16301 Phil Ritson Way, Winter Garden, Florida 34787, US
(407) 656-2626
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About Orange County National Golf Center and Lodge

Known for having one of the largest practice facilities on the planet, Orange County National has a small but comfortable Lodge for overnight guests who want to hone their golf games from sunup to sundown. The muscular Crooked Cat and Panther Lake 18s are complemented by the 9-hole, executive-length Tooth Course.

Facts

Price Range$$
Property Class★★★
Acres922
Year Opened1997
Number of UnitsLess than 100

Amenities & Services

RestaurantsCasual
Room TypesRoom
Short CourseYes
Practice FacilityYes
Golf School/AcademyYes

Rules

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

Golf courses at Orange County National Golf Center and Lodge

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Reviews

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

May 2025

Everything was very nice. The staff all very plesant. The range eas in good shape. I used the practice sand trap. The course was in nice shape. The greens about a 9-10 for speed and rolled true.

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Conditions 5.0
Value 4.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
Reviews 24
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
Played

Ugh!

Fist ball was in the air at 12:03pm. We hit hole #13 at 4:18pm. We left at that point, but probably should have left after 9 holes. The ranger came by a few times and was very cordial, letting us know that he was doing his best. As we were driving from 13 to the clubhouse, I became skeptical of his response due to a foursome that had 2 open holes in front of them, and a twosome with the same. I understand it was a holiday weekend, but when there are 3 groups on one hole and a total of 4 open holes in front, I’m speculating that not everything was being done to monitor pace of play. To add salt on the wounds, the fairways were in atrocious condition. Now I understand why the LIV Tour goes there! Lol!

The course has a very good layout, but the conditions were a 2 out of ten and pace of play was a zero out of 10. Unfortunately, it will be a very long time before I play there again. I’m not suggesting that the course should be avoided, but if you feel like wasting 6 hours on a poorly conditioned course…by all means, go play it. I personally would rather stay home and do yard work.

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Previously Played
1.0
1.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 2.0
Value 3.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 1.0
Amenities 4.0
Reviews 9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played
Previously Played
3.0
3.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 2.0
Value 2.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 2.0
Amenities 4.0
Reviews 11
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Nice Course Needing TLC

OCN Panther Trace is an interesting layout. It can play to any level of difficulty depending on the tees you choose. The course was in decent shape. The tees, greens and fairways had some turf issues probably due to the heavy play it receives. Overall it was in good shape. Pace of play was a bit slow which might have been due to the other course being closed causing this one to be heavily booked. I would play here again.

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Conditions 4.0
Value 4.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 1.0
Amenities 4.0
T O P 500
Reviews 97
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Very good, but not excellent.

Free range balls, great people, awesome pro shop and clubhouse. I played on a hot deal. I wouldn't pay more. Nice, but far from excellent.

The fairways and greens were great. The rest of the course was a bit torn up. Lots of yellow spots where they're killing weeds. Large areas off the course and in between holes that were being cleared out. I know, you don't play there, but it just looked like a construction zone. Lakes and ponds are now grass and brush.

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Top 500 Contributor
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 3.0
Value 4.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 4.0
Difficulty 4.0
Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Average, could be so much

Layout is great.

Fairways were poor, lots of burnt areas and generally not well maintained. Bunkers and tees were good and greens, despite having been worked on, were also good.

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First Time Playing
3.0
3.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 3.0
Value 3.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 3.0
Pace 1.0
Amenities 3.0
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

Fairways and Tee Boxes Struggling

I’ve played OCN a number of times and this is the first opportunity I’ve had something negative to say about the courses.

The grass on Panther Lakes fairway and tee boxes patchy, or burned out. With it being mid-May in Florida, the Bermuda grass should be thriving. Don’t know what they did or didn’t do, but I would hold off on playing there till they figure it out. Disappointing for what use to be an exceptional course.

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Previously Played
2.0
2.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 1.0
Value 2.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 3.0
Amenities 4.0
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Amazing course, staff and facilities!!!

From the minute you leave your vehicle, everything is TOP NOTCH!!! Unlimited range balls, MASSIVE putting green, great food and service. Course was in impeccable shape!! I almost felt like I was Stealing for the price that it costs us to play.. there’s no better Valur in all of Florida! 5 stars all day.. cannot wait to be back!

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First Time Playing
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 3.0
Amenities 5.0
Review 1
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Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
Reviews 13
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
Recommended
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Previously Played
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 3.0
Value 4.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 2.0
Amenities 4.0
Review 1
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Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
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Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 4.0
Difficulty 4.0
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First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart
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5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 2.0
Difficulty 4.0
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
Recommended
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First Time Playing
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 4.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 2.0
Amenities 4.0
Review 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
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First Time Playing
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Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
Reviews 21
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

Fire away….wide open fun layout

Great layout with enjoyable design. Greens weren’t smooth or fast but playable. Not worth $150, but a solid value at $75–80. Would return at that price.

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Conditions 4.0
Value 4.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 4.0
Reviews 3
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Plays Once a week
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Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
Reviews 10
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played
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Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart
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Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 4.0
Difficulty 4.0
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Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
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Previously Played
5.0
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Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
Reviews 9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Pure

Great course with superb fairways and large fast greens !! Top quality for the money 👌🏻

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Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
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Friendliness 5.0
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Amenities 5.0
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