Clermont · Golf
Golf Communities in Clermont, FL
Golf communities in and around Clermont include Legends Golf & Country Club, Kings Ridge and Summit Greens in Clermont, and Bella Collina in nearby Montverde. Kings Ridge and Summit Greens are age-restricted 55+ communities. Esplanade at Highland Ranch is also 55+, but it has no golf course of its own.
Kris Persaud · Watson Realty Corp. · 1390 N Hancock Rd, Clermont, FL 34711
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Clermont Golf Communities at a Glance
Five communities come up most when people ask about golf homes near Clermont. Here is what public sources say about each one, checked in October 2026.
| Community | Where | Golf | Age-restricted (55+)? | Recent median sale price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Legends Golf & Country Club | Clermont, on US-27 just north of Hartwood Marsh Road | 18-hole Lloyd Clifton course, owned by the Legends homeowners association and open to public play | Not listed as age-restricted in the sources checked | Left out: Redfin's latest figure for Legends dates from March 2024 |
| Kings Ridge | Clermont, on US-27 about 3 miles south of SR-50 | Two 18-hole courses: North (par 57, Ron Garl) and South (par 70, Lloyd Clifton), described by the community as independently owned public courses | Yes, a gated 55+ community | About $330,000 (Redfin, three months ending August 2026) |
| Summit Greens | Clermont, on SR-50 near Hancock Road | 18-hole course now called Clermont National, formerly Sanctuary Ridge (par 71, Terrill LaGree design) | Yes, a gated 55+ community | About $336,000 (Redfin, three months ending August 2026) |
| Bella Collina | Montverde, on County Road 455, a short drive north of Clermont | Nick Faldo course, more than 7,500 yards from the longest tees, run by Bella Collina Private Club | No age restriction stated on the Bella Collina site | About $1.5 million (Redfin, three months ending July 2026) |
| Esplanade at Highland Ranch | Clermont (34715), near Old Highway 50 and Blackstill Lake Road | No course inside the community. 55places lists Bella Collina's club about five minutes away | Yes, a gated 55+ community | Not shown: no current Redfin figure found |
Sources: Kings Ridge community site; 55places; South Lake Tablet, March 9, 2022; The Florida Agents, March 2023; Florida Golfer; bellacollina.com; Esplanade at Highland Ranch HOA page; Redfin neighborhood market pages. All checked October 9, 2026.
Clermont
Legends Golf & Country Club
Legends sits off US-27 a few miles south of SR-50, with its entrance on Legendary Boulevard. The South Lake Tablet reported in March 2022 that the community has 867 homes across five neighborhoods, and that about 450 of them look onto the course.
The course was designed by Lloyd Clifton. The Legends homeowners association bought the course and restaurant from the previous owners, and the club reopened in 2021. The course, driving range and putting greens are open to the public, and residents receive a discount on golf rates (South Lake Tablet, 2022).
- Gated entry
- Amenity center with a resort-style pool, tennis and basketball courts and a fitness room (Legends neighborhood site)
- Clubhouse with dining and social events
- Walking paths along Legendary Boulevard
Clermont · 55+
Kings Ridge
Kings Ridge is a gated 55+ community on US-27, about three miles south of SR-50. Its community site lists 2,088 homes, and 55places lists Lennar as the builder, with homes built from 1995 to 2000.
Two 18-hole courses run through the community. 55places describes the North course as par 57, designed by Ron Garl, and the South course as par 70, designed by Lloyd Clifton. The community site calls them independently owned public courses, and 55places notes that residents have the courses to themselves three days a week.
- The Royal Club clubhouse with a ballroom, card rooms, billiards and hobby rooms
- Three pools and two spas, plus two exercise rooms
- Tennis, pickleball, bocce and shuffleboard courts
- A Publix shopping plaza next to the community (Kings Ridge community site)
Clermont · 55+
Summit Greens
Summit Greens is a gated 55+ community on SR-50 near Hancock Road. 55places lists 769 homes built by Levitt & Sons, and The Florida Agents reported in March 2023 that building ran from 2001 to 2006.
Its course has had a change of name and owner. Sanctuary Ridge closed on September 7, 2021 under new owners (South Lake Tablet) and now operates as Clermont National, an 18-hole course with a practice range. TeeTimesUSA lists public play as resuming on January 1, 2024.
