Candler Hills GC
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4.6
1354 Reviews (1354)
5 Stars
929
4 Stars
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3 Stars
38
2 Stars
11
1 Stars
8
Conditions
4.5
Value
4.3
Layout
4.6
Friendliness
4.7
Pace
4.4
Amenities
4.4
96.0%
Recommend this course
1310 out of 1354 reviews
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4.7
23 Reviews (23)
5 Stars
15
4 Stars
8
3 Stars
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Conditions
4.4
Value
4.4
Layout
4.7
Pace
4.5
Amenities
4.6
StaffFriendliness
4.7
100.0%
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4.6
88 Reviews (88)
5 Stars
59
4 Stars
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3 Stars
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Conditions
4.4
Value
4.3
Layout
4.6
Pace
4.4
Amenities
4.4
StaffFriendliness
4.7
96.6%
Recommend this course
85 out of 88 reviews
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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
1354 Reviews (1354)
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Reviews 19
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Take These Golf Courses of List there is no Deal

Some Tee Boxes Terrible. Some Greens Terrible. This golf course isn't worth the money,

Said they are shutting down to fix in may 2025 Just like Juliet Falls, Stone Creek, Sky View.

They are 50 to 60 dollar courses, But since the snow birds are down here jack up the price.

would like to see how many people are playing these course in July after 11:00 am. I do have to say Juliet Falls does lower prices, but that's because it is cold in morning. That's a Joke. Lower the price for a 11:00am to noon tee time.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 10
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 10
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 Good
Played On
Reviews 73
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

It is an amazing place to play!!

This course makes you feel special. From the bag drop to the post round drink, you are royalty. Thanks GolfNow for introducing me to this course. Fairways are like playing on a carpet, greens are flawless. Only defense the course has is the wind. A great place to experience.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 73
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 Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 36
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 Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 18
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 17
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

A Very Pleasant Surprise

My schedule freed up unexpectedly so I checked Golf Now to see if I could find a course within a 45 minute ride from home. Candler Hills had an 11:20am time for 1 player so I booked it and headed to Ocala, Florida. Easy to find, part of a gated Community known as Top of the World, was greeted by a friendly staff member who loaded my clubs on a cart and gave me a briefing on do's and don'ts. The course was wide open, very forgiving, only 2 blind holes and interesting for a Florida golf course---no water hazards. Finished the round in 3 hours (2 players) and still made it home for Thanksgiving! No one missed me, haha! I would play there again in a second and might even consider living in the community! Nicely kept neighborhoods, good lot space between the homes and well built Del Webb homes! I score this one 10 out of 10! John Trojan, Realty Executives in The Villages!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 10
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Advanced
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
Played On
Reviews 21
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
4.0
Previously Played

Richlew

Not up to Candler Hills conditions some of the greens were in bad shape

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 13
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 21
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Very struck on 5:30 cart return time

The pace is slow and golf now people don’t go out early so keep that in mind when you book a later afternoon time expecting to get 18 holes in.

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 16
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart

Nice Course

This is a nice layout, in very good shape, other than a couple greens struggling a little bit. Long par 5s, lots of bunkers, but a pretty good amount of room to hit it. No ponds on the course, just dry storage areas that are mostly playable grass. Overall, it's a fun play.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 73
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Amazing opportunity

This course is beautiful. The fairways are wide and the greens are huge. It’s a great place to open up. Several tee boxes to offer play for all levels. Could not ask for a better staff. I felt special from the time I dropped off my bag at the drop. Great practice facilities to warm up and get ready. The course was in pristine condition. I will return soon and often.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 22
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Always a nice course to play

Had members behind us that PUSH us the entire 18 holes which was annoying. Hitting into us on several occasions. Still finished in under 4 hours.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 6
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
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