Orange County National - Crooked Cat: #9
A view of the 9th green at Orange County National - Crooked Cat Course
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4.4
2343 Reviews (2343)
5 Stars
1464
4 Stars
648
3 Stars
141
2 Stars
48
1 Stars
42
Conditions
4.4
Value
4.2
Layout
4.7
Friendliness
4.6
Pace
4.1
Amenities
4.4
90.1%
Recommend this course
2154 out of 2343 reviews
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4.4
69 Reviews (69)
5 Stars
44
4 Stars
17
3 Stars
3
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
4
Conditions
4.4
Value
4.2
Layout
4.7
Pace
4.1
Amenities
4.4
StaffFriendliness
4.5
88.4%
Recommend this course
61 out of 69 reviews
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4.4
86 Reviews (86)
5 Stars
55
4 Stars
22
3 Stars
3
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
5
Conditions
4.4
Value
4.2
Layout
4.7
Pace
4.1
Amenities
4.4
StaffFriendliness
4.6
89.5%
Recommend this course
77 out of 86 reviews
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Course Highlights
Crooked Cat's thoughtfully designed layout and plush, consistently well-maintained fairways make it a standout destination for repeat visitors. Friendly, accommodating staff and strong overall value complete a course experience that regularly exceeds expectations.

About

Holes 18
Type Public
Style Links
Par 72
Length 7493 yards
Slope 139
Rating 76.0

The Crooked Cat Course is one of two 18-hole regulation courses at the Orange County National Golf Center and Lodge. The facility is also home to a nine-hole executive course. The Crooked Cat Course is a challenge with dramatic elevation changes and rolling fairways that are framed with mounding. The golf course has a links-style design with large, contoured greens and wide landing areas. Water hazards and several bunkers come into play throughout. There are also trees and native heather present on the course for a naturally beautiful atmosphere. Orange County National's Crooked Cat Course is favored among low handicappers due to its length and difficulty.

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Course Details

Year Built 1998
Fairways Bermuda Grass
Greens Champions Bermuda Ultra Dwarf Turf 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
Dress code No denim, collared shirt and bermuda shorts required

Food & Beverage

Restaurant

Lodging

Lodging Available

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Meeting Facilities, Locker Rooms

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Reviews

4.4
2343 Reviews (2343)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 84
Brunch 35
Watching the Game 33
Course Challenges Include:
Bunkers 115
Undulating Greens 87
Forced Carries 86
This course/club is great for:
Locals 105
Advanced Golfers 104
Playing Multiple Courses 97
This Course's Location is:
Worth the Drive 120
Near Local Attractions 61
Convenient to the City 56

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Played On
Reviews 37
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 30
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Lives up to its reputation

A beautiful layout in great condition. When I want to upgrade my course, I’ll come back to Crooked Cat

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
4.0
First Time Playing

Could be so much better

The greens were just sanded when I played, which was a huge letdown, but not even the biggest concern tons of patchy grass around the greens.For such an expensive course you would expect better conditions.

Conditions Good
Value Poor
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 16
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Course is great

Course is in great shape right now, greens are still new so playing firm. Land your approaches 3-5 yards short of your number.

Only complaint is the starter and Mr Clean in the pro shop. Both take pride in trying to ruin your experience- especially Mr Clean. Really needs to learn customer service.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Poor
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0

Great Condition

If you’re looking for a top-tier golf experience in Central Florida, Crooked Cat at Orange County National absolutely delivers. The course conditions were outstanding fairways were lush and well-manicured, greens rolled true and fast, and every detail felt dialed in from tee to green. You can tell there’s real pride in how the course is maintained.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Crooked Cat was Straight up Great

The Course was in great shape for a Sunday afternoon. There isn't a bad hole on the course. I was paired up with 3 fantastic folks who made the round very enjoyable. Pace of play was 4:25, which was perfect. Only waited on a handful of shots. Will definitely play again.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great Course

I thought the course was in fantastic shape. Tea boxes, fairways greens sand traps. Everything was well taken care of. Very large warm-up/driving range. No matter what you read about this course, it was in fantastic shape.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 17
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart

Great Layout

Round took 5 hours but it didn't feel that long. Par 3s do play very long and are challenging on a windy day. Course knowledge is a plus knowing where to hit it for a good second shot. Some shot shaping is beneficial but not required off of the tee box. Greens were playing slow and somewhat bumpy so not sure if they were just aerated recently. I am looking forward to playing this course again shortly as it has a lot to offer.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 68
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great unulation on greens

Course conditions were Great! Greens were little sandy but still in good condition.

The surroundings and.course conditions make for a quiet relaxing round of golf.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Nice course

Overall a nice course. Fairways aren’t plush, but not bad. Greens rolled nice.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great course with slow play. No post round drinks available.

Great course.....always fun and in good shape. However the round took over 5 hrs on a hot day. Was looking forward to a cold beer post round but the restaurant was closed. I would recommend having an outdoor area stay open later to serve drinks and snacks.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 41
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Pace of Play was a joke

Almost everything was fine - great course, great layout and great condition but ranger not in sight for the whole 5 hours and 5 minutes the round took - 7 guys (yes SEVEN) in one group playing a scramble game a few holes ahead and a also the group in front of us playing a scramble game which took forever - extremely disappointing experience.

Conditions Good
Value Poor
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 43
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Enjoyable Day

Course & Pro-shop was in great condition. Staff was very friendly and helpful from the club drop off, check in, starter, and cart girl, club pick up flawless and an All-round 5 star experience. Thanks to all involved.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 34
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Windy weather
Used cart

Bring Your Long Game

This is a very nice golf course. The layout is straight forward and it plays long. There are several holes where the ability to shape your shot comes in very handy. Unless you hit over 250 off the tee I would recommend playing one of the more forward tee box options. There is a nice "play the correct tees" sign at the starter kiosk. It is pretty accurate.

Overall, it is a really good course and a must play if you are in Orlando.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 14
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart

Enjoyable Round

I've played this course several times and enjoy it for the challenge it offers, but it's also fun to play as it's fairly forgiving from the tee box. The course was in very good shape from tee to green and pace of play was good. There are a couple greens where it looks like they are trying to patch up a few spots around the edges

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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