Aerial view of a green at Grande Lakes at Ritz-Carlton Resort
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3.8
460 Reviews (460)
5 Stars
302
4 Stars
111
3 Stars
27
2 Stars
11
1 Stars
9
Conditions
3.5
Value
2.8
Layout
4.3
Friendliness
4.7
Pace
4.4
Amenities
4.2
61.1%
Recommend this course
412 out of 460 reviews
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Average Rating
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4.5
4 Reviews (4)
5 Stars
2
4 Stars
2
3 Stars
0
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.0
Value
2.3
Layout
4.3
Pace
4.0
Amenities
4.3
StaffFriendliness
4.8
75.0%
Recommend this course
3 out of 4 reviews
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3.7
14 Reviews (14)
5 Stars
7
4 Stars
3
3 Stars
0
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
3
Conditions
3.4
Value
2.6
Layout
4.3
Pace
4.3
Amenities
4.1
StaffFriendliness
4.7
57.1%
Recommend this course
8 out of 14 reviews
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About

Holes 18
Type Resort
Style Links
Par 72
Length 7122 yards
Slope 139
Rating 73.9
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The Ritz-Carlton Golf Club, Grande Lakes
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Course Details

Year Built 2003
Golf Season Year round
Architect Greg Norman (2003) Matthew Dusenberry (2003)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Bunker Yes
Caddies Yes
Golf School Academy Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Metal Spikes Allowed No
Walking Allowed Yes
Dress code Proper golf attire required.

Food & Beverage

Bar

Lodging

Lodging Available

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Spa

Available Sports

Fitness

Accolades

Reviews

3.8
460 Reviews (460)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 20
Amazing Food 12
Brunch 11
Course Challenges Include:
Bunkers 32
Water Hazards 32
Plays Long 15
This course/club is great for:
Advanced Golfers 27
A Weekend Splurge 26
Entertaining Clients 23
This Course's Location is:
At a Resort 34
Near Local Attractions 30
Convenient to the City 21

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Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

great day of golf

This is one of the truly great courses in the area

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great resort course

Great resort course with wide fairways and impeccably maintained. It rained heavily the day before so about 4 holes were cartpath only. However the traps were drained and no areas of the course were wet/unplayable. Great day of golf.

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great course

Being here on a vacation you always look for a course that is challenging as well as competitive for your game this course was all of that. Obviously we were here when some of the grass was dormant otherwise it would have been excellent for everything. We teed off at 9:00 on a Sunday and we never saw a group in front of us and the group behind never had to wait either. The greens were very fast and had very little break but the course was fantastic, just wish I would have played better! Great staff and great time!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 255
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Top 25 Contributor
Georgia Advisor
First Time Playing
Cold weather
Used cart

Fun course in Great condition

This was a beautiful course with great amenities and facilities. The staff was great upon arrival and all throughout the day.
The price was a little high, but it is the Ritz Carlton. What do you expect.
The Bunkers well nicely maintained and all were raked. A few of the bunkers needed some sand in them, but it is winter and maybe that will change come spring time.
The greens were smooth and fast. Not many tricky greens with slopes. Most are pretty flat and straight forward.
Overall a great course with great service.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Beautiful Course

This was a beautiful course with great amenities and facilities. The staff was great upon arrival. My only issue was when we finished and returned to the starter area, there wasn’t anyone around to pull clubs off the cart and even a quick wipe down. Literally parked and took everything off and went on my merry way with filthy clubs. As far as price, I knew what I was getting myself into when it comes to an upscale course as this is. It’s a one time thing to check off the list. Enjoyed it

Conditions Excellent
Value Fair
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 16
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Great Resort Course

I have played many times in the past at various times of year and course conditions are always top notch and the service is second to none.

If you are looking for a nicely maintained, fair golf course to play this is it. Beautiful surroundings as well with abundant wildlife and nature. Makes for a perfect round of golf.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Course rating

Beautiful course. The staff couldn’t be nicer or more efficient. We really enjoyed our round.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 30
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

This should not happen

If you get a tee-time, wherever and whenever, it should be possible to finish your round (speed of the game), especially at the Ritz....

I'am a handicap 8 player and I couldn't make it. At least sometimes, you need an Marshall on the course.

Conditions Good
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Played 7 Orlando courses this week and this was one of the best. The course was in great condition, the setting was fantastic and the service excellent. It was great value on the internet price. Would definitely recommend it to golf tourists.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 12/20/2017

Sorry was this course designed by Eddie Hacker?

Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

One of the best!!!

From driving in to the property and leaving the property we had one of the best times of our lives and will look to come back to strictly Marriott properties for our future golf vacations. Thank you to the staff and the grounds crew for a memorable experience.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 38
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
4.0
First Time Playing

Slow pace of play. Started at 2:40 and was putting on the 18th at dark. Groups behind us couldn’t have finished in time. Course is very nice but isn’t worth the money in my opinion.

Conditions Excellent
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Fun course

Fun golf course to play. Lots of pretty birds and animals. Saw a 5 foot alligator on hole #15. No danger involved.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Sweet spot

Course was in superb shape. Staff very welcoming. Excellent range and practice facility - LPGA player was practicing next to us!

As for course, not too difficult, which made it really fun for my son who is just learning the game. Water on a lot of holes but doesn’t come into play that much unless really errant shot. Sand was perfect. Look forward to play again!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart

Very enjoyable experience

We stayed at JW Marriott, but the best rate was online. I was in the second group off that day and we managed to play the entire course in under 3 hours. The staff was very accommodating and put us in front of a larger group. This is very good course in excellent condition. Greens are true but are not as difficult as some other course I have played in the area. Overall a really enjoyable time.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 241
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 25 Contributor
Florida Advisor
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

EXCELLENT! Currently best Golf in Orlando

Played this course many times in the past and it was always big pleasure. But today I had the feeling it was just a dream. There is absolutely nothing to complaint. They have done a colossal work after the hurricane and the wet weather. The place is clean, top maintained, quiet and just pristine. The pace was very good (3 3/4h). The layout is somewhat challenging (from 2nd back tees), some holes require straight shots, some water out there, but if straight not in play. Tee boxes in great condition, so are the most fairways, only some places just a little wet. Bunkers are clean with good sand in it and well maintained. Greens are excellent, rather very fast, but true. Restrooms clean, beverage cart passes several times during the round. Staff is cordial and helpful. Pleasure to play such course, helps to shoot a good score!
Overall – in these conditions this is by far the best golf facility in Orlando at the moment. Played 21 different courses in the last 25 days, but there is none of the others could be close to this. Obviously this has its price, so the rate is not cheap. But if you catch a promotion day, like we did today, it is worth the $ 79.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 43
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Great Course Great Service

Went golfing with wife and had an awesome time. Service was excellent and the course was in good shape despite the recent rain. Greens rolling true. Will definitely be back.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Ritz Orlando

I had the first tee time and played by myself behind a member. The front nine was like a nature preserve with a pack of deer in number 3 and pelicans on a pond near 7. I played so fast that I had to wait on a couple of holes for the maintenance crew which was fine. The course was in good condition except for the traps but with the hurricane the week before I had no complaints. A great deal on gold noe

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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