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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
105 Reviews (105)
5 Stars
24
4 Stars
41
3 Stars
23
2 Stars
13
1 Stars
4
Conditions
3.4
Value
3.9
Layout
4.4
Pace
4.3
Amenities
3.6
StaffFriendliness
4.5
71.4%
Recommend this course
75 out of 105 reviews
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3.7
160 Reviews (160)
5 Stars
38
4 Stars
64
3 Stars
32
2 Stars
17
1 Stars
9
Conditions
3.3
Value
3.9
Layout
4.3
Pace
4.4
Amenities
3.6
StaffFriendliness
4.4
71.9%
Recommend this course
115 out of 160 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 93
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 33
3.0
First Time Playing

Should be better

Layout is great , condition subpar should be better.. starter is friendly, pace of play was the worst over ever seen.. left after nine it was so bad.. the conditions weren’t good enough to deal with waiting on every shot.. just brutal ..

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Played On
Reviews 50
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

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

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 28
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 93
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
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First Time Playing
Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 134
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Top 250 Contributor
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
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
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
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
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
Played On
Reviews 22
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
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
Played On
Reviews 1
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.

WHGC

Played On
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 82
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
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