Crooked Cat Course

at Orange County National Golf Center

Location: Orlando, Florida | Style: Links-inspired | Length: 7,454 yards | Par: 72 | Designers: Phil Ritson and Dave Harman

Opened in 1998, the Crooked Cat Course at Orange County National Golf Center & Lodge is one of Florida’s most distinctive and demanding layouts. Designed to deliver a true links-style challenge in central Florida, the course combines wide, rolling fairways with bold elevation changes and expansive, contoured greens, creating a playing experience unlike anything else in the region.

Stretching close to 7,500 yards from the back tees, Crooked Cat provides a stern test for accomplished golfers, while five sets of tees ensure the course remains accessible and enjoyable for players of all abilities. Wind is a constant factor, and strategically placed bunkers throughout the fairways demand thoughtful shot selection, rewarding players who can control trajectory and manage the course intelligently.

Regularly used for elite competitions and qualifying events, Crooked Cat is a favorite among serious golfers seeking a championship-caliber test that emphasizes creativity, precision, and adaptability rather than brute force alone.

Course highlights

• Links-inspired design – Wide fairways, natural movement, and firm playing surfaces create a true links-style feel.
• Championship length – One of the longest public courses in Florida, offering a demanding test from the back tees.
• Wind-influenced play – Open terrain allows wind to shape shot selection and strategy throughout the round.
• Elite conditioning – Tournament-ready fairways and large, contoured greens maintained to a high standard year-round.

Signature Holes

Hole 18 – Par 4 - The closing hole at Crooked Cat provides a fitting finish to this demanding course. A wide but undulating fairway tempts players to be aggressive off the tee, while deep bunkers and a large, contoured green place a premium on positioning and distance control. It’s a hole that can reward bold play or quickly punish a lapse in concentration.

Clubhouse & amenities

Players at Crooked Cat enjoy access to the full facilities at Orange County National, including:

• A spacious clubhouse with Orange 83 Pub & Grill
• Extensive practice facilities, including the nation’s largest driving range
• Golf Performance Village with professional instruction and advanced technology
• Fully stocked pro shop offering premium equipment and apparel

Did You Know?

• Crooked Cat has hosted multiple stages of PGA TOUR Qualifying School, cementing its reputation as one of Florida’s toughest and most tournament-ready public golf courses.
• LIV Golf League made its debut at Orange County National Golf Center’s Crooked Cat course in 2023.