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3.8
2706 Reviews (2706)
5 Stars
785
4 Stars
1113
3 Stars
443
2 Stars
192
1 Stars
173
Conditions
3.5
Value
4.0
Layout
4.3
Friendliness
4.4
Pace
4.3
Amenities
3.6
78.0%
Recommend this course
2152 out of 2706 reviews
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3.7
98 Reviews (98)
5 Stars
26
4 Stars
38
3 Stars
21
2 Stars
9
1 Stars
4
Conditions
3.5
Value
3.9
Layout
4.3
Pace
4.3
Amenities
3.7
StaffFriendliness
4.5
71.4%
Recommend this course
70 out of 98 reviews
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3.7
168 Reviews (168)
5 Stars
40
4 Stars
70
3 Stars
32
2 Stars
16
1 Stars
10
Conditions
3.3
Value
3.9
Layout
4.2
Pace
4.3
Amenities
3.6
StaffFriendliness
4.4
72.0%
Recommend this course
121 out of 168 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
2706 Reviews (2706)

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 6
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Still a good place to play

White Heron (formerly known as Ridgewood Lakes) is a good test and is in decent condition. The greens were good, a little slow, but very true. And consistent.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
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Commented on 08/09/2024

Thank you for the kind words, we're constantly improving all aspects of White Heron and making your round as enjoyable as possible. See you soon, WHGC

Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Very poor

The course is in very poor condition. This is disappointing considering all the work done not too long ago

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Poor
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Commented on 07/29/2024

Thank you for playing White Heron Golf Club

We are always striving to improve the facilities and to make your day as enjoyable as possible. Please try us again and in the future

Thanks WHGC

Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Great course and very challenging

The golf pro (Glen) and the golf director are fully engaged in all aspects of the pace of play and the concerns of the players. They verified that the rules of the course was being enforced and followed. They kept up with the pace of play and they was also very courteous and kind when they approach golfers. I would definitely recommend this course to friends and fellow golfers to play. The day I play it was hot and steamy so you need to bring plenty of water because we're in that summer rain zone.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Commented on 07/29/2024

Thank you for the kind words, We're glad you had a great time, our goal at White Heron is for all players to enjoy themselves from Parking lot to the 19th hole, hope to see you real soon.

Thanks, WHGC

Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 21
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart

Hidden Gem!

It was my first time playing here. The tee boxes, the fairways, and the greens were in top shape. Pace was excellent for a 10 AM start time and the amenities along the way were just fine. The GPS on each cart adds ease to the game. I loved the course (water comes to play at every hole!) and will go back there.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 07/29/2024

Thank you, this is quite the course and a great track.

If you want to test your game, this is the place, we'll see you soon.

WHGC

Played On
Reviews 32
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Beautiful Course

We loved this course. Great condition and challenging. I wish we lived closer because I would play this course ALOT! Lots of water but very fun.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 07/29/2024

Thank you for the review and we wish you were closer, but hope to see you soon

WHGC

Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

This golf course has interesting challenges and is designed for all types of players and handicaps

This is a golf course with a nice design, with long holes, good greens, good staff, well-equipped carts, but it needs more amenities.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
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Commented on 07/29/2024

Thank you, we are proud of the facility and we are working hard in improving our amenities. Every year we keep adding more and more to the golf experience.

See you soon,

WHGC

Played On
Reviews 10
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Great course

Everything about the course is amazing. The tea boxes are great. The fairways are wide and narrow and challenging. The greens today were slow but I have seen them when they've been fast. Overall a great course to play and the price is amazing

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 07/29/2024

Thank you, SYAW

We really appreciate the kind words and look forward to your next visit

Thank you,

WHGC

Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Very nice course! Friendly staff and course of play was great! Loved the facilities and course setup!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
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Commented on 07/29/2024

Thanks BigJdub, for your feedback.

We hope you and your group had a great time, because that is our goal,

See you next time,

WHGC

Played On
Reviews 59
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Much better than last year

Fairway and Greens are in much better shape than they were

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Previously Played

Good Round

Good round. Condition is ok. Fairways very good. Greens are slow. This course needs water stations on the course, there are none not even at the restrooms. The young gentleman taking care of the carts is awesome!

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 18
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Very nice but challenging

Nice, very challenging course. It was in very good condition except for a single tee box. The greens were a tad long and a bit slow but some of the best I’ve played on this past year. The track was great. Holes were mixed with wide and narrow fairways. Lots of water, trees and strategically placed bunkers. The golf carts were exceptional. Near new with GPS and ball and club washers onboard. There’s a small pro shop and restaurant bar and a water and ice machine My biggest complaint was that the kitchen was not really open so don’t expect to get some thing to eat, except maybe premade sandwiches. Although I played poorly, I highly recommend this course and will return.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart

CONDITIONS

I play many of the course in central Florida and the fairway conditions at this course are amongst the best. Beautiful playing surfaces. Last time played I thought greens were a little bumpy but they were very good this last round. I look forward to playing there again. People in golf shop very good to do business with.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 9
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

conditions

The greens are in need of rolling as they are are not smooth. Not due to typical contours of the greens but to reasons making it impossible to properly read. This was very apparent playing early in the morning when the sun was still low. Rest of course is fantastic. Fairways amongst the best of the many courses I've played these past couple of months. The current prices are excellent considering the quality of the layout,

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

White Heron July 5

Great course. Could use a Marshall to inforce pace of play. Definitely could use a beverage cart. Overall though a great game of golf!!!

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