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2641 Reviews (2641)
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3 Stars
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2 Stars
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1 Stars
170
Conditions
3.7
Value
4.0
Layout
4.3
Friendliness
4.4
Pace
4.3
Amenities
3.6
80.8%
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3.8
55 Reviews (55)
5 Stars
19
4 Stars
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3 Stars
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2 Stars
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1 Stars
3
Conditions
3.4
Value
3.9
Layout
4.2
Pace
4.4
Amenities
3.6
StaffFriendliness
4.4
74.5%
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41 out of 55 reviews
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3.9
183 Reviews (183)
5 Stars
66
4 Stars
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3 Stars
25
2 Stars
17
1 Stars
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Conditions
3.6
Value
4.0
Layout
4.2
Pace
4.3
Amenities
3.7
StaffFriendliness
4.5
77.6%
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About

Holes 18
Type Semi-Private
Par 72
Length 7409 yards
Slope N/A
Rating N/A

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

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - included in green fees
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range 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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3.9
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3.0
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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

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4.0
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Previously Played

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.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 2
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Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Always good shape

Great value, course in Great shape considering the lack of rain, young lady at snack bar a pleasure.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Reviews 6
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Plays A few times a week
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5.0
Previously Played

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.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 22
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I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

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.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Average
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Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
First Time Playing

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.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Poor
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Commented on 05/14/2023

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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Reviews 21
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Course needs help

Lots of blind shots. Greens are under repair and roll average. Cost is economy and course is average.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Fair
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 72
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart

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.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

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.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

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.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

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

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

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.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 23
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Great value

Enjoyed playing the course today, very challenging but fair.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 16
Skill Intermediate
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

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.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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