Orange County National — Panther LakeWinter Garden

Orange County National's Panther Lake Course is consistently ranked among the top public courses in Florida and routinely cited in national "best value" rankings. At 7,295 yards it's a full championship test with sweeping elevation changes unusual for Central Florida. The OCN practice facility - regularly rated among the best in the country - makes this the destination for serious golfers staying in the Orlando area. No resort markup and genuinely challenging golf.

Panther Lake opened in 1997 as the first of Orange County National's two regulation courses, on a site deliberately developed for golf rather than for real estate.

Panther Lake is the more varied of the two courses on Orange County National's 900 acres, and the site has no housing on it at all. The routing crosses rolling meadow, native pine, wetland and lake with elevation changes of up to sixty feet, which is enough to make people forget they are in Florida. No two holes repeat themselves. It runs about 7,270 yards to a par 72 over Champion ultradwarf greens.

Sixty feet of elevation change, rolling meadow, native pine and wetland -- and no housing anywhere on the 900 acres. Most players say no two holes repeat. It is the flashier of the two courses here and reached 13th in Florida.

How do I book a tee time at Orange County National — Panther Lake?

Orange County National — Panther Lake accepts online tee-time bookings. Golf in FL links the exact booking page on this course's listing.

How much does it cost to play Orange County National — Panther Lake?

Green fees at Orange County National — Panther Lake are typically $55 to $120, varying by season, day of week and time. Confirm current rates when you book.

Who designed Orange County National — Panther Lake?

Orange County National — Panther Lake was designed by Phil Ritson and opened in 1997.

What is the par and yardage at Orange County National — Panther Lake?

Orange County National — Panther Lake plays to a par of 72 over 7,269 yards from the championship tees, with a course rating of 75.2 and a slope of 141.

Is Orange County National — Panther Lake public or private?

Orange County National — Panther Lake is a premium course with two ways on: it releases a limited block of public tee times you can book on GolfNow, or you can arrange access through a casino host — often comped as part of a casino stay.

Where is Orange County National — Panther Lake located?

Orange County National — Panther Lake is located at 16301 Phil Ritson Way, Winter Garden, FL 34787, in the Orlando area of Florida.