Ridgewood Lakes Golf and Country Club near Orlando

Ridgewood Lakes Golf and Country Club is a fine alternative on the generally high-end Orlando golf scene. Green fees are in the $45 range, though you can play as cheaply as $25.

For the money, this is an excellent bargain. The conditioning and service won't remind you of, say, the Marriott courses, but both are fine. The Ted McAnlis design is fairly open and player-friendly, but there's water on every hole to keep you on your toes. There is a good practice area, with a driving range, large bunker and chipping area and a practice putting green. The semi-private club has become quite popular since its 1994 debuting, hosting nearly 50,000 rounds a year.