My Golf Vacation

Orange County National’s Crooked Cat Course is a championship layout located in Winter Garden, Florida, just west of Orlando. Designed by Phil Ritson, Ron Garl, and George Daniel, the course features a distinctive links-style design that sets it apart from many traditional Florida layouts. With wide-open fairways, native grasses, and minimal tree coverage, Crooked Cat delivers a bold, natural golfing experience that emphasizes strategy, creativity, and shot execution.

The course challenges players with expansive landing areas that can still penalize poor positioning through deep waste bunkers, rolling terrain, and demanding green complexes. Wind is a constant factor across the open landscape, often changing the difficulty of each hole and requiring golfers to adjust their strategy throughout the round. Multiple tee boxes ensure the course remains playable for all skill levels while still offering a true championship test from the back tees.

Crooked Cat is part of the renowned Orange County National facility, which is also home to one of the largest and most advanced practice ranges in the country. The course is consistently maintained in excellent condition, with firm fairways and smooth greens that complement its links-style character.

Its convenient location near Orlando’s resort corridor makes Crooked Cat a popular choice for both vacationers and serious golfers. The combination of open design, strategic challenge, and top-tier facilities makes it one of Central Florida’s most distinctive and enjoyable public golf courses.