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

Golfer Photos

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars
5380 Reviews (5380)
Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

Awesome

Very happy with the course! The rate for my round came down enough for me to play after 2:00. Course was in great shape. Holing out 18 from 130yards didn’t hurt either. :)

Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 5.0
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played
Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 4.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 5.0
Review 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
Played

Pace of Play

Although my husband and I loved the course itself, we found it very frustrating that there was no one solidifying the pace of play. We were behind almost 45 mins in the back 9. We ended up having to skip 4 holes just to get in front of the hold up. Once we did that, we got to play the last hole and even our cart monitor said we were back on time. If we had waited it would have easily been another hour and a half possibly 2 hours at the pace we were playing. Disappointing as you pay a lot of money to play 18 holes but spent more time waiting to play than actually playing and on top of that, skipping 4 holes. Not sure if we will be back but we won’t be paying full price if we do.

Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
2.0
2.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 2.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 3.0
Pace 1.0
Amenities 4.0
Reviews 21
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
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
Amenities 5.0
Reviews 48
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Great conditions, slowwww AF

Greens are excellent, rest of the course is in good shape.

Pace of play continues to be an issue - 5 hours to play... Again. It's become a once or twice a year course due to pace rather than a "must play regularly" place.

Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 4.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 1.0
Amenities 5.0
Reviews 35
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

After Round

I’m still not sure why the restaurant shuts down the kitchen so early on a Saturday afternoon. We finished our round at 5 pm and could only get a cold pre-made sandwich or the last hot dog left. The course was FULL and I’m certain we weren’t the only ones that wanted to order off the menu.

Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 4.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 3.0
Amenities 2.0
Reviews 5
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
3.0
3.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 3.0
Value 3.0
Layout 3.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 3.0
Difficulty 3.0
Reviews 12
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Great course just a little pricey

Came from Canada to play. Course is in fantastic shape but since we are not orange county residents this made it a little expensive to play. No regrets because it was a great experience but with the price I will probably try other courses next time I am down there

First Time Playing
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 3.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
Reviews 3
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

Great course

Great course and great staff

Excellent experience again!

Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect 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 4.0
Reviews 6
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Tough but Fair.....

Panther Lake is a fun and fair course both from the forward tees and farther back. Decent layout but a couple of quirky holes that I don't care for. Good greens with good speed despite appearing to need a cut. A good value for a good golfing experience. I definitely want to play again.

Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 4.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 4.0
Difficulty 4.0
Reviews 12
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 4.0
Difficulty 2.0
Review 1
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 4.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 4.0
Reviews 3
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
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 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 4.0
Layout 3.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Lots of Fun

Well… it is a cgreat course, great weather… but it’s not for the faint of heart. I hit my share of greens… but could not get the ball to drop. At the end of the day… I pay to play, I don’t get paid to play, so it was as it should be.

Absolute test of golf… in no way unfair. Great day, I’ll be back

Verified Purchaser
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
Amenities 5.0
Reviews 6
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 4.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 5.0
Difficulty 3.0
Reviews 22
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 4.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 4.0
Review 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once every three months
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 4.0
Amenities 5.0
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

Beautiful course

My buddy and I really enjoyed playing this course. I watched the LIV Orlando tournament here last year and had to put it on my list to play. I was surprised to find a great hot deal on it and knew I had to snag it. My buddy was extremely excited and impressed with the course. I will be back to play panther lake next year.

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
Amenities 5.0
Reviews 7
Handicap 15-19
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a month
Recommended
Played

Played 3_29_24

This is a great course. Very interesting holes and always a challenge. Everything was wonderful except the pace of play. I wished the rangers would enforce the pace of play. Group ahead of us were extremely slow.

Previously Played
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 3.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 2.0
Amenities 3.0
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