GolfPass Icon
Rating Index Rating
Tooltip Information Icon
4.0
2602 Reviews (2602)
5 Stars
758
4 Stars
1073
3 Stars
419
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%
Recommend this course
2077 out of 2602 reviews
Read Reviews
Average Rating
Avg Rating
3.8
105 Reviews (105)
5 Stars
35
4 Stars
41
3 Stars
14
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
Read Reviews
Average Rating
Avg Rating
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%
Recommend this course
259 out of 306 reviews
Read Reviews

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.

Book a Tee Time at
White Heron Golf Club
Powered by GolfNow.com

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

Accolades

  • Golf Advisor: Top 25 Most Improved U.S. Golf Courses (2020 #1)
The Best Way To Book Is With GolfPass+
waivedfees
10 rounds of waived fees
golf ball.svg
$120 in tee time credits
teetime protection.svg
Tee Time Protection
redeemtrophy
Redeem GolfPass points

Reviews

4.0
2602 Reviews (2602)

Reviewer Photos

Advanced Filters
Overall Rating
Recommended
Handicap
Age
Type of Golfer
Gender
Played On
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Excellent

Excellent tract. Fair but challenging. Fairly priced.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 18
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
Default User Avatar
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
Default User Avatar
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
Played On
Reviews 39
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap Don't know
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 35
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
Previously Played

Could be a whole lot better

Tee boxes were horrible, Fairways were not in great shape. The greens were not to bad. Reviews need to be honest. Me and my brother stopped keeping score after only 5 holes.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Poor
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Default User Avatar
Commented on 09/01/2025

It wasn’t to all the staff just the guy behind the desk. My brother told me he didn’t acknowledge him so he could check in. He was rude.

Default User Avatar
Commented on 08/31/2025

Once you give our staff a Poor rating, that's when I realize your comments are not honest.

WHGC

Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

What Happened To My Home Course?

The fairways and tee boxes were a disaster! The coarse curb appeal is totally lacking as the cart paths and sidewalks are totally overgrown and infested with weeds. Many dead trees line the ponds (from several years back!). On a positive note, the greens were very well maintained! No snack/drink cart ever for a Friday mid morning round. $35/round is really really pushing it! PS I'm a Ridgewood Lake resident from High Vista.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Moderate
Default User Avatar
Commented on 09/01/2025

Thank you for playing White Heron Golf Club. Your comments are highly exaggerated, hurricanes are disasters not having a few spots with weak grass. I check every hole every day and there is plenty of grass on the tee boxes and the fairways. Cart paths are not overgrown and they are on a schedule for maintenance and the sidewalks are part of the HOA not the golf course. Coolers on the carts with a great restaurant and bar where you can stock up for your round. This is a championship golf course that you get to play for 35.00-40.00, best deal in town, please next time contact the pro shop with your concerns.

WHGC

Played On
Reviews 9
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Wet weather
Used cart

Needs work

The greens where awesome. The fairways and tee boxes where very rough.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

I would play here just for the staff

Honestly the course is a little rough and can use some pruning, but was in great shape where it counts (greens, bunkers, tee boxes). Only played 10 today before I got rained out and I would have given this a 3 maybe 4 star but the staff put it over the top for me. Everyone from the cart guy to the starter to the pro shop guy to the owner were super friendly. The owner even gave me a free 18 to come back and play again and I definitely will be back. Also, side note, the restaurant looks like it’s going to be excellent (Korean, Italian, American fusion) so I’m looking forward to that too. Thank you to the staff!

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Default User Avatar
Commented on 09/05/2025

Thank you for playing White Heron Golf Club, we really appreciate the honest review and comments. I can't say enough about our staff and the effort they put into making your Golf experience a memorable one.

See you soon,

WHGC

Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Previously Played

Good course gone bad

It is a shame to see a great track go downhill this way. This is a great layout that use to have great conditions consistently, not sure what happened but today was my first time playing it in a couple years and I was very disappointed. The greens are decent with some sandy patches but everything else is way below standards. I would not recommend to anyone that does not live in the community.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Default User Avatar
Commented on 08/24/2025

Thank you for playing White Heron Golf Club,

When I look at reviews and see only average or below for Staff, that's when I discount the rest of the review.

