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 |
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| Black | 72 | 7409 yards | ||
| Blue | 72 | 6907 yards | ||
| White | 72 | 6393 yards | ||
| Gold | 72 | 5881 yards | ||
| Red (W) | 72 | 5294 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
Rentals/Services
Practice/Instruction
Policies
Food & Beverage
Snacks, Restaurant, Beverage CartsAvailable Facilities
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 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
How far has you fallen
Played this course in January of this year and was impressed. Thought why not go back, well let me just say if you come here you will be highly disappointed. Course is overgrown, tee boxes have not been mowed and are super soft. Fairways have not been mowed in a minute, maybe due to the rain but weeds throughout. Bunkers have not been up kept. Practice facilities are basically non existent anymore. WOW just WOW how far this place has been let go! Won’t make the mistake again
Course lives up to its name
Lots of birds which is a plus for me as an avid birder (list later)
Some spots on the course could be better particularly the greens but not bad for mid-summer in FL - overall well worth the price - Great staff and course was wide open
BIRDLIST: Little blue Herron, Ibis, great blue Herron, cattle egret, mockingbird, red tailed hawk (on the 150 yd marker on #13) anhinga, crows of course and probably a few more I forgot
Challenging layout
Challenging layout, particularly the front nine and holes 10 and 11. Longer hitters beware some blind hazards and hidden trouble spots.
Greens mostly true and fairly quick, but several had weeds and a few bad spots.
Yardages, ratings and slope on the scorecard do not match the GHIN app for any of the different tees - not sure which is correct.
Friendly staff, but no beverage cart.
Thank you for the 4 stars and honest feedback. We are currently working on the above issues you brought up and hope the next time you'll see an improvement. The scorecard and cart GPS is the correct rating, sometimes depending on maintenance the tee markers could be out of place, next time just refer to the GPS that will give you the true yardage.
Thank you, WHGC
Thank you for the 5 star review, we really appreciate it, we're working everyday to be better and better.
Thanks, WHGC
Hidden Gem
Love this course. Great pre-golf amenities. No cart but they provide cart cooler and ice and water available. The course is challenging with smart play rewarded around the water and sand obstacles. Greens are in great shape even with the Florida heat . They have rental clubs for vacationers . The staff is amazing. A little hidden gem.
Thank you for playing White Heron Golf Course, our goal is to do the best we can for ALL Players so at the end of the day they had a great time.
Now with the Nest Restaurant fully open you couldn't ask for a better time.
Once again thanks for the kind words, hope to see you soon
WHGC
This course sucks
Everything is over grown place is overall awful layout would be cool if they up kept the course hit the fairway and you have a bad lie overall bad experience would never come here again
Our staff is by far the friendliest and attentive in all of Fl. they do not deserve a poor rating because you had a bad day of golf. The only areas that are long grass is the areas where you shouldn't hit the ball.
WHGC
Course in rough condition. Tee boxes not mowed and bare spots. Staff was nice. Interesting layout but needs better care
FATHER’S DAY WITH MY SON
Great Father’s Day with my son. Course was challenging, and in good conditions. Very nice surroundings. Would definitely recommend it.
Thank you for Playing White Heron Golf Club, we appreciate the kind words and glad you enjoyed yourselves. That's the beauty of Golf being able to share those times with your kids or parents.
Our goal here is to make for an enjoyable and memorable day of fun.
Thank you, WHGC
Thank you for the 5 star review,
We work hard to bring a great product to our players, hope to see you soon.
Thank you, WHGC
Disappointed
White Heron, formerly Ridgewood Lakes was in the worst condition I have ever seen it. I have played this course since 1998. It use to be one of the best kept and maintained courses in central Florida.
Thank you for playing White Heron Golf Club, We have just aerated the course and we are in the middle of our yearly course maintenance, which is why we are so low in our price. Please try us again soon.
Thank you, WHGC
Glad you need to come on and try to bash me on the internet. Shot 74 gave you and honest review and yes you did have a great short game facility. If you would like to be honest and show people the weeds in the middle of the practice facility I may be forgiving. Until then not so much!
You must have had a bad round so you took it out on the course, false statements and comments. We have the best short game and practice area of any Public Course in Central Fl.
so I have no idea what you mean with your comments. Let's see the comment before you said no grass on the tees and your saying tee boxes not mowed, you can't have both, bunkers are raked every day sorry you were in them all day. I think you were all part of the same group, so have a nice day.