The Ritz-Carlton Golf Club, Orlando, Grande Lakes

About
The Ritz-Carlton Golf Club, Orlando, Grande Lakes sits along the pristine headwaters of the Florida Everglades, surrounded by live oaks, towering pines, and palmettos. Two-time British Open Champion Greg Norman designed the golf course. He and his team focused on preserving the area's natural beauty and ecosystem. The ponds, wetlands, and mature trees were carefully protected and incorporated into the challenges of the design. The final result blends in so seamlessly it's as though the golf course had been there all along. Norman's commitment to the environment was recognized with the course's certification as an Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary. The player-friendly layout has wide fairways and generous landing areas but the subtly contoured greens and strategically placed hazards will keep you on your toes. Five sets of tees make the Ritz-Carlton Golf Club, Orlando, Grande Lakes even more accessible to players of any skill level.
Tee | Par | Length | Rating | Slope |
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Black | 72 | 7122 yards | 73.9 | 139 |
Gold | 72 | 6708 yards | 72.2 | 135 |
Blue | 72 | 6324 yards | 70.3 | 127 |
White | 72 | 5835 yards | 68.0 | 121 |
White (W) | 72 | 5835 yards | 73.8 | 126 |
Green (W) | 72 | 5223 yards | 69.8 | 115 |
Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
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Black M: 73.7/134 | 423 | 410 | 529 | 178 | 558 | 422 | 363 | 214 | 453 | 3550 | 387 | 410 | 193 | 352 | 585 | 467 | 405 | 216 | 557 | 3572 | 7122 |
Gold M: 72.0/130 | 387 | 381 | 511 | 166 | 536 | 398 | 349 | 191 | 434 | 3353 | 361 | 396 | 173 | 327 | 565 | 434 | 387 | 185 | 527 | 3355 | 6708 |
Blue M: 70.1/126 | 376 | 343 | 476 | 145 | 509 | 385 | 320 | 171 | 387 | 3112 | 336 | 373 | 161 | 317 | 544 | 423 | 365 | 172 | 521 | 3212 | 6324 |
Blue/White M: 68.7/124 | 338 | 343 | 476 | 145 | 498 | 351 | 320 | 145 | 387 | 3003 | 336 | 348 | 161 | 317 | 496 | 396 | 341 | 172 | 496 | 3063 | 6066 |
White M: 67.9/122 W: 73.5/130 | 338 | 335 | 458 | 122 | 498 | 351 | 291 | 145 | 372 | 2910 | 300 | 348 | 144 | 257 | 496 | 396 | 341 | 147 | 496 | 2925 | 5835 |
Green M: 65.1/116 W: 69.6/122 | 292 | 301 | 421 | 97 | 455 | 304 | 282 | 102 | 308 | 2562 | 264 | 321 | 99 | 245 | 485 | 343 | 315 | 125 | 464 | 2661 | 5223 |
Handicap | 10 | 6 | 8 | 18 | 4 | 12 | 14 | 16 | 2 | 11 | 13 | 17 | 15 | 3 | 1 | 7 | 9 | 5 | |||
Par | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
Handicap (W) | 12 | 10 | 4 | 18 | 2 | 8 | 14 | 16 | 6 | 11 | 7 | 17 | 13 | 1 | 5 | 9 | 15 | 3 |
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Photo submitted by r5DgqJVnWgDU29hUa90h on 04/27/2024
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Photo submitted by r5DgqJVnWgDU29hUa90h on 04/27/2024
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Photo submitted by u314163808951 on 06/17/2023
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Photo submitted by u314163808951 on 06/17/2023
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Photo submitted by u314163808951 on 06/17/2023
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Photo submitted by u314163808951 on 06/17/2023
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Photo submitted by u314163808951 on 06/17/2023
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Photo submitted by u314163808951 on 06/17/2023
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18th hole Photo submitted by u000005145203 on 02/20/2023
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Photo submitted by HCDan on 04/03/2022
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Photo submitted by HCDan on 04/03/2022
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Photo submitted by HCDan on 04/03/2022
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Photo submitted by HCDan on 04/03/2022
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Photo submitted by BH23 on 02/20/2022
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Photo submitted by BH23 on 02/20/2022
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Photo submitted by BH23 on 02/20/2022
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Photo submitted by BH23 on 02/20/2022
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Photo submitted by BH23 on 02/20/2022
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Photo submitted by u314161057205 on 11/28/2020
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Photo submitted by u314161057205 on 11/28/2020
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Ritz-Carlton Golf Club, hole 18 Photo submitted by TimGavrichGP on 12/13/2019
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Photo submitted by MichaelLowe on 12/12/2019
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Photo submitted by MichaelLowe on 12/12/2019
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Photo submitted by TrekSense on 08/21/2018
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9th Tee Box Photo submitted by JEKelley on 01/05/2018
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5th Approach Photo submitted by JEKelley on 01/05/2018
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8th Tee Shot Photo submitted by JEKelley on 01/05/2018
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2nd green Photo submitted by JEKelley on 01/05/2018
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Nice guy Sir Nick Photo submitted by linksman on 12/05/2016
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Puttin' on The Ritz! Photo submitted by courierboy on 11/02/2016
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Photo submitted by Lemontgolfer on 08/14/2016
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Photo submitted by Shawn5932249 on 07/22/2015
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Photo submitted by Shawn5932249 on 07/22/2015
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Photo submitted by Shawn5932249 on 07/22/2015
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Photo submitted by Shawn5932249 on 07/22/2015
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Photo submitted by Shawn5932249 on 07/22/2015
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Photo submitted by Shawn5932249 on 07/22/2015
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Photo submitted by joseph4164014 on 11/15/2013
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Photo submitted by joseph4164014 on 11/15/2013
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Teeing off #18 Photo submitted by Golfitz on 09/10/2013
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name engraved on the back! Photo submitted by Golfitz on 09/10/2013
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Photo submitted by Favian on 08/13/2013
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Photo submitted by in2themystyc11 on 02/11/2013
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Wrapping up a great day. Photo submitted by Scott4497478 on 11/06/2012
Fun course
Fun golf course to play. Lots of pretty birds and animals. Saw a 5 foot alligator on hole #15. No danger involved.
