Orange County National - Panther Lake: #17
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4.4
2492 Reviews (2492)
5 Stars
1596
4 Stars
658
3 Stars
145
2 Stars
52
1 Stars
41
Conditions
4.2
Value
4.2
Layout
4.7
Friendliness
4.5
Pace
4.1
Amenities
4.3
89.5%
Recommend this course
2314 out of 2492 reviews
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4.3
43 Reviews (43)
5 Stars
24
4 Stars
10
3 Stars
8
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
1
Conditions
4.0
Value
3.9
Layout
4.6
Pace
3.9
Amenities
4.2
StaffFriendliness
4.4
81.4%
Recommend this course
35 out of 43 reviews
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4.4
125 Reviews (125)
5 Stars
76
4 Stars
29
3 Stars
16
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
3
Conditions
4.2
Value
4.2
Layout
4.6
Pace
4.1
Amenities
4.3
StaffFriendliness
4.5
88.0%
Recommend this course
110 out of 125 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
2492 Reviews (2492)

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 9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

First time - outstanding experience

From the pro shop to the starter and the whole course, a wonderful experience. Pace was reasonable, course in fantastic shape.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 27
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Cold weather
Used cart

Overpriced. Nice Staff

fun course. Staff was really friendly. Unfortunately, if you’re not a resident, you pay too much for basically a Muni Course.

Greens are in great shape. Staff was very friendly. Definitely worth playing if you can get a good deal on it.

Conditions Good
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 17
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Overall really good but…

The golf course, practice facility, putting green, etc. are really good. I was told that Crooked Cat is solid as well. However, my primary complaint was that I’d hoped to grab some breakfast before my round and was told that they don’t serve breakfast. Seems like they’re missing a revenue opportunity here as I’m sure that they get asked about this daily. Kind of nitpicky on my part but how hard is it to make a bacon, egg, and cheese sammy?? Other than that, a good day 😊

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Orange County Gem!

Resident of orange county for many years and had heard good and bad about OCN. Course showed up at a great price for county resident on GN. Money well spent! Staff was great and course well managed. Course is for golfers! Not much scenery just a tough course. Undulating Fairways and sand traps make you think about every shot. Enjoyed the round despite challenge! Looking forward to Crooked Cat next!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 10
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Cold weather
Used cart

Course never disappoints

The greens were rolling true and not too fast. Fairways were great, plenty of grass to hit off of. Some of the tee boxes could use a little work but overall they were nice. The layout of Panther Lake is so much fun. Pretty wide fairways, elevation shots, plenty of water and plenty of sand to test all levels of golfers.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Course layout was awesome

Cannot complain one of the best courses I’ve played in Orlando! Tight fairways but rough is not bad at all. Challenging but very getable course.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 94
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Top 500 Contributor
Previously Played

Consistent!

This is one of the few courses in Orlando where you can almost guarantee the course conditions are going to be in great shape. I always enjoy playing here. The layout is great, and the environment is always enjoyable.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Well worth a visit

Panther Lakes remains a strong favourite for us to play when we’re in Orlando The greens have always been in great condition and fast. The layout challenges all levels with the tee options.

The staff are some of the freindliest we have come across on all the courses we have played.

We had planned to only play it once but we may play it again before we head back to Scotland.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great course

Enjoyed Panther Lake with a gorgeous layout and somewhat open fareways with great contours. Greens looked fantastic but were playing pretty slow, likely the high relative humidity. Overall highly recommend this track.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 10
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Beautiful course, Great value but we finished at 4:30 and the restaurant was closed

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 27
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great course

Pace of play was great and course was in good condition

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 23
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

CONDITIONS

Last year the course was v. Good. So we came back this year!

Well the course was found in excellent 👌👍 condition!😎🌞.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 23
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Very nice course

Every thing at the course was well maintained. The staff that I dealt with were exceptional and very knowledgeable. My only issue was the course had some wet areas in the fairway but we it rained on and off through my round so I am not sure if those areas are always soggy or it was the day. Great Course.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Previously Played

Awful

Left after 9, which took 3 hours. Complete lack of effort from staff, no rangers pushing play, absolute dogshjt experience.

Conditions Good
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 46
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Poor
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 46
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Fair
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 11
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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