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3.8
2696 Reviews (2696)
5 Stars
783
4 Stars
1110
3 Stars
441
2 Stars
189
1 Stars
173
Conditions
3.5
Value
4.0
Layout
4.3
Friendliness
4.4
Pace
4.3
Amenities
3.6
78.8%
Recommend this course
2147 out of 2696 reviews
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3.8
88 Reviews (88)
5 Stars
24
4 Stars
35
3 Stars
19
2 Stars
6
1 Stars
4
Conditions
3.5
Value
3.9
Layout
4.2
Pace
4.3
Amenities
3.7
StaffFriendliness
4.5
73.9%
Recommend this course
65 out of 88 reviews
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3.7
164 Reviews (164)
5 Stars
41
4 Stars
70
3 Stars
30
2 Stars
13
1 Stars
10
Conditions
3.4
Value
3.9
Layout
4.2
Pace
4.3
Amenities
3.6
StaffFriendliness
4.4
74.4%
Recommend this course
122 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 7409 yards
Slope N/A
Rating N/A

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

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - included in green fees
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range 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

Accolades

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Reviews

3.8
2696 Reviews (2696)

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 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 34
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 17
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
Played On
Reviews 18
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart

White Heron

Love this course but needs work

Bridges are in disrepair and are actually unsafe,

Large holes on at least two of the bridges .

Greens have a disease and need to be treated .

I’m surprised they still function with those safety issues

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 04/14/2026

Thank you for playing White Heron Golf Club.

The Bridges are under repair on a constant as needed basis as you can see the new boards already in place. The greens do not have any disease, we are coming out of the winter cold which can take it's toll on Bermuda Greens, our greens are in great shape and for the price we charge it is the best value in Central Fl. Hope to see you soon.

Thank you, WHGC

Played On
Reviews 19
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Nice course when dry

So played first time hard course but weather was factor would like play on a sunny day

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 17
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Very friendly staff, first time golfing here. Conditions very good and pace was great finished in just over 3 hours. Would recommend to friends and will be back next year to golf.

Thank you from Canada 💙

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
Previously Played
Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Amenities Fair
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Commented on 04/07/2026

Absolutely not, we do not allow groups of 5 or 6 to play until the end of the day when there is no one behind them. Some groups will have riders, but there has not been any pace of play delays. If you'd like to discuss this you can call the pro shop.

Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

White heron

Very good course conditions bathrooms on front weren’t working friendly staff

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Beginner
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 27
1.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 34
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
First Time Playing

Worth the money

Played Monday morning. Course wasn't busy. Took us 4 1/2 h. Stuff was friendly. Layout is nice with wide fairways. Course is in OK shape. Greens are better than the fairways and the fairways are better than the tee boxes. But they really take care about the bunkers, which is pretty unusual to me down here. So thanks for that. Would go there again for that money.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
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