White Heron Golf Club
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.
| Tee | Par | Length | Rating | Slope |
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| Black | 72 | 7290 yards | 76.5 | 143 |
| Blue | 72 | 6730 yards | 74.2 | 139 |
| White | 72 | 6225 yards | 71.8 | 131 |
| Yellow | 72 | 5421 yards | 69.5 | 125 |
| Green | 72 | 4788 yards | 66.8 | 120 |
| Red | 72 | 4275 yards |
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black M: 76.5/144 | 392 | 442 | 395 | 560 | 392 | 210 | 607 | 190 | 425 | 3613 | 397 | 620 | 230 | 545 | 442 | 206 | 434 | 423 | 380 | 3677 | 7290 |
| Blue M: 74.2/139 | 378 | 420 | 377 | 520 | 342 | 190 | 555 | 165 | 392 | 3339 | 361 | 560 | 225 | 510 | 422 | 196 | 404 | 387 | 326 | 3391 | 6730 |
| White M: 71.9/131 | 336 | 397 | 330 | 495 | 333 | 160 | 505 | 155 | 382 | 3093 | 334 | 527 | 210 | 460 | 392 | 173 | 379 | 360 | 297 | 3132 | 6225 |
| Yellow M: 69.5/124 W: 75.5/130 | 283 | 374 | 294 | 447 | 305 | 145 | 475 | 135 | 314 | 2772 | 271 | 450 | 170 | 410 | 301 | 139 | 353 | 315 | 240 | 2649 | 5421 |
| Green M: 66.9/119 W: 71.9/125 | 278 | 334 | 287 | 358 | 290 | 124 | 390 | 107 | 285 | 2453 | 211 | 350 | 150 | 350 | 293 | 129 | 310 | 310 | 232 | 2335 | 4788 |
| Handicap | 13 | 1 | 17 | 3 | 9 | 11 | 5 | 15 | 7 | 6 | 4 | 12 | 8 | 18 | 14 | 2 | 10 | 16 | |||
| Par | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap (W) | 13 | 1 | 17 | 3 | 9 | 11 | 5 | 15 | 7 | 6 | 2 | 12 | 8 | 14 | 18 | 4 | 10 | 16 |
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Golf Advisor: Top 25 Most Improved U.S. Golf Courses (2020 #1)
Reviews
Reviewer Photos
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Photo submitted by jazzy1810 on 06/17/2026
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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 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 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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"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
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.
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.
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 .
Pretty good, but under maintenance.
The staff was very friendly, the course was very challenging.
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
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.
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.
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
Nice layout
Greens not in good shape lol of weeds Tees and fairways were in good shape
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
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.
In need of some TLC
What a great layout. Would have liked to have played it when it was being taken care of properly. Lots of weeds everywhere. Elaborate bunkering is very interesting, but when not taken care of it just becomes a mess.
Thank you for playing White Heron Golf Club, if you would have just related the 22.00 hot deal you paid during our maintenance time to the conditions you might have had a better time. We offer a great value for a Championship Golf Course and we do take very good care of our course. Our goal is for everyone to have fun. Hopefully next time it will be more to your liking.
Thank you, WHGC
Nice
Played this course many times over the years and I must say this is the best shape it’s been in! Tee boxes great. Fairways lush. Greens a little bit slow. If they were rolled they would have been great. Staff friendly and accommodating! Beautiful!
WH Needs new course management!
We’ve been coming to this course for the last 5 years. It’s has its up’s and down’s. It’s a cool layout but they’re not keeping the course in good condition? Greens were replaced about 3 years ago and initially the greens were good, but now they’re super inconsistent and bumpy. Tee boxes and fairways were ok, but lot’s of dirt/sand on both. Bunkers need help too. Lots of weeds everywhere. Proshop and bar staff are super nice. If you get a 30$ GN hotdeal, probably worth it. But I wouldn’t pay anything more than that. Could be amazing! Still hopeful of an upswing!!!
Thank you for playing White Heron Golf Course. We appreciate the time you took to review our course which is in preperation for greens aerification and other summer maintenance, hence the discounted price. No excuses just the facts, major drought where in FL we are limited to how much water we can use. Next time please stop in the Pro Shop and talk to us direct.
Thank you, WHGC
Good Course
Good course, challenging holes. Great for the money, good conditions. Staff super friendly!!! New Club house.
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