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3.9
2629 Reviews (2629)
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770
4 Stars
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3 Stars
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2 Stars
183
1 Stars
170
Conditions
3.7
Value
4.0
Layout
4.3
Friendliness
4.4
Pace
4.3
Amenities
3.7
81.3%
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3.8
53 Reviews (53)
5 Stars
18
4 Stars
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3 Stars
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2 Stars
4
1 Stars
3
Conditions
3.4
Value
4.0
Layout
4.2
Pace
4.5
Amenities
3.7
StaffFriendliness
4.5
75.5%
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40 out of 53 reviews
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4.0
192 Reviews (192)
5 Stars
72
4 Stars
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3 Stars
30
2 Stars
13
1 Stars
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Conditions
3.7
Value
4.0
Layout
4.2
Pace
4.4
Amenities
3.7
StaffFriendliness
4.5
79.7%
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153 out of 192 reviews
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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

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3.9
2629 Reviews (2629)

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Played On
Reviews 14
I Recommend This Course
5.0

Great shape! Fast green! Bad score!

I've already played for the third time this week.

It was a good time with my friends and I really want to visit again and get my lost swing back.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 10
Handicap Don't know
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart

Used to be a nice course

We were very disappointed in the course and its conditions. It used to be nicely kept with flowers and blossoms - but now it is in rough shape and lost all its appeal. Greens were tough shape! Starter was extremely rude and created a mess at Tee 1 to yield some unplanned members to play! We most likely won't be back to play here unless things turn around and course is better kept up.

Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Poor
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
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Commented on 12/10/2024

Thank you for playing White Heron Golf Course, we take all reviews seriously and after looking into the times we saw that you started on time with your Hot Deal purchase. We take pride in our course conditions and right now we are in fantastic shape. Once again we're sorry your experience wasn't what you expected

WHGC

Played On
Reviews 20
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Nice Surprise

I haven’t played at White Heron in about three years. It was a nice surprise to see driving in that the course looks great. The check-in was smooth, but I had an issue at this starter with people that was not on his tee time page,, and it delayed me for a while, but after we started, the pace was decent and the condition of the course was very good . You can tell that they took pride in the course. The golf carts were clean. You have electronics screen in the cart where you can read the distance. Overall, I enjoyed my round there. I have to drive 44 miles to reach the course and I drive a pass quite a few golf courses on the way, but I enjoyed myself so well that I will be coming back..

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 12/10/2024

Thank you very much for the honest review and for playing White Heron Golf Club. The GPS on the carts is very helpful, as this is one of the most challenging Championship courses in Central FL. We're glad you enjoyed yourself and we really appreciate you playing here, hope to see you soon.

Thanks, WHGC

Played On
Reviews 22
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 14
I Recommend This Course
5.0

Great course!

Great course! Nice staff, fast play. Except no food in the restaurant and no beverage cart.

But I would come again!!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
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Commented on 12/09/2024

Thank you for playing White Heron Golf Club and thank you for the 5 star review.

I apologize for the lack of food, we normally have a lunch menu available and we will address this issue.

The course is a great challenge and in fine shape, hope to see you soon.

WHGC

Played On
Reviews 12
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Fun and challenging

Greens were very nice and pretty fast. Traps were fine and course was in good shape

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
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Commented on 12/09/2024

Thank you Scott for playing White Heron Golf Club, the golf course is in great shape and is one of the most challenging courses in Central FL.

Thank you, WHGC

Played On
Reviews 77
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played

Very challenging

There’s almost water on every Hole. Greens are firm. And fast. Fairways are in excellent condition and teeboxes are getting better. I would highly recommend this course

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
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Commented on 12/09/2024

Thank you Martin for the kind words, I'm glad we we're able to make your round enjoyable. That is our number 1 goal at White Heron.

Thanks again, WHGC

Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 14
I Recommend This Course
5.0

Very enjoyable day!

This course was in excellent shape and played great. The bunkers were in excellent condition. Fairways and greens were outstanding. Many of the approaches are designed to be tight. All around it was very enjoyable day. But No beverage Cart

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
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Commented on 12/09/2024

Thank you for playing White Heron Golf Club and thank you for the 5 star review. Our staff works hard every day to provide a great place to play and

we're glad you enjoyed yourself, hope to see you soon.

WHGC

Played On
Reviews 4
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 11
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 22
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 56
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Very nice

Of course it’s in much better shape than it was certainly worth the buck

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 34
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great Customer service

Made welcome from the time we arrived until the time left

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Commented on 11/27/2024

Thank you for playing White Heron Golf Club, our number 1 goal is enjoyment and fun along with a good round of golf.

Glad you enjoyed yourself, see you next time, WHGC

Played On
Reviews 16
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 10
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

challenging course

we played on a very windy day and the greens are a true test as there is a lot if slope to consider. fast greens that ran true. thbis course plays long anyway and although the tees were shortened it was a good job as it was a real challenege. love the layout, never boring!

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Commented on 11/27/2024

Thank you for playing White Heron Golf Club,

This course is a Championship course and one of the most challenging in Central Fl.

We still host Pro tours during the year and it is a great test of golf.

Thanks for all the kind words and we'll see you next time.

WHGC

Played On
Reviews 10
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great Find near Orlando

Loved this course. The layout is fantastic. Tough course with a lot of water and sand. Definitely not unreasonable though. Would love to play here again. Greens and fairways are in great shape. Some tee boxes need a little work but did not detract from our enjoyment. Just played Disneys Magnolia two days prior for $100 more. I liked White Heron far more. Great value for the price.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Commented on 11/29/2024

I can't thank you enough for the kind words, we work hard to receive reviews like this and please let us know when your back in town so I can personally thank you.

Thanks, WHGC

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Commented on 11/27/2024

Thank you very much for the kind words and review of White Heron Golf Course.

You described the Course beautifully and there's not much more I can say except Thank you very much for playing here and please let us know the next time your playing so I can thank you in person.

WHGC

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