Panther Lake is everything a golfer could want in a golf course. Playing over rolling meadows, through native pines, around and over wetlands, lakes, and up and down elevation changes of up to 60-feet, it is first and foremost a visual delight. Open to the public, Orange County National Golf Center and Lodge’s 18-hole Panther Lake Course reminds players that natural beauty is one of the main reasons they play golf and a major factor in deciding which course to play.

Panther Lake offers some of the best examples of natural beauty in Orlando golf courses. Golfers will likely encounter many native species of birds and wildlife during their round, which can be enjoyed in the most tranquil of settings. Every hole on the par 72 Panther Lake routing is unique and requires something different from a player's shot-making repertoire.

The variety in Philip Ritson, David Harman and Isao Aoki’s design is evident in the way no two holes play alike. The Orange County National Golf Center and Lodge, Panther Lake Course

has no boring holes; each is as distinct and memorable as the last. The only characteristic the holes share is that each shot demands strategy and precise execution.

Off the tee, golfers will face gently sloping fairways guarded by strategically placed fairway bunkers, trees and water hazards that frame the holes and provide a clear line of play. From the fairway, they will hit many approaches into well-guarded elevated greens, which are large and have plenty of contours, so two-putting isn't automatic.

The tour tees provide as stern a test as golfers will find anywhere, with intimidating carries and risk-reward approaches that can lead to birdies or bogeys. From the three forward tees players face shorter carries, softer angles and wider landing areas, making Panther Lake more friendly but no less memorable.

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