Bay Hill was established in 1961 when a group of New York businessmen designed a private golf resort, which was later purchased in 1976 by golf legend Arnold Palmer, transforming the area into an elite residential community. The local economy and culture are tightly intertwined with professional sports, luxury real estate, and the prestigious Butler Chain of Lakes. The neighborhood’s premier attraction is the world-renowned Bay Hill Club & Lodge, which hosts the PGA Tour’s annual Arnold Palmer Invitational. Tucked into the affluent southwest corridor, Bay Hill is located 17 miles from Orlando International Airport (MCO) and 35 miles from Orlando Sanford International Airport (SFB). Residents enjoy a straight drive to Cocoa Beach, situated 66 miles east via the Beachline Expressway. Popular things to do and local recreational activities include watching world-class professional golf tournaments, boating across the Butler Chain of Lakes, playing tennis, and dining along nearby Restaurant Row.