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Orange County National Crooked Cat 
4.5 star rating 60 Reviews

16301 Phil Ritson Way, Winter Garden, FL 34787
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Orange County National Crooked Cat
  • #1 Ranked public golf Facility in Florida - 2010 Readers Choice Award
  • #2 Ranked facility in America - 2010 Readers Choice Award
  • 50 ft. elevation changes
  • Rated 4 1/2 stars, Golf Digest Places to Play
  • Accommodatons on site
  • Named to America's Top Golf Courses 2003-2009 by Zagat's Survey

Rates on: 

Yardage:
7493
Rating:
76.2
Slope:
139
Yardage:
6927
Rating:
73.0
Slope:
132
Yardage:
6326
Rating:
70.1
Slope:
125
Yardage:
5599
Rating:
72.2
Slope:
128
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Customer Reviews (60)

3/12/2010 - Wonderful! Posted by Andrew (Welwyn Garden City, United Kingdom)

2/3/2010 - Great even after the freeze. Will play again next trip as always. Never been disappointed here. One of the best staff's.
Posted by Joe (Kensington, NH)

1/29/2010 - Don't miss The Cat! Excellent conditions, friendly, helpful staff and great breakfast and lunch. Replay priced well and you get to play the other course! Posted by Harry (Edgewater, MD)

1/28/2010 - Great course, great service, would definitely play again. Posted by Rolando (Miami, FL)

1/21/2010 - A really nice course. Pretty much wide open but in nice shape. Posted by Richard (Little Silver, NJ)

1/19/2010 - It was a good layout and in the same good condition as that of Panther Lake which I played before. I would advise taking them up on the stay and play offer as the treatment you get staying on-site is excellent. Posted by Robert (Flagler Beach, FL)

12/26/2009 - Played both courses and wow....great layouts and in great shape....both courses offer everything you want as a golfer. Panther Lake has lots of water and probably the better course. Posted by Steve (Caledon, Canada)

12/22/2009 - Our group always puts Orange County on the list of courses to be played. For the money, Crooked Cat and Pather Lake are two of the finest courses you will find anywhere. Will be back. Posted by Joseph (Allentown, PA)

12/22/2009 - My wife and I really enjoyed this course. Next time we are back there we intend to play it again. We would also like to try Panther Lake at the same facility. Posted by Brian (Mukwonago, WI)

12/22/2009 - I enjoyed this course and normally not a fan of links style courses. Would like to play again. Posted by Don (Houston, TX)

12/20/2009 - What can I say but breathtaking. Quite superb course. Would love to play this course everyday. Made very welcome and service top class. Posted by Robert (Glasgow, United Kingdom)

12/6/2009 - A must play, super layout, amazing practice facility. Worth the drive. Posted by Harold (St. John's, Canada)

11/25/2009 - Golf resort was excellent. Staff friendly. Play was slow on the course. Rangers should be more vigilant. Posted by Benjamin (Long Meadow, MA)

10/29/2009 - Great course and service. Posted by Tony (Safety Harbor, FL)

10/26/2009 - Great track, in fantastic shape. We had a great round. Posted by David (Porter, TX)

10/24/2009 - Absolutely fantastic experience at Orange County. My friend and I from Scotland played Crooked Cat and found the course in excellent condition. The whole experience from arriving at the course was excellent. The pro shop was excellent and all staff that we met were very helpful. Only hoped we would have had more time to stay and play the Panther but maybe next time we are in the USA. Posted by Gary (Fraserburgh, United Kingdom)

9/25/2009 - Great golf experience starting with the staff and two great courses. Staff made us feel welcome from the start. We started our day on Crooked Cat. It was hot and muggy...they had a ranger come out and bring us cold towels and the cart girls provided a cup of water and ice. Nice touch. Both courses were great and the facility paid attention to details. Probably the best golf experience of our trip and would highly recommend and a sure must play facility. I probably favor Panther Lake a bit more tha the Cat, but both were great to play! Posted by Jim (Oreland, PA)

9/17/2009 - Great course to play and very well kept. Reception everywhere was great! Posted by Steve (Whitby, Canada)

9/11/2009 - A gorgeous layout and a very scenic and challenging course. Friendly and helpful staff make this a must play for all golf enthusiasts!! Posted by Tom (Vienna, IL)

7/30/2009 - Great course. The starter was so nice and he even let me and my wife go out a little early. The staff was great and very helpful. In the 13 days we were there we played 13 times on eight different courses and this one was tied with Mystic Dunes as our favorite. Posted by Ed (Houston, TX)

6/28/2009 - Course was immaculate. Greens were the best I've seen in years. The fairways were plush; easy to hit iron shots. They looked like some "greens" we've played on. Everyone in our group definitely wants to return and play this complex again but maybe when it's a little cooler. WAS HOT. Posted by Robert (Jacksonville, FL)

6/11/2009 - Excellent course, conditions and service. Posted by Daniel (Cos Cob, CT)

5/29/2009 - Amazing!!!!!! We don't experience these kind of courses in Miami, the elevation changes are remarkable, staff and the course 5 star. You have to eat at the clubhouse, great and funny staff. Posted by Alfredo (Miami Lakes, FL)

