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Water Oak Golf Club

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4.2
797 Reviews (797)
5 Stars
257
4 Stars
377
3 Stars
105
2 Stars
48
1 Stars
10
Conditions
3.9
Value
4.4
Layout
4.4
Friendliness
4.7
Pace
4.2
Amenities
3.8
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92.8%
Recommend this course
717 out of 797 reviews
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4.0
72 Reviews (72)
5 Stars
15
4 Stars
47
3 Stars
4
2 Stars
4
1 Stars
2
Conditions
3.6
Value
4.0
Layout
4.2
Pace
4.0
Amenities
3.7
StaffFriendliness
4.6
90.3%
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65 out of 72 reviews
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4.1
156 Reviews (156)
5 Stars
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4 Stars
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3 Stars
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2 Stars
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1 Stars
2
Conditions
3.9
Value
4.3
Layout
4.3
Pace
4.2
Amenities
3.7
StaffFriendliness
4.7
93.6%
Recommend this course
146 out of 156 reviews
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Course Highlights
Exceptionally friendly staff and outstanding value make this course a top pick for budget-conscious golfers. Elevation changes and a mix of water and sand hazards create a fun, challenging layout that keeps players coming back.

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Holes 18
Type Public
Par 70
Length 6209 yards
Slope 136
Rating 75.2
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Tees
Tee Par Length Rating Slope
Blue (W) 70 6209 yards 75.2 136
Blue 70 6209 yards 69.4 130
White 70 5555 yards 66.3 122
White (W) 70 5555 yards 71.7 131
Gold 70 4977 yards 63.5 117
Gold (W) 70 4977 yards 67.7 125
Red 70 4235 yards 61.4 113
Red (W) 70 4235 yards 64.0 120
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Scorecard for Water Oak Country Club Estates
Metrics:
Hole 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Out 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 In Total
Blue M: 69.4/130 W: 75.2/136 399 175 325 164 504 165 359 401 528 3020 357 337 196 559 320 211 401 411 397 3189 6209
White M: 66.3/122 W: 71.7/131 354 143 287 157 463 148 311 372 466 2701 317 292 179 494 301 176 339 371 385 2854 5555
Gold M: 63.5/117 W: 67.7/125 303 120 232 119 409 103 275 332 456 2349 308 283 154 423 293 169 334 353 311 2628 4977
Red M: 61.4/113 W: 64.0/120 275 109 228 103 377 98 174 280 367 2011 272 252 87 343 273 125 297 295 280 2224 4235
Handicap 3 11 13 17 15 5 1 9 7 12 16 6 2 18 10 14 8 4
Par 4 3 4 3 5 3 4 4 5 35 4 4 3 5 4 3 4 4 4 35 70
Handicap (W) 3 15 11 17 5 13 1 7 9 10 16 6 2 18 14 8 4 12
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Course Details

Year Built 1982
Fairways Celebration Bermuda
Greens Tif Eagle
Golf Season Year round
Architect Sanford Ferris Golf Course Design (2021) Mel Bishop (1982) Lou Grimes (1982)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
Pull-carts No
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range No
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Metal Spikes Allowed No
Walking Allowed No
Dress code All players and guests must wear appropriate attire. Unacceptable: Tank Tops, Denim, T shirts. Men's shirts must have collars, Ladies sleeveless shirt must have collars .

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Restaurant

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Reviews

4.2
797 Reviews (797)

What Golfers Are Saying

Course Challenges Include:
Narrow Fairways 15
Elevation Changes 14
Forced Carries 12
This course/club is great for:
Locals 10
Seniors 10
Wildlife/ Scenic Views 6
This Course's Location is:
Convenient to the City 10

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Tondra
Played On
Reviews 13
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
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Bogey087
Played On
Reviews 108
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Camster2
Played On
Reviews 74
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Needs rain

Nice course, interesting layout. Just like everywhere else it needs rain. Super friendly staff, nice practice area, no range.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Brad7487027
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Very Impressive

First time playing here after recently moving to Ocala for work. I cannot say enough nice things. I am a PGA golf professional at another course in the area, and was just looking for a new place for my wife and I to play on my day off.

Fantastic layout and surprisingly hilly for the area. Every hole is different and interesting. Not long, but challenging none the less. Staff was great, the greens are perfect, and at $38 at 2:00, this course is an absolute steal. PLAY HERE.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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RickMilitello
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Water Oaks a sweet find

Course is in decent shape the greens slow and were green for being in the middle of a drought in Florida the courses it self was great shape would definitely come back to play again. The Par 3’s are long and the course has 3 par 5’s

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Moderate
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BigDMy
Played On
Reviews 62
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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u000004786549
Played On
Reviews 15
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great course for the price

Water Oak is a beautiful challenging course. I love the layout with a nice mix of long and shorter holes. The greens are in terrific shape and roll true. Staff are very friendly.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
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u275515069
Played On
Reviews 57
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Not bad

Greens in great shape but not very quick. Lots of tight lies on the fairways. Played in 4 hours on Saturday AM. No driving range

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
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Golf20151
Played On
Reviews 16
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Used cart

SLOW

Even though people where calling the pro shop to complain about slow play no course marshal DID ANYTHING ABOUT IT. I know there is a drought but it is getting pretty bad unless you are good at picking a ball off of sand. I do like the course and hope we get more rain but the Groupe in front of us was playing white and gold tees and all belonged on the red or better yet an executive course I doubt if they broke 150

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
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david1102
Played On
Reviews 12
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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TimeIsRight
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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u00000800051
Played On
Reviews 10
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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gn18809340
Played On
Reviews 13
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Fun course

Interesting layout, lots of elevation changes, which is uncommon in central Florida, so nice change of pace. Fairways could use a little work, but overall, really decent course for the money.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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u773309758
Played On
Reviews 32
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Lots of improvements since I last played here!

I last played here in March 2021, lots of improvements!

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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foghorn4jc
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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TwPHlFRHVBuzAaSDlrpz
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
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foghorn4jc
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Twice a year
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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u00000800051
Played On
Reviews 10
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
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u314163022742
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Rnstrck
Played On
Reviews 6
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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