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Panther Lake at Orange County National

16301 Phil Ritson Way, Winter Garden, Florida 34787, Orange County
(888) 727-3672, (407) 656-2626
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About

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.

Holes 18
Par 72
Length 7350 yds
Rating 76.0
Slope 139
Type Public
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Rentals & Services

Golf Carts Yes - included in green fees
GPS
Golf Clubs

Practice & Instruction

Driving Range
Bunker
Golf School Academy
Teaching Pro
Pitching & Chipping Area
Putting Green
Practice Hole

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Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard, Amex, Discover Welcomed
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Food & Beverage

Restaurant

Lodging

Lodging Available

Available Facilities

Clubhouse
Meeting Facilities
Locker Rooms
Year Built 1997
Fairways Bermuda Grass
Greens Champion Ultra Dwarf Bermuda Grass
Golf Season Year round
Architect(s) Phil Ritson David Harman Isao Aoki

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4.3
4.3 out of 5 stars, based on 2502 reviews
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  • Layout
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  • Friendliness
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  • Pace
    4.0
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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.

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Golfers Often Mention

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 56
Brunch 26
Watching the Game 23
Course Challenges:
Bunkers 94
Water Hazards 91
Undulating Greens 81
Best For:
Advanced Golfers 88
Playing Multiple Courses 77
Locals 66
Location is:
Worth the Drive 90
Near Local Attractions 41
Convenient to the City 36

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chemgeek911
Reviews 49
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

Good course

Have played it several times. Will play again. Great layout.

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Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 3.0
Difficulty 4.0
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Commented on 09/16/2022

Thank you for your 5-star review! We here at Orange County National appreciate our guests taking the time to tell us about their experience! We look forward to seeing you out again very soon!

Thank you for your recommendation! We here at Orange County National appreciate our guests taking the time to tell us about their experience! We look forward to seeing you out again very soon!

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chrisbb
T O P 100
Reviews 189
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

4.511 stars

Several beautiful holes, very enjoyable!

April, lady in pro shop, was super nice and very accommodating!

Thanks April!

Sure hope to play here again some day!

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First Time Playing
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 3.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 4.0
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Commented on 09/15/2022

Thank you for your 5-star review! We here at Orange County National appreciate our guests taking the time to tell us about their experience! We look forward to seeing you out again very soon!

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ja643237
Reviews 78
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 4.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 4.0
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Commented on 09/14/2022

Thank you for taking the time to review Orange County National! We hope to see you again soon so we can earn the chance to get 5 stars!

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Jerrykiii3
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Panther Lake Exceeded Expectations

Nice golf course with excellent staff, good pace of play and value for price.

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Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 5.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 4.0
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Commented on 09/14/2022

Thank you for your 5-star review! We here at Orange County National appreciate our guests taking the time to tell us about their experience! We look forward to seeing you out again very soon!

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FloridaGolferNow
T O P 250
Reviews 136
Recommended
Played
Top 250 Contributor
Previously Played
3.0
3.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 2.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 2.0
Pace 2.0
Amenities 4.0
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Commented on 09/23/2022

We appreciate you taking the time to leave us a review. We would love to know how we can earn those last two stars next time! Thanks for playing Panther Lake at Orange County National.

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hnigaglioni
Reviews 44
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Disappointed

This is one of the courses that we play all year round bcs of the obvious. This time I’m a little disappointed and here’s why. They have a new GPS system, which is great but they haven’t figured it out yet! I have a handicap and I need help getting closer to every shot. The system won’t let us get any closer than 45 yards of the green or staying in the cart path. I got to give it to the staff bcs they were trying to fix it, unfortunately they couldn’t. Hope they do figure it out for the sake of other handicap players and myself!

Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 4.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 4.0
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Commented on 09/23/2022

Thank you for your 5-star review! We here at Orange County National appreciate our guests taking the time to tell us about their experience! We look forward to seeing you out again very soon!

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DLTarqytek
T O P 250
Reviews 158
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Course always in great shape....

Other than the green still healing a bit from being aerated, the course was in excellent shape. I do wish they would cut the rough down a bit. It slows pace of play while looking for balls that land in the rough.

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Top 250 Contributor
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 3.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 5.0
Difficulty 4.0
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Commented on 09/06/2022

Thank you for your 5-star review! We here at Orange County National appreciate our guests taking the time to tell us about their experience! We look forward to seeing you out again very soon!

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bengburen
Reviews 16
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 4.0
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Commented on 08/30/2022

Thank you for your 5-star review! We here at Orange County National appreciate our guests taking the time to tell us about their experience! We look forward to seeing you out again very soon!

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teewhit2006
Reviews 9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played
Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
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Commented on 09/23/2022

Thank you for your 5-star review! We here at Orange County National appreciate our guests taking the time to tell us about their experience! We look forward to seeing you out again very soon!

Thank you for your recommendation! We here at Orange County National appreciate our guests taking the time to tell us about their experience! We look forward to seeing you out again very soon!

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GatorChubbs1
Reviews 15
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played
Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
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Commented on 09/23/2022

Thank you for your 5-star review! We here at Orange County National appreciate our guests taking the time to tell us about their experience! We look forward to seeing you out again very soon!

