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
123 Reviews (123)
5 Stars
75
4 Stars
29
3 Stars
15
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
3
Conditions
4.2
Value
4.2
Layout
4.6
Pace
4.1
Amenities
4.3
StaffFriendliness
4.5
87.8%
Recommend this course
108 out of 123 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 35
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Nice golf but slow

Se lo es this golf, Nice conditions, good fast greens. It’s just a pity it was too slow. When there so many people playing (they told us it was usually like that at this time of the year), there should be more time in between.

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

Great course

Played crooked cat before and needed to try panther, and wasn't disappointed. While I prefer crooked cat, panther lake did not disappoint with layout and course conditions minus one of the 5s that was shortened to a 3 from fallout from a hurricane. Everything else was pristine and world class including the other 2 in the group who were current and former employees. Will play again when coming back to Orlando in Feb

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

This course is a must play

Wonderful condition.

Played afternoon. Finished round just before sunset. Disappointed that club house closed when we completed round.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 37
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart

Wait Awhile

One course was closed other had modified holes (Hurricane’s) They are working on improvements

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 21
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Don’t play until water is gone from hurricane

Water is still on course and staff has “fixed” one hole by making a par 5 into a 3. Nobody told us this change before booking the tee time or at checkin. You found out about the change on hole one with starter.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Fair
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 4
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great Spot

Love OCN, play there 3-4 times a month on both course. I prefer Crooked Cat over Panther Lake but both are 5 stars. Great courses for their value and pace is always good!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 17
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Tough but fair

Couple of weather related issues affecting some holes, but overall a scenic and challenging golf experience.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 38
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Top Shelf

A vacation outing with adult son. Could not have been much nicer. Felt welcomed right away by the bag guys. Pro shop was well stocked. We rented clubs. Starter was great. Cart girl came around a few times.

Played with a nice local who knew the course so that helped. One par 5 was shortened to a par 3 due to damage from the 2 hurricanes. A couple of fairways had some ponded water, but minimal impact to play. Conditions otherwise were very, very good. Bunkers and greens were great. Pace of play was terrific, finished in 3:45.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great course

A nicely maintained, nicely laid out course with with no houses that interfere with play.

I do wish that range balls were included, even if the cost to play was a few dollars more.

I look forward to playing the course again!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 13
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great day

Had a great day and played in 3.5 hrs. Course is still dealing with damage from storms and 6 continues to play as a par 3. Greens rolled well and we had no complaints

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 9
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a year
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Nice track!

Coarse was in nice shape considering it just was hit by a hurricane. Unfortunately, several holes were modified due to flooding.

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Panther Lake Course

Considering the recent passage of hurricane Milton, the course was in very good condition. Par 5 #7 had to be shortened to a par 3 because the fairway is still too wet, but other than that the course was in very good shape. Greens were in good conditions and rolling at moderate speed. Great layout that is fairly generous off the tee, but strategic tree and bunker locations make you think twice of using driver on every hole. I enjoyed it and will go back.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great Golf course and practice area

Panther lake is a Quiet and in great conditions for a quick 4:00 full round.

Thanks to Orange County National Team.

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

Great course

Great course - few holes were still affected by past storms- but great overall

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Course under water par 5 and 2 cart path only

This is one of my favorite courses in town, I love it.

I just wish when booking they would let you know about the course conditions or an alert on the website. In addition, we were sold driving range

Buckets of balls, but the driving range was still

closed by the time of our tee time so we ate the

cost of buckets of balls.The attendant came late to open the ball machine.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 20
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Beautiful Day at Panther Lake OCN

What a facility! From the time you get unloaded at the bag drop and take a look around you know you’ve made a fine choice. Giant pro shop with many great clothing options. Second to none practice facilities. It becomes clear why multiple tours have held events at this property. Comfortable electric carts with GPS. A+ conditions on the course (there is a small patch still recovering from Hurricane Milton…. They temporarily had to turn a par 5 into a par 3). Worth being a top pick for any golf trip.

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