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3.8
2696 Reviews (2696)
5 Stars
783
4 Stars
1110
3 Stars
441
2 Stars
189
1 Stars
173
Conditions
3.5
Value
4.0
Layout
4.3
Friendliness
4.4
Pace
4.3
Amenities
3.6
78.8%
Recommend this course
2147 out of 2696 reviews
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3.8
88 Reviews (88)
5 Stars
24
4 Stars
35
3 Stars
19
2 Stars
6
1 Stars
4
Conditions
3.5
Value
3.9
Layout
4.2
Pace
4.3
Amenities
3.7
StaffFriendliness
4.5
73.9%
Recommend this course
65 out of 88 reviews
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3.7
163 Reviews (163)
5 Stars
41
4 Stars
69
3 Stars
30
2 Stars
13
1 Stars
10
Conditions
3.4
Value
3.9
Layout
4.2
Pace
4.3
Amenities
3.6
StaffFriendliness
4.4
74.2%
Recommend this course
121 out of 163 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 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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Reviews

3.8
2696 Reviews (2696)

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 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
First Time Playing

Golf staff are friendly, course was not bad but bring your lunch

The staff at the golf club and on the course were nice, but there was no food or drink cart available. You have to call when you’re at the 8th hole—good luck getting an answer. When I finally reached someone on the 9th, I was told, “I have to put you on hold…”

There was no food to go, no prepared sandwiches, and the response from the kitchen staff was, “Just write a review on Google.” Wow—so here we are.

All the rest of the staff were really nice..

Bring your lunch if you want to eat something else .

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

tee time

About the only things we found we didn’t like was greens really needed some water, and don’t care for the change in the way we played the course going off the ninth first, we liked it better the other way. All in all we had a fun time, and enjoyed the couple we played with.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
3.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Fair
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 20
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 10
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Previously Played
Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Amazing staff

The golf course plays tough. But, it’s in amazing condition Staff at The White Heron is one of the greatest groups of guys you’ll ever meet. Also , the food in the “ Nest” is delicious and extremely resumable.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
First Time Playing

Worst Experience Ever

The course conditions were terrible, the fairways had little grass, it felt that you were hitting dirt. One of the bogeys of my group turned off, I Think a $95 green fee is too much expensive for a course with that Poor conditions.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
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Commented on 03/19/2026

I'm not sure what course you played but it wasn't White Heron. Please if your leaving a review make sure it's honest. We have some of the best fairways and rough for a under 150.00 course in central fl, also we do not have a 95.00 greens fee.

Played On
Reviews 58
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

A Good Value

White Heron is a fun course to play. Lots of risk/reward holes and strategically placed water hazards. The conditions are a bit rough as the course is a victim of the drought conditions and economics. For roughly 70 bucks in peak season I call it a good value and definitely will play again. I found the staff friendly from the pro shop, starter and bartender. GPS on the cart was helpful too.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 21
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

White Heron

Played 27 yesterday. Conditions were wonderful. Staff was awesome. Come here every year and will definitely come back! Great day!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 32
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Deteriorated significantly

Have played this course a lot and always enjoyed it. However fairways are now mediocre and greens are now very poor. So disappointed, could not really recommend it at present, hard to enjoy when the greens are so poor.Hopefully they manage to improve them.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 18
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 15
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Conditions were not good

Poor conditions, fairways greens not good bumpy sandy on some just not well manicured

Way too expensive for the price, will not return

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Course review

Great layout. Greens need work. Got paired with a couple. He was VERY SLOW. Kept wishing for a Marshal to show up to speed him along. Never happened.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 10
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Poor
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 53
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Not bad - great layout!

Played here decades ago when it was Ridgewood Lakes. Greens were good but fairways could use a little TLC

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 18
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Good course but needs a little TLC.

We really enjoyed playing White Heron, and the staff were friendly and super helpful. Course conditions were ok and I understand that it has been extremely dry this year, but there are a few rough areas on the course. Greens were decent and rolled well.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 434
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Top 500 Contributor
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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