- A 28,000-square-foot clubhouse with a ballroom, library, game rooms and fitness center
- Heated indoor pool, plus an outdoor pool and spa
- Eight lighted tennis courts, a softball field, and bocce and shuffleboard courts (55places)
Montverde and Clermont
Bella Collina and Esplanade at Highland Ranch
Bella Collina, Montverde
Bella Collina is a private, gated lakefront community of about 1,900 acres in Montverde, on County Road 455. Its golf course was designed by Nick Faldo and measures more than 7,500 yards from the longest tees. The site lists golf and sports memberships through Bella Collina Private Club.
Other amenities on its site include walking trails, a resort-style pool, a full-service spa, a fitness center, tennis and pickleball courts, two clubhouse restaurants and the Siena Hotel.
Esplanade at Highland Ranch, Clermont
Esplanade at Highland Ranch is a gated 55+ community of 475 single-family homes built by Taylor Morrison between 2015 and 2022, on about 579 acres (HOA community page). It has no golf course of its own. It appears here because it is often listed alongside the golf communities.
Its HOA page lists a clubhouse with a fitness center and card and billiards rooms, a heated resort-style pool, spa and resistance pool, four pickleball courts, bocce, lighted tennis, a dog park and walking and biking trails.
No membership needed
Public Courses Around Clermont
You do not have to live on a course to play one. These Clermont courses list public play.
- Legends Golf & Country Club: 18 holes, open to the public (South Lake Tablet, 2022)
- Kings Ridge North and South: two 18-hole courses, described by the community as public (Kings Ridge community site)
- Clermont National, formerly Sanctuary Ridge: 18 holes, public play since January 2024 (TeeTimesUSA)
- Green Valley Country Club: 18 holes, par 72, a public course designed by Lloyd Clifton (GolfLink)
Course ownership here does change. Sanctuary Ridge closed and reopened under a new name, and the Legends homeowners bought their own course. If the course is the reason you are buying, ask who owns it today and what happens to fees and access if it is sold.
Before you make an offer
Questions to Ask Before You Buy on a Course
- Is golf included in the HOA dues, or is it a separate membership or daily fee?
- What do the HOA dues cover, and is there a CDD or special assessment on top?
- Who owns the course, and what do the HOA documents say if it closes or is sold?
- For a 55+ community: what are the rules on occupants and long-stay guests? Read them in the HOA documents.
- Does the lot face a fairway, a green or a tee box? Stray balls and early-morning mowers are part of course life.
- What will home insurance cost on this exact house? Get a quote before your inspection period ends.
A good round
Golf Is Personal for Kris
Golf is part of who Kris Persaud is, alongside faith and family. Most weekends you will find Kris on a golf course somewhere around Clermont. Kris can share what he knows firsthand about playing these courses.
Read more about Kris and golf on the About page, or see the wider Clermont neighborhoods guide for communities without a course.
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Questions
Clermont golf community questions
Which golf communities are near Clermont?
Legends Golf & Country Club, Kings Ridge and Summit Greens are in Clermont, and Bella Collina is in nearby Montverde. Esplanade at Highland Ranch is often listed with them, but it has no course of its own.
Is Kings Ridge a 55+ community?
Yes. The Kings Ridge community site describes it as an active 55+ adult, gated community with 2,088 homes (checked October 2026).
What do homes cost in these communities?
Redfin showed median sale prices of about $330,000 in Kings Ridge and $336,000 in Summit Greens for the three months ending August 2026, and about $1.5 million in Bella Collina for the three months ending July 2026.
Can I play these courses without living there?
Several list public play: Legends, the two Kings Ridge courses, Clermont National (formerly Sanctuary Ridge) and Green Valley Country Club. Bella Collina's course is part of a private club.
What are the HOA and membership fees?
They differ by community and change over time. Ask the HOA and the club for the current fee schedule in writing, and check whether golf is included or charged separately.
Does Kris play golf?
Yes. Kris golfs most weekends around Clermont.
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Kris Persaud · Watson Realty Corp. · 1390 N Hancock Rd, Clermont, FL 34711