Osprey/Heron at Okeeheelee Golf Course
About
With a name meaning 'quiet waters' in the Seminole language, Okeeheelee Golf Course is situated amidst lush, rolling hills that overlook the sparkling waters of Clear Lake. There are 27 championship holes that are divided into three nines and can be played in three different 18-hole combinations. The Osprey, Heron, and Eagle nines are named after the various wildlife that can be seen throughout. Each golf course offers a different set of challenges and scenery. Okeeheelee's Osprey/Heron Course features a variety of elevation changes. There are scenic views from the elevated greens but don't become too distracted since there are many elements to contend with including towering trees, strategically placed bunkers, and deep rough lining the fairways. There are also plenty of water hazards coming into play.
Tee | Par | Length | Rating | Slope |
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Black | 72 | 6811 yards | 73.8 | 138 |
Gold (W) | 72 | 6320 yards | 77.3 | 140 |
Gold | 72 | 6320 yards | 71.6 | 132 |
Blue (W) | 72 | 5827 yards | 74.5 | 135 |
Blue | 72 | 5827 yards | 69.1 | 123 |
White | 72 | 5376 yards | 67.1 | 118 |
White (W) | 72 | 5376 yards | 72.0 | 130 |
Green | 72 | 4724 yards | 64.4 | 113 |
Green (W) | 72 | 4724 yards | 68.6 | 119 |
Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
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Black M: 73.8/138 | 518 | 166 | 359 | 406 | 527 | 207 | 397 | 182 | 539 | 3301 | 525 | 212 | 419 | 445 | 407 | 549 | 395 | 355 | 203 | 3510 | 6811 |
Gold M: 71.6/132 W: 77.3/140 | 486 | 140 | 316 | 359 | 479 | 190 | 385 | 153 | 492 | 3000 | 504 | 155 | 400 | 418 | 392 | 532 | 386 | 345 | 188 | 3320 | 6320 |
Blue M: 69.1/123 W: 74.5/135 | 476 | 135 | 275 | 311 | 471 | 177 | 302 | 143 | 482 | 2772 | 491 | 149 | 391 | 398 | 315 | 484 | 374 | 299 | 154 | 3055 | 5827 |
White M: 67.1/118 W: 72.0/130 | 433 | 113 | 266 | 299 | 462 | 157 | 292 | 133 | 447 | 2602 | 448 | 134 | 327 | 368 | 295 | 430 | 351 | 275 | 146 | 2774 | 5376 |
Green M: 64.4/113 W: 68.6/119 | 352 | 95 | 245 | 269 | 402 | 105 | 275 | 100 | 401 | 2244 | 413 | 96 | 295 | 311 | 265 | 391 | 331 | 250 | 128 | 2480 | 4724 |
Handicap | 5 | 17 | 11 | 7 | 3 | 13 | 9 | 15 | 1 | 4 | 18 | 8 | 6 | 10 | 2 | 12 | 14 | 16 | |||
Par | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 36 | 72 |
Handicap (W) | 5 | 17 | 11 | 9 | 1 | 13 | 7 | 15 | 3 | 2 | 18 | 10 | 8 | 12 | 4 | 6 | 14 | 16 |
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Golf Advisor: Top 25 Most Improved U.S. Golf Courses (2021 #21)
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Photo submitted by montanamicki on 03/24/2022
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Photo submitted by MaryDale on 01/20/2022
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Photo submitted by MaryDale on 01/20/2022
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Photo submitted by tjw1029 on 01/27/2016
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Photo submitted by Jerry3829035 on 11/14/2013
My new favorite track
Play was aa little slow, but what the heck, I'm retired!
I just love this course. From tees to green, this course is in great condition. Highly recommended.
Afternoon Golf In Early February at Okeeheelee
This is a great place with challenging golf in a beautiful setting. The overall care of the course is outstanding and the attention to detail from the fairways to the greens and even the bunkers is first rate. The pace of play was a little slow because of a slow foursome in front of us. I was surprised that a course ranger didn't move them along.
I've previously played this course and the pace of play was more than acceptable. It only takes one group of players to hold things up.
I would highly recommend Okeeheelee Golf Course for anyone who enjoys challenging and satisfying golf. Even if it's a little cool and the wind is blowing, it's a great time.
A very wise man once told me that south Florida has the best bad weather in the country and he was and is right.
Nice Course
Course has 3 nines. Lots of dog legs. Good mix and it was in excellent condition. Very fast greens. Only issue was the starter. Not very pleasant and seemed very dis organized. Originally sent us out as a fivesome.
Walk in the park!
Love this course. There were actually two Herons greeting us on the 1st Heron tee box.
Fun and friendly
Love this course. Scored a last minute hot deal for $27 and got all 18 in. Great day on the course, be back soon!
Good value with golf now. Condition and course layout were good. Water sneaks into areas you aren't aware of if you haven't played before. Overall, enjoyed the course and would love to play again if in the area