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3.8
2700 Reviews (2700)
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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%
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3.8
92 Reviews (92)
5 Stars
25
4 Stars
36
3 Stars
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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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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.

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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
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 9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Apparel

No men type hats, shirts, etc..

Seems like a woman ordered all, merchandise in Pro Shop.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 48
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Wet weather
Used cart

Going down

Very disappointed. Played this course many times over the years and the conditions vary considerably. Currently. Tee boxes are in very bad shape to unplayable. Fairways bad to very bad. Some maybe 50% no grass. Greens were ok. Won't go back till conditions greatly improve.

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 08/10/2025

Thank you for playing White Heron Golf Club. We are working everyday to improve the conditions during our maintenance season. Being a golf course with 20 bodies of water when .we get has much rain as we have lately it is a herculean task to mow, fertilize, and maintain a pristine course. That is why are rates are reduced and we tell every player about the conditions. I do have to disagree with your assessment of our fairways though, they are very good.

We take opinions seriously and hope your next visit will be more enjoyable.

Thank you, WHGC

Played On
Reviews 22
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Was a good course

Don’t know what happened, but course has taken a turn for the worse. Weed, bug, bare areas, bad tees. Greens in decent shape, but rest of course is failing. Very wet as well, but that’s to be expected since it’s the rainy season.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
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Commented on 08/10/2025

Thank you for playing White Heron Golf Club, please review the comments previously as it will address your concerns. When we inform players that it is very wet, we mean very wet. I don't understand why players are surprised when they play a FL course. We have reduced our rates so Fl. residents have a break from paying the high in season prices, everyone can enjoy themselves without breaking the bank. This is a Championship Golf Course and one of the toughest challenges in Central Fl.

Please try us again in the future and you can always contact us direct with your issues.

Thank you, WHGC

Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart

Challenging front 9!

Fun tight course! Bring your A game and hit them straight

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 08/10/2025

Bring your A game is right. Thank you for your comments and for playing White Heron Golf Club. It is especially challenging during these very wet days.

Hope to see you soon, WHGC

Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Mayb because it’s summer

Mayb because it’s Summertime but the Cranes are doing a number on the course. Greens are in good shape sandtraps are hard not sandy and the rough is not good and there are lots of places where there isn’t any grass it was in better shape a month ago

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
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Commented on 08/06/2025

Thank you for playing White Heron Golf Club. We appreciate your comments on the course, it helps us improve.

During these hot months we are keeping up with maintenance and course changes so that we can bring a better product throughout the year, that is why the rate is so low, but it is still one of Central FL. great layout. The cranes do love it out here along with all of the other wildlife do to the fact we have an abundant amount of water and areas for breeding.

Hope to see you soon

WHGC

Played On
Reviews 18
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Touugh course

Really enjoyed my round.You have to be accurate with the amount of water on the course.Green were excelent and ran true fairways were decent but think the tee blocks could do with some attention.But all in all great value for money & well worth a visit!!!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
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Commented on 08/03/2025

Thank you for playing White Heron John and thank you for the honest review. We work hard everyday to bring the players a great product and it is an ongoing challenge. We appreciate the constructive criticism as it only makes us better.

Once again Thank you, WHGC

Played On
Reviews 52
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Previously Played

Worst Course Ive Played

Probably the worst course I've ever played! Grass have not been cut in a long time. Fairway were over grown, tee boxes all dirt, green haven't been cut and rough was all dirt and overgrown. Maintenance around the course was terrible. I will never play this course again.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Poor
Pace Excellent
Amenities Poor
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Commented on 08/01/2025

I don't know what golf course you played, but it certainly wasn't White Heron. There is not one truth to this review, especially when you give our staff a poor rating, now I know this review is bogus.

Hope you have a better day.

Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Previously Played

How far has you fallen

Played this course in January of this year and was impressed. Thought why not go back, well let me just say if you come here you will be highly disappointed. Course is overgrown, tee boxes have not been mowed and are super soft. Fairways have not been mowed in a minute, maybe due to the rain but weeds throughout. Bunkers have not been up kept. Practice facilities are basically non existent anymore. WOW just WOW how far this place has been let go! Won’t make the mistake again

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Commented on 08/02/2025

Glad you need to come on and try to bash me on the internet. Shot 74 gave you and honest review and yes you did have a great short game facility. If you would like to be honest and show people the weeds in the middle of the practice facility I may be forgiving. Until then not so much!

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Commented on 08/01/2025

You must have had a bad round so you took it out on the course, false statements and comments. We have the best short game and practice area of any Public Course in Central Fl.

so I have no idea what you mean with your comments. Let's see the comment before you said no grass on the tees and your saying tee boxes not mowed, you can't have both, bunkers are raked every day sorry you were in them all day. I think you were all part of the same group, so have a nice day.

Played On
Reviews 52
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 17
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Course lives up to its name

Lots of birds which is a plus for me as an avid birder (list later)

Some spots on the course could be better particularly the greens but not bad for mid-summer in FL - overall well worth the price - Great staff and course was wide open

BIRDLIST: Little blue Herron, Ibis, great blue Herron, cattle egret, mockingbird, red tailed hawk (on the 150 yd marker on #13) anhinga, crows of course and probably a few more I forgot

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 16
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times 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 1
Skill Intermediate
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Nice course for the price

Greens and fairways were in very good shape .

Great value for the price .

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 16
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Played On
Reviews 45
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart

Challenging layout

Challenging layout, particularly the front nine and holes 10 and 11. Longer hitters beware some blind hazards and hidden trouble spots.

Greens mostly true and fairly quick, but several had weeds and a few bad spots.

Yardages, ratings and slope on the scorecard do not match the GHIN app for any of the different tees - not sure which is correct.

Friendly staff, but no beverage cart.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 07/21/2025

Thank you for the 4 stars and honest feedback. We are currently working on the above issues you brought up and hope the next time you'll see an improvement. The scorecard and cart GPS is the correct rating, sometimes depending on maintenance the tee markers could be out of place, next time just refer to the GPS that will give you the true yardage.

Thank you, WHGC

Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 13
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 5
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 07/21/2025

Thank you for the 5 star review, we really appreciate it, we're working everyday to be better and better.

Thanks, WHGC

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