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Ironwood Golf Course
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Ironwood Golf Club has the distinction of being named one of Golf Digest's "Best Places to Play." Owned by the city of Gainesville, this popular course hosts more than 50 tournaments year. The course winds through a scenic landscape covered with century-old pines and sparkling lakes. Don't be surprised if you're joined by the wildlife that calls the course home, which includes deer and wild turkeys. The layout will keep you guessing with interesting twists and turns. The elevated greens have dramatic drops from front to back, making them a challenge to read. There are strategically placed bunkers throughout Ironwood Golf Club, as well as thick rough along the fairways. The obstacles combined with some tricky doglegs will make you think twice about swinging the driver too freely. Strategy, not strength, is the key to doing well on this course.
| Tee | Par | Length | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orange | 72 | 6607 yards | 72.4 | 127 |
| Blue | 72 | 6086 yards | 69.2 | 124 |
| Green | 72 | 5589 yards | 66.8 | 118 |
| Green (W) | 72 | 5589 yards | 73.2 | 134 |
| Yellow | 72 | 4805 yards | 65.5 | 111 |
| Yellow (W) | 72 | 4805 yards | 69.0 | 123 |
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orange M: 71.8/130 | 499 | 361 | 421 | 180 | 367 | 217 | 386 | 420 | 528 | 3379 | 146 | 385 | 544 | 414 | 164 | 382 | 342 | 508 | 315 | 3200 | 6579 |
| Blue M: 69.6/125 | 471 | 331 | 385 | 162 | 337 | 197 | 346 | 387 | 492 | 3108 | 135 | 356 | 516 | 395 | 148 | 342 | 311 | 476 | 295 | 2974 | 6082 |
| Green M: 67.3/121 W: 72.4/125 | 438 | 298 | 350 | 145 | 311 | 174 | 322 | 365 | 461 | 2864 | 123 | 321 | 484 | 350 | 134 | 313 | 272 | 445 | 285 | 2727 | 5591 |
| Yellow M: 63.6/112 W: 67.9/116 | 355 | 266 | 328 | 129 | 224 | 152 | 282 | 316 | 375 | 2427 | 110 | 271 | 458 | 312 | 99 | 268 | 230 | 396 | 230 | 2374 | 4801 |
| Handicap | 9 | 13 | 1 | 15 | 11 | 7 | 17 | 3 | 5 | 18 | 4 | 6 | 2 | 12 | 10 | 14 | 8 | 16 | |||
| Par | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap (W) | 9 | 13 | 1 | 17 | 11 | 5 | 15 | 3 | 7 | 18 | 4 | 6 | 2 | 12 | 8 | 16 | 10 | 14 |
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Photo submitted by u9680216 on 03/06/2023
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Photo submitted by u9680216 on 03/06/2023
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Photo submitted by u314161172500 on 01/21/2022
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Photo submitted by juandonis99 on 10/03/2021
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No. 2 green view from fairway. Photo submitted by u314159783524 on 07/27/2020
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9th fairway Photo submitted by hometeamfla on 04/09/2017
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9th fairway... having to tee up to hit, about 200 out from green in middle of fairway. Photo submitted by hometeamfla on 04/09/2017
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#9, looking toward green. All fairways are like this. Photo submitted by hometeamfla on 04/09/2017
Best deal in Gainesville
Though this is a public course, it is kept in great shape like most private courses. The fairways are tight and the rough isn't punishing. The sand in the bunkers is new and easy to play out of as well. This course is one of the great bargains to be found on golfnow.com and can often have noon tee times for between 13 and 17 dollars. I play this course whenever I am in town and will continue to do so.
Nice place
wish this course was closer to my home I would play it often.
improved
Played here last year, course seemed better now. Better fairways (grass) and greens. Tee boxes too. Tough course for me as I play the blue tees (men) which is about 6100 yds. Helps to know the course as there is some water and sand around. Didn't see any gators today, but did last year. if you ball goes in the water, leave it there!
fairways were a little wet cart path only
good round hooked up with a couple of locals had a pretty good round course is coming around after some sun and warmer weather all in all very enjoyable round of golf
No Bueno!!
We arrived to NO bag drops in front. Carried our bags 100 yrds to the check in. No carts were available due to a tournament that shot gunned just before us. It took 5 hrs to play a course that I lost 6 balls on IN PLAY. Plugged in MUD. We drove from Ocala and realized Again that we just need to stay home. * top notch courses here in Ocala for good prices.
This course is more difficult than it looks
The course has a good lay out but plays more difficult than looks . We played in very cool weather and windy conditions and were beaten up pretty good . The 19th hole was fine inexpensive drinks and good bar food .
Notable improvements
Greens and fairways were greatly improved from a year ago. Lumpy greens are now smooth and rolling true at about 8.
Clubhouse is clean with a nice bar and eating facility.
Driving range has been cleaned up and looks much better.
Good course!
Great value and nice layout
Course has been redone and is in great shape. Go play!
gene b
course is in good shape for the weather conditions we have had lately need some warm temps and rain here to get conditions back where they should be
Pace of play
The course is layed out fantastic. The staff were friendly and the food great. The only problem I had was the pace of play. I’m not a perfect golfer, but , they had to many golfers on the course. All we did was hit and then wait for several minutes.. that’s the only issue I had with this course.
Great Round
The staff and starters were extremely friendly and i had a very enjoyable day playing the course. With the recent renovations the course continues to improve. Would recommend playing the course for sure.
Great condition!
it was an overcast day. play was light but the course was in maybe the best shape I have ever played it. I have been playing this course since the 80's. greens were quick and fairways were very nice as well. Worth every penny! the investments made here show.
Good public course
Nice practice range, very personable staff, course in pretty good shape, some narrow fairways are a challenge for those who spray the ball (like me).
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