Orange County National - Panther Lake: #17
A view of hole #17 at Orange County National - Panther Lake Course
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4.4
2486 Reviews (2486)
5 Stars
1594
4 Stars
657
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
2311 out of 2486 reviews
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4.3
53 Reviews (53)
5 Stars
28
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
83.0%
Recommend this course
44 out of 53 reviews
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4.4
194 Reviews (194)
5 Stars
110
4 Stars
52
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
2486 Reviews (2486)

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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Reviews 30
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart

OCN

Please be aware for at least the rest of October, that if you sign up to play Panther Lake, because of the recent storms there is still standing water on the front 9. You will likely start on #10 of Crooked Cat and then play the back 9 on Panther Lake. FYI, the back 9 on Crooked Cat is difficult. Other than that the course was in pretty good shape considering the storms.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Both courses

We played the back 9 of Panther Lake and Crooked Cat due to hurricane and water damage on the front. Courses we both good shape other than cart paths washed out.

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

Fabulous golf facility

The course was great , in excellent condition and the staff were fabulous.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Great course, even after hurricanes.

Grateful to play this course. It was in great shape, despite the hurricanes. Would love to play again.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 20
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Despite the storm

Every year I’m passing in Orlando area, I want to play OCN.My favourite is Panther Lake.

Because of the storm OCN did make play back nine holes of Panther Lake and then the back nine holes of Crooked Cat.

Evidence of A lot of water got. Nevertheless the course, fairway tee box are fairly good , the greens were awesome.

Great job to OCN

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 46
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great course

It’s a Must play course if you’re in the Orlando area.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 11
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

not nice

Wasn't a nice experience.

They would let me tee off earlier,ceven though there were many Opportunities for join others. Sad, because it was birthday, and people want to celebrate my birthday and they made a restaurant reservations. Embarrassed..y. The course said they're reason, it was a,Golf

Now deal.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 4
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 25
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Pace of Play

Got behind a real slow foursome right off # 1 tee! Finally skipped A hole and went in front of them! Finished 4 holes in front of them! Need a Marshall as much play as OCN gets!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
3.0
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart

Not quite worth the money...

Walked up without a tee time a promptly got situated.. the starter got me out pronto. The first issue was the GPS on the cart did not work, so the first nine holes were a guessing game. Also, there in NO WATER COOLERS on the course. If you do not fill a container or have your own, it is a dry mouth after 95 degree day, They did have a water cooler at the turn..no lids for the cups. Overall, nice course that is maintained to muni level quality.,, will not race back to play.

Conditions Good
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Mark Prince

Great course great service from all welcoming staff would highly recommend.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 11
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Bad Decision

I get there early, an hour prior to mt tee,time. I asked would it be okay if I could get out early. The manager said NO, even though the course was wide open for single to join a three several times. I asked why won't you sent me out. Reply, because you booked through GOLFNOW. Needless to say, it tool everything in my power to call this jerk a DICK.All other workers there were embarrassed and felt my pain.

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Fair
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Great course

Probably the best overall golf experience in the area especially when considering for the fairly priced tee times

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 247
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Top 100 Contributor
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Excellent

On arrival, everyone at the club made us feel welcome. They went out of there way to inform us on everything, such as shifting our tee time to beat the weather, loaded the clubs on to carts, showed us where the 1st tee was, as well as information concerning the course. The course itself is great, tees, fairways and greens were in good condition (even though the greens had been sanded). This course is a must for golfers to play.

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

Great condition!

Greens were a bit sandy but rolled true. Fairways and rough were in great condition.

Only drawback was we only saw the beverage cart one time, and you can guess what hole. Never fails.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 15
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Nice course

Greens were recently aerated, but still were in good shape. I'm not good enough for it to matter anyways. Cart path had some construction spots but nothing bad, just had to veer off a couple times. Otherwise, the course is in wonderful condition. It's a must play if you're in the area. Try go during the week day, weekends can get very busy. I went Monday morning and it was decently empty, lots of singles. Was able to finish in under 4 hrs easy.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
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