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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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
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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 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
New Test
Can see a lot of improvements from where this course was a couple years ago but still has room to go will play again enjoyed the day
Better than 3 years ago…
New ownership have done a nice job updating this course. Greens are great and only 7 months old. Sand is a little too soft all over. 9 green needs a 10’ wide grass walkway in the middle of the wrap around sand trap for proper access from back of the green.
Very professionally run. The range has been greatly improved as was the clubhouse. Very clean. If you are not posting to GHIN, create your own combo course length. There are many tees and you do not have to play only one set of tees to have fun. 3 1/2 hours for 18 holes mid-day Mother’s Day.
Always good shape
Great value, course in Great shape considering the lack of rain, young lady at snack bar a pleasure.
Outstanding Value
My wife and I are from the UK on vacation and have played this course twice now and thoroughly enjoyed it on both occasions, the course in in great condition and the greens run true fantastic layout and a good challenge, it's exceptional value for money, played it on mother's day and my wife received a free round and a bunch of flowers which was a really nice touch and unexpected, lovely welcoming staff and would recommend this course to everyone.
White Heron
Seen some reviews blasting this course, I have played it now 4 times in different states and for value it is a very good option. White Heron has some issues but has several memorable holes and some very fun shot selections. If you cannot hit straight play a tee up and keep the driver in the bag, very tight but risk rewards on many holes. Course conditions are okay-good but they are not charging 70-100 dollars, they price it very well. Fun round, not many amenities but hope they ramp up the energy soon, this could be a great club.
Overall bad experience- terrible condition
The course is in terrible condition, fairways and greens are full of weeds and very dry. Yardages are incorrect and carts are old with no GPS. The layout of the course is brutal; you will not be rewarded with good shots because of unexpected water. Sand is beach sand and hard to get out from. Didn't even finish our round. Stay away.
Course needs help
Lots of blind shots. Greens are under repair and roll average. Cost is economy and course is average.
White Heron
The course was in good shape. The greens rolled nicely. The staff was very helpful and friendly. We played in 4 hours and enjoyed the layout. Lots of water but the fairways were wide enough to stay out of trouble.
Playing a course for the first time is always a little difficult. Will plan to go back there again.
Great course. Worth more than they charge.
Was very surprised when played this course. Interesting design. Rating is too low. Great shape and not very crowded. Worth much more than than $45 I paid.
Excellent course
Quite possibly the best course in the area for a variety of reason :- price - unsurpassed, course - condition outstanding, layout -need to play it twice to get it but gives you an excuse to come back. Staff - super. We have booked a further 2 rounds this holiday even cancelling one round to do so. Do yourself a favour and try this course before the secret gets out.
Pace Of Play
Fantastic challenging course
Experience spolit only by the 3 ball in front of us who were clearly casual golfers and not accustomed to the courtesy of letting a faster playing 2 ball play through
Simple course, no surprises. A good practice course.
This is not meant to be a negative review, but I just could not rave about the course. It's a course I would bring my spouse and family to, but not necessarily my golfing friends. It's quite ordinary, with no surprises, no holes that make you pause and just take in the sights, or admire the greens and hazards.
So would I golf this again, yes. But if I were on a golf trip and had to pick 5-10 courses to play, I would only pick this one as a default if other courses weren't available.
I would not book a golf trip around this course, but use it as a practice round for more "exciting" courses in the area.
I had a good time, just not a great time.
Value hot deal
Hot deal. Played as a single got through two threesomes. Course gets improvements every time I come here to FL. Twice a year trips. I like the new dueling teeboxes on 1 and 10. Greens were a 4 out of 5. But the tees were a 3. It was well watered just needed grow time. Will play again.
I'm sorry you had a bad day of golf, we are constantly improving and working with mother nature to bring everyone the best golf experience in Central FL., but this course is in really good shape for this time of year, (brand new greens, tee boxes and surrounds) just check the 99% of other reviews that are posted and also for further education, buying a twilight rate does not guarantee playing 18 holes. White Heron is a very challenging Golf Course that does reward great shots.
We just had this past weekend the Hurricane Tour play here and a 16 Year old shot a new course record (65) from the tips, plus nothing but praise for the course conditions,
that does not happen on the type of course you described, once again we're sorry for your experience.
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