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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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Average Rating
Avg Rating
3.4
41 Reviews (41)
5 Stars
2
4 Stars
20
3 Stars
12
2 Stars
6
1 Stars
1
Conditions
3.0
Value
3.9
Layout
4.3
Pace
4.0
Amenities
2.6
StaffFriendliness
4.1
82.9%
Recommend this course
34 out of 41 reviews
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Average Rating
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3.3
125 Reviews (125)
5 Stars
14
4 Stars
51
3 Stars
31
2 Stars
14
1 Stars
15
Conditions
2.8
Value
3.7
Layout
4.2
Pace
3.8
Amenities
2.6
StaffFriendliness
4.1
65.6%
Recommend this course
82 out of 125 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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Ocala National at Golden Hills Country 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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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 12
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Well watered course lots of grass in the fairways.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 12
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Past its prime?

Not bad for the price. challenging layout. Bunkers had lots of grass in them, break in pipes created puddles in fairway. Greens were fine. Fairways had weeds throughout. Played with some really nice people and had a good day. It seemed it used to be a top notch course that time got away from them a bit. It's a nice renovation away from being top tier.

Conditions Fair
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 12
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Good value for the money

The course was in good shape, but the rough was very long and need to be cut down. Overall, I would recommend the course to the average to above average golfer.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great course

Enjoyed a wonderful Mother’s Day golf with my sweetheart and my son ..

I really wish they would offer a drink cart and an open nineteen hole …

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Save for the Greens

Everything but the greens was a total mess. I have lived in area and played course many times over the years and various renovations and ownership. Current conditions are complete neglect, except for the greens. Fairways are just bad, bunkers are non existent, just overgrown weeds and mud. Tee boxes are fair at best. On the bright side, not busy and good value. This is a tough layout to start off with, and the greens made it challenging.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 23
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Amenities Poor
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 10
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 10
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Conditions improving, good value

Have been playing at Ocala National/Golden Hills for almost 15 years now, so I’ve seen it change hands several times and gradually deteriorate over the years. Conditions had declined to about as bad as it gets on my last visit two years ago, but happy to report that things seem to be getting better. Greens are very good and have clearly been a point of emphasis for the staff, and fairways/rough are trending in the right direction with more mowing and overall attention than before— not sure if it’s a new owner, but something has changed for the better in terms of maintenance and upkeep. Definitely still some rough spots, such as the bunkers, certain tee boxes (just thin grass, nothing too horrible), and some areas off the fairway, but not enough to negatively affect your round or anything. Really good value if they continue to keep up with maintenance, and such a beautiful old course to play. Has a lot of potential!

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Played On
Reviews 185
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 20
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

The course was what you would expect for $25. It wasn’t in great shape but not horrible shape. I expect with a few weeks of rain it will only improve.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 10
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 102
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 41
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Sand trap

Course is great,but the sand traps are full of weeds and mud what a shame

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Fair
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 44
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Nice day

People complaining should just go pay big bucks at some pristine course. For the money it was worth it. Greens were in good shape, fairways nice, some tees could use some help, and bunkers were a bit rough. Our carts were clean and ran good. The guy at the front counter was very pleasant and made us feel welcome.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
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