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3.8
2706 Reviews (2706)
5 Stars
785
4 Stars
1113
3 Stars
443
2 Stars
192
1 Stars
173
Conditions
3.5
Value
4.0
Layout
4.3
Friendliness
4.4
Pace
4.3
Amenities
3.6
78.0%
Recommend this course
2152 out of 2706 reviews
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3.7
98 Reviews (98)
5 Stars
26
4 Stars
38
3 Stars
21
2 Stars
9
1 Stars
4
Conditions
3.5
Value
3.9
Layout
4.3
Pace
4.3
Amenities
3.7
StaffFriendliness
4.5
71.4%
Recommend this course
70 out of 98 reviews
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3.7
168 Reviews (168)
5 Stars
40
4 Stars
70
3 Stars
32
2 Stars
16
1 Stars
10
Conditions
3.3
Value
3.9
Layout
4.2
Pace
4.3
Amenities
3.6
StaffFriendliness
4.4
72.0%
Recommend this course
121 out of 168 reviews
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Course Highlights
The strategically challenging layout rewards thoughtful play and delivers consistently strong pace of play well under four hours. Friendly, flexible staff and solid value make this course a rewarding choice for repeat visits.

About

Holes 18
Type Semi-Private
Par 72
Length 7290 yards
Slope 143
Rating 76.5

White Heron Golf Club (formerly known as Ridgewood Lakes Golf Club) has had many accolades over its history and for good reason. The Ted McAnlis layout is sculptured from lush rolling land and features immaculate playing conditions year round. Water and natural wetlands come into play on 16 of our 18 holes and the resident breeze can significantly change the course from day to day. Yet despite the natural beauty and obvious pedigree of the layout, with four sets of tees the course is still enjoyable for golfers of all levels.

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Course Details

Year Built 1994
Fairways Bermuda Grass
Greens Champions Turf
Golf Season Year round
Architect Ted McAnlis (1994)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - included in green fees
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Golf School/Academy Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No

Food & Beverage

Snacks, Restaurant, Beverage Carts

Available Facilities

Clubhouse

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Reviews

3.8
2706 Reviews (2706)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 33
Brunch 9
Watching the Game 8
Course Challenges Include:
Water Hazards 116
Bunkers 73
Forced Carries 47
This course/club is great for:
Locals 71
Advanced Golfers 62
Seniors 48
This Course's Location is:
Convenient to the City 50
Worth the Drive 49
In the 'Burbs 33

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Reviews 22
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

In need of some TLC

What a great layout. Would have liked to have played it when it was being taken care of properly. Lots of weeds everywhere. Elaborate bunkering is very interesting, but when not taken care of it just becomes a mess.

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 49
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Nice

Played this course many times over the years and I must say this is the best shape it’s been in! Tee boxes great. Fairways lush. Greens a little bit slow. If they were rolled they would have been great. Staff friendly and accommodating! Beautiful!

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 23
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
3.0
Previously Played

Bumpy green

The course had just got aerated unfortunately they didn’t put enough sand on the greens and every pot was a bump fest.

I shot 78 and did not make any pots 6 feet or greater that’s crappy Green.

Overall, the course layout is unbelievable mountainous course and I’m a person that’s not gonna pay $80 to play there. I ended up paying 40 which was fine for what I got.

The drink cart was exceptional. Great. She came around five times and 18 holes.

Unfortunately, there’s no Ranger and slow play by only two golfers

It was that Golf hurry up and wait all day long

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 32
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Previously Played

WH Needs new course management!

We’ve been coming to this course for the last 5 years. It’s has its up’s and down’s. It’s a cool layout but they’re not keeping the course in good condition? Greens were replaced about 3 years ago and initially the greens were good, but now they’re super inconsistent and bumpy. Tee boxes and fairways were ok, but lot’s of dirt/sand on both. Bunkers need help too. Lots of weeds everywhere. Proshop and bar staff are super nice. If you get a 30$ GN hotdeal, probably worth it. But I wouldn’t pay anything more than that. Could be amazing! Still hopeful of an upswing!!!

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 33
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Good Course

Good course, challenging holes. Great for the money, good conditions. Staff super friendly!!! New Club house.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Solid course, good value

Played yesterday again, and the course was fair, good value but could go with a little rain! Played it twice on this trip and the green staff are busy but just need a bit of luck with some rain to help them.

It's a cracking layout, challenging but fair.

Good stuff, and would go back in September when out again👍🏻

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 30
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Do NOT Play here

We were concerned when we arrived at the course and it was empty. Check in was smooth and no starter nor course management personnel were noticed. The tee boxes all were painted sand (no grass). The fairways were sand in numerous locations on all the holes. The greens were all balding and sand spots everywhere. We played here over a year ago and said we wouldn’t return for a while. A year later worst! We are sad. Another budget golf course bites the dust.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Poor
Difficulty Moderate
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Commented on 05/13/2026

Thank you for playing White Heron Golf Club. You purchased a discounted Hot Deal at a low price as the course is now in it's maintenance season. We have been in a severe drought and we are limited to how much water we can use, the color on the tees is not paint but a marker for the nutrient spray to show what was sprayed, there is plenty of grass on tees, especially fairways and the greens are very healthy getting ready for aeration. Sorry your day wasn't what you expected and the layout was a little to difficult for you.

Thank you WHGC

Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

White Heron review

The course was in good shape. Greens were a little slow. Course is well kept. Nice layout and an enjoyable day. Challenging and fun!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
First Time Playing

Did not live up to reviews.

The condition of this course was very poor! We were visiting from Arizona and hoping for a round of golf at a nice course. From tee to green we were very disappointed based off of the 4.1 rating we saw online. The conditions were pretty bad throughout. I would not recommend this course to a friend.

I will say, the staff was great, respectful, friendly and helpful both in the pro shop and in the restaurant/bar area

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 36
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
3.0
First Time Playing

Course has needs

Had to change golf carts TWICE… low battery.

No one to be found at check in in ( pro shop)

Greens needed to be rolled.. on the bumpy side .

I will say …. interesting and creative track, a little narrow on fairways .

Had some nice scenery & wildlife.

Course was under watered … and under groomed in places.

They should keep there prices for green fees in the $30’s

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 35
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great layout

Course keeps getting better Would definitely recommend

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

TLC

This course needs some serious TLC, played another cheaper course that was in way better condition

When you have weeds growing on the greens it’s never a good sign

Most of the fairways where dirt/sand

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 18
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Conditions not on par

Played this course 4-24-2026. Course conditions weren’t as I had expected, falling from the outstanding conditions a couple years ago. I drove down from Orlando with similar expectations. However, many of the tee boxes were well worn and several greens were so so. Fairways were uh fair (actually not too bad). Perhaps this is due to the fairly dry weather we’ve had. The price was good with the Golf Now Hot Deal, so that made the trip worth it. The course layout is nice and fairly challenging. Bring lots of extra balls. Probably won’t be back anytime soon.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

First round, will come back

Played here for the first time. There are some rough spots on the course and greens but with the winter we’ve had and the drought that the area is going through it’s expected. Definitely looking forward to coming back

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Vacation

While on a golf vacation we booked this course. Enjoyed layout, greens were fast but aren’t in the best shape. Play was fast and very friendly staff. For what it cost can’t expect something wow but fair price for what it is.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 4
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
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