Orange County National Golf Center and Lodge

Course was in great shape as you’d expect from Orange County National. Greens were great and rolling true. Fairways were plush. Conditions are as good as they can be this time of the year. Pace of play was slow but the ranger aggressively got us back on track so that was much appreciated.

I’ve played nearly all of Orlando area courses and Orange County National are always great. Great shape, awesome service. Slow, but it’s a holiday week.

⛳ Course Review: Orange County National’s Panther Lake ⛳

Just across the road at the OCN facility lies Panther Lake, the original gem on the property. This par 72, 7269-yard course is a true contender for the top spot on my list.

🌲 A Natural Oasis: Panther Lake offers a vast, pristine golfing oasis surrounded by nothing but nature. It’s a place where you can escape and immerse yourself in the game.

🌱 Greens of Excellence: The greens at Panther Lake were a standout feature. They were not only in excellent condition but also faster than Crooked Cat. These expansive greens had plenty of slope, rolling pure as can be and soft enough to stop a shot on a dime.

🏌️‍♂️ Balanced Challenge: The course struck a perfect balance. It was challenging but offered moments where it rewarded the player. The fairways were tight, but the rough was forgiving enough to keep you in decent shape.

⛳ Memorable Holes: There are many spectacular holes, but one that stands out is hole #9 (Check out Pictures #4 and #5). It’s a downhill par 4 that demands a demanding straight long iron or wood off the tee, with a ravine to the right and sloping hills to the left. The second shot requires crossing the ravine to a bunker-guarded green. Hole 14 is another highlight, a monstrous 622-yard par 5 with a 90-degree right turn, bunkers covering the green, and water lurking long! It’s simply a beautiful hole.

🌄 Challenging Terrain: Panther Lake features some steep terrain, and even when you hit the fairway, you might have an uncomfortable lie. Precision is key!

Overall, Panther Lake is probably the best course I’ve played yet, just narrowly edging out its sister course, Crooked Cat.

The greens were actually brown in color, but they rolled extremely fast. Must have been a 15 on the stimp.

Overall the course was in excellent shape, the overseeding of the roughs made them a bit thick and sticky. Stay in the fairways!

Fun course with great condition. Cart person was super friendly with great service. Definitely recommend and will play again.

Good course, not great. Fairly straight forward course. Course was in good shape.

Condition was great ,Very Difficult but rewarding on good shots.

Biggest Complaint, No Ladies Tee Boxes

Only Forward Senior Tees, 10 yards in front of White ,Way Too long for Average ladies

Had an arrow pointing to Tooth but no where to check in. We put our bags over our shoulders and started walking and followed a couple that been there before. After walking a 1/2 mile or there was a sign check in at main clubhouse. No way I was walking back to check in!

The course was beautiful. Great greens and fairways. Had lunch at the clubhouse and it was amazing, large portions and friendly staff.

From the bag drop to the pro shop to the starter throughout the course, this is what makes golf the great endeavor that it is. Loved it.

Great course with excellent conditions and layout.

The golf course was in wonderful condition, and the staff was super friendly! Cant wait to come back.

Course was dry 3 days after the 4” of rain. Very impressive! The greens were the highlight. They ran pretty fast and true.

Played Panther on a brisk,cold day and had a ball. As always OCN courses are some of the best in the state. From the front desk to your cart guys they exhibit professionalism and respect. A little on the pricey side, especially in the winter months, but I pool my weekly $ and take the 1:30 drive to have a wonderful day at a pristine course. If this sounds like something you'd go for you won't be disappointed.

Course was in fantastic shape. Pace was good as they weren’t very busy. Greens were rolling smooth.

Nice staff

Excellent course condition

Greens were difficult, fast but fare

The layout is beautiful in a natural surrounding

One minor issue: the flight of three teenagers in front of us was more interested in driving the golfkarton then golf.

I would recommendation this course if you are in the Orlando area.