The Ritz-Carlton Golf Club, Orlando, Grande Lakes

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About

Holes 18
Type Resort
Style Links
Par 72
Length 7122 yards
Slope 139
Rating 73.9

The Ritz-Carlton Golf Club, Orlando, Grande Lakes sits along the pristine headwaters of the Florida Everglades, surrounded by live oaks, towering pines, and palmettos. Two-time British Open Champion Greg Norman designed the golf course. He and his team focused on preserving the area's natural beauty and ecosystem. The ponds, wetlands, and mature trees were carefully protected and incorporated into the challenges of the design. The final result blends in so seamlessly it's as though the golf course had been there all along. Norman's commitment to the environment was recognized with the course's certification as an Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary. The player-friendly layout has wide fairways and generous landing areas but the subtly contoured greens and strategically placed hazards will keep you on your toes. Five sets of tees make the Ritz-Carlton Golf Club, Orlando, Grande Lakes even more accessible to players of any skill level.

Course Details

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

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
Caddies Yes
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Bunker 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

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3.5
466 Reviews (466)

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Reviews 3
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

top notch

My son and i played the course a few days after the PNC father son classic . We found the course to be outstanding . Conditions were top notch and service was pleasant and prompt . Played 18 in just under 4 hours and only hold ups were on holes limited to cart path only .

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 19
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great course fast greens stint was 13

All excellent Highly maintained Good pase of play Friendly starter but shop personel was lousy and not interested to help out even a bit rude

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Very good!!!!!

Course was in excellent condition and greens were fast but very enjoyable to putt on. Got the golf now deal for $75, we'll worth that to play this course.
Starter advised on a few areas not to hit your shots and this really helped.
Will play again on return to orlando.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

WOW!

OMG if your a golfer who enjoy's a great track with great practice facilites and a-one service this is the place for you. Our foursome got a steal of a deal on this baby,a mere $75 bucks booked on-line through the courses web-site. Greens were smooth and fast,fairways were just tight enough,the bunkers were awesome and the rough was low. Our caddie Dave made the whole experience even more special. At the time it was cart path only on the back 9,partly because the PGA father son tournament was in 7 Days,which made it really cool! I'd pay full price for this one it's just awesome

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

A Big Let Down!!!

Arrived at course was never told on phone that the course was playing, "cart path only"! The course, I was told had been aerated three weeks ago, fairways and greens were horrible. They should have allowed people to play for free. But my biggest disappointment were the BUNKERS. They might be the WORSE I've ever played at a high end resort. The groundskeeper should be ashamed. The caddie said the rain had played havoc but told us that the management had neglected them for years. Most green side bunkers had very little sand, black, disgusting hard pan --- they hadn't even been raked from the night before-- inexcusable There were still deep footprints and animal paw marks. No ranger seen during the four hours. Last time they had an on corse concierge -- I guess the course has budget cuts. I expected a gem but got a piece of coal!

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Nice layout in fantastic condition

I have played the ritz in Orlando before and in each occasion I have found the facilities to Bevin fantastic shape. The greens rolled true and tees and fairways well maintained as well. It's a nice resort layout but choose your tees wisely as if you get out if position off the tee it could be tough to find your ball. Depending on time if year the price may be a bit steep for my liking but you find that at a ritz course. If you can get it below 75 bucks its a good course to play and if you're a local to Orlando it's a different place to play in the area.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Awesome conditions - not interesting

The conditions/maintainece of this course was the best I saw on my trip to orlando. The course itself is not very interesting or scenic. I also did not find the course as difficult as expected - again very simple. I got a caddy - it was unneeded as the course is easy to navigate and find your ball. I would recommend playing others before this one on your trip to orlando. Save a few bucks and skip out on the caddy experience here as well.