3/26/2009 - Excellent course; Nice range and club house. Very professional staff. We also played Executive course which was nice as well. Posted by Yagnesh (Piqua, OH)

3/17/2009 - It has beautiful facilities and a great layout. I would play again! Posted by Neil (New Kensington, PA)

3/15/2009 - The course layout and greens were excellent. The speed of play was excellent. Posted by William (Toronto, CANADA)

2/23/2009 - Best shape of the courses we played this trip and the staff made you feel like they really appreciated you being there and would like you to come back. A-1 service. Posted by Edward (Bob) (Warrington, PA)

2/23/2009 - Despite the cool weather, this course was outstanding. This was as first class of a venue as we've played on in 13 years of our golf outings. Course 9 in great shape, staff friendly and helpful. Posted by Nelson (Titusville, FL)

1/22/2009 - This was our favorite course of the trip. Excellent conditioning, fast undulating greens with good variety of holes. No tricks, just a good fair test of golf. Posted by Frank (Windsor, Canada).

12/24/2008 - Always play these golf courses when down there - great. Posted by Thomas (Luzerne, PA)

12/19/2008 - Outstanding facility, we had a great time! Posted by Ian (Mississauaga, Canada).

11/20/2008 - A great, fun course in great condition. We've played there on and off for several years. The staff and course condition is never less than outstanding. An added bonus is playing Panther Lake in the afternoon at the replay rate. Posted by Steve (Johnston, RI).

11/20/2008 - Day number two of our golf holiday and glad we chose Orange County National. You can truly feel like you are playing a PGA Course with this one. Just standing on the first tee block the feel is there. Course was in great shape. Very green and the greens were very quick. Highly suggest going to the putting green first to get a feel for these greens. We loved this course that we scored huge by getting back out again at 1:00 pm and played the other course at this wonderful facility, Panther Lake. Another great experience. Just finished the 18th as darkness approached. Glad we played both courses. Highly reccommend. A++++++++ Posted by Martin (Bolton, Canada).

11/15/2008 - Unbelievable experence! Manicured tees and fairways with greens like glass...absolutely superb...will be first on next year's list of courses to play! Posted by WJG .

11/14/2008 - Played last year and again this year. Great practice facility, but would not golf there next year. There are better courses for the money around! Posted by Jeff (Mississauga, Canada).

11/13/2008 - Very difficult but a windy day. Fairways, greens and sand traps beautiful. Posted by Richard (Laval, Canada).

11/3/2008 - Worth every dollar to play this course. Great set up, great facilities, you can't want for anything more from a golf club or course. I will have this on my list of courses to play when I return next year. Posted by Richard (Chatham Kent, United Kingdom).

10/30/2008 - Played five courses over the weekend and this was my favorite. Great condition and very accommodating staff. Posted by Mike (Northborough, MA).

10/28/2008 - We played both Crooked Cat and Panther Lake, and enjoyed both courses. Wonderful condition, very nice, helpful staff. Will definitely return. Posted by Josslyn (Lancaster, PA).

10/24/2008 - Outstanding golf course in superb condition. Keep your drive straight and you have a chance to make a score. Staff was very friendly. Service was best I have seen in a long time.
Posted by Damian (Lurgan, Northrn Ireland).

9/11/2008 - Again excellent facility. Played both Panther Lake and Crooked Cat. Great staff and facility. Posted by Edward (Hope, RI).

5/28/2008 - Fantastic course, and facilities. Will challenge all levels of golfers.

5/26/2008 - Enjoyed this course great layout and staff so helpful. This is a must play again course! Posted by William (Glasgow, United Kingdom).

5/19/2008 - Both courses very enjoyable, Panther Lake the better. Posted by Tom (St. Augustine, FL).

5/17/2008 - Treat yourself. Best all around facility I've been to. Great course - long and challenging. Need to be long and accurate off tees. Must play. Greens fast!!! Posted by Tim (Geoergetown, Canada).

5/1/2008 - Always on our list ever since we played it for the first time. Nice people in the shop and a first class facility.
Posted by Gary (Campbellville, Canada).

5/1/2008 - One of the best in the area. Very challenging and entertaining, wonderful condition and a very pleasant staff. As good as it gets in central Florida. Posted by Michael (Pittsburgh, PA).

4/12/2008 - What can you say. The Q school was there last fall. This is a great golf complex with two great courses. Better bring your A game. Posted by Serge (Ottawa, Canada).

4/12/2008 - This course is challenging but fair to play. The fairways and the greens were in good shape with two and three tiered greens. We really enjoyed the course and would not miss the opportunity to play it again. Posted by Eric (Cheticamp, Canada).

4/3/2008 - This is the real deal. If a true test of golf is what you are after then look no more. Both courses are a must. If you are after a pretty resort course with flowers then this is not the place for you. Posted by Marc (Ottawa, ON CANADA).

3/24/2008 - Crooked Cat was a good course to play for an opening round being from the Midwest and not playing for 6 months. Posted by Rick (Fishers, IN).

