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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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Course Details

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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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 2505 reviews
86.4%
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  • Conditions
    4.2
  • Value
    4.1
  • Layout
    4.6
  • Friendliness
    4.4
  • Pace
    4.0
  • Amenities
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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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u314162694835
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 2.0
Amenities 1.0
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Commented on 05/11/2022

Hello, thank you for visiting us at Panther Lake at Orange County National. We appreciate your 4-star rating and review. We hope you join us for another round soon.

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Daniel3089490
Reviews 11
Skill Intermediate
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 5.0
Amenities 4.0
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Commented on 05/11/2022

Hello and thank you for your 5-star rating! We're delighted you enjoyed your round. Please book another round with us soon, and thanks for choosing Panther Lake at Orange County National!

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Ezz5194685
Review 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Golf Game

Coarse is in good shape

People are friendly and helpful

I really enjoined playing

First Time Playing
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 4.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 3.0
Amenities 4.0
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Commented on 05/25/2022

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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Lameteric1
Review 1
Handicap Don't know
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 4.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 4.0
Difficulty 4.0
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Commented on 05/11/2022

Hello and thank you for your 5-star rating! We're delighted you enjoyed your round. Please book another round with us soon, and thanks for choosing Panther Lake at Orange County National!

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david1436057
Reviews 12
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
Played

Used to be better

Very expensive for punched greens. No one said a word about it when making a teatime. Staff is friendly at best they do not go out of their way. This used to be a great golf facility.

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Previously Played
2.0
2.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 2.0
Value 1.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 3.0
Pace 3.0
Amenities 4.0
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u419265897
Reviews 7
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

Solid course. Average greens.

Tee boxes grass was surprisingly overgrown. Frwys were in great shape. Greens were very average and on the slow side. Bunkers and rough were in great shape. Narrow course that was a fun challenge.

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Previously Played
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 4.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 3.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 2.0
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Commented on 05/03/2022

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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bradgiedd
Reviews 20
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

The perfect golf day

The course was in great shape and a perfect warm sunny day made for a great golfing experience. Always have enjoyed playing here. Prices are not cheap during “the season “but still worth it for how nice everything was on the property.

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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 05/03/2022

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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GEORGEBATTCOCK
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
2.0
2.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 2.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 3.0
Pace 1.0
Amenities 1.0
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Oscares10
Reviews 4
Recommended
Played

Amazing Course

Really good fairways and greens. Unreal course to be honest, especially for the price.

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First Time Playing
Hot 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 5.0
Difficulty 3.0
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Commented on 05/02/2022

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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JRS19
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Good Course But Recovering From Being Punched

Course was in good shape. Paste of play was a little slow but that is to be somewhat expected when in Orlando, as there are a lot of golfers traveling here to play. Greens were slow and still recovering from what appears to be a recent punch - this wasn’t advised when booking or when at the course. This would be a great value for $80 when the greens are healed. But when they are still showing signs of being punched $80 is way to much.

First Time Playing
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 4.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 3.0
Amenities 5.0
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Commented on 05/25/2022

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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mshiver
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

Great Course

First time playing at Orange County National and loved it. Challenging but very fun course. Great topography for a FL course. Greens and tee boxes in overall good shape. Only feedback is to upgrade carts with GPS.

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First Time Playing
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 4.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 4.0
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Commented on 05/02/2022

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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u409432602
Reviews 5
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 4.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 5.0
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Commented on 05/02/2022

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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Aslak1499572
Reviews 3
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 4.0
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Commented on 04/19/2022

Hello and thank you for your 5-star rating! We're delighted you enjoyed your round. Please book another round with us soon, and thanks for choosing Panther Lake at Orange County National!

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Mark7630471
T O P 250
Reviews 136
Recommended
Played

Course is in pristine condition. OCN has a terrific practice area to warm up prior to the round. Panther Lake is very challenging, be sure to play the correct set of tees as the course plays longer than the card.

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Top 250 Contributor
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 05/02/2022

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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u00000154530
Reviews 7
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Best course in orange county

Awesome conditions, friendly starters , this is a must play

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 5.0
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Commented on 05/02/2022

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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u440531138
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Played

All Around Awful

What can I say? You better be a camel or bring your own water. The cart girl finally showed up at the 17th hole and the water fountains were turned off on the course. The starter was terribly rude. A Flinstone car is faster than their carts. The fairways were dry. Weeds at the tee boxes. There was no Marshall for pace of play and we had a group of seven or eight golfers in front of us. One of the worst courses I have been to in Florida. Only positive thing I can say is the greens were decent. Golfed at Shingle Creek earlier in the morning and it was pristine, cheaper and their steak was one of the best I have ever had. I do not recommend Panther Lake at all.

First Time Playing
1.0
1.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 1.0
Value 1.0
Layout 1.0
Friendliness 1.0
Pace 1.0
Amenities 1.0
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Commented on 04/29/2022

Thank you again for your review. We apologize that your experience did not meet your expectations. We would love the opportunity to speak with you further to better understand the challenges you encountered and address them appropriately. Our GM can be contacted at jbixler@ocngolf.com and looks forward to speaking with you. We hope to have the privilege of hosting you again for an appropriate Orange County National experience.

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Commented on 04/19/2022

Hi ,

we’re sorry to hear of your less-than-satisfactory experience and hope you will accept our sincerest apologies.

We value our customers' opinions and would like to make things right and determine how we can provide a solution that makes you smile.

Please contact us directly at the pro shop. Thank you for bringing this to our attention.

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u000005790374
Reviews 29
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

OC National, Panther Lake, is one of the best golf courses in the Orlando area.

It was a great day for golf. The sun was shining, with just a slight wind. The course was in excellent condition. I was paired up with two very friendly and skilled golfers. The young man hit his drives 300 yards, and had a great game. The young lady that joined us had her dad and swing coach along for the day. She was preparing for a junior tournament qualifier. She consistently hit the greens in regulation, and scored very well. Panther lake is always one of my very favorite stops for golf, always a good time, and I will definitely be back.

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Previously Played
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 4.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 4.0
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Commented on 04/29/2022

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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BlankoPearl
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played
First Time Playing
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 4.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 4.0
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Commented on 05/02/2022

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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tgsavoldy
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

OCN - Panther Lake

Challenging course that requires you to be careful with your shot selections. The course is well maintained and greens are fast with some undulation. Employees at OCN are great to work with and welcoming to all guests. All in, playing Panther Lake is a tough, yet fun experience. Will be returning in the near future!

Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 4.0
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Commented on 05/02/2022

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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u000007341366
Reviews 100
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
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 4.0
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Commented on 04/13/2022

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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