Candler Hills Golf Club
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.
| Tee | Par | Length | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 72 | 7233 yards | 74.8 | 128 |
| Green | 72 | 6589 yards | 71.4 | 125 |
| Blue | 72 | 5978 yards | 69.0 | 116 |
| Blue (W) | 72 | 5978 yards | 74.7 | 127 |
| Tournament | 72 | 5724 yards | 67.9 | 113 |
| White | 72 | 5481 yards | 66.6 | 111 |
| White (W) | 72 | 5481 yards | 71.6 | 122 |
| Orange | 72 | 4785 yards | 63.3 | 104 |
| Orange (W) | 72 | 4785 yards | 67.6 | 110 |
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black M: 74.6/136 | 385 | 444 | 408 | 662 | 209 | 591 | 329 | 195 | 430 | 3653 | 390 | 440 | 514 | 207 | 410 | 565 | 453 | 202 | 399 | 3580 | 7233 |
| Green M: 71.3/132 | 338 | 386 | 379 | 620 | 199 | 549 | 297 | 183 | 398 | 3349 | 359 | 420 | 485 | 185 | 355 | 516 | 376 | 173 | 371 | 3240 | 6589 |
| Blue M: 68.4/128 W: 74.3/135 | 303 | 344 | 366 | 557 | 175 | 518 | 238 | 154 | 364 | 3019 | 319 | 370 | 459 | 157 | 317 | 470 | 355 | 150 | 362 | 2959 | 5978 |
| Tournament M: 67.4/121 W: 73.0/127 | 303 | 344 | 329 | 524 | 138 | 518 | 238 | 154 | 335 | 2883 | 319 | 343 | 459 | 113 | 317 | 470 | 355 | 132 | 333 | 2841 | 5724 |
| White M: 66.1/116 W: 71.2/123 | 276 | 303 | 329 | 524 | 138 | 510 | 200 | 142 | 335 | 2757 | 315 | 343 | 426 | 113 | 304 | 437 | 321 | 132 | 333 | 2724 | 5481 |
| White/Orange M: 64.6/112 W: 69.7/119 | 276 | 303 | 329 | 454 | 138 | 445 | 200 | 142 | 280 | 2567 | 315 | 298 | 398 | 113 | 304 | 421 | 321 | 132 | 293 | 2595 | 5162 |
| Orange M: 62.9/108 W: 67.2/115 | 205 | 277 | 267 | 454 | 110 | 445 | 175 | 106 | 280 | 2319 | 304 | 298 | 398 | 100 | 270 | 421 | 287 | 95 | 293 | 2466 | 4785 |
| Silver M: 60.9/101 W: 63.8/106 | 198 | 230 | 217 | 420 | 110 | 379 | 175 | 106 | 175 | 2010 | 252 | 245 | 353 | 100 | 221 | 381 | 271 | 95 | 255 | 2173 | 4183 |
| Handicap | 15 | 7 | 9 | 1 | 13 | 5 | 17 | 11 | 3 | 10 | 2 | 18 | 12 | 16 | 4 | 8 | 14 | 6 | |||
| Par | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap (W) | 15 | 5 | 9 | 1 | 13 | 7 | 17 | 11 | 3 | 10 | 8 | 2 | 16 | 12 | 6 | 14 | 18 | 4 |
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Photo submitted by u000006454017 on 01/02/2026
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Photo submitted by wegman on 03/16/2024
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Photo submitted by ToddAStrickland on 02/17/2023
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Photo submitted by ToddAStrickland on 02/10/2023
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Photo submitted by Debhoov on 09/18/2022
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Photo submitted by ToddAStrickland on 03/04/2022
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Par 5 - 4th hole Longest par 5 in Florida Photo submitted by Pwbrzgolf on 07/24/2021
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200 yards out 5 ft birdie put, missed it! Photo submitted by u314161438248 on 05/25/2021
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Photo submitted by WarrenGB3 on 03/18/2020
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Photo submitted by sphaneuf1962 on 09/20/2019
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Father Son Enjoying the course Photo submitted by daflores on 04/02/2018
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Green Side bunker Photo submitted by daflores on 04/02/2018
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Photo submitted by BeachBumPLo1805 on 08/08/2017
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Photo submitted by BeachBumPLo1805 on 08/08/2017
Course is un immaculate condition
Course is in perfect shape. Greens are fast and roll true, nice powdery sand and fairways are lush
Candler a good value
While there is a lot of new home construction going on along the course, the course has a nice layout and is in good condition. Tips would challenge anyone. Green tees good 6,500 yard track.
