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4.0
2602 Reviews (2602)
5 Stars
758
4 Stars
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3 Stars
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2 Stars
183
1 Stars
169
Conditions
3.7
Value
4.1
Layout
4.3
Friendliness
4.4
Pace
4.2
Amenities
3.7
83.4%
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3.8
105 Reviews (105)
5 Stars
35
4 Stars
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3 Stars
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2 Stars
8
1 Stars
7
Conditions
3.5
Value
4.0
Layout
4.3
Pace
4.4
Amenities
3.7
StaffFriendliness
4.5
76.2%
Recommend this course
80 out of 105 reviews
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4.1
306 Reviews (306)
5 Stars
122
4 Stars
121
3 Stars
34
2 Stars
16
1 Stars
13
Conditions
3.8
Value
4.2
Layout
4.3
Pace
4.3
Amenities
3.7
StaffFriendliness
4.5
84.6%
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259 out of 306 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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4.0
2602 Reviews (2602)

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Reviews 6
Handicap 5-9
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4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Older but in fairly good condition

It's obviously much older than anything else we played while in Orlando. The clubhouse needs a lot of attention. The course has water on 16 of the 18 holes, and the doglegs are a challenge. Greens were fine, and traps were actually in good shape. The course didn't roll...very damp and that was after weeks of no rain. We got a great deal with Golf Now, so weren't disappointed.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 13
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Improved for the best!

I chose this course from Google Search and found a Article,TOP 10 "MOST IMPROVED" course in Orlando area. This is #1.

As I didn't play the course before, what ever the improvements were, they did a great job! Very friendly place to play and a good challenge albeit from any of the tees. I played Senior Yellow,because I am, and enjoyed every hole. Price is justified compared to surrounding courses of this caliber.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
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Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Has potential

Course was fun to play, but needs work. Lot of weeds in the fairways and greens. Bunkers were well kept. Some fairways are narrow, but carts had a digital screen to help you steer clear of hazards. #10 tee area is confusing and needs a rebuild. Restrooms did not have soap or paper towels. It would not take much effort to make this course nicer.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 184
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Top 250 Contributor
First Time Playing

Lots of water hazards, a bit tight, wet course but green, fairways and tee boxes are in great shape

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 145
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 500 Contributor
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 27
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Best course and value in the area

Exellent condions --fairways , greens , practice areas

Great test of golf -with 16 holes water in play

Great customer service , proshop, beverage cart, cart shack, driving

A must play if your in the area

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser

Great experience

The course has a wonderfully challenging layout making it very enjoyable. Pace of play was wonderful as well as the staff. Will definitely be back.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 10
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Much to like

I'm assuming a new management group is involved with this course. My garmin had the nines reversed, so a change there. The layout is challenging, with water hazards on most holes and fairway bunkering making accuracy off the tee critical. Greens were firm and putted nicely. The clubhouse area and other facilities are somewhat dated but the GPS on the new carts was a nice feature. I can't understand, however, why the primary teeboxes on #10 were converted into additional putting greens, requiring a 5 iron layup off the tee or challenges you to drive the green. And, the new green on #18 creates a second drivable par 4, which slows play on a course without an apparent ranger. Still, a satisfying day on a course I'd recommend, just bring your fairway finder off the tee.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 73
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Nice place

Great place to play course is in great shape. Staff is friendly and helpful. Great GM and cart girl. Would recommend to anyone. Pace of play less than 4 hours. Greens rolling well!!!!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Great Course for the value

White Heron is a great golf course. If you are a beginner you may want to move up tees given that there is a lot of water. It is a great value per round. Pace of play, especially on week days, is very good. The course is both fun and challenging at times.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

White Heron

Tremendous layout. Has the potential to be the best track in central Florida. Currently in very good shape and can’t be beat for the money. Pace of play was fantastic and surroundings were very pretty

The staff was top notch. Glenn in the clubhouse was extremely nice and very helpful. Would recommend playing this course for certain

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Excellent choice in Orlando area

There is no better value for you money in the Orlando area to play golf. Course is difficult but fair, club house is stocked with everything you need, employees are extremely friendly. Whenever I show up, I can count on a clean cart to meet in the parking lot, a quick and easy check-in and friendly staters (Harold or Dave) to find the best pairings . You won't find a better course. Something is wrong with you if you don't enjoy a round at White Heron golf course!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Holiday golf

We always White Heron when we have been on holiday and first played it when it was still called Ridgewood Lakes. The course has not changed over the years, apart from the 18th, which is now a shortish par4 from a par5. I love how it winds its way through the development of Ridgwood Lakes. Although not difficult from the forward tees, the course itself has its own challenges with some long par 5's and very tight par 4's.

We love this course and will play it again should we return to Florida.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
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