Ocala National GC
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3.5
1589 Reviews (1589)
5 Stars
432
4 Stars
739
3 Stars
242
2 Stars
96
1 Stars
80
Conditions
3.1
Value
3.9
Layout
4.3
Friendliness
4.2
Pace
3.9
Amenities
2.7
73.7%
Recommend this course
1322 out of 1589 reviews
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Average Rating
Avg Rating
2.8
42 Reviews (42)
5 Stars
0
4 Stars
16
3 Stars
12
2 Stars
5
1 Stars
9
Conditions
2.5
Value
3.1
Layout
4.0
Pace
3.6
Amenities
2.5
StaffFriendliness
3.7
54.8%
Recommend this course
23 out of 42 reviews
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Average Rating
Avg Rating
3.4
148 Reviews (148)
5 Stars
19
4 Stars
66
3 Stars
35
2 Stars
13
1 Stars
15
Conditions
2.9
Value
3.7
Layout
4.3
Pace
3.8
Amenities
2.6
StaffFriendliness
4.1
68.9%
Recommend this course
102 out of 148 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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3.5
1589 Reviews (1589)
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Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
3.0
First Time Playing

Amazing layout

The course was in terrible shape. The back 9 looked a lot better than the front. There seems to be some sort of drainage issue on the front nine. The greens were in rough shape. When I went to go inside to the pro shop I could smell mold inside. The person that was working in the pro shop seemed like he has an issue with everyone that walks in. He was very rude to a lady on the phone when I was paying. But you can’t beat the price but the staff needs some help dealing with customers correctly. Also all of the bunkers looked horrible they were in terrible shape. But what can I say for the price it was worth it but there is definitely room for improvement.

Conditions Fair
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Poor
Pace Excellent
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 10
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Good value for $

Good pace of play. Greens in excellent condition. Fairways OK. Sand traps horrible with little to no sand… took drops out of them. Tee boxes ok. Some broken ball cleaners and benches at Tee Boxes. Could be good course with some TLC, but not bad for the price in the high season.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great

Great shape . Slowed down behind 2 foursomes Good price. Lot of space in clubhouse not being used . Sad

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Great Value/Fix the Bunkers!

We've played Ocala National several times this winter. Greens are great. Fairways good. Tee boxes mixed. Bunkers, as has been the case for the last while, atrocious. I don't know if the management reads this, but PLEASE FIX THE BUNKERS (and a some of the tee boxes). I'd gladly pay more to support renovation. It's a great course that deserves to be returned to its former glory because the layout is fantastic. Opening the bar and beefing up the pro shop would also be nice. The staff here is always awesome. For the prices, I'd say it can't be beat in the Ocala area.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 73
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Played On
Reviews 1
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 16
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Lost its Luster

One can see when playing the course the beauty of its layout. However, it appears that the course has not been well maintained in a number of years. Although the greens remain in good shape, the tee grounds are rough, the fairways are more like scrub grass than turf, and no sand in the bunkers. The bunkers themselves do not look like they have been edged in years. It is a shame that the course has degenerated to its current state as the layout which cannot be changes has the potential of returning to its original luster when it first opened.

Conditions Fair
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 51
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 11
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Worth the drive and at a bargain price

This course appears to be a bit or a work in progress. The greens were pretty nice, rolled well, but for lots of evidence of inconsiderate hackers (or good golfers) too lazy to fix their pitchmarks. The fairways were a little sparse, but typical of Central FL in February. Bring extra balls is you're not a straight driver, there are plenty of trees. The staff was very friendly and accommodating. FYI, get drinking water near the cart return before heading out on 1 and 10, there isn't any drinking water on the course.

Conditions Fair
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 17
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great course

Love to play here! Great value and course layout is awesome. We don't play it of the bunkers as they are the only thing on the course subpar.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 33
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Great Day of Golf

Nice day to be out on the course. Enjoyed the round the pace was okay a large group in front but moved along okay. The downside to the course the bunkers are really bad. Almost no sand, hardpan like hitting off the parking lot. Banks of bunders are weeds and rocks, needs major work.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 126
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 13
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great value

An interesting and challenging course! Greens and fairways in great shape, tee boxes could use a little attention, but they are usable! Some interesting blind tee shots. Fun course to play - recommended if you are in the area!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Played On
Reviews 14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Great course all around

Everything thing about this course is exceptional...

Actually green grass on the Fairways and the greens...

Unique for this time of year and for the area...

Will play this course over and over..

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 20
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Not Bad for the Money

The foursomes in front of us were bad didn't care about pace of play 5 hours later. The fairways are green and the greens are nice. The tee boxes on different holes nee some help. Jason does w well job.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 29
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 73
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
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