Ocala National GC
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3.6
1568 Reviews (1568)
5 Stars
432
4 Stars
728
3 Stars
237
2 Stars
92
1 Stars
79
Conditions
3.2
Value
4.0
Layout
4.4
Friendliness
4.3
Pace
3.9
Amenities
2.8
76.4%
Recommend this course
1305 out of 1568 reviews
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Average Rating
Avg Rating
3.3
98 Reviews (98)
5 Stars
13
4 Stars
41
3 Stars
23
2 Stars
8
1 Stars
13
Conditions
2.9
Value
3.7
Layout
4.2
Pace
3.8
Amenities
2.5
StaffFriendliness
4.1
63.3%
Recommend this course
62 out of 98 reviews
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Average Rating
Avg Rating
3.4
206 Reviews (206)
5 Stars
30
4 Stars
91
3 Stars
46
2 Stars
17
1 Stars
22
Conditions
3.0
Value
3.8
Layout
4.2
Pace
3.7
Amenities
2.6
StaffFriendliness
4.1
70.4%
Recommend this course
145 out of 206 reviews
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About

Holes 18
Type Semi-Private
Par 72
Length 7364 yards
Slope 134
Rating 75.0

Previously known as Golden Hills Golf & Turf Club.

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Course Details

Year Built 1964
Greens Bermuda Grass
Golf Season Year round

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Walking Allowed Yes
Dress code Shirts with collars for men & appropriate tops for ladies are required at all times; Men's shirts must be tucked in.

Food & Beverage

Bar, Grill

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Banquet Facilities

Available Activities

Swimming, Billiards

Available Sports

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3.6
1568 Reviews (1568)
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Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
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First Time Playing

Ocala National needs some attention

The course has a nice layout with some rolling hills, some trees and some bunkers to challenge you. The problem is the grass is overgrown, some tee boxes hard to locate because of the grass, and the rough eats up your ball in the thick weeds and grass. A sign by the pro shop says they have had some maintenance and equipment issues and they are working to get the course back in shape. Maybe in a couple of weeks it will be in better shape

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Horrible

Only notification was that the roughs were not cut. Could. not tell the difference between tee boxes fairways or rough. Course was so bad bare spots. It was like playing in the backyard.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Poor
Pace Excellent
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 9
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Hot weather
Walked
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 9
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
First Time Playing

Rough? An understatement!

No attention given to this course. The rough is REALLY rough. The grass that had been mowed left thick patches of mowed grass all over the course. The seats in the carts were torn. Seems as though the owners may not be interested in promoting this course to the public, as though it's on its last days, in my opinion.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Previously Played

Sand and a great mowing

Ok 1st this is there is no sand in the sand traps. Second they need to cut the 1st cut. I have always loved the lay out. Some holes are just fun. I would have loved to see this course in its hay day. Must have been beautiful

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
1.0
First Time Playing

Not a rated advertised

Its like a course that used to be nice that has been let go. If you barely hit it out of the fairway, good luck finding your ball. The grass was at least just below calf height and im 6'2. Its was even like that by the greens. The bunkers had more grass than sand. The carts were not well maintained. Had hay in them. It may have been the worst conditioned golf course I've ever played and I've played some bad ones. Yeah it was 30 bucks ..I get that, but I've played courses for 30 bucks that this course makes them look like Augusta.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Needs work

This course is in rough conditions right now from the tee boxes to the greens not sure if it is do to all the bad weather lately or not, but it needs some TLC.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
Previously Played

Terrible

Course was barely in playable condition . Fairways had grass clippings on them roughs were unplayable grass had not been cut in days . Greens were okay . Our cart died on # 16 called clubhouse they would not send someone out to get us we had to walk last 3 holes . They did give us a partial refund . Would not recommend this course to anyone .

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Fair
Pace Good
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap Don't know
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Rough was very rough!!

Enjoyed the course; however, the rough was very long and all of us lost tons of balls because we couldn't find them. This also delayed our game a lot. Still had a great time.

Conditions Fair
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Not good

Fairways were cut but clippings everywhere . Roughs haven’t been cut in a while . Whole place was just shabby . Not worth the $25.00 . Will never be back . Cart died on # 16 had to walk back to clubhouse . They didn’t have anyone available to come pick us up .

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Fair
Pace Average
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Rough

Tee boxes were covered with mowed grass. Greens were ok. Ball hit out of fairways were always lost

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 1
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Previously Played

Course in bad shape

Never quit a course let alone before the turn. Roughs are just way over grown hit a ball 5 feet off fairway gone. Took me playing alone 2 hours to clear 8 holes due to searching for my ball in a green side bunker. Decided to play here because it was cheap now I know why. However the money spent on lost balls I could have played a much nice well kept facility

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 3
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 11
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Fair
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 18
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
3.0
Previously Played

Mow your grass

Not everybody is a scratch golfer. The grass as soon as you leave the fairway is 8 to 12 inches tall. In the pro shop they jokingly said keep it in the fairway. What he meant to say was take a extra sleeve of balls with you.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 9
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 21
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Hot weather
Used cart

Deep rough

Most of the sand trap are overgrown with grass and weeds. The fairways and greens were in good condition, but if you got off the fairway, it was likely a lost ball, because the rough was so tall.

Conditions Fair
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Poor
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
1.0
First Time Playing

BAD course ripped me off paid twice played once

Couldn't find balls in the middle of fairway. Rip off

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
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