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3.8
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2 Stars
196
1 Stars
173
Conditions
3.5
Value
4.0
Layout
4.3
Friendliness
4.4
Pace
4.3
Amenities
3.6
77.5%
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3.7
109 Reviews (109)
5 Stars
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4 Stars
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3 Stars
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1 Stars
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Conditions
3.4
Value
3.9
Layout
4.3
Pace
4.3
Amenities
3.6
StaffFriendliness
4.5
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3.7
164 Reviews (164)
5 Stars
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4 Stars
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3 Stars
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2 Stars
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1 Stars
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Conditions
3.3
Value
3.9
Layout
4.3
Pace
4.3
Amenities
3.6
StaffFriendliness
4.4
73.2%
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120 out of 164 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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3.8
2725 Reviews (2725)

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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Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
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Needs TLC

I was very disappointed with the course conditions. Fairways and greens were in the worst shape I've ever seen. Heron was once a very nice course. Great layout. Good challenge. JC

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
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Commented on 07/06/2026

You bought a Hot Deal for 22.00 and your complaining about the conditions of a championship golf course. The reason we are charging so low is first: we are doing a lot of maintenance and structural changes on the course, while this is being done the conditions will not be ideal, but in know way are they as bad as you make it. Second we want to give the residents a break this summer and let them enjoy a great track without paying through the nose. Try us in fall if your looking for top conditions.

Thank you WHGC

Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Fun Course; Conditions sub-par

White Heron is typically one of my go-to courses in the summer as the rates are very reasonable compared to peak season. Normally would pay around ~$40 in the past, but there is a Summer special this year for $29. However, what you’d get in terms of course conditions in prior years for the higher rate is nowhere near what you are getting for $29.

The conditions have significantly deteriorated over the last 8-10 months. Many of the tee boxes are dirt and dead grass, fairways overall are decent, and the greens are a little thick and slow with some dead spots and weeds sprouting. Bunkers are decent as well, but many are more of a wet sand / dirt, many of the rakes are broken or missing so it’s difficult to even rake your bunker properly.

Overall, some of the conditions may be a result of the drought, but many other courses in the area are in better shape currently for similar price. Would I play it again this summer for $29, possibly; hopefully management can return this fun and challenging course to its glory before it’s too late.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Commented on 07/06/2026

We have lowered the price this year because of Changes to the course and extensive maintenance programs that take time to complete. The course is in good shape and is one of the best tracks in Central Fl.

Hopefully we'll see you when our projects are completed.

Thank you, WHGC

Played On
Reviews 15
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

It's Ok

This was my first time playing on this course and it was ok. Some of the greens had weeds and it was hard to put. The course overall is very challenging as it is and weeds need to be taking care of. For around $30 is about what I would pay for a course.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Fair
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great course design, poor green & fairway surfaces.

Such a shame. Layout and holes interesting. Quality of greens & fairways really poor to be honest. Don’t wanna beat the course up, but it needs a lot of loving care to bring it back to all day every day use. Really if it could be looked after the layout is interesting. Sorry guys!!

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
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Commented on 07/02/2026

OK I think you've trashed us enough with ridiculous comments and clearly you know nothing of taking care of a Golf Course. We are in the middle of our maintenance season and our people are doing a tremendous job. We are only charging 29.00 to play this great course because of all the maintenance and repairs to the course., we recently aerated the greens and they are healing nicely, our bunkers are in great shape and we have more grass in our fairways then most other higher end courses. I take offense to the ridiculous comments you are spewing and I am so happy for all of our other Golfers that are enjoying this break from high prices and having a great time Playing White Heron Golf Club.

Maybe next time we will be more to your liking.

Thanks, WHGC

Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
2.0
First Time Playing

Nice layout, Green and Fairways really poor

Played early this am. Course was super wet in so many areas. Fairways were bare in to many centre of fairways areas.

Greens - wow! Bare I. Places, uncut in areas and slow, next one super fast. Bumpy in a general poor condition, This is a shame as the actual layout is decent.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 133
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Top 250 Contributor
Previously Played

GN weekday hot deal

Only $17.

Cups haven’t been moved in many days. Incredibly worn down. Greens were yellow and slow. Very tightly cut. Fairways gave zero compression. Muff city with all the sand. Tee boxes were the same, soft sand under your feet, like hitting out of a bunker. Leaving the course after round, notices the sprinklers were in full force at almost 3pm. Watering in the hot sun at that time boils the greens. Like the management here. Nice peopl working at the course and clubhouse.

Course need serious TLC.

It was only $17.

*GPS was spot on for distances, especially to the position of the pin.

Wll check back in the fall.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
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Commented on 06/27/2026

Thank you for playing White Heron Golf Course.

The above mentioned items you are referring to (other than the fairways) is exactly why we are charging 29.00 plus tax all day to play this great layout. These areas are under daily repair and maintenance this summer so by fall we will be in great shape at one of the best Championship courses in Central FL.

If we were to charge more, we feel it would be a disservice to the players, but at our current rate it is the best deal in fl.

Thank you, WHGC

Played On
Reviews 26
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Great day

Love this course . Very challenging and must be played smartly . I recommend first timers move up a t-box . They just aerated the greens a few weeks ago and are doing some touch ups, but they are in great shape . Re-doing some sand traps currently. They are always doing upgrades which is fantastic . Super friendly staff Glenn and Dave couldn’t do more for us . Totally recommend for a Florida course in the summer it’s in great shape . They also have driving range putting greens and club rentals for those on vacation .

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 26
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 39
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Pretty good, but under maintenance.

The staff was very friendly, the course was very challenging.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great Sunday Outing

Played course yesterday. A fun layout to tackle. Course being worked on and so you just need to know that going in. Great lunch at their restaurant. Def will go back

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

Great Course, Great Value

This was a great value to play a great course. Couple spots on the greens, but nothing that will stop your game. Challenging also. You need to keep it straight. Pace was great and the staff were excellent. We will definitely be back.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great course but poor maintenance

This would be a great course if they maintained it. Greens are rough and fairways have many bare areas and untrimmed grass. At $20 per round it’s worth it. Don’t pay full price, You will be disappointed. Staff was friendly and helpful. Restaurant has a decent menu, but we didn’t eat there so I can’t give a full review.

Conditions Fair
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
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Commented on 06/05/2026

Thank you for playing White Heron Golf Club, like my comments to the previous reviewer, WE JUST AERATED THE GREENS and we are in summer maintenance. hence the discounted fee. This was clearly stated when you booked your Hot Deal at the cheapest rate tee time.

Sorry your day wasn't what you expected.

WHGC

Played On
Reviews 37
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Nice layout

Greens not in good shape lol of weeds Tees and fairways were in good shape

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Commented on 06/04/2026

Thank you for playing White Heron Golf Club.

We just finished aerating the greens which was posted, that is why we have a discounted rate.

Next time they will be more to your liking.

Thanks, WHGC

Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 23
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Grsat value

Only one hole has problems on the green. They need to add a cart with beverage and add water stations to the course.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
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