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3.8
2700 Reviews (2700)
5 Stars
784
4 Stars
1111
3 Stars
441
2 Stars
191
1 Stars
173
Conditions
3.5
Value
4.0
Layout
4.3
Friendliness
4.4
Pace
4.3
Amenities
3.6
78.5%
Recommend this course
2149 out of 2700 reviews
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3.8
92 Reviews (92)
5 Stars
25
4 Stars
36
3 Stars
19
2 Stars
8
1 Stars
4
Conditions
3.5
Value
3.9
Layout
4.3
Pace
4.3
Amenities
3.7
StaffFriendliness
4.5
72.8%
Recommend this course
67 out of 92 reviews
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Average Rating
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3.7
166 Reviews (166)
5 Stars
41
4 Stars
70
3 Stars
30
2 Stars
15
1 Stars
10
Conditions
3.4
Value
3.9
Layout
4.2
Pace
4.3
Amenities
3.6
StaffFriendliness
4.4
73.5%
Recommend this course
122 out of 166 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 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

Accolades

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Reviews

3.8
2700 Reviews (2700)

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 7
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Cold weather
Used cart
Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 15
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Great course

Great course great layout. Pace of play is perfect. Only issue is dry spot randomly throughout the course but cant knock them since it has rained once in 2 months. My new home course

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 02/16/2026

Thank you for playing White heron Golf Course.

This is such a great layout, no holes are the same, some of the best par 5's in central fl.

Hopefully it's better everytime you play and glad to have you as a regular player.

Thanks, WHGC

Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Poorly maintained course

The green are poorly maintained, I can see 3 different grass and weeds on the green

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 11
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Fair
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 66
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played

Great test with full range of tee options

Be prepared, front 9 is tough. First 6 holes are loaded with trouble. Greens rolled true. Rough is very dry due to our lack of rain

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Commented on 02/16/2026

Thank you for playing White Heron Golf Club, We appreciate your review and hope to see you soon.

Thanks, WHGC

Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Not as good as it wadcour

Course has gone downhill since last I played there greens are not in good shape. Need water bad.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Brian S.

Course has been improved considerably. Many interesting holes that force you to play more strategically. Staff was great. Very cooperative and flexible with tee times.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Nice Course

Enjoyable golf course. Good pace of play. Great staff. Would play again.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 37
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Course is in great shape and greens are rolling true

I have played this course on and off for the pass year and I think right now it’s in the best shape I have seen it.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 22
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Average at best

The greensrolled slow and the rough was sparse and weedy. Fairways were very thin coverage. Overall it's not a great value.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 15
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 32
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Nice vacation course

This is a nice vacation course competitively priced. Condition is good but not great. Greens pretty good. Staff great, service great and in my opinion good value for money. My fourth year coming to Orlando and always visit here.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 24
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Cold weather
Used cart

Great course

This was a very enjoyable course.i will be playing this again soon

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 36
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Big comeback!

Great effort to bring this course back from the point of no return . About 5 years ago I played here for $10 and felt ripped off.The condition are returning to glory days of Ridgewood Lakes. My only beef is change of the last hole from a par 5 to a very short par 4, but I do understand why it may have been done

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Fair
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 15
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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