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3.8
2726 Reviews (2726)
5 Stars
790
4 Stars
1119
3 Stars
447
2 Stars
196
1 Stars
174
Conditions
3.5
Value
4.0
Layout
4.3
Friendliness
4.4
Pace
4.3
Amenities
3.6
77.3%
Recommend this course
2167 out of 2726 reviews
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3.6
110 Reviews (110)
5 Stars
26
4 Stars
41
3 Stars
25
2 Stars
13
1 Stars
5
Conditions
3.4
Value
3.8
Layout
4.3
Pace
4.3
Amenities
3.6
StaffFriendliness
4.5
70.0%
Recommend this course
77 out of 110 reviews
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3.7
162 Reviews (162)
5 Stars
38
4 Stars
66
3 Stars
32
2 Stars
17
1 Stars
9
Conditions
3.3
Value
3.9
Layout
4.3
Pace
4.3
Amenities
3.6
StaffFriendliness
4.4
72.2%
Recommend this course
117 out of 162 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
2726 Reviews (2726)

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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Reviews 305
Handicap 5-9
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4.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Reviews 3
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Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 305
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4.0
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Conditions Good
Value Good
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Previously Played

White Heron

Challenging layout that is on 27 south of I4. Easily accessible from Disney area. Great job on improving the course.

Conditions Excellent
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
First Time Playing

Great Course !!

Really fun and challenging course , was in great shape and awesome lay out

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 32
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played

Good golf course

Vastly improved under new ownership. All playing surfaces in really good shape. Wonderful layout.Rates are very reasonable now. Hoping for membership package for Del Webb homeowners.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
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Reviews 50
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
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Used cart

Interesting first time

Very interesting course. First time here and lost alot of balls because we were not sure of where to hit. Thought we had made good shots, then got there and could not find them. Would play much different next time. Fun layout (once you learn it) Lots of doglegs and trouble in the driving lanes. Good condition and a positive surprise

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
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Reviews 305
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Reviews 16
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
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4.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Reviews 305
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 22
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Previously Played

No water. DON'T MEAN HAZZARDS!

Great course, layout, and staff, BUT, they normally have 2 complementary water bottles in the iced cooler...no ice, no water bottles, but ice available in

a cooler if you ask. Additionally, they had no coolers or water available ON the course. Since they had no available coolers or water on course, I tried to buy some from the beverage cart. They were sold out, going to restock...never saw them again! Water is a basic necessity, especially in today's temps, and if your not gonna offer free water like every other course in the world, then you doggone sure better have some for sale if your policy is, "no outside food and beverage." Gonna try Sun N Lakes next week..they have ice/water machines on the course!

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Love this course

The layout gives me the opportunity to use almost every club in the bag. I used my 5 wood to tee off on three holes when I had to be precise. The greens were a little slow this time but we've had a lot of rain. I had an early tee time and finished just as a thunderstorm hit.. Looking forward to my next visit.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 8
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 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great course

Course was in great shape besides a few of the greens. The ones that were good rolled true. Club house staff were amazing, extremely accommodating and friendly. We had told them it was our first time and they came out to the first tee box to explain course layout and amenities. Will definitely come play again.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 31
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Slow pace, some bad spots

Slow, but good for the $$$$$$

Tough layout, good length.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 51
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

4.5 stars

Always open with no wait. Staff is great. Best place to play a quick 2-3 hour round

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
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Commented on 06/27/2023

Thank you for playing White Heron Golf Club, we enjoyed having you, hope to see you soon

WHGC

Played On
Reviews 13
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
3.0
Previously Played

Decent for the right price

Course is in ok condition. Greens were extremely bumpy, slow, and hard to read. Not due to aeration just seems like they need to cut.

Fairways were decent good enough to play on. Same with tee boxes.

I personally wouldn’t pay more than $30-$35 considering you can go up the road and play southern dunes or even highlands reserve for better conditions.

Conditions Fair
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
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Commented on 06/23/2023

Sorry about your experience, but we are still in our Aeration process which takes 25-30 days to completely heal, (depending on weather) and there was another round of top dressing early morning. Hopefully you'll try us again in the near future.

Thank you, WHGC

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