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and Bluetooth speakers built into the GPS system to allow for music from personal devices . Yamaha ’ s cars even include an app version of their GPS software called Yamatrack Player to help aid play on course .
There is also good news for mobility-challenged golfers . Disney Golf facilities offer a fleet of SoloRider individual adaptive golf carts .
Magnolia ’ s renovation actually marks a 20-year strategic alliance by Walt Disney World Resort and Arnold Palmer Golf Management to “ continually upgrade and enhance ” the resort ’ s golf experience for all visitors . Other renovations have taken place on Disney ’ s Palm course ( 2013 ), Oak Trail course ( 2014 , 2018 ) and Lake Buena Vista course ( 2018 ).
And while Walt Disney himself did not play golf , when he drew up his original concept for a world-class , Disney-themed entertainment resort in Florida , he made room for golf . That hunch by Disney was no daffy doodling on a sketch pad . It was the seed of innovation that now hosts some 200,000 rounds of golf each year on the resort ’ s four courses .
It was also Disney ’ s personal commitment to make his resort ’ s golf facilities every bit as fun and enticing as the drawing-card theme parks with the same eye for quality , detail and customer service .
“ We know our guests expect a magical experience every time they come to play golf at Walt Disney World ,” Kelley added . “ This redesign [ of the Magnolia course ] is part of our ongoing commitment to achieve that for every golfer who steps up to that first tee .”
Oak Trail course
Lake Buena Vista course
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