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Lion's Paw at Ocean Ridge Plantation
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Lion's Paw Golf Links is an open, hilly course that treats the golfer to spectacular views of a beautiful creek valley and its adjoining wetlands. A wild and untamed layout, Lion's Paw features deep sugar white sand bunkers and MiniVerde greens.
A stunning 23,000 square foot clubhouse serves both Lion's Paw and Panther's Run golf courses and offers residents and visitors the perfect place to ready themselves for the upcoming challenge on the links. Designed with a safari theme, the clubhouse includes a full-service pro shop, a snack bar and Tamers Restaurant and Lounge, an elegant dining room serving breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Lion's Paw has been described as Willard Byrd's finest work. Part wild, part rustic and quiet, this magnificent course presents a lion's share of adventure and breathtaking scenery.
| Tee | Par | Length | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue | 72 | 7003 yards | 74.0 | 132 |
| White | 72 | 6457 yards | 71.3 | 128 |
| Gold | 72 | 5872 yards | 67.5 | 118 |
| Gold (W) | 72 | 5872 yards | 71.0 | 126 |
| Red (W) | 72 | 5363 yards | 69.0 | 121 |
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue M: 73.5/137 | 417 | 517 | 204 | 428 | 415 | 228 | 402 | 520 | 386 | 3517 | 400 | 202 | 383 | 527 | 418 | 445 | 384 | 185 | 542 | 3486 | 7003 |
| White M: 71.0/131 | 387 | 477 | 178 | 385 | 399 | 175 | 364 | 495 | 352 | 3212 | 375 | 188 | 372 | 493 | 396 | 408 | 353 | 154 | 506 | 3245 | 6457 |
| White/Gold M: 69.2/126 | 351 | 477 | 128 | 385 | 366 | 136 | 364 | 495 | 352 | 3054 | 375 | 172 | 322 | 493 | 393 | 382 | 353 | 131 | 506 | 3127 | 6181 |
| Gold M: 67.3/115 W: 72.7/133 | 351 | 433 | 128 | 361 | 366 | 136 | 332 | 478 | 336 | 2921 | 349 | 172 | 322 | 431 | 393 | 382 | 319 | 131 | 457 | 2956 | 5877 |
| Red M: 64.2/108 W: 68.8/124 | 335 | 416 | 108 | 326 | 353 | 125 | 303 | 455 | 305 | 2726 | 307 | 110 | 300 | 413 | 321 | 366 | 286 | 121 | 406 | 2630 | 5356 |
| Handicap | 1 | 15 | 3 | 5 | 7 | 17 | 9 | 13 | 11 | 2 | 8 | 10 | 14 | 4 | 6 | 16 | 18 | 12 | |||
| Par | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap (W) | 1 | 15 | 5 | 3 | 7 | 17 | 9 | 13 | 11 | 2 | 18 | 8 | 12 | 10 | 4 | 16 | 6 | 14 |
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Golf Advisor: Top 25 Most Improved U.S. Golf Courses (2021 #16)
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72 year-old with good swing form! Photo submitted by PKStamm2418 on 01/18/2026
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Carlos was a great welcoming committee Photo submitted by james9852821 on 10/14/2025
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Photo submitted by Richard1399167 on 05/16/2021
The cats
Ok course front a little easier than the back but al in all nice course
Staff very professional and friendly
Course in excellent shape. Fairways and greens well maintained Would recommend playing there
Thank you for the awesome Five Star review of Lion's Paw! We truly appreciate your patronage and your feedback.
There was a small tournament, so they moved us to another course for the Panther's Run course. Really appreciated.
Than you for taking the time to review your recent visit to Lion's Paw Golf Links! We truly appreciate the great Five Star review and we hope you will visit us again soon! Be sure to check out the other three Big Cats course as well. Thanks again!
Thank you so much for the wonderful Five Star review of Lion's Paw Golf Links. We truly appreciate your patronage and your feedback. Be sure to check out the other three Big Cats courses as well. Thanks again!
Thank you for the AWESOME Five Star review of Lion's Paw! We truly appreciate it and we hope you will visit us again soon!
Fair but tricky
Please remember to hit an extra club into the green all somewhat elevated, and protected short is trouble , staff very nice especially Bob on bag drop,
Thank you for the awesome Five Star review of Lion's Paw! We truly appreciate your patronage! Be sure to check out the other three Big Cats courses as well!
Lions Paw
Great, friendly course. Generous off the tee, but plenty of sand to avoid around the greens. Great pace of play.
That you for the very nice Four Star review of Lion's Paw. We really appreciate it. Be sure to check out the other three Big Cats courses as well. Thanks again!
This is a challenging course, that alone no problem , this time though was Three days after a major rain event and it seemed as if no effort had been made to even clean up debris the sand traps were standing pools of water and those that weren’t were concrete due to non grooming again it is a challenging course though
Thank you for taking the time to review your visit to Lion's Paw. We apologize you had the misfortune of playing shortly after a large rain event. It was also during the week between Christmas and New Years and many of our maintenance employees were on a short break during this time, so staffing was not at its best during the time you visited. We apologize for these temporary conditions an we hope you will visit us again and see our continued progress. Thanks again
Thank you for the very nice four star review of Lion's Paw. January is certainly not the best time for golf courses in our region, but we are glad to hear you enjoyed your visit. Be sure to check us out in the spring when everything is at its very peak! It is quite an experience! Thanks again.
Nice
Played after 5 inches if rain the previous day, so challenging conditions. Nonetheless, course played nicely for late December. Cordial staff.
Thank you for the very nice Four Star review of Lion's Paw. We really appreciate your feedback and your patronage. Be sure to check out the other three Big Cats courses as well. Thanks again.
Fair Layout
Course was fair to play but diversity of the layout was a bit lacking. Greens were smooth but very slow.
Thank you for recommending Lion's Paw Golf Links. We appreciate your patronage and your feedback. Be sure to check out the other three Big Cats courses as well.
Thank you so much for the very nice Four Star review of Lion's Paw Golf Links. We are happy to see you enjoyed your visit and we look forward to seeing you again in the future. Be sure to check out the other three Big Cats courses as well.
Thank you for the very nice Four Star review of Lion's Paw Golf Links. We really appreciate your feedback and your patronage. Be sure to check out the other three Big Cats courses as well.
Vacation golf
My friend and I decided to lay at Lions Paw when we saw the course on GolfNow. The bag drop people were very friendly, and loaded the cart quickly. The course was very well kept, and the sand traps were the best kept that I have seen in the last several years. The greens were in great shape and were consistent. It was a great time. We look forward to playing the other Big Cat courses in the future.
Thank you so much for the wonderful Five Star review of Lion's Paw. We truly appreciate your patronage and your feedback. Be sure to check out the other three Big Cats courses as well!
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Thank you for the nice Four Star review of Lion's Paw! Be sure to check out the other three Big Cats courses as well.