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Candler Hills Golf Club

8139 SW 90th Terrace Road , Ocala, Florida 34481
(352) 861-9712
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About

Candler Hills Golf Club in Ocala was designed by Florida native Gordon G. Lewis. In a state that has no shortage of golf courses, Candler Hills manages to stand out. The layout offers plenty of length at 7,233 yards from the back tees. The 662-yard fourth hole is the longest par 5 in Florida. There are no water hazards on the golf course, but what it lacks in water it more than makes up for in sand. Strategically placed traps line the fairways and greens. The layout has some challenging holes but it's fair and playable for all skill levels. Candler Hills G.C. is also well known for its extensive practice facility, which has a range with target greens placed at different yardages and a short-game area with a practice bunker and undulating green.

Holes 18
Par 72
Length 7233 yds
Rating 74.8
Slope 128
Type Semi-Private
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Rentals & Services

Golf Carts

Practice & Instruction

Driving Range
Bunker
Golf School Academy
Teaching Pro
Pitching & Chipping Area
Putting Green
Practice Hole

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted
Metal Spikes
Dress code Appropriate golf attire.

Food & Beverage

Restaurant

Available Facilities

Clubhouse
Year Built 2005
Greens TifDwarf Grass
Architect(s) Gordon G. Lewis (2005)

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4.6
4.6 out of 5 stars, based on 1356 reviews
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    4.5
  • Value
    4.4
  • Layout
    4.6
  • Friendliness
    4.7
  • Pace
    4.5
  • Amenities
    4.5

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Golfers Often Mention

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 32
Brunch 18
Patio Dining 17
Course Challenges:
Bunkers 73
Undulating Greens 47
Plays Long 32
Best For:
Advanced Golfers 50
Locals 49
Seniors 37
Location is:
Worth the Drive 51
Convenient to the City 43
In the 'Burbs 14

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u933138116
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Sandhog

Lots of bunkers. Good condition. Slow greens.

Great practice area.

Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 4.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 3.0
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Barry6214725
Reviews 19
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
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FieldH
Review 1
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
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Strickj4
T O P 250
Reviews 138
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Da best !!

Always great. A must play course. The cart staff are cream of the crop. Real nice people.

Top 250 Contributor
Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
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jjones001
Reviews 14
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 4.0
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u234332933
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Drink girl

Great course . A lot of sand but no water hazards . Fairways perfect, greens just punched , but they did call me and tell me about it , which i thought was great . But seriously such a nice club , you have to have a drink girl out there … pace of play . 4 people in 3 1/2 hours . Played green tees nice challenge at 6600 yards . You have to navigate through the bunkers . Overall great course and staff .

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First Time Playing
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 4.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 4.0
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Anonymous
Reviews 2
Recommended
Played

Great day at candler!

As always the course is beautiful and in great shape. They had aerated recently so the greens weren't perfect but that is to be expected. Thats why we got a great deal, I'm sure! Overall, candler never disappoints!

Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
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u314162774238
Review 1
Played

Unfriendly stafg

Stay away as the staff here is extremely snobby and rigid. Paid for 18 holes but the Ranger kicked us off after 6 holes. Was given a "rain check" for 9 holes but after returning... they insisted we had to pay for ALL 18 holes again.

Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart
1.0
1.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 2.0
Value 1.0
Layout 2.0
Friendliness 1.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 3.0
Difficulty 2.0
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Rvroger
Reviews 3
Recommended
Played
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Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 4.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
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u314159593027
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
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hoovey68
Reviews 49
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 4.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 4.0
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paul2174227
Reviews 21
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
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Sundance522
Reviews 7
Recommended
Played
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Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
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u000005599432
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Plush greens

Great golf course, several tee boxes for any level of golfer. The staff was extremely friendly when arriving and leaving the golf course. Very playable golf course, the greens were running at about a 9, a tad slow but kept that way for the elderly community that typically plays at this course. You could tell though that everything was properly maintained. The greens were a verticut and a rolling away from being ready for a tournament, no dead or bare spots to be found anywhere on the greens

First Time Playing
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Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
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HEC211948
Reviews 38
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Superb course

This course never disappoints. Great greens that's what keeps me coming back time and time again. Thank you.

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Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
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FShowers47
Reviews 23
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Candle Hills

Very nice golf course. Excellent greens and staff. I use to play this course a lot but this course and others have raised their prices to where you can not afford to play them as often.

Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 3.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
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billande
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Great course

LFantastic layout and greens in excellent shape. Overall, course is terrific. Pace of play was very slow and wait times were ridiculous. I stopped after 13 holes. Pace came to a halt

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Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 3.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 2.0
Amenities 4.0
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u976098975
Reviews 2
Recommended
Played
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First Time Playing
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
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u000003475145
Review 1
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Used cart
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 4.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
Difficulty 4.0
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chiro59
Review 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

The course is always in great shape

Played twice that week. Both rounds were partnered up with members. They were very nice. Found the blue tees a bit short for my game and the green tees too long. Would be nice to have a combo between the 6000 yard blue and the 6500 green. I created my own.

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Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 4.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 3.0
Amenities 4.0
Difficulty 3.0
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