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Panther
Lake, Orange County National Golf Center and Lodge
Orlando,
Florida
January, 2002
Panther
Lake Website
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FACILITIES
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CONDITIONING
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COURSE
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STAFF
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Pro
Shop
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9
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Tee
Boxes
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8
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Yardage
Markers
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8
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Attendants
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7
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Range
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9
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Fairways
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8
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Pace
of Play
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6
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Starter
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6
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Practice
Green
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8
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Rough
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8
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Scenery
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6
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Marshals
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6
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Chipping
Green
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7
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Greens
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9
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Architecture
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5
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PGA
Pro
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7
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Carts
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6
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Bunkers
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8
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Challenge
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8
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Pro
Shop Staff
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8
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Restaurant
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6
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Water
Hazards
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7
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19th
Hole
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6
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Overall:
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7
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Overall:
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8
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Overall:
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7
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Overall:
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7
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REVIEW:
GolfTest
USA had the opportunity prior to the PGA Show in January
to play several of the top courses in the Orlando area.
Panther Lake and its sister course, Crooked Cat at the Orange
County National Golf Center are for serious golfers. It
is about 20 miles away from all the theme parks carved out
of open farmland. Jason DeWildt, the Head Golf Pro did his
best make us feel welcome. We could tell he was very busy
but he eventually was able to make arrangements to get us
out on the course. We were a little confused at first as
to where we were to go. Once we hit off the first tee things
improved considerably. The course is everything one looks
for in a challenging round of golf. We had a little bit
of difficulty finding the next hole on occasion. This is
a course that would probably play easier the second time
around as knowing where to hit your next shot is very important.
It took us 4 hours and 35 minutes to play our round, which
was not bad considering how busy it was and how difficult
the course was. If getting in 36 holes in a day at two different
courses is your idea of a good day of golf than this is
the place to come. Overall we had a very enjoyable golfing
experience.
RATING:
GolfTest USA recommends Panther Lake as a "Must Play" golf
course in the Orlando, Florida area.
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Elite
Course:
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The best the area has to offer |
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Must
Play Course:
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Don't
miss playing here |
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Quality
Course:
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Good
solid track |
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Average
Course:
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A
standard golf experience |
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Only
in a Pinch:
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Below
average golf |
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