Ritz-Carlton Golf Club Grande Lakes
The Ritz-Carlton Golf Club, Grande Lakes, is known for its service and conditioning.
4040 Central Florida Pkwy., Orlando, Florida 32827, US
(407) 206-2300
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About JW Marriott Orlando, Grande Lakes

Located in the middle of the action in Orlando, the JW Marriott Orlando, Grande Lakes overlooks the 18-hole, Greg Norman-designed Ritz-Carlton Golf Club, Grande Lakes, which hosts professional golf's annual PNC Father-Son Championship. A large pool complex, including a lazy river, is a favorite of families.

Facts

Price Range$$$
Property Class★★★★
Acres409
Year Opened2003
Number of Units500+

Amenities

RestaurantsFine, Bar, Casual, Buffet
Room TypesRoom, Suite
TennisYes
Fitness CenterYes
Practice FacilityYes
Banquet SpaceYes
SpaYes

Services

Kids ProgramYes
Room ServiceYes
ConciergeYes

Rules

Is the resort pet friendly?No
Is resort stay required for a tee time?No

Golf courses at JW Marriott Orlando, Grande Lakes

Golfer Photos

Reviews

3.5 out of 5 stars
466 Reviews (466)
Review 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Beautiful

Beautiful course...beautifully landscaped! Some very difficult holes with bunkers galore! Greens were perfect... fast rolling and true! Lunch at the club house was fantastic!

Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 4.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
Reviews 5
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
Played

Disappointed

Staff wasn’t accommodating. Course wasn’t manicured enough for nearly a 5 star course. Build up was higher than reality. Definitely not on my future play list.

Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
2.0
2.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 2.0
Value 2.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 1.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 4.0
Reviews 4
Skill Advanced
Plays Once every three months
Recommended
Played
Previously Played
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 4.0
Layout 3.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 3.0
Amenities 5.0
Review 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played
First Time Playing
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Review 1
Skill Beginner
Recommended
Played

A Course for Super Stars

This course is awesome for getting acquainted with the super star lifestyle. If you ever dream of becoming wealthy and famous, the Ritz Carlton Golf Course Grand Lakes will inspire you to greatness. Book your tee time today.

Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Beautiful course.

My first greeting from staff was not the best but not going to let it spoil my overall review. (Nicer staff when I came in)

Wish I had a better day (rained a lot) because layout was great and course looked in beautiful condition.

Looking forward to a dry day and playing again.

Would recommend playing this course.

First Time Playing
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 4.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 3.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 4.0
Reviews 116
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 4.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 4.0
Reviews 25
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played
Incentivized Review

The Ritz is as good as the name represents

A challenging course for any handicap but the layout is not so tough that the beginner player will still enjoy the round.

First Time Playing
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 4.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
Reviews 448
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Enjoyably low-profile

In an area where golf courses tend to set themselves apart with eye-candy and ostentation, the Ritz is an exception. Short on flashy bunkering, exterior mounding and other forms of definition, it tends to challenge the golfer quietly, rather than overtly.

This leads to an interesting contrast, because the property's large and imposing Ritz-Carlton and JW Marriott hotels are in view throughout the round. As the name implies, course conditions are very good and the facilities are comprehensive. Overall it's a solid upscale resort golf experience.

Golf Advisor
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
Difficulty 3.0
Reviews 55
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
Recommended
Played

Fun first time at the Ritz

Had the opportunity to play the Ritz for the first time on Wednesday. I had previously been there for the PNC father-son event last year, but didn’t get to see much of the golf course because I was with my kids. I ended up liking the golf course way more than I thought I would. The course was in very good shape and there was a decent amount of variety to this Greg Norman layout.

My favorite hole was definitely the split fairway Par 4 on the back nine.

The site lines in the greens can be difficult as there isn’t a lot of mounding to give your shots perspective. I also found the shape of the greens to be fairly awkward. There were times when I walked up assuming I was on the green and ended up being considerably off and on the fringe. I was fine with this, it actually made it more interesting.

Looking forward to visiting again.

Golf Channel
First Time Playing
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 4.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
Reviews 17
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Very smooth

Great track and conditions were very good

Greens very smooth and consistent

Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 4.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 5.0
Reviews 11
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played
Incentivized Review

Bucket list course

The course staff greeted me very professional. Driving range, short game range and putting areas were similar to the course in grass and speed of greens. Pace of play didn't come into play because, the course was wide open. Only one hole was a disappointment because, the water wasn't draining properly. Thus, creating unplayable area of about 25 yards in front of the green. Overall, the course experience was enjoyable.

First Time Playing
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 5.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 4.0
Reviews 4
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 4.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 5.0
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

Very good course

Layout and everything was very good. I should be though you Can get same standard at other courses for near halv the Price, but I Will glafly return

First Time Playing
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 4.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 5.0
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a month
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 4.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
Reviews 11
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 4.0
Reviews 11
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played
First Time Playing
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 4.0
Reviews 25
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

Nice Course but Boring

I have to admit, I was disappointed with the course given the name (Ritz) and the fact that they have the PGA Father & Son there. The course is nice and well maintained, but there isn't one hole where you stand on the tee and say WOW. It's a nice layout, but boring. Nothing stands out (except the prices for everything). If offered, I'd play it again, but would probably take a chance on a course I've never played before I came back. Staff was great and attentive.

First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 3.0
Layout 3.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
Difficulty 3.0
Reviews 17
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

A must play course if staying in orlando

Played this course in hot weather and a few heavy showers but the condition of the course even after the monsoon showers it was a joy to play will definitely be back the pro shop staff the starters are all excellent

Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
Reviews 2
Handicap 20-24
Skill Beginner
Plays Once every three months
Recommended
Played

Ritz is the best for golf!

This is one of my favorite courses to play, and I love when I get to play for a good price! It's right near my house, and it's in pristine shape! Also, check out PNC Father-Son Challenge here if you're in town in December, it's such a great event!

Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
Difficulty 3.0
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