About
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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Awards & Recognition
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Top 25 Most Improved U.S. Golf Courses(2020 #1)
Golfer Photos
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Photo submitted by jazzy1810 on 06/17/2026
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Photo submitted by jazzy1810 on 06/17/2026
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Photo submitted by u314161177640 on 05/15/2026
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Photo submitted by k666c on 01/11/2026
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Photo submitted by k666c on 01/11/2026
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Photo submitted by 61qZ7JAAqqI2mOVX7dvK on 07/25/2025
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Hidden gem Photo submitted by jazzy1810 on 07/10/2025
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2nd shot on the Par 5 - still managed a birdie. Photo submitted by josiemay on 05/17/2025
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Accurate shot needed Photo submitted by jazzy1810 on 08/26/2024
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Photo submitted by FAST4U on 07/25/2024
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Photo submitted by dlpetrella on 07/06/2024
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Photo submitted by dlpetrella on 07/06/2024
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Photo submitted by dlpetrella on 07/06/2024
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Photo submitted by jazzy1810 on 06/23/2024
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Photo submitted by Cop4God on 06/04/2024
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Photo submitted by MHKIDD on 03/16/2024
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Photo submitted by MHKIDD on 03/16/2024
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Photo submitted by MHKIDD on 03/16/2024
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Photo submitted by MHKIDD on 03/16/2024
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Photo submitted by u314161790046 on 10/24/2023
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Photo submitted by blakecannon on 10/17/2023
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Photo submitted by PaulSturgess on 10/10/2023
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Photo submitted by PaulSturgess on 10/10/2023
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Photo submitted by PaulSturgess on 10/10/2023
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Photo submitted by PaulSturgess on 10/10/2023
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Photo submitted by MrMcCarter9 on 07/24/2023
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Photo submitted by GTWRECK on 05/13/2023
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Photo submitted by u000004080709 on 01/07/2023
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Photo submitted by rafaerosas on 12/25/2022
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Nice touches Photo submitted by sandier on 12/20/2022
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White heron Photo submitted by sandier on 12/20/2022
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4th tee box Photo submitted by sandier on 12/20/2022
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Photo submitted by avrunner02 on 06/09/2022
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This is how all of the green looked. Photo submitted by ZxPw4vZwNv1XPm2PFjif on 05/31/2022
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Photo submitted by u033216939 on 03/30/2022
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Photo submitted by u033216939 on 03/17/2022
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Photo submitted by Darren2542652 on 02/27/2022
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Photo submitted by Darren2542652 on 02/27/2022
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Photo submitted by Darren2542652 on 02/27/2022
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Great par 3! Photo submitted by SYz0vH5624OsXpDGZuTz on 01/21/2022
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Not really in play but cool bunker! Photo submitted by SYz0vH5624OsXpDGZuTz on 01/21/2022
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Photo submitted by Scarantinom on 01/07/2022
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Photo submitted by Scarantinom on 01/07/2022
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Photo submitted by u000005582728 on 01/21/2021
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Photo submitted by u000005582728 on 01/21/2021
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Photo submitted by u000005582728 on 01/21/2021
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Photo submitted by u000005582728 on 01/21/2021
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Photo submitted by u491522621 on 11/29/2020
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Photo submitted by u491522621 on 11/24/2020
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Photo submitted by u491522621 on 09/20/2020
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Photo submitted by GerardLennon1810 on 05/08/2020
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Photo submitted by GerardLennon1810 on 05/08/2020
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Photo submitted by hxV5FfW16DltxvV2VHza on 03/26/2020
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Photo submitted by hxV5FfW16DltxvV2VHza on 03/26/2020
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Photo submitted by hxV5FfW16DltxvV2VHza on 03/26/2020
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Photo submitted by hxV5FfW16DltxvV2VHza on 03/26/2020
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Photo submitted by u866879201 on 03/24/2020
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Photo submitted by u866879201 on 03/24/2020
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Photo submitted by Teetotaller289 on 03/11/2020
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Photo submitted by Teetotaller289 on 03/11/2020
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Photo submitted by Teetotaller289 on 03/11/2020
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Photo submitted by Teetotaller289 on 03/11/2020
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Photo submitted by Teetotaller289 on 03/11/2020
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Photo submitted by Teetotaller289 on 03/11/2020
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"Finest greens in Polk County" Photo submitted by JeffMizunoMP54 on 04/02/2017
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10th Tee Box Photo submitted by chadone75 on 07/05/2015
Golfer Reviews
Great challenging course!
The layout was very challenging and tight fairways surrounded by water, but not impossible to play. Perfect course to challenge you but also enjoy! Definitely playing this course again!
Most improved course in Florida? A contender
Booked with a little trepidation as I last played the course as Ridgewood Lakes, some years ago. It was always a favourite, but deteriorated badly towards the end of the RL days.
I was more than pleasantly surprised, a lot of effort has gone in to lifting the standards, and it is paying off!
The layout was always challenging mainly down to the abudance of water, but it is rewarding too.
There is still some more work needs doing, but the course is well presented and the greens and fairways are nearly perfect.
