Panther Lake at Orange County National

One of the nicest courses I have ever played. Got paired up with a older gentleman who had been a member for a long time and could not have enjoyed it more. Like having a caddy. I played great so my experience may be better than some but the overall quality of this course is hard to match.

This is probably my favorite course in Florida now. The greens aren’t as visually appealing since they are being invaded by something, but they roll nice and pure… with a proper speed as well. Great layout. Beautiful views. Everything was well taken care of. Will definitely be back

Greens were perfect, the course is manicured nicely. Staff very courteous.

Compared to other courses this time of the year, very enjoyable. Enjoyed the greens with the surprise of a quick break at the hole. Tricky but does not appear so.

Overall a return course for sure.

Panther Lake was in great condition. The only issue was the wierd nanny cart. It would lockup sometimes when you were no where near the green or a trap. Twice we got a message at 98 yards from a hole in the fairway?

Course in great condition. Greens very good Rangers made everyone keep moving.

The staff allowed me to early as a group cancelled. This allowed me to get a full 18 in and I am appreciative of that. The course is in great shape. Greens are moderately quick and run true. Not too much grain either. As we arrived in the fairway on 17, a bobcat crossed in front of us up by the green. We saw it again in 18 fairway. That really roped off the day!

Course was in great shape as you’d expect from Orange County National. Greens were great and rolling true. Fairways were plush. Conditions are as good as they can be this time of the year. Pace of play was slow but the ranger aggressively got us back on track so that was much appreciated.

⛳ Course Review: Orange County National’s Panther Lake ⛳

Just across the road at the OCN facility lies Panther Lake, the original gem on the property. This par 72, 7269-yard course is a true contender for the top spot on my list.

🌲 A Natural Oasis: Panther Lake offers a vast, pristine golfing oasis surrounded by nothing but nature. It’s a place where you can escape and immerse yourself in the game.

🌱 Greens of Excellence: The greens at Panther Lake were a standout feature. They were not only in excellent condition but also faster than Crooked Cat. These expansive greens had plenty of slope, rolling pure as can be and soft enough to stop a shot on a dime.

🏌️‍♂️ Balanced Challenge: The course struck a perfect balance. It was challenging but offered moments where it rewarded the player. The fairways were tight, but the rough was forgiving enough to keep you in decent shape.

⛳ Memorable Holes: There are many spectacular holes, but one that stands out is hole #9 (Check out Pictures #4 and #5). It’s a downhill par 4 that demands a demanding straight long iron or wood off the tee, with a ravine to the right and sloping hills to the left. The second shot requires crossing the ravine to a bunker-guarded green. Hole 14 is another highlight, a monstrous 622-yard par 5 with a 90-degree right turn, bunkers covering the green, and water lurking long! It’s simply a beautiful hole.

🌄 Challenging Terrain: Panther Lake features some steep terrain, and even when you hit the fairway, you might have an uncomfortable lie. Precision is key!

Overall, Panther Lake is probably the best course I’ve played yet, just narrowly edging out its sister course, Crooked Cat.

The greens were actually brown in color, but they rolled extremely fast. Must have been a 15 on the stimp.

Overall the course was in excellent shape, the overseeding of the roughs made them a bit thick and sticky. Stay in the fairways!

Fun course with great condition. Cart person was super friendly with great service. Definitely recommend and will play again.

Condition was great ,Very Difficult but rewarding on good shots.

Biggest Complaint, No Ladies Tee Boxes

Only Forward Senior Tees, 10 yards in front of White ,Way Too long for Average ladies

From the bag drop to the pro shop to the starter throughout the course, this is what makes golf the great endeavor that it is. Loved it.

The golf course was in wonderful condition, and the staff was super friendly! Cant wait to come back.

Played Panther on a brisk,cold day and had a ball. As always OCN courses are some of the best in the state. From the front desk to your cart guys they exhibit professionalism and respect. A little on the pricey side, especially in the winter months, but I pool my weekly $ and take the 1:30 drive to have a wonderful day at a pristine course. If this sounds like something you'd go for you won't be disappointed.