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1 Stars
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Conditions
4.5
Value
4.4
Layout
4.6
Friendliness
4.7
Pace
4.5
Amenities
4.5
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4.0
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Layout
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About

Holes 18
Type Semi-Private
Par 72
Length 7233 yards
Slope 128
Rating 74.8

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.

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Course Details

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

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - $32 - $40

Practice/Instruction

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

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted Yes
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Dress code Men - Shirts with sleeves and collars; slacks, or mid-length shorts. Women - Blouses with collar; slacks, skirts, or mid-length shorts

Food & Beverage

Restaurant

Available Facilities

Clubhouse

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Reviews

4.6
1356 Reviews (1356)

What Golfers Are Saying

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

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Reviews 13
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 12
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Great WELL KEPT course

From the staff at the bag drop, pro-shop, Starter, Ranger and outdoor dining, just friendly , professional service.

Couldn't have asked for a better day out on the course with my better half.

Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Well worth another round

Course was in great shape. Loads of bunkers on every hole…but seem to be fairly placed off of the tee. Greens were firm with difficult pins. If you are good inside 100 yards you will do well on the many shorter holes. Look forward to playing here again.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 137
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Top 250 Contributor
Previously Played

The best!!!

Fantastic course. Every aspect is great. The best cart staff,starters, and pro shop staff. O yeah, great food also.

If u don't play this course u don't like golf.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 140
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Best shape of any course in the area

Sand traps are immaculate. The greens and fairways are in great shape.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 6
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 19
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Best Of The Best.

Doesn't get much Better than this. Its a Must play. It one of my best 3 courses.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Excellent Course

Come to FL once a year to golf and visit mom. First time playing this course. Everything about it was great. Really enjoyed our round and the local gentlemen playing with us. It will now be in our rotation each time we visit.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

The greens were very hard to read. I probably had 8, 3 putts. The other guys I played with also wer not happy with the greens

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 48
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
4.0
First Time Playing

Decent course

I read reviews and felt it would be a course worth of checking out. It is definitely an interesting course. Most of the holes are in decent conditions, greens are not very fast but rolls nicely, some fairways and tee boxes need more attention but given the time of the year I think it’s reasonable. I was paired with 3 members, they are very friendly and fun to play with. The interesting course rule is that someone plays with single member, he/she needs to ride with the member’s private cart. I was curious if all members would be comfortable with it. Apparently they are OK. The course layout is also fun. However the face is very slow, many players seems at the beginner level, it’s first time I played here. Maybe it is a retired community. Overall not a bad course spend a few hours if pace is more reasonable.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 71
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Fair
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 44
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Nasty Pro Shop Employee

The course was an average conditions for this time of year. Definitely not worth 50 dollars. Royal Oaks is much better shape and a lot cheaper. When I walked in the pro shop I said I had a rider, and Karen the woman behind the counter had a problem with it immediately. I have never had a problem with a rider, but she made it a point to have a problem with me. I explained that I played here in November and we had a 4 some and another person had a rider as well no problem. She continued to argue with me. That was a horrible experience for me. She said I had to ride with the other single. I said that makes no sense for her to ride alone. I’m paying 20 bucks for her to ride. She still continued to argue with me. Karen needs to learn some manner. Very unprofessional!!! When I went out dude I told the cart people about it and they don’t worry about it. I don’t understand why she wanted to make things so difficult. I love the course and all of the people I encountered on Sunday were very nice to me except Jaren. Just a nasty woman who needs some classes on customer service. I hope she gets the help she needs, so other people don’t have the Karen experience.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Commented on 03/25/2022

We appreciate your feedback on your recent round at Candler Hills Golf Club. We apologize for your experience. Please contact our Director of Golf, Matt Hibbs (352) 427-3977 so we can discuss in more detail. Thank you for playing Candler Hills Golf Club and we hope to see you on our course again very soon.

Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Cheaper rate by calling

Went to Candler website to set the tee time. Did not know and was not listed, that you were booking through GolfNow. Had a coupon that would have cost $10 less. That's the 2nd time I've been screwed by GolfNow. Got screwed last year when they did not tell us the bad conditions at Redtail. My suggestion is stay away from GolfNow.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 20
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Love this course

This is a great course, always in great condition. The staff is always friendly.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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