I enjoyed my 18 holes and will gladly play again, hopefully this trip, but certainly in future years to see if the improvements continue.
The course is in great shape
The staff was friendly,easy access,excellent layout and done in 4 hrs.
Best kept secret
Played this course a few years ago and decided to come back. So glad we did, it was in great shape and greens were fair. A lot of time and money has been spent and it certainly showed. The rate was great and much less than surrounding courses.
The golf cart was top notch, new and comfortable.
The staff were super friendly and helpful and new restaurant bar area was great.
Play here!
Best deal in central Florida
Not sure why they are only charging 46 bucks a round when I’ve paid double that amount to play courses that weren’t in as good of shape. Other than a couple spots here and there on the greens, course was great. I’ll be back for sure.
Very slow greens
Firstly, I must say the service at the desk was very good, and the gentleman there was super nice.
The golf carts there are fairly new and very comfortable. I got to the cart not knowing there was a GPS feature... Great !
But it wasn't working well, there was some error code and could not access the system at all... What a bummer... You kinda wonder why the person getting carts ready didn't notice that. After trying numerous times to reset the GPS during the front nine, I gave up.
After 9 holes, I stopped by the proshop, talked to the nice gentleman behind the counter, he came out switched it off... tried to reset it, and still didn't work.
I was offered to take another cart.. I hop in another cart, guess what, same issue... I eventually took another cart with a working GPS. Yay !
Now about the course, the fairways were nice but definetely not like a top end course.. but still damp because of the rainstorm earlier in the week, luckily it wasn't cart path only.
Now those greens... way too slow, very discouraging when the ball stops 3 inches from the cup after putting stronger than usual...and also some greens had many patches on them... (They lost most of them due to dry summer) Took me many holes to try and gage the speed of them. Cost me 4-5 strokes overall.
Given the price, and hope it remains in that price range ($43) I will go back knowing what I know, and also since it's one of the closest golf courses where I spend the winter.
Please keep that price range if you want my repeat business !
Fun track
Not the premier destination in Orlando golf but it has its place in my heart. Always the cheapest rate around for an actual 18 hole course with a cart . Pace of play is never a problem and the layout is challenging and fun, rough is a little unforgiving and the greens aren’t perfect but if you’re not a snob i definitely recommend playing here
Rough shape
We were informed at the course that the back nine was closed for overseeding and that to play 28 holes we’d have to play the front 9 twice. Okay, but they had just sanded the front 9 greens and the middle of the fairways were soaking wet. Not their greatest moment.
Poor
Staff was a great, got there staff told me they were over seeding the back 9 so it was closed had to play the front twice didn’t know only 9 holes were open before booking,the back 9 is closed,fairways was super wet and muddy and need to be cut,greens were in horrible shape,the lay out is cool got a lot of potential if they stuck money in it took 4 of us about 3 hrs to play 9 holes due to pace of play I payed for 18holes but left after the 9
Great place
I don’t know why there are any negative reviews here.
I took those reviews with a grain of salt and it paid off.
I played with my wife and friend. 3 players 2 carts.
The access was super easy, club house was modest and clean.
Staff was friendly and the Marshall gave us good tips..
The greens were in good shape and the carts were nice with gps..
bathrooms on course as well..
I’m not a wordy person, so I don’t type much, but this place was great.
Again, I can’t see why any negative reviews.
Truly horrible do not waste your money
It has been a while since last playing here
Made the grave mistake of playing their today
The course is in horrendous condition, tees,fairways, bunkers and greens
There is nothing positive to say about it
Only played 9 holes because how bad the course was
The greens are not as good as a good courses fairway , the tees were not cut properly , the bunkers were full of weeds
The only positives were the staff and the quality of the buggies
Avoid playing here
Great Value
I played here with my wife and a friend.
From the time I arrived, to leaving I enjoyed White Heron.
The course Marshall was friendly, and I thought the greens were in great condition. All holes were challenging but not intimidating.
The value for this course is super. I’ll be back for sure.
I usually read bad reviews with a grain of salt. That paid off.!
They are trying!
There was a large number of workers all around the course involved in a variety of tasks… edging cart paths, working bunkers, replacing spots on greens… it’s clear they are trying to improve the course conditions. Some greens had already been patched and were healing and the practice areas had been used for repair around the course. The carts are new with gps and very helpful with club selection on the doglegs. Overall we had a good time and will return in November to see the improvements.
The response from White Heron has totally missed the point. If it was totally down to overseeding understand, it was not the course was in very poor condition and is never a Championship Course
yes fully aware of only 9 holes being open and the reason we only played nine holes was due to it;'s condition not the fact of playing the same nine again
For anyone reading this review, the Golf Course is under alert for overseeding and when you played only 9 holes were open and you were upset about playing the same 9 twice. We alerted everyone before they play about this and that is why you only paid a hot deal for 21.00 for a championship course.
Sorry you expected more, but we did notify everyone either when they called in to book or the alert when booking online. Please try us in a couple weeks when all the maintenance is complete..
Thank you, WHGC