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3.5
1611 Reviews (1611)
5 Stars
434
4 Stars
748
3 Stars
249
2 Stars
99
1 Stars
81
Conditions
3.1
Value
3.9
Layout
4.3
Friendliness
4.2
Pace
3.9
Amenities
2.7
73.3%
Recommend this course
1339 out of 1611 reviews
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3.4
39 Reviews (39)
5 Stars
2
4 Stars
18
3 Stars
12
2 Stars
6
1 Stars
1
Conditions
2.9
Value
3.9
Layout
4.3
Pace
3.9
Amenities
2.6
StaffFriendliness
4.1
82.1%
Recommend this course
32 out of 39 reviews
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3.3
122 Reviews (122)
5 Stars
14
4 Stars
49
3 Stars
30
2 Stars
14
1 Stars
15
Conditions
2.8
Value
3.7
Layout
4.2
Pace
3.8
Amenities
2.6
StaffFriendliness
4.1
64.8%
Recommend this course
79 out of 122 reviews
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Course Highlights
The course layout consistently earns high praise for its rolling hills, tree-lined holes, and strategically placed bunkers that create a fun challenge. Friendly staff and a smooth pace of play make each round an enjoyable experience worth repeating.

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

Fitness
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Reviews

3.5
1611 Reviews (1611)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 50
Watching the Game 23
19th Hole Scenic Views 22
Course Challenges Include:
Bunkers 93
Elevation Changes 86
Plays Long 60
This course/club is great for:
Advanced Golfers 66
Locals 65
A Weekend Splurge 36
This Course's Location is:
Worth the Drive 75
Convenient to the City 57
In the 'Burbs 30

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Played On
Reviews 23
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Cold weather
Used cart

Not Sure What's Going On

This course used to be great. It's changed dramatically. Green are still decent and fairways are also. But everything else is bad. The carts are on their last leg and they don't have enough of them on a busy day. I looks like they are purposely growing grass in most of the traps .I used to play here weekly. Now I'm playing monthly, and soon I may be skipping it entirely. What a shame!

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Past it's old glory days

Nice layout, carts need maintenance. No sand in very deep bunkers. Greens were fair but a bit slow.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 22
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Good value

The weather was chilly so not many players on the course. Great layout and uphill targets made it difficult. I enjoy playing here since value for cost is terrific compared to many courses in the area. The only downside is the year after year poor condition of the carts.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Have played this course many times and course is in worse shape than we have ever played it

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 10
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Long

Probably a pretty nice course back in the day. Greens and approach areas show improvement over last year. Tee boxes and fairways are in poor shape but they are in a drought. From the white tees it’s a lot of golf for the money. Carts are older and basic

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 18
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Improved.

Overall the course is in good shape. The roughs are actually cut. The fairways are a little thin but it's January. Greens are ok but a little bumpy. Greens are soft enough to hold. Bunkers need lots of work. But course layout is fun and challenging.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 21
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Give it a try

Never been there before took a foursome there all want to go back If the maintenance crew could keep improving this could be a gem I’m sure it was years ago . Great layout I think the dry conditions effect how they can keep it playable a lot of down trees need TLc worth checking out.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 26
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Cold weather
Used cart
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Nice course

Great course , was definitely worth the visit and will return.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 61
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

rough conditions

Fairways in terrible shape. Greens were ok but not great. Bunkers were dirt

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 5
2.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

course in rough shape

I love this course and used to play it 3 times a week. they really let it go this summer and seemed to pour all the money into the new bar they built. greens have lumpy patches of grass all over them fairways are chunky with multiple types of grass and weeds bunkers filled with weeds . They just sent out an email saying the course is in great shape and were raising the price. with all the great courses you can play for $35-45 this place is over priced. if you can get a round for $20 that's ok but I wouldn't pay more than that. I really hope they put some love into this place. last spring it seemed like they were getting it into better shape then let it go for 6 months over the summer not in good shape right now.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Previously Played
Conditions Fair
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 31
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Ocala National

Decent course for the money. Golf ball washers were filled with dirty water. Bathrooms on back nine needed attention.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 10
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

What it must have been at one time

This is a great layout in need of some TLC. The houses around there are beautiful but the quality of the course doesn’t match the dwellings. That said, the price was right and this course will really test your skills. If you’re looking for pristine conditions go somewhere else and spend a lot more money. If your looking to hit it and get it it’s not bad.

Conditions Fair
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 17
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 17
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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