Orange County National - Panther Lake: #17
A view of hole #17 at Orange County National - Panther Lake Course
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4.5
2437 Reviews (2437)
5 Stars
1567
4 Stars
645
3 Stars
133
2 Stars
52
1 Stars
40
Conditions
4.4
Value
4.3
Layout
4.7
Friendliness
4.5
Pace
4.1
Amenities
4.4
93.2%
Recommend this course
2270 out of 2437 reviews
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Average Rating
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4.3
140 Reviews (140)
5 Stars
79
4 Stars
39
3 Stars
15
2 Stars
4
1 Stars
3
Conditions
4.1
Value
4.2
Layout
4.7
Pace
4.0
Amenities
4.4
StaffFriendliness
4.6
90.0%
Recommend this course
126 out of 140 reviews
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4.5
281 Reviews (281)
5 Stars
180
4 Stars
72
3 Stars
17
2 Stars
7
1 Stars
5
Conditions
4.3
Value
4.3
Layout
4.7
Pace
4.1
Amenities
4.4
StaffFriendliness
4.6
92.5%
Recommend this course
260 out of 281 reviews
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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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4.5
2437 Reviews (2437)

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Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 09/25/2023

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!

Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Course in good shape

Greens were good. Fairways and tee boxes good. A little bit wet.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
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 Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Bunkers

Beutiful layout, great staff, need more rakes for the bunkers.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 38
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 48
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Wet weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 16
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

OCN Has A Great Reputation

OCN is a very tough track. You have to know your game when you step to the first tee. For most casual golfers it is a difficult course. We have played there many of times. We unfortunately were behind a group that was over there head and did not use golf course etiquette. We waited on every hole from the third hole on. Not once did they offer to let us play thru when there was no one in front of them. They knew they were holding us up too. Met one of them in bar later and he was very apologetic about the situation but he was matched up with the other 3 and they were not interested in letting us thru.We were a twosome and play with pace. There was a ranger that stopped to talk to us a few times and he knew we were waiting, disappointed he did not mention to them to let us thru. He saw them struggling as we did. Course was in good shape, plenty of greens keepers out there working. Unfortunately the slow play ruined our day. Frustrating when you spend more time in your cart watching others struggle than playing the game.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 28
Handicap 20-24
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Orange County National Panther Lake

A course we truly enjoy and can be played well, but is challenging. Facilities are first class. Course condition is very good, team friendly and work with you - they listen and act; and one that we love to come back to every time we come to the region.

The menu choice in the restaurant is limited for a course of this status, but I admit I come for the quality of golf!

We will be back

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great course and professional staff

The course was in great condition and the overall experience couldn’t have been better. They have a great halfway house (food) and the beverage cart was always around when you wanted it.

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

Orange County National

ONC, where do I start…

From the drive up I knew this was a special trek, greeted at Bag Drop by a couple young fellas ( makes me sound kinda old….), hooked the bag up, made sure I was headed in the right direction. Guys in the Pro Shop were awesome as well. Worked my way around, probably the largest, practice areas and range. Awesome amenities.

Made my way to the Starter at Panther’s Lake, greeted accordingly & offered frozen towels and free oranges too. Paired with a Father & his 2 Sons, Great Folks, Good Times.

Course is immaculate, Fairways and Rough are top notch, Green could’ve looked better, but performed like some of the best I’ve played. Great Round, AWESOME course and layout. In town for business, wish I would have played multiple times, I’ll be back without a doubt, even with the hour+ commute.

THANKS!!

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

Fun course

Open fairways and course is in great condition. Staff and facilities were fantastic. I’d play this course again.

Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 18
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Fair but challenging

This was one of the more fair but challenging courses I’ve played anywhere in Florida. Course was in great shape and for the most part was right in front of you. Honestly no crazy hidden trouble that you get from a lot of courses. I would definitely recommend and would love to play it again

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 10
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Very Good Public Access Course

This is probably the 3rd or 4th time I have played this course, and for a public access course that gets a lot of play, I was impressed by the condition of the course. Not to say it couldn't use some TLC but as I said, for a course that sees a lot of play from a lot of different skill level players, it was in admirable shape. I will definitely play here again when I am in the area.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Great course, fantastic staff! Conditions were great!

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