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4.6
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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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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

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 Appropriate golf attire.

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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5.0
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Previously Played

Great day @ Candler Hills

Great course, different tees make it very interesting. Conditions very good. Highly recommended

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 12
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

A well tended course with GREAT Staff!

I've played here several times this season and this round was truly a pleasure. The Pro Shop staff and fellows who work the carts, bag drop and Starter are all very friendly.

The course is kept in impeccable shape and the carts are stocked with sand/seed to fill the divots made. Traps were raked clean (I may have visited a couple). There are restrooms located along the course, clean and accessible with a code given to each player prior to the round. Although I did not visit the driving range this time it is the same as the course well kept and well run!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 6
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 55
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Reviews 4
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 Good
Played On
Reviews 12
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played
Cold weather
Used cart

Greatly cared for course!

I booked a single and was lucky enough to be matched up with two gentlemen to play with named Guy and Mike. They play regularly and new the course extremely well. Not only made me feel welcome but also were willing to give me guidance about where to land the ball, pin position, and overall course layout and etiquette. (Don't go into someone's back yard to retrieve a runaway ball). It was a great pleasure to play there. It started from the moment I arrived with a very warm greeting in the Pro-shop and ended at the bag drop as I loaded to leave when the staff thanked me for coming. Gosh what a great place!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 231
Handicap 5-9
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5.0
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Previously Played

Course in OK shape. Very playable. Greens great and quick. Fairways still not back from summer grooming. Still does not deter from being a very good golf course. Very enjoyable day. Windy but still fair.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Got paired with two members who were very friendly and helpful throughout the round. Greens are in great shape but fairways were a tad beat up. They both expressed it has taken a beating this year and is going to be fixed up in the coming weeks.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Reviews 4
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Plays A few times a week
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5.0
Verified Purchaser

Great course

Definitely recommend. Layout very good. Only downfall pace of play........

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Played On
Reviews 99
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 500 Contributor
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

JUST GO PLAY THERE!

No complaints - tees, fairways, traps and greens all in wonderful shape. Get a good deal from Golf Now.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
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 Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 37
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 53
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Andy

Greens in excellent condition. Multi ungelated. Very fast greens. You will be hitting a lot of downhill putts. Lots & lots of sandtrap. They have a 662 yd par 5 from the tips. Enjoyed it.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 174
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 13
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

I'll do it again

Very nice course, greens while well kept, were uneven because of the foot traffic (1350 tee time). Staff were super nice. Pace of play was a problem, however it was mid afternoon when we teed off. Next time we will get an earlier tee time.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
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