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3.8
2697 Reviews (2697)
5 Stars
783
4 Stars
1110
3 Stars
441
2 Stars
190
1 Stars
173
Conditions
3.5
Value
4.0
Layout
4.3
Friendliness
4.4
Pace
4.3
Amenities
3.6
78.6%
Recommend this course
2147 out of 2697 reviews
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3.8
89 Reviews (89)
5 Stars
24
4 Stars
35
3 Stars
19
2 Stars
7
1 Stars
4
Conditions
3.5
Value
3.9
Layout
4.2
Pace
4.3
Amenities
3.7
StaffFriendliness
4.5
73.0%
Recommend this course
65 out of 89 reviews
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3.7
164 Reviews (164)
5 Stars
41
4 Stars
69
3 Stars
30
2 Stars
14
1 Stars
10
Conditions
3.4
Value
3.9
Layout
4.2
Pace
4.3
Amenities
3.6
StaffFriendliness
4.4
73.8%
Recommend this course
121 out of 164 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

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Reviews

3.8
2697 Reviews (2697)

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
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
1.0
First Time Playing

Really bad

Unfortunately the worse course that I ever played in the central Florida.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Beginner
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Nice course

It was a nice course with real fast greens

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Pleasantly suprised!

Living in Polk Cty we are pretty spoiled with the number of courses we have. Played here last in June of this year. Course was wet and many greens were a mess. Whatever they did between then and now...Bravo! Course is challenging by the fact the fairways are guarded by bunkers and water on most holes. Greens appeared to have recently be verticut, but rolled fine. Saw the beverage cart at least 4 times. I will be back sooner than 6 months!

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
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 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Hard course

Starter told us it was an extremely hard course. But it didn’t really seem real tough couple of demanding holes but a fun course at that. Food was also great recommend it

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 23
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

The address was wrong and sent me to a dead end. Had to ask around for directions. Was late for T time but was allowed to play

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Commented on 02/07/2026

Had the same problem with my GPS! It took me to the back of the course...I could see some of the course but no entrance!

Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

The course was exactly what it it advertised to be

It was a challenging course with very intricate fairways and greens, everything was well managed and I couldn’t be happier with my experience, first ace of my life was on 13 and that’s a memory I’ll always have.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
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Commented on 12/15/2025

Ty Thank you very much for playing White Heron Golf Course. Congratulations on your ace, you need to stop by the pro shop for a picture and a gift and thank you for the kind words.

Hope to see you soon, WHGC

Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Great overall experience

A friend & I make a golf trip every year at this time from out of state. We just played 54 holes at White Heron yesterday, and concluded it’s one of our favorite courses in the area. First, the course itself is just fun to play because it has challenging holes along with some relaxing holes to help you with your overall score. Perhaps equally important is how friendly the staff is. With playing 54 holes starting with the very first tee time, they were very accommodating in working us in for our 2nd & 3rd rounds, and they were very kind to give us a great replay discount. We look forward to playing here again next year. (I would have given 5-stars on the course condition however they were re-seeding all fairways. I’m confident next year it will be in perfect condition.)

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 12/08/2025

Thank you for playing White Heron Golf Course, our number 1 mission is for every player to have a great day no matter what the score is. It's a good thing we didn't charge you guys by the hole LOL. Once again Thanks, WHGC

Played On
Reviews 9
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 21
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Previously Played

Under water

multiple leaking irrigation heads on multiple holes lack of drainage for golf course bunkers full of weeds like hitting out of the ruff car path, broken and multiple areas bridge crossing water, planks rotting out and breaking as you drive over it very unsafe

Conditions Poor
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Fair
Pace Average
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Review

Course in poor condition and in need of upgrading .

Course drainage needs to be improved .

Wooden bridge on number 10 in need of repair

Signage needs to be improved.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 23
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

good day out

Th course was in great condition with the exception of one or two fairways struggling with insect infestation but easy to drop on grass not a problem, greens good tees fair staff great pros shop and bar

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 46
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart

Challenging layout

I wasn't sure about the weather so decided to play here as I knew the course could handle some rain. I played here 12 months ago & while the fairways were in good condition some of the greens were struggling. Regardless, it's a good layout which will challenge your game. Pace of play was excellent with the round taken less than 3.5 hours. Staff were friendly & I'll certainly play this course again in the future.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Challenging course

This is a great course, pretty challenging, you definitely need to know your club distances.

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 23
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

warm golf

we enjoyed the course and played quickly for the first 9 we then got caught behind a three ball but enjoyed our day the greens were in great condition but some fairways have suffered from insect infection but it is all being dealt with.

Staff in pros shop and behind the bar all great overall a nice experience and we will return regularly

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
First Time Playing

Terrible condition

The fairways were super thin. The layout is odd and the greens were ok. The over all condition of the course was barely fair.

Conditions Poor
Value Average
Layout Fair
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 14
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Beautiful course

This was a very difficult course with narrow fairways, mini sand dunes in a lot of water. If you’re a straight shot, it’s a great course and it’s beautiful. If you tend to zigzag, you’re going to lose a lot of balls. Wow it was a tough course. It was certainly beautiful and well-maintained. I would recommend this players who hit par and better.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 09/20/2025

Thank you for playing White Heron Golf Club. I like the Zig Zag comment, your so right, like I tell all the players find your favorite club you can hit straight and hit that off of the tee. This is what a Championship Golf Course is like, tough but fair, risk reward, that is why we still have Pro Tours play out here.

We have 6 different tees to support most players, but if you want the White Heron Challenge go back 1 tee.

Thanks once again for playing here and hope to see you soon.

Thank you, WHGC

Played On
Reviews 23
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Vast improvement

Much improved from 2 years ago. Sat nav buggies and greens coming on a treat

These improvements reflected in the increased price

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 09/20/2025

Thank you for playing White Heron Golf Club. That's our goal to constantly improve conditions and service. Sometimes the weather cooperates and sometimes it doesn't, but all and all our staff has done a wonderful job.

Hope to see you soon.

WHGC

Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
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