The Ritz-Carlton Golf Club, Orlando, Grande Lakes
About
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.
| Tee | Par | Length | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 72 | 7122 yards | 73.9 | 139 |
| Gold | 72 | 6708 yards | 72.2 | 135 |
| Blue | 72 | 6324 yards | 70.3 | 127 |
| White | 72 | 5835 yards | 68.0 | 121 |
| White (W) | 72 | 5835 yards | 73.8 | 126 |
| Green (W) | 72 | 5223 yards | 69.8 | 115 |
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black M: 73.7/134 | 423 | 410 | 529 | 178 | 558 | 422 | 363 | 214 | 453 | 3550 | 387 | 410 | 193 | 352 | 585 | 467 | 405 | 216 | 557 | 3572 | 7122 |
| Gold M: 72.0/130 | 387 | 381 | 511 | 166 | 536 | 398 | 349 | 191 | 434 | 3353 | 361 | 396 | 173 | 327 | 565 | 434 | 387 | 185 | 527 | 3355 | 6708 |
| Blue M: 70.1/126 | 376 | 343 | 476 | 145 | 509 | 385 | 320 | 171 | 387 | 3112 | 336 | 373 | 161 | 317 | 544 | 423 | 365 | 172 | 521 | 3212 | 6324 |
| Blue/White M: 68.7/124 | 338 | 343 | 476 | 145 | 498 | 351 | 320 | 145 | 387 | 3003 | 336 | 348 | 161 | 317 | 496 | 396 | 341 | 172 | 496 | 3063 | 6066 |
| White M: 67.9/122 W: 73.5/130 | 338 | 335 | 458 | 122 | 498 | 351 | 291 | 145 | 372 | 2910 | 300 | 348 | 144 | 257 | 496 | 396 | 341 | 147 | 496 | 2925 | 5835 |
| Green M: 65.1/116 W: 69.6/122 | 292 | 301 | 421 | 97 | 455 | 304 | 282 | 102 | 308 | 2562 | 264 | 321 | 99 | 245 | 485 | 343 | 315 | 125 | 464 | 2661 | 5223 |
| Handicap | 10 | 6 | 8 | 18 | 4 | 12 | 14 | 16 | 2 | 11 | 13 | 17 | 15 | 3 | 1 | 7 | 9 | 5 | |||
| Par | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap (W) | 12 | 10 | 4 | 18 | 2 | 8 | 14 | 16 | 6 | 11 | 7 | 17 | 13 | 1 | 5 | 9 | 15 | 3 |
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Photo submitted by r5DgqJVnWgDU29hUa90h on 04/27/2024
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Photo submitted by r5DgqJVnWgDU29hUa90h on 04/27/2024
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Photo submitted by u314163808951 on 06/17/2023
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Photo submitted by u314163808951 on 06/17/2023
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Photo submitted by u314163808951 on 06/17/2023
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Photo submitted by u314163808951 on 06/17/2023
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Photo submitted by u314163808951 on 06/17/2023
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Photo submitted by u314163808951 on 06/17/2023
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18th hole Photo submitted by u000005145203 on 02/20/2023
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Photo submitted by HCDan on 04/03/2022
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Photo submitted by HCDan on 04/03/2022
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Photo submitted by HCDan on 04/03/2022
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Photo submitted by HCDan on 04/03/2022
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Photo submitted by BH23 on 02/20/2022
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Photo submitted by BH23 on 02/20/2022
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Photo submitted by BH23 on 02/20/2022
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Photo submitted by BH23 on 02/20/2022
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Photo submitted by BH23 on 02/20/2022
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Photo submitted by u314161057205 on 11/28/2020
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Photo submitted by u314161057205 on 11/28/2020
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Ritz-Carlton Golf Club, hole 18 Photo submitted by TimGavrichGP on 12/13/2019
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Photo submitted by MichaelLowe on 12/12/2019
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Photo submitted by MichaelLowe on 12/12/2019
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Photo submitted by TrekSense on 08/21/2018
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9th Tee Box Photo submitted by JEKelley on 01/05/2018
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5th Approach Photo submitted by JEKelley on 01/05/2018
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8th Tee Shot Photo submitted by JEKelley on 01/05/2018
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2nd green Photo submitted by JEKelley on 01/05/2018
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Nice guy Sir Nick Photo submitted by linksman on 12/05/2016
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Puttin' on The Ritz! Photo submitted by courierboy on 11/02/2016
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Photo submitted by Lemontgolfer on 08/14/2016
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Photo submitted by Shawn5932249 on 07/22/2015
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Photo submitted by Shawn5932249 on 07/22/2015
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Photo submitted by Shawn5932249 on 07/22/2015
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Photo submitted by Shawn5932249 on 07/22/2015
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Photo submitted by Shawn5932249 on 07/22/2015
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Photo submitted by Shawn5932249 on 07/22/2015
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Photo submitted by joseph4164014 on 11/15/2013
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Photo submitted by joseph4164014 on 11/15/2013
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Teeing off #18 Photo submitted by Golfitz on 09/10/2013
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name engraved on the back! Photo submitted by Golfitz on 09/10/2013
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Photo submitted by Favian on 08/13/2013
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Photo submitted by in2themystyc11 on 02/11/2013
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Wrapping up a great day. Photo submitted by Scott4497478 on 11/06/2012
Very nice course and facility
The course was in beautiful condition, especially the greens, nice and fast. The practice facility was great and a well stocked pro shop. Staff inside were very friendly, the outside staff were okay.
