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Orange County National - Panther Lake: #17
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4.5
2316 Reviews 2316 Reviews
5 Stars
1501
4 Stars
610
3 Stars
119
2 Stars
49
1 Stars
37
Conditions
4.5
Value
4.3
Layout
4.7
Friendliness
4.5
Pace
4.1
Amenities
4.3
94.1%
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2162 out of 2316 reviews
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Average Rating
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4.6
138 Reviews 138 Reviews
5 Stars
99
4 Stars
31
3 Stars
3
2 Stars
3
1 Stars
2
Conditions
4.5
Value
4.3
Layout
4.8
Pace
4.2
Amenities
4.4
StaffFriendliness
4.5
94.9%
Recommend this course
131 out of 138 reviews
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4.5
248 Reviews 248 Reviews
5 Stars
166
4 Stars
64
3 Stars
8
2 Stars
6
1 Stars
4
Conditions
4.4
Value
4.3
Layout
4.7
Pace
4.1
Amenities
4.3
StaffFriendliness
4.5
94.0%
Recommend this course
233 out of 248 reviews
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About

Holes 18
Type Public
Par 72
Length 7350 yards
Slope 139
Rating 76.0

Two 18-hole courses rest on the 900-acre retreat that is all about golf -- not condos or summer homes. Panther Lakes is the flashier of the two designs at Orange County National, most say, because no two holes are the same. The playing surfaces are lush and the topography is so varied in some areas, some have a hard time believing they're in Florida. The architect made good use of the rolling meadows, grasslands, wetlands and lakes. Visually rich elements saturate the 7,295-yard design.

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Course Details

Year Built 1997
Fairways Bermuda Grass
Greens Champion Ultra Dwarf Bermuda Grass
Golf Season Year round

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - included in green fees
GPS Yes
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Bunker Yes
Golf School/Academy Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes
Practice Hole Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard, Amex, Discover Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No

Food & Beverage

Restaurant

Lodging

Lodging Available

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Meeting Facilities, Locker Rooms
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4.5
2316 Reviews (2316)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 55
Brunch 26
Watching the Game 23
Course Challenges Include:
Bunkers 93
Water Hazards 89
Undulating Greens 80
This course/club is great for:
Advanced Golfers 87
Playing Multiple Courses 75
Locals 66
This Course's Location is:
Worth the Drive 90
Near Local Attractions 39
Convenient to the City 36

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5.0
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First Time Playing

Amazing course, staff and facilities!!!

From the minute you leave your vehicle, everything is TOP NOTCH!!! Unlimited range balls, MASSIVE putting green, great food and service. Course was in impeccable shape!! I almost felt like I was Stealing for the price that it costs us to play.. there’s no better Valur in all of Florida! 5 stars all day.. cannot wait to be back!

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Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 31
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Reviews 7
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
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5.0
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Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Reviews 8
Skill Advanced
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I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Pure

Great course with superb fairways and large fast greens !! Top quality for the money 👌🏻

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 8
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Average
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Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 3
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I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
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Reviews 9
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart

Orange County National Panther Lake - A Challenging Test

Played Panther Lake yesterday and it was in great shape. I played the Green tees, ~6500 yards. I hit it fairly well for my age (69) and I found the course challenging. The greens rolled very well and I putted out of my mind which saved the round. The course has lots of fairway bunkers everywhere and greens which funnel mishits into the bunkers. I visited the bunkers 6-7 times and they were all in excellent shape. I found them to be fair. The course is home to the PGA Q school, Korn Ferry events and Liv events. I would recommend it to any golfer who wants to test where their golf game stands. Par 3's are long and par 5's are also long. A great test of golf, which is not for beginner golfers.

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Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 36
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Challenging course

Course was in superb condition. Many undulations in fairways and greens greens were faster than mostwe played excellent practice facilities

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Reviews 8
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
2.0
First Time Playing

Great layout, rough shape

The layout is amazing, but greens are in ROUGH shape. I had seen crooked cat was diseased so I booked here but upon arriving to the first green this course also is having issues with it. Not very upset since I played in the afternoon for a cheaper tee time but absolutely no way I am paying over that with the shape it was in and other premium courses nearby

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Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
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Reviews 27
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

priced too high for quality

from tee boxes that were more dirt and weeds than grass to diseased greens that did not roll true irs difficult to justify a $100+ greens fee. very disappointing.

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

Great track

Had a blast playing this course. Played with a threesome from Newfoundland and they helped me appreciate the wildlife of this course and its layout. No two holes are the same and all represent a challenge. I can’t seem to score well so will have to keep playing it to figure it out. The only issue was what I believe Poa Annua was growing on the greens so that did cause some putts to go offline.

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Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 74
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Good deal with Golfnow hot deal.
The whole thing is
first class from practice areas to the Panther Lake course. In good shape. Tee boxes to bunkers and the greens. Will play again with hot deal.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

High standard

Played Panther Lake. Always in great condition, fast greens, overall great condition. Always meets high standards, never disappoints!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Pristine course

Panther Lake: Beautiful course, very challenging. Liked that they provided coolers and the beverage cart was seen twice during my round. Course was in immaculate shape, barely noticed any flaws on greens/fairways. Course was difficult even though water was rarely in-play. Lots of hills and interesting lies :). I’d honestly put this course in my top 5 of the most beautiful and challenging (nothing beats the black course @ Bethpage). I recommend Panther Lake over all 3 Disney courses. It’s a little cheaper @ Panther and honestly it’s in better shape. Have fun !

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Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 10
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Muito bom

Ótimo campo boas condições fairways ótimos e Greens em boas condições mas não ótimos!!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great layout

All the holes are thoughtful and keep you interested. The greens had some different grass patches but the roll was as smooth as a pool table. Fairways were a touch long in some spots but overall this was a great course. Not a ton of water but plenty of fun. The pit of town price is a little steep but it isn’t too far off for range balls and 18 holes. This should be a must play for anyone that is in the area.

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Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
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