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3.8
2709 Reviews (2709)
5 Stars
786
4 Stars
1115
3 Stars
443
2 Stars
192
1 Stars
173
Conditions
3.5
Value
4.0
Layout
4.3
Friendliness
4.5
Pace
4.3
Amenities
3.6
78.2%
Recommend this course
2155 out of 2709 reviews
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3.8
101 Reviews (101)
5 Stars
27
4 Stars
40
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
72.3%
Recommend this course
73 out of 101 reviews
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3.7
170 Reviews (170)
5 Stars
41
4 Stars
71
3 Stars
32
2 Stars
16
1 Stars
10
Conditions
3.4
Value
3.9
Layout
4.2
Pace
4.3
Amenities
3.6
StaffFriendliness
4.4
72.4%
Recommend this course
123 out of 170 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
2709 Reviews (2709)

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 21
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Interesting layout, average course conditions, friendly and

helpful attendants and nice practice facility.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 30
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Water water everywhere

It’s an ok course if you don’t mind losing a dozen balls.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Fair
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 22
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Marinangeli Vacation

Fun, quick round and greens were in good condition

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Course in general was in good condition, however the greens were hard & did not hold.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 48
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

No discount for the locals

$100 plus dollars per person for this course in its current shape is outrageous

Greens need to be manicured and the area around the greens is like chipping off concrete

Tee boxes and fairways need to be watered I know we have not had a lot of rain but come on

As I mentioned before about the price, over charging because of the snow birds does not seem fair for the locals especially when we have paid a lot less for the same conditions

Until the price comes down or the conditions improve I will not be back.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Moderate
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Commented on 02/07/2024

Thank you for playing White Heron Golf Club, our prices are right in line with all of the other courses in the area, as a local you are more than welcome to purchase a White Heron Club card that would give you year round discounted rates or become a multi play pass holders. We feel that all players should enjoy the course at the same rate, including Visitors plus we keep our course in excellent playing conditions.

Thank you, WHGC

Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 36
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Tight !!

I was concerned reading recent reviews but we found the course in nice condition. Greens rolled true and were at a pace to make a bunch of putts. Unfortunately, no fault of the course, it was a super windy day and this course is tight and full of water and bunkers that are challenging on a calm day!! I know every course jumps prices this time of year but I would have really enjoyed it for a more reasonable price. If you spray the ball you may find this course frustrating. I was even at the turn but struggled with the cross winds coming in.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Used cart

Surprised

We had reviews that led us to believe that this was a very good course and value for the dollar. It was not as expected. I have played better courses for a third of what I paid here, but that is another story.

The practice chipping green had been sanded and was not in the best shape, but I did not let that deter me from thinking all was good. When we arrived on the first tee we were met by the starter. He was very friendly and gave us some good words of encouragement. As someone who is familiar with golf courses and course management (and a 8 HC), I was immediately put off when I asked, "What kind of grasses were on the greens and the course?" The answer was "They're sprigged. We sprigged everything." The course itself was not bad, if you had played it before. We were fortunate to be paired with another twosome who was able to give us some pointers on where to hit the ball. There were no signs, layout on the scorecard, or anything to assist you in playing the course. We were told it was a placement course by the starter, but nothing about where to place you shot. The greens were firm, but the biggest problem was pin placement. Every pin on every hole was placed in a position that was ridiculous at best. It was as if we were playing a game where the superintendent had set things up to be as difficult as he possibly could. If there was a slope or a crest to place the pin on, he had done that. One member of our group actually had a ball go up, around the hole and start back to him. Needless to say we will not return to this course. It would have been much more pleasant if the set up had been respectful, but a high handicap golfer would have a long, unhappy day here.

Hopefully the next group will have a better day. Good luck and Fairways, Greens, and Short Birdie Putts.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
3.0
First Time Playing

Underwhelmed for the price

Not worth $99 with Southern Dunes right down the street and 10 times the golf course.

Overall conditions were ok at best. Greens had some repair/sod work…and were unbelievably hard. Good, high wedge shots with plenty of spin would trampoline off of the greens and bounce 4-6 feet in the air.

The point I’m making is if you’re going to advertise yourself as a “shot makers” course…your greens have to live up to that and be able to hold shots.

Our group was all low single digit hcp’s and repeatedly felt like good shots wouldn’t hold.

Glad I played it so that I now know…but would be unlikely to return. This is a $50 golf course when in great shape…and there are too many other options that deliver better value and experience

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Good value for the money.

The course was in great condition. The layout was good. The only criticism I would have, about this course is, that it is a bit tight and very challenging for a mid to high handicapper. The course has a lot of water and sand hazards. This is not a negative, just a FYI for the weekend golfer.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Good Bones but looks like there are a bit of neglect

I had played this course a few years back. And I can't recall the course having issues with upkeep. It feels like the course lacks the funding to properly maintain course condition. I would say tor the money we paid, you can do better elsewhere.. Other places may cost a bit more but you'll get more for your money. Hope management can sink some money into this and not let the course die.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Poor
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Not worth the $99 rate, should be 60 to $65.. Fairways and tee box in good shape but some greens have clover growing on them although you need to look closer as they are re-covered with some kind of green substance.

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Windy weather
Used cart

My view

Great course but too much water! almost every hole had a water hazard; too much.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Previously Played

Not worth $99.00

Fairways and tee box in good shape, greens have some clover growing (not good). Would be a great course at $60/65$ green fee...

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 131
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played

Very difficult!

With water on every hole and over 100 bunkers this is a shotmakers course. Play from the proper tees for your skill level! Beautiful design and while a challenge, fun to play. They did make the course less by changing the final hole to a short par 4 to add a practice area. Should have put that somewhere else.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 11
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
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