Candler Hills GC
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4.6
1355 Reviews (1355)
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3 Stars
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1 Stars
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Conditions
4.5
Value
4.3
Layout
4.6
Friendliness
4.7
Pace
4.4
Amenities
4.4
96.9%
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5.0
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4.0
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5.0
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5.0
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Amenities
4.0
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4.7
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Conditions
4.5
Value
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Layout
4.6
Pace
4.5
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4.6
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4.7
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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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4.6
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Reviews 39
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Pure

Pace of play was a touch on the slow side but man is this course pure. Perfect conditions, no oversees, greens are smooth and quick. Superintendent deserves a raise for the outstanding condition of the course.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 10
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Great experience

Good track and pace of play. Open but bunkers are in play. Paired up with great twosome. Great morning of golf.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Reviews 20
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 20
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 37
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 37
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 41
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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First Time Playing
Windy weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 55
Handicap 10-14
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 Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 44
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
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 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great visit to Candler Hills

As a visitor from the Northeast, this was a real treat for the price we paid. I've played 5 other courses the past 7 days and this was the best. It was VERY nice to see how serious the course was taking COVID.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 18
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
3.0
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Reviews 15
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Fun course

Had a good time playing here. The course in general is in good shape. The greens rolled nice. Will definitely be back. Wish there was a course like this in gainsville. Sucks having to drive an hour for a good course.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 39
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Ranger makes all the difference!

One of the nicest courses in the Ocala area and I've played it many times. Bottom line is when rangers are present and doing their job pace of play is acceptable and when they are not you often run into (literally) people who are either clueless of golf etiquette or just plain @$$h0les. Foursome today with no one in sight in front of them backing up groups that tee'd off 30+ minutes behind them (we ran into them on hole 11 and by hole 14 there were 3 groups backed up. By hole 16 there were at least 4). No excuse especially since they appeared to be decent players. The inability to play ready golf, having 3 carts watching and not preparing for their own shots and atrocious pace of play on the greens ruined everyone else's day. Here's a hint, while the three of you are congregating on the edge of the green while the fourth one of you putts instead of standing at your ball being ready to go, take a look back down the fairway and if you see a group ready to approach and three more waiting on the tee box then you're taking too long.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Played On
Reviews 30
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Gem of a course

Great course, great layout, Unfortunately we caught up to a very slow foursome on the 13th hole which made the rest of the day kind of brutal!!!!!!

Not the courses fault.

I will Definitely come back and play a game

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 37
Handicap 5-9
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 133
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Top 250 Contributor
Previously Played

Great course

All around great course. Tees, fairways, and greens are perfect.

Don't miss this great course.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

First Impressions

My first time to play Candler Hills. I am a member of a club just down the road but have heard good things about Candler so I gave it a look - not disappointed. I was greeted at the bag drop by name and checked in by the assistant pro. I made a fourth in a threesome of buddies - really nice guys. The practice areas are in super condition. Fairways are generous (and in good shape) even though sand was in play on almost every tee shot. I heard there are 88 bunkers; I found one off the tee and three around the greens. Sand was perfect. Rough is relatively short and easy to play out of. The greens are nearly perfect (I would guess around a ten on the stemp meter) and are quite large with plenty of elevation changes. Loved the few hills this course offers. The pace of play was surprisingly quick at 3:50 for my foursome. The ranger came around twice to ensure pace was maintained. I really appreciated all the staff and will definitely come back. This course will not beat you up, no water hazards. All in all it was quiet enjoyable.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 18
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Candler hills

Was in fantastic condition fairways plush greens quick. Can’t wait to play it again

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 37
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Golf

Golf friendly course....good fun and dome great hoes....

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 12
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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