Great course - Prickly staff
I have played Candler multiple times and love the course. Playing here requires that on normal days you navigate the conditions that come with being located in an over 55 community, meaning if your tee time is 1:00P, you do not go out a moment earlier whether the course is empty or not. Rules are rules.
Today we had a 1:00P tee time and they were running 25 minutes behind because someone allocated 3.5 hours for a 9:00A tournament to finish. Not sure about you, but I have never played in a golf tournament anywhere that finished in under four hours. Anyway, because of that cash grab, that meant everyone playing in the afternoon was delayed significantly. not the end of the world, but adding insult to injury we pulled up to hear the starter blaming the three groups stacked on the tee box for being there, suggesting they needed to wait to be sent to the first tee from the clubhouse. So 1:00P means 1:00P when good for them, but when they whiff, they blame the customer for being in the way??
It is a great course and one everyone should try. But their customer service is questionable at best and needs a serious amount of attention.
Good CB purse but have a Beef!
We have payed this v CB purse numerous times as it is s nice course as Nd layout.
When we played yesterday it was a waste of money, we were booked with another twosome who arrived 1/2 hour before tee time like us and decided to request a later tee time because they wanted to hit some balls . The Starter made the comment that some people don’t w as not to play with a couple. So the starter let us go as a twosome and we were stacked behind foursomes and although we started at our tee time caught the foursome right away and waited on every shot. We felt it was a waste of money as you could get no rythem to play with hurry up and wait, and ironically the foursome behind us was hitting into us at times. I am not sure why the pro shop okayed a Golfnow tee time to change there tee time but it made for a unfair round to a twosome with loaded up foursome tee times Not happy about it and let the pro shop know!
I showed up to play but IT started raining and our round was cancelled.Candler Hills could not issue a credit and told me to contact GolfNow.I have been unable to reach someone from GolfNow and as of now I'm screwed out of the money I payed for the round.GolfNow policy is to refund the money for rounds cancelled due to weather but there is no number to contact them if this happens.The only way I've been able to communicate with them is with this review.I think that stinks!!!!
Great course conditions.
Course was in great shape. Got off on time. Slow on course. 4hr 45 minute round.
Great value
Played 18 holes in 3:50, very friendly staff and the course was in very good condition. Overall an excellent experience!
Rained out
Sort of drizzling on the front nine which wasn’t too bad but started pouring heavy on ninth tee so we cut it short after nine called GolfNow for a rain check at about 4 pm but said they we’re closed. Thought they might stay open until 5 anyway but we enjoyed the first nine holes.
Fantastic
I would recommend it to any intermediate to low handicap players!
Loved it!!!!!!!
Nice, but not thrilling
I read the reviews and saw the ranking. I included Candler in my trip and was really excited to see it. From a design point, I found it very underwhelming. It was a very strong 4 star course. But it doesn’t get a 5 from me. There was enough sand strategically place to keep you from falling asleep, but that’s about it. Scenic vistas? Not really. And it was bordering a huge construction site of a zillion new homes so that definitely detracted from the experience. There was a lot of heavy equipment being used just of many of the fairways.
I would play it again, for sure. Conditions and the people were nice enough. But I am not going to go 1.5 hours out of my way to get there. If you live nearby, go. If you’re looking for destination golf, go elsewhere.
Course Has Change
The course has changed. Building all kinds of houses around the course. Greens were hard but putted nice. Fairway just ok. Really liked the layout with out all the new construction going on. Price just ok. $ 50.00 high.lMore like a $30.00 course.
Great course
Not the average beginner course. Fast greens and beautiful fairways
Great course for the money.
Course and staff were really great. Would recommend it to anyone.
Feel like you're playing a private course
I enjoy playing at Candler Hills because it feels like a private facility. The course is always in good condition and when the weather allows it becomes excellent. It is a solid test for your game but not so difficult that it makes you regret playing. The staff is always friendly and you'll feel like you belong there.
Stay for lunch or dinner after your round. Their recently renovated dinning room is inviting and the food is good.
Amazing
All I can say is play this course. Everything was as good as it gets.
great course
The course is in great shape with greens rolling well. Had some very nice people which made the round even better. And played very well, shooting one of my best round here, 73. A bot slow at times but finished 18 hole in about 4 hrs.
Central FL Best Golf
Same-oh same-oh, just outstanding course and the people who work there are a cut above, (helpful, friendly and knowledgeable!
Always a treat to be able to play there.
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.