public resort course, Bay Hill doesn't sell combined golf-and-lodging packages to the general public. Access is typically arranged as a guest of a member, through the on-site lodge as a resort guest, or via limited outing bookings, and pricing is set accordingly rather than published as a fixed public green fee.
Historical seasonal pattern
Rates at private clubs like Bay Hill fluctuate by season and are revised regularly, so don't treat any specific number as current. As a general pattern, expect peak season (roughly January through May) to carry the highest rates, with meaningfully lower rates in the summer off-season and a mid-range rate in shoulder months. Caddies are typically strongly encouraged rather than mandatory, with separate fees for walking single bags, double bags, or hiring a forecaddie for a twosome, plus gratuity on top.
27 holes, not 18
One detail that surprises first-time visitors: Bay Hill has 27 holes rather than a standard 18. The Champion and Challenger nines form the routing used for tournament play, while the Charger nine is shorter and can be played on its own — though it's frequently reserved for outings, so availability is worth checking in advance.
Bottom line: for current pricing and access, contact Bay Hill Club & Lodge directly — private club rates change often and aren't reliably listed on third-party sites.