Awards & Accolades
Grande Lakes Orlando has been recognized for its commitment to the environment and is pleased to announce that The Ritz-Carlton Golf Club, Orlando, Grande Lakes is a Certified Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary. Endorsed by the United States Golf Association, the Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary Program for Golf Courses provides information and excellence to help golf courses preserve and enhance wildlife habitat, and protect national resources.
"Gold Tee Award" (2004, 2007, 2008, 2010 & 2011) by the readers of Meetings and Conventions Magazine. The award is given to the elite golf and meetings destinations that exemplify the best of both worlds - golf and meetings excellence.
Ranked in Conde Nast Traveler Magazine's "Top 100 Golf Resorts in North America" 2004 - 2011 Reader's Poll
Golf for Women, “50 Best Courses for Women”, 2007-2009
"Silver Medal Resort" for 2008-2009 by GOLF Magazine Top Resorts list.
Golf World Magazine "100 Best Golf Shops" 2006 - 2010
Ranked #54 by GOLF Digest - 75 Best Golf Resorts in North America in 2009
