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1 Stars
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Conditions
3.4
Value
3.8
Layout
4.0
Friendliness
3.9
Pace
3.6
Amenities
3.6
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About

Holes 18
Type Resort
Par 71
Length 6505 yards
Slope 137
Rating 71.8

There are two 18-hole championship courses and two nine-hole courses at Orange Lake Resort & Country Club. The Reserve is the newer of the championship golf courses although technically it could be considered the older of the two. Originally designed in 1982 by Joe Lee, 16 years before the Arnold Palmer-designed Legends was added, the course was completely redesigned in 2005. New water features and more sand were added and seven holes were rerouted and redesigned. One hole that was made more challenging was the fifth hole. A long par 4 was transformed into a long par 3 that plays to almost 215 yards. In addition to the four golf courses, Orange Lake also boasts a lighted driving range and putting green as well as two chipping greens, one which features a sand bunker.

Course Details

Year Built 1982
Fairways Bermuda Grass
Greens Mini-Verde Grass
Golf Season Year round
Architect Joe Lee Mike Dasher (2005)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
GPS Yes
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Golf School/Academy Yes - "The McCord Golf Academy"
Teaching Pro Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard, Amex Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Dress code Proper golf attire required.

Food & Beverage

Restaurant

Available Facilities

Meeting Facilities, Banquet Facilities

Available Activities

Swimming, Billiards
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Reviews

3.6
901 Reviews (901)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 28
Brunch 15
Patio Dining 14
Course Challenges Include:
Water Hazards 96
Bunkers 82
Forced Carries 53
This course/club is great for:
Seniors 53
Playing Multiple Courses 50
Locals 46
This Course's Location is:
At a Resort 94
Near Local Attractions 77
Convenient to the City 51

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Played On
Reviews 14
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

OK course

Good value for money. A little narrow in places. Pretty good greens. Would play again.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart

Very tight fairways

Very tight fairways. Had to think about every hole. Not as pretty as Legends at Orange Lake but played harder with narrower fairways. Would play again.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 18
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Orange Lake Reserve

Narrow fairways, had to use irons off the tee at times.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

decent course

Decent condition, course fun to play. Over priced in feb. Just like most of the courses in this area.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 9
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart

Enjoyable course

First round of our vacation. Friendly staff from the Pro shop to the starter, Don. Played at 7:48 and everyone in the group liked the course. Tee's and fairways were fine. Greens were firm and rolled well. Course over all was fairly flat, but fun to play. Would definitely play again.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
First Time Playing

Course was lacking

Yardage markers are way off. Our group had two gps and every tee box marker was 10 to 25 yards off maybe to make the course seem longer as it is already a short course. There where no ball washers on any of the tees. We never saw a ranger during our round which could have been a problem if play was slower.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 19
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart

This course has interesting holes especially, the par threes.

This course will allow you to have an enjoyable time while holding your interest and challenge.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Nice layout. Good condition

Great layout. True greens. Very good condition for fairways, tees and greens. Rough and waste areas not so good. Good value if you can get a full round in for under $60.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 26
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Reserve you tee time

lots of undulations and turns with narrow fairways... fun to play...

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart

the course has some very interesting areas

Very challenging for the first few holes then opens up but virtually on each hole be aware of the woods and if you slice watch the villas

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

not all tees open

As a short course in the first place they should have the back tees open and for the most part they were closed or moved way up. Very short from the forward tees and not much of a challenge. The green were great though and the holes the tees were back were good to play.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 24
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Back Again for a great day of golf!!

We love this course. We play it every time we are in Orlando and the more we play it the more fun it is. For the money you can't beat the Reserve. My wife says this is a fun and fair course for the ladies and I can't agree more concerning the men.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Quietly appealing course

The course is quiet and serene for the most part. It is Kaiden with large trees and foliage. The grounds are well maintained and the course is challenging for a beginner/intermediate player.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 13
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Average weather
Used cart

A tight course with challenging shots.

I like the fact that you are challenged with your shots

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Great Day

FANTASTIC!!!!!! well worth it. would play it again in an instant.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 11
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Fair weather
Used cart

Good tune up course

I played the Reserve as my first round since last September in Minnesota- but have played it several times in past years. It's a fairly tight course but fair, in general. The weather was cold- hooded sweatshirt and rain jacket with some wind so club selection was a constant issue. I don' think the course was in as good condition as in years past.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 20
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Average weather
Used cart

Good challenge

Course is challenging and a good play, but only play here when the price is right. Good facility and always in good shape.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Great value for money

This course is one of the best values in area. Compares to others in variety of holes and condition equally while half the price.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

The staff is very friendly!

Staff was very friendly! We were a 3 some. Paired up with a single. The single was a very nice man staying at Orange Lake. Playing conditions were average. Nothing special. Fairways were thin. I know it's snow bird season but the price of $50+ is too much for this course. And $7 for 30 balls is too much for the range. Just being honest. Thank you very much for your time.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart

January Golf!

If you can pick it up at a fair price this is a nice course. Greens in great shape, fairways nice, rough very dry but seasonal. Staff very very condescending. I think the Marshall would hurt himself if he had to smile! Nasty! Don't forget to ring the buzzer for bag pickup or you're going to hear about it. Staff need to realize this is a tourist town......relax and smile a little!

Conditions Average
Value Good
Friendliness Poor
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
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