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1 Stars
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Conditions
3.8
Value
4.0
Layout
4.3
Friendliness
4.4
Pace
4.1
Amenities
3.7
83.0%
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3.9
180 Reviews (180)
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3 Stars
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Conditions
3.9
Value
3.9
Layout
4.2
Pace
4.1
Amenities
3.6
StaffFriendliness
4.3
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4.0
324 Reviews (324)
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4 Stars
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3 Stars
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2 Stars
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1 Stars
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Conditions
3.9
Value
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Layout
4.3
Pace
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Amenities
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StaffFriendliness
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About

Holes 18
Type Semi-Private
Par 72
Length 7409 yards
Slope N/A
Rating N/A

White Heron Golf Club (formerly known as Ridgewood Lakes Golf Club) has had many accolades over its history and for good reason. The Ted McAnlis layout is sculptured from lush rolling land and features immaculate playing conditions year round. Water and natural wetlands come into play on 16 of our 18 holes and the resident breeze can significantly change the course from day to day. Yet despite the natural beauty and obvious pedigree of the layout, with four sets of tees the course is still enjoyable for golfers of all levels.

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Course Details

Year Built 1994
Fairways Bermuda Grass
Greens Champions Turf
Golf Season Year round
Architect Ted McAnlis

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - included in green fees
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No

Food & Beverage

Snacks, Restaurant, Beverage Carts

Available Facilities

Clubhouse

Accolades

  • Golf Advisor: Top 25 Most Improved U.S. Golf Courses (2020 #1)

Reviews

3.9
2170 Reviews (2170)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 33
Brunch 9
Watching the Game 8
Course Challenges Include:
Water Hazards 115
Bunkers 73
Forced Carries 47
This course/club is great for:
Locals 71
Advanced Golfers 62
Seniors 47
This Course's Location is:
Convenient to the City 50
Worth the Drive 48
In the 'Burbs 33

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Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
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First Time Playing
Conditions Fair
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
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Reviews 11
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
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Previously Played

Members run course

We played as a 2 some behind a 4 some and we were waiting on every hole but was not allowed to play through. We did not see anyone ahead of the group. Even on the tee box on the 18th hole one of the players decided to give a lesson to another player which resulted in the player hitting several balls as we waited at the tee box.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Fair
Pace Average
Amenities Average
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Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
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I Recommend This Course
3.0
First Time Playing

White Heron

It’s a nice course and fund to play - quite tricky - with firm greens (expect some terrible areas on a few holes), the range and training ground is really poor though. friendly staff. If they worked on the training areas and added som services like options to buy bottled drinks/snacks it would lift the rating up a bit.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Poor
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Commented on 03/28/2024

Thank you for playing White Heron Golf Club, I'm trying to understand this review as we have a full snack bar and restaurant, also free water and ice outside.
Our range and short game practice area is one of the largest in central florida.
Our short game area consist of 3 greens, bunkers and full 125 yd hitting areas
Hope to see you again
WHGC

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Reviews 6
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

White Heron Review

The course was great, check in and cart readiness excellent, weather perfect for a great Sunday afternoon of golf. We were behind a 4 person male grouping and it became obvious early that these 4 were there for a good time and also obvious that "liquid refreshments" were plentiful. They even carried these onto the green. On the back 9 this became intolerable as their constant consumption appeared to kick in even more. We called the Pro Shop and all they could do was to say they would send this group an electronic message on the cart computer. This did not work - we became 2 full holes behind. It got to the point where our back 9 was ruined so we drove in at 14.
The Man in the Pro Shop gave us a voucher for another 9 and added that there is NOTHING the course can do in situations like this. (No course Marshall either). The Pro Shop Man added that they can't even ask this group to come in off the course.
4 drunk guys take priority over everyone annoyed behind them!
If this is how White Heron operates, we will NOT BE BACK!

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 03/26/2024

Thank you for playing White Heron Golf Club and I'm sorry your day was what you expected.
The group in front of you was part of a large group playing in an outing, everybody in front of you were foursomes and you were a twosome at the turn. We do marshal and they were physically approached about trying to speed up play, they also had informed us that they gave you an opportunity to play through. We do not condone being drunk on the course and this group was not.
Like you said we strive for everyone to enjoy themselves and I'm sorry we couldn't accommodate you, we will try harder next time.
Thank you WHGC

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Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart

Best Course in the Area

I have played this course several times and it is the best course in a 20 mile radius. The staff is very friendly, the layout is challenging, water on 14 holes and the green is excellent shape. GPS has been added to the golf carts and that took my experience to a new level. From a value perspective it was the cheapest I found during the business time of year, Spring Break. Have had several vistors comment how they like this better than other places we have played.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

condition

Fairways in poor condition. Greens were O.K. That's what saved it from being a poor rating. To expensive for the course condition

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 32
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 57
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Excellent Difficult Course

Very good course with nice range and practice areas. Course itself is very narrow on many holes with water and roads next to fairways everywhere. If you don't hit it straight consistently, very hard to score here. Lot of interesting holes so definitely worth the $90 I paid but bring your A game.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 11
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Played On
Reviews 10
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Overrated - Needs work

Starter told us they just spent $6 million on the course. Have news for them - they need to spend another $6 million. Fairways were thin, Greens had patches of little or no grass, tee boxes felt like they hadn't been watered for weeks. Rough was rough. Pace was slow to falling asleep. Will not return in the near future.

Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Nice, challenging course.

Enjoyed the course very much. Great layout. Conditions were pretty good. Beverage cart came by often enough. However, value for the price was ‘slightly’ low. Was able to play Southern Dunes (much nicer course) for the same price in the afternoon. But would play White Heron again though.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Good condition, challenging, would recommend

My brother and I played early morning, shot 84 and 80. We liked the course. Layout is good. Lots of water. We played this time last year as well and found the course in much better condition this time. Overall , challenging but fair. We recommend this course.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Used cart

Inexpensive golf but I4 highway has brutual traffic

White Heron was an inexpensive golf course to play and has some narrow challenging holes. My garmin device did not correspond to the course layout nor did my wife's phone app yardage site. You must depend on the GPS unit in your cart. It is middle of the road in terms of conditioning but it is challenging because there are narrow gaps to deal with that include water hazards. We commuted from Kissimmee and traffic is not fun. If you are in the local are for this course that is good but a commute that includes the I4, well, forget playing here when there is peak time traffic!

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 5
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great layout and conditions

Interesting risk and regards holes. Great visuals. We will play this course secod time for sure.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Good condition for early March

Started around 4 pm. Pace was excellent. Greens and fairways were in decent shape. Played course a number of years ago, it is in better shape now. Good value for money.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Short of good products

The course was in really good condition and well maintained. Only feed back is the pro shop doesn’t sell ANY Titleist products at all. A big course and no titleist golf balls??? Usually well prepared and was this time But I like to get stuff every course I play. Played it on little brother Birthday and enjoyed it thoroughly… PS. Also saw 3 gators and took a few gator selfies!!

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Commented on 03/12/2024

Thank you for the kind words, we tried to be a Titleist dealer, but to many dealers within our area.
Once again thanks for playing White Heron, se you soon

Played On
Reviews 24
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Long course. Getting pricey. Greens were so so

Really comfortable carts. Wish they had an affiliation with surrounding HOA. 2k for 3 month membership. Not sure that's worth it.

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
Difficulty Fairly Easy
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