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3.8
2725 Reviews (2725)
5 Stars
790
4 Stars
1119
3 Stars
447
2 Stars
196
1 Stars
173
Conditions
3.5
Value
4.0
Layout
4.3
Friendliness
4.4
Pace
4.3
Amenities
3.6
77.5%
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2167 out of 2725 reviews
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3.7
111 Reviews (111)
5 Stars
27
4 Stars
42
3 Stars
25
2 Stars
13
1 Stars
4
Conditions
3.4
Value
3.9
Layout
4.3
Pace
4.3
Amenities
3.6
StaffFriendliness
4.5
71.2%
Recommend this course
79 out of 111 reviews
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3.7
167 Reviews (167)
5 Stars
41
4 Stars
68
3 Stars
32
2 Stars
17
1 Stars
9
Conditions
3.3
Value
3.9
Layout
4.3
Pace
4.3
Amenities
3.6
StaffFriendliness
4.4
73.1%
Recommend this course
122 out of 167 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
2725 Reviews (2725)

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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Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 27
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Good deal with golf now

Tough course with lots of water and trees. It sure the quality is there for the full price but with GN discount it was fine. Maybe it’s that time of year too but fairways need more grass, they’re a little bald. The staff was extremely friendly and helpful.

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

The course was in great condition.

I've been playing against White Heron all year round, but now I'm at my best. I've read some reviews and found out that not everyone is just here to enjoy golf. My golf course selection criteria are price and proper course conditions. However, the people who complain here seem to be looking at the course regardless of the price. If you really want a golf course that's in good condition and service, go to the resort and enjoy it. I highly recommend it if you really want a course that needs tricky layout, quick greens, and heady course management.

This is not recommended for those with high handicaps or those who just want to enjoy golf at a cheap price. They will only feel bad and complain.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Commented on 01/11/2025

Thank you for playing White Heron Golf Club, we value your feedback and really appreciate the kind words. To answer a player asking about the proper tees, they are right in single digit handicaps should play Blues and low double digits should play white or yellow. The way to play this course is focus on the 150 yd markers, then focus on the greens and don't go long.

Thank you, WHGC

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Commented on 01/08/2025

Would it play okay for someone who is a 7HC (blues) and 13 HC (from whites)? looks like a VERY tough slope rating. thanks

Played On
Reviews 78
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played

Disappointed

We used to play this when it was Ridgewood Lajed and have always enjoyed the course layout. They put a lot of money into the renovations but have not kept up the maintenance. The tee boxes were overgrow the fairways were wet and spotty...bunkers were inconsistent but mostly hard pan. Even the bathrooms were horrible. No sink in one, no lights in another and not maintained at all,

A lot of work would be needed before we would consider coming back. Such a shame

Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
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Commented on 01/09/2025

Thank you for playing White Heron Golf Course, the course is in great shape, it is one of the most challenging courses in Central Fl. so bring your A game, all of the sinks work in the bathrooms which also get cleaned and sanitized on a daily basis and all of our bunkers have the right amount of tournament sand, it's easy to confuse bunkers with sandy natural waste areas.

We're sorry your day didn't turn out like you expected. Hope you'll try us in the future

WHGC

Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 11
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Stay Home

Course not in good condition, Play was slow and lost too many balls.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Fair
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 01/07/2025

Thank you for playing White Heron Golf Club. Looking at your history on our GPS you teed off at 10:03 (your hot deal time was 10:06) You finished your round at 2:06. The group in front of you was always 10 minutes ahead of your group.

The course conditions are excellent, just read all the other reviews and as far as to many lost balls we have 6 sets of tees to choose from, we advise you pick the correct one for your level of play.

Thank you, WHGC

Played On
Reviews 131
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played

Extremely difficult!

A true test of skill, trouble lurks everywhere. Slope 130 from white tees, 143 from back. Worth the test

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
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

white heron course

Nicely laid out course with a few testing holes, staff very courteos

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 9
Handicap 15-19
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
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 Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 9
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 9
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
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 Good
Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

nice staff (except for the starter), greens in decent shape

Golf shop staff friendly, said due to all the rain many holes were cart path only which makes sense, so don'tdrive on the fairways, etc...then outside the starter old guy seemed abrupt, and after hitting off 1st tee he started barking at us about "no walking on the course, is that clear, you keep the pace, is that clear??" Etc etc wow We are very fast efficient players and this guys rude behavior really soured the game for the first few holes. We've golfed for a very long time and never heard such a rude staff member. The course was otherwise fine.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Fair
Pace Average
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Commented on 01/03/2025

haha thats aggressive... did it help keep the course pace of play? did it keep people to a 4 hour round, which is what I would expect if someone was this rude/forward.

apart from this completely was the course nice and good layout. Not from the area and was looking at playing it when i stopped by for work. thanks.

Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Great condition

Greens were in absolutely beautiful condition; compare very favorably with FSGA 1-day tour courses. Fairways and rough were also quite good. Some bunkers need work

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 01/07/2025

Thank you for playing White Heron Golf Club and thank you for the honest review. We're glad you had a chance to play this challenging course and enjoy yourself.

Hope to see you soon, WHGC

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Commented on 01/02/2025

Thank you for the 5 star review, your comments were much appreciated and our staff works very hard to see that your day was enjoyable.

Once again Thanks, WHGC

Played On
Reviews 34
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

The course was in great condition, staff were friendly,

pace of play was also good.

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