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

This is an excellent golf course

The greens are excellent and are very fast. Great layout and is very good condition. We played this course last year and the staff would ride around the course and ask you if everything is going well and gave us complimentary bag tags with your name on them. This year we never saw one person come around . I very nice golf course with a good practice facility. Just very expensive

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

A Course in Great Condition

This is one of my favorite courses to play in Orlando. For a golfer of my handicap, the course has a great balance of being forgiving, yet challenging. I have never seen this course in bad shape. It is always in spectacular condition and the staff has always been top notch. Regardless which tees you play you have to make smart choices with club selection. All around just a great golf course to play.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Used cart

Ritzy!

Beautiful course with excellent conditions! I recommend to anyone in the area with some free time!

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 40
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Staff
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Wonderful Staff, Classy Resort

Nothing bad to say what so ever about this resort and course. The staff were first class, the course is perfect and the experience couldn't get any better.

The moment you arrive on property, you are treated like royalty.

I will most certainly be back!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Challenging but fun

If you like a challenge, this is a course to play. With bunkers and lakes in various locations, you will be put to the test using your irons. Overall this great course to enjoy with some friends.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Great Course, tricky greens

Played this course for the first time in a scramble right after the Father/Son tournament, so the course was in great shape. It isn't that hard a driving course or for approaches. The hardest part were the green speeds. They were lightning quick.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 20
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Ritz Orlando

A nice golf course in Orlando, but "typical" resort destination. Everything you would expect from a Ritz Carlton property exists at this golf course, but the course itself is not memorable. Beautiful conditions, but built on a nondescript, flat piece of property. Relatively easy to get around, the Greg Norman design offers very little intrigue of from hole to hole. Only worth playing if the price is right.

Conditions Excellent
Value Poor
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 20
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Gorgeous course

Can't say anything bad about this course. Staff is completely friendly and they pace groups so your play is wide open. We didn't have pressure from either side during our entire round.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 23
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Excellent shape and very friendly staff.

The service is as you would expect from a Ritz Carlton facility. Super courteous and they try to accommodate any requests. I requested a fore caddie which is not mandatory but they are always helpful and always have good stories. The course was in excellent shape with greens rolling true and fast. The only complaint is that there are a lot of unfilled divots in the fairway. I was lucky but the people paired up with me ended up in 2. Guess wealthy resort guests feels like that's below them to fill divots... Definitely would recommend playing solely based on conditions and friendliness. Other than that the course is relatively easy and what you would expect from a high end resort course.

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 17
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Used cart

Nice Florida course

Very well maintained but of course you would expect that of the Ritz. No memorable holes. Playing from the blues several holes felt very similar. All in the 360-390 yard range. Nothing special. If you can get the GNow deal for about $50 it is worth it.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 13
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

One of the top courses in central Florida!

This course is great all the way from top to bottom. The staff in the pro shop is second to none, cart ladies are great and caddie program is very strong. Highly recommend utilizing one of their great caddies to save a few shots. Ours had some great stories also. The course is the best kept I have seen in Orlando ,just as good as Islesworth. You are missing out if you haven't played!

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 57
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart

ORLANDO BEAUTY

PLAYED THIS COURSE THE DAY AFTER THE FATHER .SON GOLF TOURNAMENT . NO NEED TO TELL YOU HOW FAST THE GREENS WERE13 IT WAS IN PERFECT CONDITION THIS WAS A REAL TREAT FOR ME EVERYTHING WAS PERFECT. MY SON IN LAW ORDERED A SANDWICH IT WAS $14.00 I THINK A LITTLE HIGH PRICED FOR THE AVERAGE PERSON .BUT FOR GOLF IT WAS GREAT IF YOU CAN AFFORD TO PLAY THIS BABY DO IT

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

This is a great beautiful golf course !

The course is in excellent condition. It is challenging but not extreme. Play from the proper tees for your ability and you will find it a very fun enjoyable experience. The staff was extremely friendly and helpful. Very well maintained. The young man at the pro shop check in was outstanding. So was the young lady that loaded our bags. Highly recommend playing here.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
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