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.
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Awards & Recognition
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Top 25 Most Improved U.S. Golf Courses(2020 #1)
Golfer 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 u000005582728 on 01/21/2021
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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 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 hxV5FfW16DltxvV2VHza on 03/26/2020
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Photo submitted by hxV5FfW16DltxvV2VHza on 03/26/2020
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Photo submitted by hxV5FfW16DltxvV2VHza on 03/26/2020
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Photo submitted by hxV5FfW16DltxvV2VHza on 03/26/2020
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Photo submitted by u866879201 on 03/24/2020
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Photo submitted by u866879201 on 03/24/2020
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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
Golfer Reviews
Better drainage
Layout of the course is very challenging. Lotta work is being put into it. Very soggy in a lot of areas greens need a little work.
Thank you for the 4 star review, next time we hope it will be a 5 star experience.
Thanks, WHGC
Thank you for the 5 stars, we work very hard to make everyone's experience at White Heron a memorable one.
Thanks, WHGC
Just meh
When I pulled up it felt like the course was a ghost town. All workers were inside so I tried to find my way into the club house through the back of the building but there was no entrance. The grass was so tall that it was covering the arrow on a sign pointing to the entrance at the front of the building. I checked in, they told me where the first tee was, and I was off. Felt like I was the only guy out there, which was nice for pace of play. However, some grass was unkept and the greens were pretty spotty. My biggest complaint- course layout with lack of signs. Sometimes I wouldn’t know where the next hole was because the layout felt like a maze and none of the tee boxes had hole numbers. It was super frustrating. Also my electric cart would stop operating because the gps would think I was driving in a restricted area (when I was literally just driving on the cart path). You can’t expect much from cheaper rate courses, but this one was tough.
Thank you for playing White Heron Golf Club, I am the Head Pro here and would personally like to apologize for any inconvenience that you encountered while playing here. I was out sick the day you were here and we also had 2 more outside employees call in, so we were very short staffed, not an excuse just an explanation, as far as the markings on the course there are signs that sometime get overlooked, but our GPS should get you around, also you were correct in the GPS not working accurately with your cart, after reviewing the history of your cart I could see where it would shut you down, again my apologies.
Our goal here is to have people play a championship course and have a fun day.
Please try us again and I promise you'll enjoy the experience at White Heron
Thank you, WHGC
Always a challenge
I really like this course a lot , seems there is always one green with some issues but I don’t let that spoil anything for me this place challenges my game though not an awesome golfer I feel I’m competent enough , wish they would in reverse the course so I wouldn’t have to deal with #2 till the back 9 but hey what do I know
Great Upgrades
Significant improvements since we last played this course. The relaunch / rebrand was not simply a name change but upgrades and redesign in many of the on course facilities, challenges and of course layout. We really enjoyed ourselves and hope the improvements continue so that the full potential of the course can be realised. Would recommend to others and definitely play again.
Thank you for playing White Heron Golf Club
Our number 1 goal is that every player has a great day of Golf, which means we need to keep improving the facilities and continue with our fantastic customer service.
See you soon, WHGC
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.
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
Very poor
The course is in very poor condition. This is disappointing considering all the work done not too long ago
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
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.
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
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.
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
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.
Thank you for the review and we wish you were closer, but hope to see you soon
WHGC
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.
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
Thank you for playing White Heron Golf Club, we are currently aerating the greens which should bring them to top form, so stop back and play again and we promise you'll have a 5 star experience.
Thanks, WHGC