Orange County National - Panther Lake: #17
A view of hole #17 at Orange County National - Panther Lake Course
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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
4.0
Amenities
4.3
89.9%
Recommend this course
2314 out of 2492 reviews
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4.3
52 Reviews (52)
5 Stars
28
4 Stars
11
3 Stars
12
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
1
Conditions
4.0
Value
3.9
Layout
4.5
Pace
3.9
Amenities
4.1
StaffFriendliness
4.4
78.8%
Recommend this course
41 out of 52 reviews
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4.3
190 Reviews (190)
5 Stars
106
4 Stars
50
3 Stars
26
2 Stars
4
1 Stars
4
Conditions
4.1
Value
4.1
Layout
4.6
Pace
4.0
Amenities
4.3
StaffFriendliness
4.5
87.4%
Recommend this course
166 out of 190 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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Reviews 20
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Very Good Course

The course is very well manicured, moderately difficult course. If your forte is you hit the long ball well, you’ll do well.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 11
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 31
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 33
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 31
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

All ! Expected!

Treated nicely at bag drop and in pro shop. Practice green good. Starter was pleasant and we got off on time. Greens good. Fairways had some brown spots from the heat but overall good. We'll worth the price.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 26
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great Course, Great Value

Played Panther Lake with some buddies at $65/person resident rate from GolfNow. The course was awesome and in great shape. Really can’t think of any detractions and look forward to coming back to play Crooked Cat.

Panther Lake has a great mix of challenge and forgiveness so I think it’s suitable for intermediate to advanced golfers. Beginners might find some of the holes long and about half of the holes are such that if you hit an errant shot, don’t bother looking for them because the foliage is too thick.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Fair
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 45
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great course for the price

The course was in decent shape, challenging and good. Pace of play was slow but no ones fault just busy.

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

Superb value for money

We played Panther Lake on a Hot Deal which proved to be an absolute bargain. This course is a real test of golf with several risk/reward holes. Course conditions were fabulous for the time of year and the only suggestion for improvement would be to have towels on the carts.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 29
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Massive property

Supporting two 18 hole courses, the driving range and putting areas are huge! Panther Lake was very interesting and plenty challenging. The "Tan" tees were still a bit long for my wife but she was up to the challenge. Overall nice condition.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 10
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
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

A new favorite!

Locals who played here for the first time finally and I get the hype! I’ve had so much trouble finding courses that have tee boxes and greens in good shape recently (since it’s out of season) and not only was this play so much fun to play but the tee boxes and greens fairways and even bathrooms were in phenomenal shape! Staff was super friendly and pace of play was great. Will definitely be back soon!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 37
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Challenging course

I like the mix of par 3 & 5’s Good layout that offers a variety of tee boxes to chose from. A few greens had some burnt spots but overall in good shape

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Panther prowl

Excellent condition worth the Money, more enjoyable playing with a couple of Americans.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Driving range.

The staff was amazing and the course was in good condition. The only issue is the practice facilities. They boast about having the largest driving range in America but then go and close half of it and cram everyone in one spot. Used to have multiple chipping areas but have condensed it to only one as well. Simple fix would be to open up more of the range.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Fair
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 29
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Challenging course but enjoyable

First nine the pace was very good. Group ahead must have stopped for a bit at the turn as we had to wait through most of the back nine. Tan tees were challenging for my wife as it was 900-1000 yards more than her typical distance.

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

Panther Lake course

Great course that will challenge every aspect of your game. The staff was awesome. My nephew hit a hole in one on #4. They gave him a complimentary course flag. Highly recommend this course.

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

Course was phenominal

The course overall was amazing. Fast true greens, nice tee boxes and great fair ways. A little bit challenging with tough greens and lots of trouble to be found on approach shots. The staff was friendly and very helpful, and the restaurant had great food. I will come back to play every time I’m in the area.

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