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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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Reviews 134
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Top 250 Contributor
Previously Played

Great course but customer service can be shaky.

I really like this course and it's sister course Orange Lake Legends. Both courses are always in great condition. This course winds through golf villas which definitely come in to play with a bad shot but the windows are well protected so you don't have to worry about breaking any glass. The only bad thing about this course is some of the staff. Some employees are very nice while others are clowns. A cart boy named Chris from New York seems to think it is okay to try to argue with a customer over a problem he could have easily solved. Having said that, I would absolutely recommend this course regardless of the few bad apples that work here.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Excellent Course

Course was maintained and staff was friendly, no glass containers allowed.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Nice day of golf

Good golf, fair price. Some water hazards in play. A bit to short, but overall a good course with a lot of birdie opportunities.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Difficulty Extremely Easy
Played On
Reviews 137
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 250 Contributor
First Time Playing

Nice layout, great condition, very enjoyable

First time I have played this course and I was very pleased with the layout and condition. A fair test from the back tees at 6510 yards. Greens rolled nice, had more break that I could see, but the speed was very consistent. Overall a great course.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 0-4
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Can't wait to play there again!

It was a very well maintained course, the staff was supper friendly and informative.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

great arnold palmer designed course

Well groomed, maintained bunkers, smooth greens. No pushing or being pushed. moderate complexity. A chance to use every club in your bag unless you chip in.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

good layout maintained pretty course

course was well taken care of lots of scenery maintained fairways and greens would play again

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 17
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

nice course

I am an owner there...your price was better than owners price...good course for the avg golfer

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

This course at times can be a bit tight off the tee.

As mentioned above tight from some tees and lots of water hazards to contend with. Enjoyable round.

Conditions Poor
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

The Reserve Course

Good condition, fairways and greens were well maintained - the course isnsurrounded by holiday apartments, so at some holes you can feel pretty clautrophobic!!

Pace of play was not quick - a lot of hackers around!!!

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 15
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

course is great

The course is in great condition, good practice facility, staff very friendly, but the pace of play is bad, 5.3 hs is to much, in a par 3 we have 3 group in front waiting , they need a Ranger more frequently on the course to keep up the pace

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Mr bob

This course starts out easy but gets harder after a few holes. It can be very challenging for people who have driver control problems. The greens are very nice and consistent. I like this course better than the famous Orange Lake Legends course. It was shorter but tighter. The legends has more traps on the edge of the fairways that are like magnets. I saw 2 large alligators at Orange lake Golf Courses in the lakes there.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Good experience, would play again

Good layout
Greens were slow
No Marshall to speed up play-had to wait on most of back 9, still played in just over 4 hrs

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 16
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

excellent condition

all course is in excellent condition, and great price,

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Good course in great condition

We enjoyed the experience at Orange Lake Reserve. The staff was courdial and delivered timely service from bag drop to loading our clubs after the round. The course was fair and reasonable. Most hazards were easy to see. The only improvement I can suggest it to provide either a course layout on the score card or GPS on the carts.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Excellent Value

I felt for the price, this was an excellent choice while in the Orlando area. The staff is super friendly. I believe for the average golfer, you will enjoy the moderate challenge. I will be back!

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 13
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great little course

This course is short but so much fun. It had a few challenges that were fun. We got a great deal on Golf Now and will certainly be back.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

I use every club in my bag

A fun course and had a great time. Has plenty of lakes , trees and rental bungelows a long the course on the resort. Had a few kids taking a short cut through the course that made me bogey, but easy enough to get birdies to even out. Was not crowded, so I did a redo on the hole. I would play again, but it was so hot and there was little shade on the open course Resevre. Will play there again. The course was well maintained.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

very good course.

very fast pace of play....hot only a few groups on the course

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 102
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Top 100 Contributor
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

keep it straight

Keep it straight and on the fairways and you will comfortably play to your h'cap. Nice course but with some pretty bland and mass produced condos, but when you get to wetlands and woods, it's a great view. Don't always need a driver as accuracy over distance is the key here.
Greens are OK but felt quite slow, plenty of big breaks but nothing subtle.
I will be going back, now i have a bit of course knowledge, i recon i can shave at least 6 shots off my first score of 91

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
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