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3.8
2702 Reviews (2702)
5 Stars
785
4 Stars
1112
3 Stars
441
2 Stars
191
1 Stars
173
Conditions
3.5
Value
4.0
Layout
4.3
Friendliness
4.4
Pace
4.3
Amenities
3.6
78.6%
Recommend this course
2151 out of 2702 reviews
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3.8
94 Reviews (94)
5 Stars
26
4 Stars
37
3 Stars
19
2 Stars
8
1 Stars
4
Conditions
3.5
Value
3.9
Layout
4.3
Pace
4.3
Amenities
3.7
StaffFriendliness
4.5
73.4%
Recommend this course
69 out of 94 reviews
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3.7
164 Reviews (164)
5 Stars
40
4 Stars
69
3 Stars
30
2 Stars
15
1 Stars
10
Conditions
3.4
Value
3.9
Layout
4.2
Pace
4.3
Amenities
3.6
StaffFriendliness
4.4
73.2%
Recommend this course
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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Reviews

3.8
2702 Reviews (2702)

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 56
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once 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 22
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played

Great course

I have played this course once a year for the last 20 years. I have seen it's ups and downs. Currently the course is in excellent shape. True, fast greens, fairways with good grass and soft sand traps. A true challenge for any golfer. Treat yourself with a round of golf at White Herron.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

JOMIGO

Dry conditions and fairways, rough reflected it. Lots of water and quirky layout. Lots of unknowns for first time player. Overall the course needs increased maintenance. When checking in, very little concern or assistance; look after yourself!! Rather disappointed based on course description and amenities. Like several other courses I played, this (too) is overpriced.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 11
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
4.0
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First Time Playing
Conditions Fair
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 15
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Really good layout although like other Orlando courses at this time they are suffering from a lack of water. We enjoyed it so much we came back again. Was recommended by a few people and they were not wrong. Bit of a hidden gem. Fast tricky greens.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 488
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Top 10 Contributor
Previously Played

White Heron

Great layout. Plays tough in the wind. Lots of water in play.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 12
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Used cart

dump

greens were fine. rest of the course was in awful shape. will not return and don't waste your money. tons of courses in way better shape in the area.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Fair
Friendliness Fair
Pace Good
Amenities Poor
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Nice course that is enjoyable to play

The team at White Heron are always very friendly and helpful. The course was in great shape on the day we played and you can see they continue to carry out work to improve it further. Highly recommended and good value for money.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Not worth the money

If u are paying $40 or less then maybe but course is in rough shape and would not play here again

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Fair
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 11
Skill Advanced
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 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

A bit disappointed

For $100 we all expected better course conditions. Fairways were average. Greens were fine. Course was challenging for sure. Overall 3 stars.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Challenging but fun

I played White Heron for the first time in years. The course was in good shape and the greens were solid. The course is challenging with a lot of water but is a fun test. The owners have reversed the layout so what used to be number 10 is now number 1. That puts some challenging holes upfront but gives a breather on the back. All in all my group of 15 handicappers liked the experience.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 15
I Recommend This Course
5.0

Great Condition

Always a pleasure to play, course layout is a challenge but fair, and the condition was very good in comparison to the several courses we have played on this trip

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 488
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 10 Contributor
Previously Played

White Heron

Great layout in fabulous condition. Course has lots of water and some tight fairways.shot management is very important. Plays tough in the wind.

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

Interesting layout

Check-in: Bag unloaded my car directly to the cart, then followed me to the parking lot with the cart. Gave directions to the pro shop, driving range and 1st and 10th tees. Pro shop process was smooth and efficient. All staff were friendly and smiling.

Starter: Told us right away that he was a few minutes behind and suggested we putt. As a first time guest, I asked for his advice. He said most of the hazards are on the sides with few forced carries. Concentrate on direction over distance.

We started about 10 minutes late. There was a twosome in front of us. It was just me and my wife and the starter sent us out as a twosome, which pleased my wife. I expect that we would have been paired as a foursome on a busier day.

Conditions: Firm and fast. Short grass on the fairways required hitting the ball first. Fat shots were penalized. Greens were firm. I learned to play for the front of the green to allow my approach shots to run out. Greens were fast enough that downhill putts challenged me to keep from rolling several feet past the hole. Starter guessed they were rolling at 10 or so.

Miscellaneous: GPS on the carts was VERY useful. Being able to identify distance to hazards and choose clubs accordingly saved a lot of lost balls.

Overall: Very enjoyable experience. Course values shotmaking over power. Six sets of tees accommodates most golfers. Possibly longer hitters may be frustrated because it takes driver away on several holes.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 21
Handicap 25+
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Great conditions

Fun course, great layout. The course conditions were in very good shape. Would definitely play here again

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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