Completely a great pleasure to play!
Great expierence from the time you drop off your golf bag. Staff very accomodating from pro shop to the first tee. Practice facility second to none, course conditions were fantasic with the greens as true as can be played. Will definately be back just gotta watch GOLFNOW for better rates than regular rack rate. Truly a pleasure to play
Perfect greens.. tour like quick.
Its a good course, something was missing to make it great. For a course that priced higher, I would have expected some free stuff.. like a bag tag .. divot tool .. some token.
The greens were in great shape though, the best I've played on for a long time.
A top end experience
Pace of play was brisk. The course conditions were perfect except the edges of some greens were spotty. The greens were very fast and difficult to read. The scenery and wildlife were an added bonus. Great afternoon!
Very nice
Good course and good service. Conditions were excellent - all surfaces were above average. Nice practice area. Carts were fast! The only real detraction is the glaring lack of a decent GPS or yardage books. With no pictures of any holes, you often don't know where to hit it or where you can miss it. For a course of this quality, it's hard to believe they'd miss that detail.
Great expansive course with plenty of water.
Perfect condition. Very friendly and helpfull staff. The couse layout is easy to play on with wide smooth fairways and plenty of roll. The greens were also fast. My favorite course in Orlando.
Great customer service, and perfect conditions.
Favorite course out of 11 different ones played in the Orlando area.
Great golf course - fun for expert and novice golfers!
The course was in immaculate shape despite some unfavorable weather early in the day. The staff was friendly enough, but the course is missing an opportunity to provide the type of customer service you would expect from a Ritz Carlton. Only one cart person working the course, despite having 150 golfers out for the day...
Great Course, Great Staff
Service was top notch, course was pristine and very forgiving, greens are the quickest you'll likely play all year. Not sure i would ever pay the $195 regular fee but i played it on a hot deal and was well worth it. Norm at bag drop was great as was the on course concierge, forget his name but very friendly throughout the round.
A taste of PGA playing conditions
Immaculate conditions from clubhouse to practice facility and throughout the course. Firm but fair greens roll smooth and true at what I would call a moderate pace. Fairly long with wide fairways protected by a lot of bunkers and enough water to make this more of a 'thinking' course than a 'grip it and rip it course. A lot of 'photo ops'. The day I played damp gusts over 30 mph and the normal demands of the course combined to give me one of the most challenging and exciting rounds I've played in a long time.
2nd only to Bay Hill !
The greens where hard and fast. A delightful challenge.
If you are in the Orlando area don't miss this GEM!
Fantastic golf, beatiful golf course.
In the style of the Ritz-Carlton this course is just impeccable to play. I enjoyed every hole and there are some tough holes out there, but the conditions of the course make playing your best a little easier. Fairways are lush and the greens perfect. I can't wait to play this course again.
Resort course with ammenities
Played 1/9/13. Nice track, typical resort course with wide fairways that speeds up play. Great practice facility. Greens were firm with decent speed. For someone coming from NY escaping the cold, this was a great course to get my first round of the trip in - the golfnow price was a big discount. There are other courses that are better value. I believe the price tag keeps play down which means pace is faster. I was sent out as a single but decide to join a husband/wife twosome and we still played under 4 hours. The Father Son Challenge was played there in December.
Pristine Memorable Greens, Many Bunkers and Great Staff
I believe that this course has the fastest, smoothest greens in Central Florida (13.5). They happen to be protected by many large, elevated bunkers. Please take an extra club or two on your approach shots or you will get lots of practice coming out of sand bunkers. The course has water on most of the holes and every hole is unique. The staff is very attentive and customer oriented. Grande Lakes is a special place that should be experienced at least once by those who truly love the game.
Great Resort Course - In Perfect Condition
The course is challenging without being overly penalizing. Like other reviewers have stated, the greens are fast and tricky. It is very well kept. AA++
Course is one of a kind, staff very kindly.
Ritz is one of the best managed courses in Florida. I played with my kid, who is twelve, all the staff are kindly and eager to help. This course has a good cost / benefit ratio, it is a must go.
Awesome Course
Got a great deal on Golf Now....Great
Course...Superb conditions.....
Very friendly .....
A great golf experience on vacation!
Would definitely recommend .
Lots of water, slick greens
Great staff...
Allowed you to walk...
Had walking caddies, what a delight!
Great course. Greens were sanded, but rolled well
Excellent course. Would play again Green were perfect
excellent course playable for average to better golfers
From beginning good practice facility very courteous staff and once on the course very nice layout and great shape what more can i say.