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
2312 Reviews (2312)
5 Stars
1444
4 Stars
640
3 Stars
140
2 Stars
47
1 Stars
41
Conditions
4.4
Value
4.2
Layout
4.7
Friendliness
4.5
Pace
4.1
Amenities
4.3
87.6%
Recommend this course
2126 out of 2312 reviews
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4.3
47 Reviews (47)
5 Stars
29
4 Stars
12
3 Stars
2
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
4
Conditions
4.3
Value
4.1
Layout
4.6
Pace
3.9
Amenities
4.3
StaffFriendliness
4.5
87.2%
Recommend this course
41 out of 47 reviews
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4.4
72 Reviews (72)
5 Stars
42
4 Stars
23
3 Stars
3
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
4
Conditions
4.4
Value
4.2
Layout
4.7
Pace
3.9
Amenities
4.4
StaffFriendliness
4.6
88.9%
Recommend this course
64 out of 72 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
2312 Reviews (2312)

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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Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Can’t Wait to Play This Course Again

The whole experience was positive. Checkin was smooth, practice facilities were great, course was in top condition. We played 18 on Crooked Cat, had a delicious lunch in the bar and then walked 9 at The Tooth course. Overall a fantastic day of golf!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 41
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 11
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Good conditions. Greens were an issue

Fairways/rough were great.

Greens par to subpar. Plenty of unfixed ball marks. There was a mix of another grass in the green. Looked splotchy. Balls would hop and skip on puts

Could hear Staff near by with walkie talkies, could hear other staff on the radio talking poorly about patrons who were on the course.

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

Orange County delivers again

Fantastic complex with 2 great courses, friendly staff and great facilities

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 15-19
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Windy weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

OCN never disappoints

OCN is always in great condition when down from NY ! Prices have gone up some but still only plausible due to the great conditions !

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Here kitty kitty

If you’re within an hour of this course, go play it! The facilities are excellent, including the practice range and the pro shop. This place is a must-play in Florida.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 16
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Nice Cat

Played Crooked Cat and it was what I expected. Course was in spring condition. They had sanded the greens that morning so they were slow and not much undulation. Staff was very friendly and helpful. All in all it was an enjoyable day.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great track

Awesome course, great conditions, pass was great until the last 5 holes

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 9
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Previously Played

Three Types of Grass on the Greens

The greens were very bumpy because they have three types of grass on them. If you have that, at-least cut them all down to the same height so your putt has a chance to go in the hole. Our group also decided to “roll them” in the fairways because there were so many clumps of grass. Disappointed to pay over $150 and have conditions like this.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
3.0
First Time Playing

Disappointing

Nice course and facility, but not worth the money they are charging.

Had to pay for range balls, wouldn't expect that at a high end course.

Nice layout but the greens were terrible,

Very disappointing for what you pay!

Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
1.0
First Time Playing

Disappointing staff interactions, possible stolen equipment

Crooked Cat itself was a fun track. The positive comments from me end about there. I left a rangefinder magnetically attached to the frame of the cart, and forgot to grab it when I departed the course around 6:20 pm. I called around 7:15 once I had realized I didn’t have it, and was directed to the central call center, which was extremely un-helpful. They couldn’t direct me to anyone. This would become a theme.

I had to call the next morning, and still no help. I talked with someone at the entire resort, but still nobody in the pro shop. After playing telephone with people who couldn’t help me all day, I decided to drive in and check the lost in found. Here, I went to the pro shop, and was “Greeted” by Nick. When I told Nick of my whole situation, the brand, color, time I played, etc, I asked if we can look at the lost and found. About as smug as possible, he told me flat out no. Claimed that he’s seen this before, and he won’t let me take a look. I was baffled, he said I can check with cart staff, so I left the pro shop to go check. Cart staff also claimed to not have it, even though I told them exactly where it definitely was and at what times.

So, I went to the pro shop hoping for a little help, and was treated very poorly and even labeled as coming in trying to steal a rangefinder. Given how quickly I acted, I have a hard time believing it doesn’t belong to a staff member currently. Their behavior in my time here backs that up as well. If

you go here, good luck dealing with Nick, and do not misplace anything of value.

Conditions Average
Value Poor
Layout Fair
Friendliness Poor
Pace Average
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 45
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Vacation golf

Course was in decent shape for March but had some weeds on most greens that otherwise would have been in ok shape. Love the layout of the course and pace of play was just fine. Would come back for sure....just wish pricing was lower!

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Frustratingly Slow Play and Poor Value for Money

This was my third time playing this course, and while I do enjoy it, the pace of play has been consistently slow. However, this was by far the worst experience—4 hours and 45 minutes for a two-ball is unacceptable. It’s clear they’re overbooking tee times, especially for four-balls, which completely disrupts the flow of the game. Unfortunately, I won’t be returning, as I don’t see the value for money at $150.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 22
Handicap 15-19
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Crooked Cat renovation

Crooked Cat is a wonderful Track but in average condition. It's my recommendation that Crooked Cat transitions to a naturalist golf course with a Single line targeted irrigation system that can substantially shrink the irrigation footprint of the golf course. By transitioning to a naturalist style golf course, Crooked Cat will save the City water while simultaneously allowing the maintenance staff to MANICURE a smaller portion of the golf course and make Crooked Cat more competitive with similar golf courses in the Orlando area.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 16
Handicap 20-24
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Perfect weather
Used cart

Great condition

Loved playing this course. For the money, I was not disap

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