Lake County Sports
General Information
It does not take long for the impression to hit home once reaching picturesque Lake County, Florida. Located in the Central Florida highlands, Lake County is an oasis of rolling hills and pristine lakes lending itself nicely for hosting a multitude of outdoor sporting activities and events.
Highlighted Sports Facilities
in Lake County
Mission Inn Resort & Club
Howey-in-the-Hills
This nationally and internationally recognized resort offers two championship courses and served as host for various 1997 – 2007 NCAA Women’s and Men’s Golf Championships.
Visit their site at http://www.missioninnresort.com.
National Training Center. Clermont
South Lake Hospital and Orlando Regional Healthcare partnered together to build a state-of-the-art complex. Facility includes a 70-meter pool, three multi-purpose fields, human performance labs, fitness center and a track.
www.usantc.com
Hickory Point Recreational Facility. Tavares
Ranked as one of the premier multipurpose fishing and water sports facility by Fish & Game Finder Magazine, with over 34 boat slips, 12 boat ramps and a 2 story screened pavilion. Hickory Point has served as host for a wide array of events including the 1997 Governor's Cup Bass Tournament, Guys & Dolls Bass Regional Qualifier and numerous National Sailing Regattas.
The Villages. Lady Lake
Florida's top self-contained senior citizen community with over 153 holes of golf, 64 lanes of bowling, two polo fields and a multitude of other recreation facilities. Current stop on the Senior Professional Bowlers Association (PBA) Tour and host site for 1998 Samsung World Championship of Women's Golf.
Sunset Lakes Ski Center. Okahumpka
This world recognized facility offers three man-made lakes perfect for slalom, trick, jumping and wakeboarding. Major water skiing competitions hosted here include the World Disabled, World Junior Championships and Olympic Trials.
