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

Reviews

3.5
466 Reviews (466)

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Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Poor weather
Used cart

Great Resort Course

Came here on a mid-August dat around 3:30 to get some practice in before teeing off at 4:15. Hit about 10 balls before the sirens sounded for lightening strike in the area. The rains came in and we finally got out around 5:30. There were maybe 4 other groups on the course at this time so we played the whole 18 in under 3 hours. The course was in great shape but very wet. The drainage was not great. The fairways were in very good shape as well as the greens. The greens were not as fast as some people mentioned but it did rain before we played. Layout was fun and more challenging from the back tees. Very generous bail out areas around the greens for the "resort player". Great deal of $34 from Golf Now!!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

This course is five star all the way around.

The course layout was wonderful. The greens and fairways were impeccable

Wonderful course. I would highly recommend it.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Wonderful round

Very enjoyable course with generous fairways and greens. Only disappointment was maintenance top dressing fairways on the back nine but, these things need to be done to keep a course as nice as this one was.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 32
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Never Disappoints

My buddies and I had to wait out the rain on a Sunday evening, but were rewarded with perfect conditions and had the place to ourselves. The Ritz is always in great shape and this was no different. I'd play here everyday.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Sunday Morning Round

Great conditions throughout this course, with hot June FL weather. Greens were consistent, but not real fast.

Could use carts with better GPS, plus screen with view of hole.

Dispite a weather delay after hole #14, that was longer than necessary, enjoyed playing this course.

Conditions Excellent
Value Fair
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great value

The course was just about perfect after going through aerification. The staff was awesome and felt like we had the course to ourselves. However we got "last call" from the beverage cart on the second hole. They did have plenty of bottles of water at numerous locations around the course, but on such a hot day it would have been nice to get more ice to put in the cooler. Will definitely be back.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Twice a year
I Recommend This Course
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Average weather
Used cart

Miss Comunication

I look at the application on my cellphone, and saw the hot deal for $36, 00. We got to the course and nobody inform me and my friend that the front nine was closed for maintenance.

We surprise after making the payment that we only have the back 9 to play, we did play 18 holes, te back nine twice.

For that reason this review for the course

Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Layout Fair
Friendliness Fair
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great layout for intermediate players

This is a great course for intermediate golfers. Wide fairways complimented with strategically placed bunkers make it an enjoyable round for all handicaps. Course was on excellent shape for the end of June. Staff was great.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Amazing day

Great course. Great layout. Perfect condition.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Always a Great Course

Great course that's always in awesome condition. Staff is so friendly and so nice, they always remembers me. Would reccomend this course to anyone.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Average weather
Used cart

Outstanding experience.

Best course I've ever played. Excellent in all respects. Play this course, you will be happy you did.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Great course

Good course good layout just punched greens so would wait a little bit and greens should be in fantastic shape after a few weeks

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

Nice track. Great shape.

Great course!!! Will play again

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 17
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Good round

Pace wasn't great but course was in great shape even after recent rain

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
3.0
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

great course but not usual Ritz Carlton service

I have been looking forwards to finally playing the Ritz Carlton course having watched the PNC Father and Son last year. The course is fantastic and lived up to my expectations. The service from the staff however was less than I expect from the Ritz Carlton. Instead of being treated as a special guest, I felt I wasn't valued. Both in golf registration and with the starter. I was then told off on the 11th hole for playing 90 degree (as I had been told by the starter was the rule of the day), and rather I should stick to cart paths. Of course it was said in a nice way, but....

At $220 plus golf club rental, this was too expensive for the overall experience unfortunately

Conditions Excellent
Value Fair
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Fair
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 10
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Nice course but didnt really impress me

Course was in good shape and greens were FAST, was told running 11-12 on stimp meter and i believe it. Maybe its just me but course didn't WOW me. Being from New England we have so many more variables that can be added into the layout that it makes it a lot more interesting. Not sure I would go back, just not my kind of course.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 25
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

What a great experience

This is a must play for anyone visiting Orlando..a great experience

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 9
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Nice layout

Good conditions for this time of year. Wonderful layout great greens. Very spend your unless you can get a gokf deal. I would golf again

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 9
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart

last day in florida

My dad and I played this course on our last day of our short trip and ended up getting paired with a member. I won't go into my opinion of this guy but would've enjoyed the round more without him there. The course was very nice and the greens were rolling 11-12 (as per staff) so was a fun challenge...learned real quick that it doesn't break as much as you think. It's the Ritz so everything was high end and on par with expectations. We ended up getting it "cheap" at $85, which was a good value, but would never pay $175, which seemed to be the most common rate for January. I have no prob paying $150+ to golf, just not here. Fairly tight course, bunkers were beautiful and the greens were in great shape. It's carved out of the swamp so lot of wildlife. So many courses in the area so don't know if I'd play this again unless the $85 was available and had no other options. If you haven't played it, it's worth the $85....$100 max. 19th hole was nice, but nothing on the menu grabbed us so we just had a drink.

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 23
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Ritz Carlton Golf Course

Home to the PNC Father-Son Challenge - fantastic Greg Norman design that is playable for all handicaps. Great conditions and site lines. The course is pleasing to the eye and makes you want to come back and play again.

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