The course for this time of year is very playable for the amount of rain we receive and we are in our maintenance season which is why our rates are so low. The Greens are in excellent shape and yes there are a couple of small turf repaired areas which are near the collar not affecting the putt at all. Next time contact the pro shop with your issues so we can address them directly.

Thank you, WHGC

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

Great staff and course layout

Staff in pro shop and starter were so friendly and helpful. We went back twice more based on them the layout and the greens. Fairways need so work but most enjoyable.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 14
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Previously Played

Run down

They have let this place go! It used to be great value for the money but now it’s not. After getting bit by fire ants on the very first hole it’s nothing but weeds mud and bald spots. The only saving grace is the greens are decent but do have a few bare spots.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Default User Avatar
Commented on 08/20/2025

Thank you for playing White Heron Golf Club, we appreciate any honest remarks on our facility. We have been fighting extremely wet conditions that causes limited mowing schedules, to all of the wildlife on our course this time of year, which is great to look at, but can wreak havoc on the course. We are by know means "run down". The course is very playable and the greens are in excellent shape. We have adjusted the cost to play this challenging course, which everyone really appreciates. It is a Championship Layout and will test every part of your game, please try us again in the near future.

Thank you, WHGC

Played On
Reviews 41
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
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
Perfect weather
Used cart

Pro Shop

Pro Shop had mostly womans items and apparel. Tried to get a shirt or hat for a friend.

all womans apparel.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

All around great course

This is a difficult course. It’s not for new players. Water comes into play on the majority of holes. Fairways are not too tight. There’s a good amount of sand as well. You definitely get your money’s worth.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Nearby Courses
Davenport, Florida
Semi-Private/Resort
4.115296087
231
Haines City, Florida
Public
3.4701213819
72
Davenport, Florida
Semi-Private
4.2891241299
3372
ChampionsGate, Florida
Semi-Private/Resort
2.75
24
Reunion, Florida
Private/Resort
4.5147090529
169
ChampionsGate, Florida
Semi-Private/Resort
4.4779824329
1742
ChampionsGate, Florida
Private
4.5162149105
1892
Reunion, Florida
Private/Resort
4.6958117647
134
Reunion, Florida
Private/Resort
4.2381354263
157
ChampionsGate, Florida
Semi-Private/Resort
4.5740470588
1584
Haines City, Florida
Private
0.0
0
Winter Haven, Florida
Private
0.0
0
Golf Packages

Best of Disney Golf Package

FROM $107 (USD)
ORLANDO, FL | Enjoy 2 nights' accommodation at Tuscana Resort Orlando and 3 rounds of golf at Disney’s Magnolia Golf Course, Palm Golf Course and Lake Buena Vista Golf Course.

Orlando Ironman Golf Package

FROM $157 (USD)
ORLANDO, FL | Enjoy 4 nights' accommodation at The Fountains Resort Championsgate and 6 rounds of golf at Orange County Panther Lake, Orange County Crooked Cat, Omni International, Omni National, Celebration Golf Club and Falcons Fire Golf Club.

Orlando Member for a Day Golf Package

FROM $147 (USD)
ORLANDO, FL | Enjoy 2 nights' accommodation at Tuscana Resort Orlando and 3 rounds of golf at Bella Collina Country Club, Southern Dunes Golf and Country Club and The Country Club of Winterhaven.

Orlando Golf Around Package

FROM $37 (USD)
ORLANDO, FL | Play 3 rounds of golf at Providence Golf Club, Red Tail Golf Club and Northshore Golf Club.

Hilton Vacation Club Mystic Dunes Orlando Stay & Play Package

FROM $137 (USD)
ORLANDO, FL | Enjoy 3 nights’ accommodations at Hilton Vacation Club Mystic Dunes Orlando and 2 rounds of golf at Mystic Dunes Golf Club.
Now Reading
  • Home

  • Memberships

  • Library

  • Account