Thank you for your recommendation! We here at Orange County National appreciate our guests taking the time to tell us about their experience! We look forward to seeing you out again very soon!

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u000002356994
Reviews 19
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

Nice course, but greens were dry hard and very slow

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Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 3.0
Value 4.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 3.0
Amenities 4.0
Difficulty 4.0
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Commented on 08/23/2022

Thank you for taking the time to review Orange County National! We hope to see you again soon so we can earn the chance to get 5 stars!

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jaykoo
Reviews 60
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 4.0
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Commented on 08/24/2022

Thank you for your recommendation! We here at Orange County National appreciate our guests taking the time to tell us about their experience! We look forward to seeing you out again very soon!

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adiaz337
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played
First Time Playing
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
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Commented on 08/24/2022

Thank you for your 5-star review! We here at Orange County National appreciate our guests taking the time to tell us about their experience! We look forward to seeing you out again very soon!

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bengburen
Reviews 16
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

我第一次开始打高尔夫球时就来过这里。

This is the second time I have brought my son here. There are some difficulties here, but the stadium is well maintained and the rhythm is also very good. Everyone is in order. Although the weather is very hot, it went very smoothly. It feels better than when I first came to this stadium, because I am better at this sport now.

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Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
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Commented on 08/23/2022

Thank you for your 5-star review! We here at Orange County National appreciate our guests taking the time to tell us about their experience! We look forward to seeing you out again very soon!

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u314159899414
Review 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Great condition and layout

We enjoyed it. The course is in great shape. The greens were quick but fair. The tee shots offer the chance to hit the big stick and get rewarded and are fairly open overall.

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First Time Playing
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
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Commented on 08/20/2022

Thank you for your 5-star review! We here at Orange County National appreciate our guests taking the time to tell us about their experience! We look forward to seeing you out again very soon!

Thank you for your recommendation! We here at Orange County National appreciate our guests taking the time to tell us about their experience! We look forward to seeing you out again very soon!

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jpino0304
Reviews 29
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
Played

Very Frustrating

Not sure why they let the rough get so long? Maybe prepping for a tournament but it’s the most frustrating thing that can happen on a course when you play to enjoy the game. Long story short; I was playing well and didn’t hit any shots OB but still lost 6 Prov’s. You can miss the fairway by 2 feet and lose your ball. It was so bad that the group of older guys in front of us quit after 7 holes. They spent most of the time (like us) looking for their golf balls in the rough. Which of course killed our pace of play. So; if you like to have fun and enjoy golf, I would definitely NOT recommend this course until they fix the rough. If you hate all your golf balls and want to get rid of them, OCN is for you!

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Previously Played
1.0
1.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 1.0
Value 1.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 1.0
Amenities 1.0
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Commented on 08/24/2022

Thank you for reviewing the course. We would like to apologize for your recent experience.

We're sorry to hear you were less than satisfied during your round. We pride ourselves on our providing great service and the high-quality standards we maintain.

We would like to make things right. Please reach out to our management team at the pro shop.

We hope to hear from you soon.

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Korasick
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Very nice place to play. The greens were fast and in great condition

First Time Playing
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 3.0
Amenities 4.0
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Commented on 08/17/2022

Thank you for taking the time to review us. Your feedback is valuable, and we look forward to delivering you excellent service again soon. Panther Lake at Orange County National thanks you!

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jbtrevino66
Review 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played
Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 4.0
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Commented on 08/24/2022

Thank you for your 5-star review! We here at Orange County National appreciate our guests taking the time to tell us about their experience! We look forward to seeing you out again very soon!

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Thomas2394211
Reviews 19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Fast greens. Long rough

This was my second time playing OCN panther lake. One of my favorite courses I’ve played. The first time I played it was a few months back. It was in great shape then and still in awesome condition now. Greens were extremely fast compared to last time though. Like PGA fast haha If I had to guess they were rolling around a 12. Rough was on the longer side about 1-2 inches. Definitely could cut the rough down some (unless a tournament is about to happen) course was definitely playing much firmer and harder then a few months ago. Long course. Couple holes I would hit a 250 yard drive down the middle and still be looking at 200 yards for my approach shot in. (No I don’t play from the tips. Did the orange/green combo tee 6500) longest 6500 I’ve played haha if you don’t have a decent driver or long irons this course will eat you up. Definitely see why the Korn ferry tour plays here

Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 4.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 3.0
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Commented on 08/17/2022

Thank you for your 5-star review! We here at Orange County National appreciate our guests taking the time to tell us about their experience! We look forward to seeing you out again very soon!

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TjXIII
Reviews 51
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

The Best

The starter, the beverage cart woman, the young lady in the restaurant, the cart attendant, all of them were fantastic. The course conditions were wonderful and the greens were perfect. Don’t know what more you could ask for … maybe have them turn the heat down …lol

Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
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Commented on 08/24/2022

Thank you for your recommendation! We here at Orange County National appreciate our guests taking the time to tell us about their experience! We look forward to seeing you out again very soon!

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