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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4.5
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Reviews 59
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Reviews 36
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Challenging course

Course was in superb condition. Many undulations in fairways and greens greens were faster than mostwe played excellent practice facilities

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Reviews 14
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart

Orange County National Panther Lake - A Challenging Test

Played Panther Lake yesterday and it was in great shape. I played the Green tees, ~6500 yards. I hit it fairly well for my age (69) and I found the course challenging. The greens rolled very well and I putted out of my mind which saved the round. The course has lots of fairway bunkers everywhere and greens which funnel mishits into the bunkers. I visited the bunkers 6-7 times and they were all in excellent shape. I found them to be fair. The course is home to the PGA Q school, Korn Ferry events and Liv events. I would recommend it to any golfer who wants to test where their golf game stands. Par 3's are long and par 5's are also long. A great test of golf, which is not for beginner golfers.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 17
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 11
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Awesome Course, Friendly Staff and Great Amenities

The Panther attack course was a challenging but fair test of golf. Beautifully maintained, the course is a must play. The staff, especially our starter George, was very friendly and helpful. The fee included range access and practice balls. A must do, for only $5, lunch can be added at checkin. The lunch was OUTSTANDING. The pace of play was slow because we were a 2-some playing behind a 4-some, but the weather and course was so enjoyable that the pace of play did not put a damper on the day.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 10
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
2.0
First Time Playing

Great layout, rough shape

The layout is amazing, but greens are in ROUGH shape. I had seen crooked cat was diseased so I booked here but upon arriving to the first green this course also is having issues with it. Not very upset since I played in the afternoon for a cheaper tee time but absolutely no way I am paying over that with the shape it was in and other premium courses nearby

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 17
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

The Cat

First time playing and got Hot Deal. Course lay out is good but course needs work. In fact it’s being re done as of May 15th. So for the condition it was in good deal. magnolia was better

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Worth playing

Condition was good and pace of play was around the four hours, so overall very enjoyable.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Had the greatest time Just a beautiful place to play

I went with a twosome and we met up with young players and his finance. Had so much fun and the pace of play was incredible finished on under 4 hours

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 57
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 58
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 22
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Great Value for Residents

Great value at the resident rate, with how expensive golf has gotten in FL it is nice when courses take care of the locals. Panther lake is a great course, fairways and greens play great even if some don’t look good at times. Staff is great and pace is great. Always a great time!

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

The course has a good layout, with some tough par 4 playing from the Orange tees.

Greens were not in good condition. Many greens were not running true with what appeared to be clover patches causing uneven surfaces. For a course that promotes itself as a top course that advertises they have hosted a LIV event, I expected far more.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 27
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

priced too high for quality

from tee boxes that were more dirt and weeds than grass to diseased greens that did not roll true irs difficult to justify a $100+ greens fee. very disappointing.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great track

Had a blast playing this course. Played with a threesome from Newfoundland and they helped me appreciate the wildlife of this course and its layout. No two holes are the same and all represent a challenge. I can’t seem to score well so will have to keep playing it to figure it out. The only issue was what I believe Poa Annua was growing on the greens so that did cause some putts to go offline.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 74
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Good deal with Golfnow hot deal.

The whole thing is

first class from practice areas to the Panther Lake course. In good shape. Tee boxes to bunkers and the greens. Will play again with hot deal.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

High standard

Played Panther Lake. Always in great condition, fast greens, overall great condition. Always meets high standards, never disappoints!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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