Practice Facilities

Practice Facilities

Whether you’re new to golf to an avid golfer looking to improve, there are endless ways to learn and hone your game with our practice facilities, individual and group golf instruction, and more!

Driving Ranges

Discover five locations across the community to practice those long-distance shots or refine your swing.

Central Lake Driving Page Golfers Practicing

Central Lake

Mon: 8am to Dusk
Tues-Sat: Dawn to Dusk
Sun: Dawn to 4pm
46 mats to practice your game

Questions?
Call us at 352-753-6658

Sarasota Aqua Range

Mon: 7am to Dusk
Tues: 7am to 5pm
Wed: 9am to Dusk
Thurs – Sun: 7am to Dusk

Attendant window closes at: 4:45pm on Tues & Sun 5:30pm on Mon & Wed – Sat

Questions?
Call us at 352-259-2080

Palmer Legends

Mon – Fri: Dawn to Dusk
Sat: Dawn to 4pm
Sun: 8am to Dusk
Mats: Tues, Thurs, Sat & Sun

Questions?
Call us at 352-753-5300

Lopez Legacy

Mon – Tues: Dawn to Dusk
Wed: Dawn to 4pm
Thurs: 8am to Dusk
Fri – Sun: Dawn to Dusk
Mats: Tues to Thurs

Questions?
Call us at 352-753-1450

Glenview Champions

Mon: 8am to Dusk
Tues – Sat: Dawn to Dusk
Sun: Dawn to 4pm

Mats: Mon, Fri, Sat & Sun

Questions?
Call us at 352-753-3345

Map of All Practice Facilities

Practice Makes Perfect

Practice Greens

Practice putting greens are available at all country clubs and most executive courses. Some courses have two greens— one designated for putting and one for pitching.

Hitting Nets

Enjoy the use of hitting nets as you warm up for your time on the greens. Hitting nets are featured at all country club facilities without a driving range. 

Bunkers

Practice your sand shots to improve your bunker play at Glenview Champions or Lopez Legacy.

Golf Instruction

Achieve your dreams of great golf with our teaching professionals at The Villages Golf Academy. Whether you’re new to the game or are a seasoned golfer, you’ll find the right fit for you in a relaxed and fun atmosphere. 

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Cost of Living

The Lofts at Brownwood brings all new apartment-style living to The Villages — featuring one, two and three-bedroom open floorplans, with on-site recreation, golf car accessibility to Brownwood Paddock Square, entertainment, dining, shopping and fun! Through your monthly amenity fee, you’ll also have access to all of The Villages’ recreation, amenities and lifestyle our 55+ community offers.

Enjoy all The Villages lifestyle has to offer. Our surprisingly affordable monthly amenity fee of just $189.00 includes:

  • Free golf on all of our executive courses*
  • Swimming, tennis, pickleball, bocce and many more facilities are all conveniently located throughout the community
  • Over 3,000 organized activities every week through our Recreation Department
  • Fishing lakes, waterfront parks and fitness trails
  • 24 hour community watch service

*A trail fee applies if you wish to use your golf car on the trails of the executive courses. 

Amenity Fee

$189

Electric

$75

Water & Sewer

$48

Trash Collection

$11

Spectrum TV & Internet

$60

Total Per Month**

$383

**Total cost does not include monthly rent. Please understand that all prices reflected or estimated in printed material are subject to change without notice of obligation. Some items listed above will be charged based on usage.