Panther Lake at Orange County National

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.
Tee | Par | Length | Rating | Slope |
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Champ | 72 | 7350 yards | 76.0 | 139 |
Orange | 72 | 6849 yards | 73.3 | 132 |
Green | 72 | 6394 yards | 71.2 | 127 |
White | 72 | 6011 yards | 69.2 | 120 |
White (W) | 72 | 6011 yards | 74.9 | 129 |
Tan (W) | 72 | 5319 yards | 70.8 | 123 |
Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
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Champ M: 75.2/141 | 457 | 510 | 487 | 196 | 399 | 181 | 548 | 454 | 427 | 3659 | 538 | 221 | 436 | 432 | 622 | 215 | 450 | 163 | 533 | 3610 | 7269 |
Orange M: 73.1/137 | 431 | 493 | 432 | 176 | 371 | 170 | 535 | 418 | 413 | 3439 | 528 | 198 | 407 | 412 | 570 | 189 | 417 | 153 | 493 | 3367 | 6806 |
Orange/Green M: 72.1/135 | 431 | 493 | 405 | 166 | 371 | 151 | 505 | 418 | 413 | 3353 | 498 | 180 | 407 | 412 | 546 | 171 | 417 | 153 | 461 | 3245 | 6598 |
Green M: 71.2/132 | 409 | 493 | 405 | 166 | 360 | 151 | 505 | 396 | 360 | 3245 | 498 | 180 | 379 | 381 | 546 | 171 | 384 | 135 | 461 | 3135 | 6380 |
Green/White M: 70.2/129 | 409 | 493 | 394 | 156 | 360 | 125 | 440 | 396 | 360 | 3133 | 455 | 173 | 379 | 381 | 537 | 157 | 384 | 135 | 450 | 3051 | 6184 |
White M: 69.3/127 W: 75.2/136 | 368 | 465 | 394 | 156 | 350 | 125 | 440 | 345 | 332 | 2975 | 455 | 173 | 362 | 367 | 537 | 157 | 363 | 127 | 450 | 2991 | 5966 |
Tan M: 66.9/123 W: 71.2/129 | 357 | 422 | 340 | 129 | 328 | 109 | 409 | 305 | 324 | 2723 | 428 | 145 | 310 | 333 | 475 | 140 | 321 | 112 | 434 | 2698 | 5421 |
Handicap | 7 | 11 | 1 | 13 | 9 | 17 | 5 | 15 | 3 | 16 | 2 | 12 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 14 | 18 | 10 | |||
Par | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
Course Details
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Golf Advisor: Top Courses in Florida (2014 #13)
Reviews
Reviewer Photos
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Lunch at the grill for only $5. Photo submitted by CathyC on 05/09/2025
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Beware of Gators 🐊 Photo submitted by u000007176074 on 04/23/2025
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Photo submitted by u314161622535 on 02/16/2025
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Photo submitted by katelussier on 06/06/2024
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Photo submitted by Mark9119156 on 05/08/2024
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Photo submitted by Mark9119156 on 05/08/2024
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Photo submitted by u314164494741 on 03/24/2024
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Photo submitted by u849780932 on 02/14/2024
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Photo submitted by TheOrlandoGolfer on 12/24/2023
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Photo submitted by u4119020 on 05/18/2023
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Photo submitted by ABrady10 on 04/17/2023
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More than 30 yards Lee Photo submitted by Palamountain on 03/13/2023
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Photo submitted by u000005609027 on 02/11/2023
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Photo submitted by usernumber01 on 01/29/2023
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Sunrise @ Panther Lake 11/15 Photo submitted by jimlingle on 11/16/2022
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Photo submitted by u000007936520 on 08/03/2022
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Photo submitted by Ozzie9502015 on 05/14/2022
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Photo submitted by john0769 on 07/26/2021
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Baby gator. Photo submitted by u000002735683 on 06/04/2021
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Spanish moss Photo submitted by Tattride on 03/15/2021
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Excellent greens Photo submitted by Tattride on 03/15/2021
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Photo submitted by dwgraves on 01/17/2021
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Photo submitted by RicFlair1 on 11/26/2020
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The Winners Photo submitted by u000003509025 on 11/02/2020
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Photo submitted by kennyp1960 on 02/10/2020
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Photo submitted by BenDonora on 12/05/2019
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Photo submitted by andymartin7 on 08/28/2019
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Photo submitted by andymartin7 on 08/28/2019
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Photo submitted by andymartin7 on 08/28/2019
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Photo submitted by danm76 on 07/18/2019
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Photo submitted by danm76 on 07/18/2019
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Beautiful course on a hot day! Photo submitted by SHASHI60 on 07/12/2018
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Photo submitted by JCharrette on 08/01/2016
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Photo submitted by JCharrette on 08/01/2016
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Almost an island green Photo submitted by Zeuswon on 08/26/2015
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Photo submitted by TerryTerryTerry on 02/20/2015
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2 Happily retired papermakers from Canada. Photo submitted by jimwalt on 02/19/2015
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Photo submitted by KatherineSokol on 12/24/2014
Great Facility but could use an Active Ranger
Love, love, love this golf facility and will make it a point to come play Panther Lake and Crooked Cat when in Orlando.
