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3.9
2642 Reviews (2642)
5 Stars
773
4 Stars
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3 Stars
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2 Stars
187
1 Stars
170
Conditions
3.7
Value
4.0
Layout
4.3
Friendliness
4.4
Pace
4.3
Amenities
3.6
80.6%
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3.8
54 Reviews (54)
5 Stars
19
4 Stars
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3 Stars
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1 Stars
3
Conditions
3.4
Value
3.9
Layout
4.1
Pace
4.4
Amenities
3.7
StaffFriendliness
4.4
74.1%
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40 out of 54 reviews
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3.9
181 Reviews (181)
5 Stars
66
4 Stars
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3 Stars
25
2 Stars
17
1 Stars
8
Conditions
3.6
Value
4.0
Layout
4.2
Pace
4.4
Amenities
3.7
StaffFriendliness
4.5
77.3%
Recommend this course
140 out of 181 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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3.9
2642 Reviews (2642)

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Reviews 22
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Worth trying White Heron again

Everywhere we went in Orlando golfers were asking about White Heron. According to the locals, the course had fallen into disrepair and was undergoing renovations, including all new greens. The money was well spent, because the course was in excellent shape and the greens were challenging (fast and undulating) but looked new. For a rate of $56 that includes range balls it is a value, and we will be back next year to see what other changes are in store.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 20
Handicap 5-9
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 37
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart

a ranger would help

we went out late to try and avoid the crowds , first 5 holes were good then we got behing a 2 and a 4 who were letting no one thru. nearly and hour and 15 for 4 holes. we played the front nine again no way to get 18 in behind the four ball. a ranger would have soved the issue...

slow play - do any courses have rangers any more or do they not care any more. white heron dont care.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Difficulty Fairly Easy
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Commented on 01/24/2023

First Thank you for playing White Heron Golf Club to address your issues we always make an attempt to move players along, but like many courses that are public we have many degrees of players that have all paid a fee to play, also this is an extremely difficult course for beginners.

If we discover that there are very slow groups we will always try to speed them up or let other players play through and if your a twosome on the weekends your round will be based on the foursomes playing. When playing golf on the weekend this time of year in Fl. 4.5 to 5 hrs is not uncommon and if you went out to play during the discounted times (twilight) it will be even slower as that is the time everyone who is a beginner plays.

Thank you WHGC,

Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great challenging course.

This is a must do course if you're a golfer. It's a challenging course with plenty of opportunities to excel, but you must play with care. This course could make day or visa versa. But one thing is clear ... it's a wonderful course that is well designed, maintained, and fun. A must go golf course.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 16
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 24
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

White Herin - worth it?

Awesome course, fast greens, challenging due to narrowness. Pace of play was slow but not unbearable…

Driving range needs upgrading, new pro shop & cafe. Food was good. Would recommend to friends = Yes.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 22
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 15
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 13
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Nice course

Course played well. Played multiple times, green hard to read. I'm no expert but the others in my group were shaking their heads also.

Still will play again.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Overall good experience .

Good value when compared to other courses in the area.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 65
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

great improvvement over last year

Investments made in the course are paying off. Greens are coming along nicely. Firm and running true. Fairways were in good shape. most tee boxes were good.

A few holes no longer match skygolf and golf shot records so watch distances and electronic scoring was a challenge .

Will play again.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 11
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Great course

First time in Orlando for golf for many years, only had one opportunity, this was absolutely worth it. While they are doing a few course repairs, I don't feel that it interfered with the game at all.

Greens were super fast and often deceptive, course layout was excellent with lots of interesting water and bunker placements. The sand was excellent; no hardpan anywhere! (Shouldn't have to say that, but...)

Staff was excellent as well, helpful and friendly.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Greens Transfomation

I played the White Heron Glof Course a few years ago a while after the total course refurbishment and have to say was very impressed with the amount of work that was carried out ie lakes cleared paths and bridges refurbished and great fairways, only criticism the greens were very disapointing.

Came back in November 22 course was closed due to the greens being refurbished.

Played in January absolutly superb greens course was in fantastic condition and great value for money.

Would highly recomend.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 84
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 500 Contributor
Previously Played

Newest changes improved the course, especially the greens. Greens rolled nice but being be they are still a big firm and even high approach shots don’t stick. Like the changes to holes #1. 3, and 13. Fun and fair Course to play.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 3
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 22
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Great Day of Golf

Went out at 6:52, felt like we were out there alone, course is in great condition, people have said it went through a rough patch but really does rank up there with some of the best my group has played, fun round.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 80
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
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