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4.0
2616 Reviews (2616)
5 Stars
764
4 Stars
1078
3 Stars
422
2 Stars
183
1 Stars
169
Conditions
3.7
Value
4.0
Layout
4.3
Friendliness
4.4
Pace
4.2
Amenities
3.6
82.5%
Recommend this course
2090 out of 2616 reviews
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3.7
54 Reviews (54)
5 Stars
13
4 Stars
26
3 Stars
7
2 Stars
4
1 Stars
4
Conditions
3.2
Value
3.9
Layout
4.2
Pace
4.5
Amenities
3.6
StaffFriendliness
4.3
77.8%
Recommend this course
42 out of 54 reviews
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4.0
203 Reviews (203)
5 Stars
79
4 Stars
76
3 Stars
27
2 Stars
13
1 Stars
8
Conditions
3.7
Value
4.0
Layout
4.3
Pace
4.3
Amenities
3.6
StaffFriendliness
4.5
82.3%
Recommend this course
167 out of 203 reviews
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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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4.0
2616 Reviews (2616)

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Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
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Layout Good
Pace Good
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I Recommend This Course
4.0
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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.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Commented on 07/05/2025

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

Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 07/03/2025

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

Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

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.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Poor
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Commented on 06/26/2025

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

Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 11
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
1.0
Previously Played
Wet weather
Used cart
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Awful course conditions

Greens covered in sand and recently aerated. No indication of that prior to arrival. Had to pay extra for range balls and then headed to course.

GPS on carts very helpful for a first time player. Only real positive about this golfing experience

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
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Commented on 06/19/2025

Everyone was notified about aeration, hence the discounted price and everyone pays for range balls. This is not a private country club.

Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 43
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Fair
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 14
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 22
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Nice course

First time I played since they changed the name and renovated the course it used to be a lot tougher. It’s still tough. Very nice. A lot of water but very playable. It’s a challenge.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 8
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 17
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Course condition

Four holes were cart path only due to the previous heavy rain and the greens had been hollow tined and sanded. I really enjoyed the layout and have booked another game for next week. The staff and Professional were were very welcoming and I really enjoyed my day and can’t wait to play again

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 19
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

No Water

It was 95° outside and there was no water or cart girl on the course. Having water coolers on the course would be a big help

Conditions Fair
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
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Commented on 05/29/2025

Thank you for playing White Heron Golf Club.

We stopped having on course coolers after Covid, but we provide free ice and water plus coolers on every cart, also we have a fully stocked bar and restaurant at the turn.

Thank you, WHGC

Played On
Reviews 28
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Good value

They have just completed work on the greens so it needs some time to recover, ( much like most of the courses in the atea) the fairways had benefitted from the recent rain after a long dry spell. The price of the round reflected the fact that work was recently done which I think is fair! We will go back again later in the week to play again, hopefully after some more much needed rain! The course is a good test with some interesting holes & fantastic wildlife on show!

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Challenging course in great condition.

The starter told us at the beginning of our round that this was a challenging course, and boy he wasn’t kidding. He recommended being a single digit handicap if you’re going to play the blue tees. We played the white tees and still posted high scores.

The course was in great condition though, no complaints about that. Surprisingly the course was really not busy - I’m guessing the heat is driving people away.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
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Commented on 05/26/2025

Thank you for playing White Heron Golf Course, we're glad your group enjoyed it as that is our goal for everyone of all skill levels to have a good time, your second time through will be a real treat as you will have a better idea of how to play the course. The course has been in great shape all year and it will only get better. Our goal is to be a must play location for Golfers.

Thanks, WHGC

Played On
Reviews 14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Enjoyable day here.

Got a great deal, course in good condition. Last played in Sept after a lot of rain so was great to have dry fairways. Greens were a good pace and true.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Commented on 05/26/2025

Thank you for the kind words and for playing White Heron Golf Course.

Hopefully you took advantage of having drier fairways and getting more distance. We will keep improving the Golf Experience everyday so your next visit will be even better,

Thanks again, WHGC

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