resort · Orlando, FL · 18 holes
The Ritz-Carlton Golf Club, Orlando, Grande Lakes
Greg Norman's resort course for the Ritz and JW Marriott, with caddies and a premium price. Open to all; good, not essential.
Par72
Tips7,122 yd
Rating / slope73.9 / 139
Green fees seen$269–$299
Tees, rating and slope
| Tee | Yards | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 7,122 | 73.9 / 139 | – |
| Gold | 6,708 | 72.2 / 135 | – |
| Blue | 6,324 | 70.3 / 127 | – |
| White | 5,835 | 68.0 / 121 | 73.8 / 126 |
| Green | 5,223 | – | 69.8 / 115 |
Course rating / slope, USGA Course Rating database where available.
Green fees
| Peak | Public $299-375, resort guests $269-345 (2025 guide; by date and time). |
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2025 figures from third-party guides; Golf News Net Dec 2024: $375. No 2026-27 published rates. Caddie fee extra.
Before you book
| Access | Resort course shared by The Ritz-Carlton Orlando and JW Marriott Orlando, Grande Lakes, open to the public. Guests pay less (2025 guide: guests $269-345 vs public $299-375). Book on the hotel site or 407-393-4900; public up to about four months ahead (Golf Monthly). Caddies available and charged separately. |
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| Book ahead | Public about 4 months ahead (Golf Monthly guide). |
| Designer | Greg Norman (with Matthew Dusenberry) |
| Opened | 2003 |
| Style | Norman layout on the headwaters of the Everglades: wide, flat, lots of water and native areas, with a caddie program. |
| Drive from downtown Orlando | 22 min (12.8 mi) |
| Phone | 407-393-4900 |
| Address | 4040 Central Florida Pkwy, Orlando, FL 32837 |
Local knowledge
- About 15 minutes to SeaWorld and 20 to Universal or EPCOT (estimates). JW Marriott and Ritz guests share it.
- Top-end price for Orlando: worth it if you want caddies and resort polish, otherwise Shingle Creek is close by for less.
Closest golf hotels
- JW Marriott Orlando Grande Lakes — 3 min, 0.4 mi
- The Ritz-Carlton Orlando — 5 min, 0.9 mi
- Rosen Shingle Creek — 12 min, 4.2 mi
Questions golfers ask
How much does it cost to play The Ritz-Carlton Golf Club, Orlando, Grande Lakes?
Green fees we have seen range from $269–$299, depending on season and time of day. Peak season: Public $299-375, resort guests $269-345 (2025 guide; by date and time).
How hard is The Ritz-Carlton Golf Club, Orlando, Grande Lakes?
From the back tees it measures 7,122 yards with a course rating of 73.9 and a slope of 139.
How far ahead can you book The Ritz-Carlton Golf Club, Orlando, Grande Lakes?
Public about 4 months ahead (Golf Monthly guide).
How far is The Ritz-Carlton Golf Club, Orlando, Grande Lakes from Orlando?
About 22 minutes (12.8 miles) by road from downtown Orlando in light traffic.
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