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
5411 Reviews (5411)
Review 1
Recommended
Played
Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 5.0
Reviews 4
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

Good not great

Course was in good shape. Greens were a bit patchy, but the tee boxes and fairways were in great shape. As I understand they are closing Panther Lake this summer to redo the greens just like they did to Crooked Cat last summer. Good value for Orange County residents

Previously Played
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 4.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 5.0
Reviews 46
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

Enjoyable Day

Course & Pro-shop was in great condition. Staff was very friendly and helpful from the club drop off, check in, starter, and cart girl, club pick up flawless and an All-round 5 star experience. Thanks to all involved.

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 37
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Windy Round. Time for the new greens

Very windy on Saturday. The greens are due to be re-done next month. Some of the front nine greens could be bigger.

Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 4.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 3.0
Amenities 4.0
Difficulty 4.0
Recommended
Played
First Time Playing
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 4.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 3.0
Amenities 5.0
Reviews 27
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Fun for all

Great facility. Someone more familiar with the course (and better than me) said Panther Lake is the easier of the 2 courses. Several sets of tees allow for a fun and payable experience for all skill levels. Tees, fairways, bunkers and greens were all in great shape. I didn't visit any of the other facilities on the property, but the driving range is massive, and includes areas for chipping and pitching. Pace of play was encouraged by rangers on the course. Our Friday 4'some which included players on 3 different tees finished 18 in just over 4 hours. The guy in the clubhouse at check-in could have been a bit friendlier, but oh well. He wasn't rude, just really nonchalant. Overall, I would ABSOLUTELY recommend this place.

Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
Reviews 10
Handicap 25+
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 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 3.0
Reviews 58
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

Tough Par 3

Nice executive course. Although short it is difficult with small greens surrounded by bunkers. It is quite a trek from the parking lot to the starter. Decent condition and nice staff.

First Time Playing
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 3.0
Value 4.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 3.0
Reviews 5
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Windy 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 4.0
Difficulty 4.0
Review 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
Recommended
Played

Retired golf

Family member came from Jersey and was very impressed with the course, good time.

Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
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 16
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

Great layout

Love this course. Fun layout. Fair for everyone.

Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
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 36
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
Played

Okay at best

Greens were very slow and grainy with lots of poana, which made them bumpy. Rest of course was in decent shape.

Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
3.0
3.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 3.0
Value 3.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 4.0
Review 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 3.0
Amenities 4.0
Reviews 51
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

Perfect day.

Tees, fairways and traps in very good shape. Redoing greens soon

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 4.0
Reviews 34
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 4.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Reviews 3
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Bring Your Long Game

This is a very nice golf course. The layout is straight forward and it plays long. There are several holes where the ability to shape your shot comes in very handy. Unless you hit over 250 off the tee I would recommend playing one of the more forward tee box options. There is a nice "play the correct tees" sign at the starter kiosk. It is pretty accurate.

Overall, it is a really good course and a must play if you are in Orlando.

Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Windy weather
Used cart
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 4.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 3.0
Amenities 5.0
Difficulty 4.0
Reviews 14
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Enjoyable Round

I've played this course several times and enjoy it for the challenge it offers, but it's also fun to play as it's fairly forgiving from the tee box. The course was in very good shape from tee to green and pace of play was good. There are a couple greens where it looks like they are trying to patch up a few spots around the edges

Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 4.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 4.0
Difficulty 4.0
Reviews 4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
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 17
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

OCN Always Delivers

OCN is such a solid choice. No matter which course you play, you can't go wrong. If you're looking "old South", play Panther Lake. If you're looking for "American links", play Crooked Cat.

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 5.0
Amenities 5.0
Difficulty 4.0
Reviews 5
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

Great exec course!

Staff was surprisingly friendly; I’m used to surly starters. Only recommendation is more signage on the course, especially from the parking lot. Excellent value and will 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 3.0
Amenities 5.0
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