3/24/2008 - We have now played the 2 courses for 3 years and they get better with age. Interesting and playable for all calibre of golfers, great pro shop, friendly staff and super restaurant. We will be back in the fall for sure! Posted by David (Kitchener, ON CANADA).

3/14/2008 - The group loved the course and requesed to be be added next year. Service was absolutly great. Posted by Larry (Charleston, WV).

3/6/2008 - We love the courses at Orange County - great facility and staff. This year, due to the drought, we missed the usual lush greens. Posted by Stephen (Pekin, IL).

1/25/2008 - Really enjoyed the course. I had a strange twist of irony, the clubhouse did not have an orange for a Blue Moon beer. How is Florida out of oranges??? Posted by Jerry (Wallkill, NY).

1/25/2008 - Another must play. Great choice. Posted by Robert (Hancock, ME).

1/3/2008 - Excellent. Posted by Amin (Richmond Hill, Canada).

11/29/07 - Great track, and difficult as well. The longest 6200 yards we ever played. The pro told us later that 6200 yards here plays more like 6500. He also told us that even the pros that have played here rank the back nine as one of the toughest nines they play anywhere. Would play again.

11/2/07 - Has been a great location for back-to-back rounds on crooked cat/panther lakes. The guys love it. Posted by John (S.Barrinton, IL).

10/17/07 - Challenging holes on the back 9....play slowed up on 12th and 13th because of the difficulty. Loved the course as a whole. Posted by Doug (Montclair, NJ).

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About Orange County National Crooked Cat

Orange County National features 36 championship holes: Panther Lake and Crooked Cat. The tournament-playing conditions on two of the best layouts in Florida clearly show why the PGA Tour has chosen this facility as host of the 2003 - 2005 - 2007 - 2010 PGA Tour Q-School Finals, has also been selected as Golf World Magazine 2010 Readers Choice Award - #1 ranked Public Golf Facility in Florida / #2 ranked facility in America, and named to America's Top Golf Courses 2003-2008 by Zagat's Survey. In addition to championship golf, Orange County National features one of the Best Practice Ranges in America according to The Golfer Magazine. Other amenities include a 9-hole executive course, a fabulous golfers lodge and the 33,000 sq. ft. clubhouse, which features a 5,000 sq. ft. golf shop.

Panther Lake Course
7350-75.6-134 6849-72.9-127 6334-70.4-124 5632-73.1-127
This masterpiece is the first course ever to feature 18 signature holes, incorporating rolling hills, including 60-ft. elevation changes, as it winds through natural oak hammocks, pine forests, scenic wetlands and glistening freshwater lakes.

Panther Lake Course Awards
* 4 1/2 Stars "Best Places to Play" - Golf Digest, 2000 - 2010
* PGA Tour Q-School Finals - 2003, 2005, 2007, & 2010
* Buick Scramble National Finals - 1999 - 2004
* "Top 10 You Can Play" - Golf Magazine, 1998

Crooked Cat Course
7493-76.2-139 6927-73.0-132 6326-70.1-125 5599-72.2-128
Crooked Cat offers a strong complement to its sister course, Panther Lake. It has a distinct "links" flavor in its open, flowing design. With large sloping greens, steep grass and sand bunkers and 50-ft. elevation changes, Crooked Cat offers a true test to golfers of all skill levels.

Crooked Cat Course Awards
* 4 1/2 Stars "Best Places to Play " - Golf Digest, 2000 - 2009
* PGA Tour Q-School Finals - 2003, 2005, 2007 & 2010
* #1 facility in Florida - Golf World Readers Choice
* Buick Scramble National Finals - 1999 - 2004

***** Rounds played between August 1, 2010 and December 31, 2011 include pre round range balls, bottled water on carts, cart towels, on course iced towel service, GPS yardage and scoring and complimentary club storage. *****

Very strict golf course booking and cancellation policy:
Please know, Orange County National will pair individual players with groups that are not complete foursomes and groups will be booked in as many four person increments as possible (example 6 players = 4/2, 9 players = 4/4/1, 13 players = 4/4/4/1). If your group wishes to play exclusively in their reserved times and not be paired with others, you may purchase the additional space (if available).

Individual tee times up to a foursome may be cancelled up to 24 hours in advance without penalty. Tee times cancelled inside of 24 hours will be charged for the number of golfers reserved. All groups of 5 (five) or more players or 2 (two) or more tee times may be cancelled up to 7 (seven) days in advance without penalty. Tee Times cancelled inside of the 7 (seven) days will be charged for the number of golfers reserved.
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Course Facts

  • Built in 1999
  • Designed by D Harman, I Aoki & P Ritson
  • public course

Club Facilities

  • Full size wooden lockers, TVs, & spacious changing area
  • 42 acre, 360 degree hitting area with 600 total tee spaces
  • Lighted 18 hole putting course
  • Mens & ladies club rentals. Includes 2 sleeves of golf balls

Food and Beverage

  • Open 7 days a week, 365 days a year. 6:30 am - 6:30 pm
  • Menu offers soups, salads & sandwiches,seating also on patio
  • Bar in restaurant serves beer, wine and mixed drinks
  • Seating for 200 people. Extensive catering menu available
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