Osprey/Heron at Okeeheelee Golf Course
About
With a name meaning 'quiet waters' in the Seminole language, Okeeheelee Golf Course is situated amidst lush, rolling hills that overlook the sparkling waters of Clear Lake. There are 27 championship holes that are divided into three nines and can be played in three different 18-hole combinations. The Osprey, Heron, and Eagle nines are named after the various wildlife that can be seen throughout. Each golf course offers a different set of challenges and scenery. Okeeheelee's Osprey/Heron Course features a variety of elevation changes. There are scenic views from the elevated greens but don't become too distracted since there are many elements to contend with including towering trees, strategically placed bunkers, and deep rough lining the fairways. There are also plenty of water hazards coming into play.
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Awards & Recognition
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Top 25 Most Improved U.S. Golf Courses(2021 #21)
Golfer Photos
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Photo submitted by montanamicki on 03/24/2022
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Photo submitted by MaryDale on 01/20/2022
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Photo submitted by MaryDale on 01/20/2022
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Photo submitted by tjw1029 on 01/27/2016
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Photo submitted by u000007445948 on 12/07/2014
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Photo submitted by u000005698119 on 04/10/2014
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Photo submitted by u000005698119 on 04/10/2014
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Photo submitted by Jerry3829035 on 11/14/2013
Golfer Reviews
Okeeheelee County Course
It's apparent the county put a lot of money into this course. The course is in amazing shape and the starters did a great job with pacing. Our round was about 4 hours and 20 mins, though I had heard rounds were taking 5 hours there recently so we may have got lucky with the groups ahead of us.
Bag drop
It was embarrassing to see three elderly staff at the bag drop argue over a $2 tip from some other player.. profanity was used.
Sad
Nice public course
This course has 27 holes and you'll be assigned to 2 of the courses depending on availability. All 3 are decent, present a reasonable challenge. There's a lot of water on this course, and many blind shots. Prepare to lose balls. Overall, it is better than most public courses and worth playing. The amenities are also above average. Beware, there are aggressive birds on this course and they will take up residence on your golf cart and search it for any food. Take precautions.
Poor
We teed off at 1:16 told we had to have the carts in the barn by 5:20 no rangers evidentto keep the pace going at the turn a twosome cut in front of us and slowed us way down we went back to the starter and he wanted their cart numbers which I provided nothing was done we quit on the 14th hole because of darkness and to have our carts in by 5:20 upon leaving the course all the groups in front of us and behind us were still on the course if you’re going to make rules have the staff enforce them for $60$ apiece for my family’s foursome this made for a terrible day
Slow slow slow!
They overload this course! On some holes 2 groups waiting on the tee! Tee times only 8 minutes apart but with walkers mixed in with riders it is EXTREMELY slow! Started round at 12.30 and had to give up on the 14th hole as it was getting dark and we were unable to complete round. We complained and we were offered a $8 rain check!!
Total waste of a day and very frustrating!