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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Course Details
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ClubhouseAccolades
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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 jazzy1810 on 06/17/2026
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Photo submitted by u314161177640 on 05/15/2026
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Photo submitted by k666c on 01/11/2026
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Photo submitted by k666c on 01/11/2026
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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 dlpetrella on 07/06/2024
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Photo submitted by dlpetrella on 07/06/2024
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Photo submitted by dlpetrella on 07/06/2024
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Photo submitted by jazzy1810 on 06/23/2024
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Photo submitted by Cop4God on 06/04/2024
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Photo submitted by MHKIDD on 03/16/2024
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Photo submitted by MHKIDD on 03/16/2024
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Photo submitted by MHKIDD on 03/16/2024
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Photo submitted by MHKIDD on 03/16/2024
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Photo submitted by u314161790046 on 10/24/2023
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Photo submitted by blakecannon on 10/17/2023
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Photo submitted by PaulSturgess on 10/10/2023
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Photo submitted by PaulSturgess on 10/10/2023
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Photo submitted by PaulSturgess on 10/10/2023
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Photo submitted by PaulSturgess on 10/10/2023
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Photo submitted by MrMcCarter9 on 07/24/2023
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Photo submitted by GTWRECK on 05/13/2023
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Photo submitted by u000004080709 on 01/07/2023
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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 u033216939 on 03/30/2022
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Photo submitted by u033216939 on 03/17/2022
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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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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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Photo submitted by Scarantinom on 01/07/2022
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Photo submitted by Scarantinom on 01/07/2022
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Photo submitted by u000005582728 on 01/21/2021
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Photo submitted by u000005582728 on 01/21/2021
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Photo submitted by u491522621 on 11/29/2020
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Photo submitted by u491522621 on 11/24/2020
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Photo submitted by u491522621 on 09/20/2020
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Photo submitted by GerardLennon1810 on 05/08/2020
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Photo submitted by GerardLennon1810 on 05/08/2020
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Photo submitted by hxV5FfW16DltxvV2VHza on 03/26/2020
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Photo submitted by Teetotaller289 on 03/11/2020
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Photo submitted by Teetotaller289 on 03/11/2020
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Photo submitted by Teetotaller289 on 03/11/2020
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Photo submitted by Teetotaller289 on 03/11/2020
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Photo submitted by Teetotaller289 on 03/11/2020
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Photo submitted by Teetotaller289 on 03/11/2020
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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
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 $20 per round it’s worth it. Don’t pay full price, You will be disappointed. Staff was friendly and helpful. Restaurant has a decent menu, but we didn’t eat there so I can’t give a full review.
Nice layout
Greens not in good shape lol of weeds Tees and fairways were in good shape
Thank you for playing White Heron Golf Club.
We just finished aerating the greens which was posted, that is why we have a discounted rate.
Next time they will be more to your liking.
Thanks, WHGC
Grsat value
Only one hole has problems on the green. They need to add a cart with beverage and add water stations to the course.
In need of some TLC
What a great layout. Would have liked to have played it when it was being taken care of properly. Lots of weeds everywhere. Elaborate bunkering is very interesting, but when not taken care of it just becomes a mess.
Thank you for playing White Heron Golf Club, if you would have just related the 22.00 hot deal you paid during our maintenance time to the conditions you might have had a better time. We offer a great value for a Championship Golf Course and we do take very good care of our course. Our goal is for everyone to have fun. Hopefully next time it will be more to your liking.
Thank you, WHGC
Nice
Played this course many times over the years and I must say this is the best shape it’s been in! Tee boxes great. Fairways lush. Greens a little bit slow. If they were rolled they would have been great. Staff friendly and accommodating! Beautiful!
WH Needs new course management!
We’ve been coming to this course for the last 5 years. It’s has its up’s and down’s. It’s a cool layout but they’re not keeping the course in good condition? Greens were replaced about 3 years ago and initially the greens were good, but now they’re super inconsistent and bumpy. Tee boxes and fairways were ok, but lot’s of dirt/sand on both. Bunkers need help too. Lots of weeds everywhere. Proshop and bar staff are super nice. If you get a 30$ 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.
Just another fake review that Golf Now can't seem to catch
Solid course, good value
Played yesterday again, and the course was fair, good value but could go with a little rain! Played it twice on this trip and the green staff are busy but just need a bit of luck with some rain to help them.
It's a cracking layout, challenging but fair.
Good stuff, and would go back in September when out again👍🏻
Do NOT Play here
We were concerned when we arrived at the course and it was empty. Check in was smooth and no starter nor course management personnel were noticed. The tee boxes all were painted sand (no grass). The fairways were sand in numerous locations on all the holes. The greens were all balding and sand spots everywhere. We played here over a year ago and said we wouldn’t return for a while. A year later worst! We are sad. Another budget golf course bites the dust.
Thank you for playing White Heron Golf Club. You purchased a discounted Hot Deal at a low price as the course is now in it's maintenance season. We have been in a severe drought and we are limited to how much water we can use, the color on the tees is not paint but a marker for the nutrient spray to show what was sprayed, there is plenty of grass on tees, especially fairways and the greens are very healthy getting ready for aeration. Sorry your day wasn't what you expected and the layout was a little to difficult for you.
Thank you WHGC
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!
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
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
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 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.
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