Sweet spot
Course was in superb shape. Staff very welcoming. Excellent range and practice facility - LPGA player was practicing next to us!
As for course, not too difficult, which made it really fun for my son who is just learning the game. Water on a lot of holes but doesn’t come into play that much unless really errant shot. Sand was perfect. Look forward to play again!
Very enjoyable experience
We stayed at JW Marriott, but the best rate was online. I was in the second group off that day and we managed to play the entire course in under 3 hours. The staff was very accommodating and put us in front of a larger group. This is very good course in excellent condition. Greens are true but are not as difficult as some other course I have played in the area. Overall a really enjoyable time.
EXCELLENT! Currently best Golf in Orlando
Played this course many times in the past and it was always big pleasure. But today I had the feeling it was just a dream. There is absolutely nothing to complaint. They have done a colossal work after the hurricane and the wet weather. The place is clean, top maintained, quiet and just pristine. The pace was very good (3 3/4h). The layout is somewhat challenging (from 2nd back tees), some holes require straight shots, some water out there, but if straight not in play. Tee boxes in great condition, so are the most fairways, only some places just a little wet. Bunkers are clean with good sand in it and well maintained. Greens are excellent, rather very fast, but true. Restrooms clean, beverage cart passes several times during the round. Staff is cordial and helpful. Pleasure to play such course, helps to shoot a good score!
Overall – in these conditions this is by far the best golf facility in Orlando at the moment. Played 21 different courses in the last 25 days, but there is none of the others could be close to this. Obviously this has its price, so the rate is not cheap. But if you catch a promotion day, like we did today, it is worth the $ 79.
Great Course Great Service
Went golfing with wife and had an awesome time. Service was excellent and the course was in good shape despite the recent rain. Greens rolling true. Will definitely be back.
Ritz Orlando
I had the first tee time and played by myself behind a member. The front nine was like a nature preserve with a pack of deer in number 3 and pelicans on a pond near 7. I played so fast that I had to wait on a couple of holes for the maintenance crew which was fine. The course was in good condition except for the traps but with the hurricane the week before I had no complaints. A great deal on gold noe
Great layout, for a beautiful golf course
Quite a pricey golf course. But well worth it! Gorgeous views, great layout! Some really memorable holes and staff looked after us well!
Great course
The staff was friendly. The practice facility was very nice. The course was in excellent shape. From tee to greens it's obvious time and money is spent well to help make your round a nice one. The pin positions were challenging. The greens were a little slow, but ran true. We never saw a course marshal and could have used one on the back, but this in no way would stop me from playing here again. This is definitely one of the nicest courses in the Orlando area.
Ritz carlton
Very tidy course, but if you play behind golfers that are not very good or consistent, it can be a long day, which we had, my son was trying to prepare a practice round for a big competition out here, but pace was ridiculous slow, we asked for the course management to come out three times, but no show, this a very challenging course for golfers not for hackers or high handicaps.
Great Course
This is one of my favorite courses in Orlando. Booked as a single, was paired up with some great people. Will definitely be back.
Amazing Experience
Playing the Ritz Carlton Grande Lakes in Orlando was an amazing experience. From the staff to the course to the amenities, it was a complete top-notch golfing experience.
Not what I thought.
I have been wanting to play here for years and finally got the chance and the price was reasonable. When first arriving the staff were very friendly and accommodating and made me feel welcomed. The practice facility was was ok but the range balls were hard as rocks and there was limited grass on the driving range. The course was like a wet sponge with dead grass all over the fairways and the bunkers were all hardpan. The greens had been aerated a week or so prior and did not seem to be recovering well. I had higher expectations from the Ritz.
Great customer service.
I played the course in 3:45 despite having cart path only in place. Greens were punched, but playable, some of the bunkers were rock hard. The track is nice with pleasant scenery. The staff from check in to exit were fantastic. Free water, towels, tees and divot tool included in price.
Excelent courses
The courses was very challenge, the only problem are the green because is on aerification season. But we recomend it than one of the best courses in Orlando, Fl
Overall Great Experience
As usual, the practice facility (included in the price) and course were in excellent shape. Got a GolfNow deal so it was a great value as well compared to the normal fees. Got off early in the morning but ran into a scramble tournament around #12 so pace of play was terrible from that point on thus the 3 stars under pace of play.
Fairways, greens and tees were in excellent shape, ball always sat up nicely in the fairways and first cut. Greens were pretty quick, some inconsistency green to green but not bad at all. Traps were in very good shape as well so if you landed in a fairway trap, you could pick out of there pretty easily.
Will definitely come back again.
Great Course
great course in beautiful condition. Keep it in the short grass unless you have a spotter with ya. Lol
Exactly what you would expect at the Ritz
Wonderful customer service, great course, perfect conditions, superb facilities. Will definitely add it to our list for next year when we return to Orlando and very much looking forward to it! Thank you mates!