Both challenging courses in great shape and a great deal for your $.
Only recommendation is that they have an active ranger on the courses as play lately has slowed down to unacceptable standards. Last week we literally waited 25minutes on a hole to tee off. Insane.
Nice course
It was nice but there were a good bit of thin or dead areas that could have used more water. They made me pay 25 dollars for my wife to ride so I won’t be playing there again. They didn’t charge me in the past so she came with me again
Amazing course just hurting right now.
This is an amazing course, the layout and facilities are amazing. I have played here before and it was impeccable. This time however, the conditions were pretty rough with a lot of the farewayes bare and patchy.
Would still recommend the course though.
Amazing Experience!
First time on the grounds and was blown away. The driving range was amazing, practice putting green amazing, then the course (panther) is a professional track, so what else to say there? The staff was so helpful and ranger even checked in to make sure I was enjoying my time. I will do everything I can to make it back and play the other track. If you are in the area, Orange County is a must!
Very Disappointed….
Fairways! Worst I’ve ever seen them on the Panther side. Tell me about the drought we’ve had. That everyone has had but doesn’t look like this. Just can’t imagine the excuse they’d use to get to this point.
May 2025
Everything was very nice. The staff all very plesant. The range eas in good shape. I used the practice sand trap. The course was in nice shape. The greens about a 9-10 for speed and rolled true.
Ugh!
Fist ball was in the air at 12:03pm. We hit hole #13 at 4:18pm. We left at that point, but probably should have left after 9 holes. The ranger came by a few times and was very cordial, letting us know that he was doing his best. As we were driving from 13 to the clubhouse, I became skeptical of his response due to a foursome that had 2 open holes in front of them, and a twosome with the same. I understand it was a holiday weekend, but when there are 3 groups on one hole and a total of 4 open holes in front, I’m speculating that not everything was being done to monitor pace of play. To add salt on the wounds, the fairways were in atrocious condition. Now I understand why the LIV Tour goes there! Lol!
The course has a very good layout, but the conditions were a 2 out of ten and pace of play was a zero out of 10. Unfortunately, it will be a very long time before I play there again. I’m not suggesting that the course should be avoided, but if you feel like wasting 6 hours on a poorly conditioned course…by all means, go play it. I personally would rather stay home and do yard work.
Nice Course Needing TLC
OCN Panther Trace is an interesting layout. It can play to any level of difficulty depending on the tees you choose. The course was in decent shape. The tees, greens and fairways had some turf issues probably due to the heavy play it receives. Overall it was in good shape. Pace of play was a bit slow which might have been due to the other course being closed causing this one to be heavily booked. I would play here again.
Very good, but not excellent.
Free range balls, great people, awesome pro shop and clubhouse. I played on a hot deal. I wouldn't pay more. Nice, but far from excellent.
The fairways and greens were great. The rest of the course was a bit torn up. Lots of yellow spots where they're killing weeds. Large areas off the course and in between holes that were being cleared out. I know, you don't play there, but it just looked like a construction zone. Lakes and ponds are now grass and brush.
Average, could be so much
Layout is great.
Fairways were poor, lots of burnt areas and generally not well maintained. Bunkers and tees were good and greens, despite having been worked on, were also good.
Fairways and Tee Boxes Struggling
I’ve played OCN a number of times and this is the first opportunity I’ve had something negative to say about the courses.
The grass on Panther Lakes fairway and tee boxes patchy, or burned out. With it being mid-May in Florida, the Bermuda grass should be thriving. Don’t know what they did or didn’t do, but I would hold off on playing there till they figure it out. Disappointing for what use to be an exceptional course.
Amazing course, staff and facilities!!!
From the minute you leave your vehicle, everything is TOP NOTCH!!! Unlimited range balls, MASSIVE putting green, great food and service. Course was in impeccable shape!! I almost felt like I was Stealing for the price that it costs us to play.. there’s no better Valur in all of Florida! 5 stars all day.. cannot wait to be back!

Pure
Great course with superb fairways and large fast greens !! Top quality for the money 👌🏻
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Food & Beverage Discount2 for 1 Drinks
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Merchandise Discount20% Off Soft Goods
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Free Range Balls2 for 1 Range Balls