Article and Photos by Larry H. Oskin
The Clermont Legends Golf Club re-opened with a grand re-opening celebration held by the Legends HOA. Members of the South Lake Chamber of Commerce hosted the ribbon-cutting ceremony.
Patrick Maloney, Legends’ HOA President, led the celebration. There were complimentary treats, prizes, announcements and an opening day golf tournament. Thanks were shared with collaborative support from the Legend’s HOA, homeowners, the City of Clermont, Lake County, Down To Earth, Bunkers, Sentry Management, Starbucks and the Golf Cart Store. Many dignitaries were there including Clermont Mayor Tim Murry and Pam Jones from Congressman Daniel Webster’s office.
After three long years, the Legends Golf Club is now open again to Legends’ residents and the public. Legends Golf Course Community is conveniently located on Highway 27 in Clermont, just north of Hartwood Marsh Road across from Kings Ridge. Legends Golf Couse is known for its beautiful rolling hills and scenic views. Their goal is to once again become known as Clermont’s finest golf destination.
The Legends Homeowner’s Association purchased the golf course and restaurant from the previous owners with plans to restore and this facility to the glory it once was and to improve it from there. Legends Golf Club shares beautiful views looking over 6800 yards with 18 challenging holes. The greens are all brand new as special certified TifEagle Bermuda Grass has been installed on the greens with new tees like they use on other championship courses like Bay Hill. The sand traps have been rebuilt with Bunker and PGA Certified Sand. The fairways have all be newly sprigged. Dead trees and stumps were removed, while beautiful new trees are soon to be installed. Legends Golf Club was originally designed by Lloyd Clifton and it was previously ranked as the 18th best course in the State of Florida. Down to Earth Golf has been hired to restore, manage and maximize the course in championship condition. They will now focus on more efficient pace control, including better tee time management while utilizing advances in state-of-the-art golf cart technology. With an innovative special new iPhone app, you will be able to measure the distances on each fairway. While addressing all of the water and maintenance issues, this golf course has been revitalized.
New Membership Opportunities: There are numerous membership options now available for residents and local area golf enthusiasts. Family Memberships include two primary adults and qualified dependents under the age of 24 from the same residence. Business and Corporate Memberships are now available. Business Memberships include four single membership passes and 25 guest passes.
Golf Pro Chris Howell has over 25 years of expert Florida golf course experience. The Pro has been brought in to help lead the way while overseeing all lessons, tournaments, charity events and special programs. A Florida native, Howell is from Jacksonville Beach, Florida. He was Director of Golf Instructions at Marsh Landing and the Golf Pro at Stoneybrook Golf Course.
The Legends Golf Club will have a very full calendar of events with 12 charity golf tournaments, a series of fun monthly events and one limited member event each year. They plan to initiate an annual City of Clermont Golf Championship Tournament with various divisions for senior men, women, men and junior golfers. Howell notes, “My primary goal is to keep everyone happy! I will take care of all of our golf course products, services and lessons. Plans are already underway for a series of events over the coming months inclusive of Kiwanis Tournament in October and a fundraiser for Easter Seals in November. Those interested can now sign up for personalized golf instruction with me.” Contact: CHowell@LegendsClermont.com
The Legends Bar & Grill Restaurant is now open seven days a week. The restaurant features all the favorite comfy foods like burgers, pizza, wings, salads, steaks, chicken, seafood, pasta and more with beer, wine and a full bar. This restaurant features a very wide array of Italian, Mediterranean and American foods. They offer a diverse set of appetizers, soups, salads, sandwiches, pizzas, wings, flatbreads, burgers, tacos, falafel, steaks, desserts, frozen treats and a complete set of entrees with beers, wines and mixed drinks for a relaxing meal. They will have special Monday Trivia Nights, Tuesday Fish & Chips, Wednesday Karaoke Nights, Thursday BOGO Burger Nights as well as Fridays and Saturdays with live entertainment.
On Sundays, they will feature a big buffet breakfast for only $14.95. They offer free food and alcohol deliveries to Legends’ residents. Happy Hour specials are offered every day from 2 to 6 PM. They offer a 10% discount to all police, firefighters, first responders, paramedics and military with proper ID. For more information and to make reservations, call 352-404-8020 or visit: https://www.facebook.com/LegendsBarGrillClermont.
For More Information, visit the Legends County Club Golf Course at 1700 Legendary Boulevard, Clermont, FL 34711 off of Highway 27 and a few miles south of Highway 50. Call 352-717-1684 for reservations or email: LegendsCommunityGolf@GMail.com. For more information on Down To Earth Golf, see: https://www.dte.golf/
