Orange County National - Panther Lake: #17
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4.4
2484 Reviews (2484)
5 Stars
1593
4 Stars
656
3 Stars
143
2 Stars
52
1 Stars
40
Conditions
4.3
Value
4.2
Layout
4.7
Friendliness
4.5
Pace
4.1
Amenities
4.4
91.1%
Recommend this course
2309 out of 2484 reviews
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4.3
52 Reviews (52)
5 Stars
27
4 Stars
14
3 Stars
11
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.1
Value
4.0
Layout
4.6
Pace
3.9
Amenities
4.2
StaffFriendliness
4.5
82.7%
Recommend this course
43 out of 52 reviews
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4.4
194 Reviews (194)
5 Stars
111
4 Stars
51
3 Stars
25
2 Stars
4
1 Stars
3
Conditions
4.1
Value
4.2
Layout
4.7
Pace
4.0
Amenities
4.4
StaffFriendliness
4.6
88.7%
Recommend this course
172 out of 194 reviews
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Course Highlights
The course layout consistently earns top marks for being challenging yet fair, with well-maintained fairways and a massive practice facility. Warm, professional staff throughout the bag drop, pro shop, and starter area make every visit welcoming.

About

Holes 18
Type Public
Par 72
Length 7350 yards
Slope 139
Rating 76.0

Two 18-hole courses rest on the 900-acre retreat that is all about golf -- not condos or summer homes. Panther Lakes is the flashier of the two designs at Orange County National, most say, because no two holes are the same. The playing surfaces are lush and the topography is so varied in some areas, some have a hard time believing they're in Florida. The architect made good use of the rolling meadows, grasslands, wetlands and lakes. Visually rich elements saturate the 7,295-yard design.

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Course Details

Year Built 1997
Fairways Bermuda Grass
Greens Champion Ultra Dwarf Bermuda Grass
Golf Season Year round

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - included in green fees
GPS Yes
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Bunker Yes
Golf School/Academy Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes
Practice Hole Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard, Amex, Discover Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No

Food & Beverage

Restaurant

Lodging

Lodging Available

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Meeting Facilities, Locker Rooms

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Reviews

4.4
2484 Reviews (2484)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 55
Brunch 26
Watching the Game 23
Course Challenges Include:
Bunkers 94
Water Hazards 90
Undulating Greens 81
This course/club is great for:
Advanced Golfers 88
Playing Multiple Courses 76
Locals 66
This Course's Location is:
Worth the Drive 90
Near Local Attractions 40
Convenient to the City 36

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Played On
Reviews 32
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 Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 47
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Great course

First time I have played this course in 25 years, I will definitely be back to play, first class driving range, chipping and putting areas, the course was very fun to play with really no boring holes, fairways have plenty of grass along with the tee boxes, greens rolled true and fairly fast. had a twosome in front of us that held us up and we were the first foursome off that morning, go figure.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 15
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Slow pace but we were the problem

Course is amazing, greens immaculate. Loved every part of the layout. Got paired with a couple guys on vacation and they were at a PGA tour pace. I blame our group. Staff is super friendly and professional. Look forward to trying again without a hangover 5 stars.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 55
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Sunday morning golf ⛳️ round

This course is excellent! 100% recommend to play there. I will go again this month.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 151
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 250 Contributor
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Pace of Play was 5.5 hours.

Always a great time playing OCN, but the pace of play has gotten out of hand on both courses. They need a ranger that can actually help push the slow groups along.

Course was in great condition!

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 50
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 50
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Good to Play, but…

The Greens were sandet. They should say it, before paying. Therefore, the course was not in a good shape.

Conditions Good
Value Fair
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 32
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Played Crooked Cat.

Starter was great.

Greens were a bit spotty, but overall good.

Happily play there again

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 16
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Best Value for the Price

This is by far the best course in the area, a professional tournament course at a better price than most "top" courses nearby. On top of that, a great crew and a great restaurant. You won't find a better deal

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Always a great choice

I’ve visited OCN for twenty years staying a week at the lodge each time. I love these two courses and play them whenever I have a chance. I didn’t make the full week trip this year but was in Orlando with my son and a couple of friends and couldn’t pass up the opportunity to play Panther. It’s a challenging but fair course. The practice facility is one of the best in the country. Looking forward to playing OCN for many years to come.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 33
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Actually played Crooked Cat

Absolutely great course. If you’ve got a mid to low handicap, you should play these two courses.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Great course and layout

Great course and layout overall, the range may be big but from what I saw of it I wasn’t super impressed, the on course facilities were out of order to include water. Need to address it before the hot summer months.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 50
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 9
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Greens were slow and very poor support staff.

Need more beverage/food staff and have the grill open at the turn. It wasn’t like there was nobody there. A lot of players this day

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 11
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 51
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Greens not up to standard

Beautiful day. Got paired up with a ranked 16ro. Fun to watch. Ranger was out multiple times to try to keep it moving.

Green we’re in very poor shape. Need rain? Greens fees not in line with conditions. Rest of course was in range of standard

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 17
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Walked

the tooth course was a great time!

i had a lot of fun playing the OCN tooth course. i had an afternoon booking on OCN panther lake and i decided to book the tooth as a hot deal with a coupon. it was a great warm up for the big course and i would come back again if i came back to florida.

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