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4.1
811 Reviews (811)
5 Stars
263
4 Stars
384
3 Stars
105
2 Stars
48
1 Stars
11
Conditions
3.9
Value
4.4
Layout
4.4
Friendliness
4.7
Pace
4.2
Amenities
3.8
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92.7%
Recommend this course
730 out of 811 reviews
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4.0
82 Reviews (82)
5 Stars
20
4 Stars
53
3 Stars
3
2 Stars
3
1 Stars
3
Conditions
3.8
Value
4.2
Layout
4.3
Pace
4.0
Amenities
3.7
StaffFriendliness
4.7
92.7%
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76 out of 82 reviews
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4.1
140 Reviews (140)
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4 Stars
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3 Stars
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2 Stars
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1 Stars
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Conditions
3.9
Value
4.3
Layout
4.3
Pace
4.2
Amenities
3.6
StaffFriendliness
4.7
92.9%
Recommend this course
130 out of 140 reviews
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Course Highlights
Exceptionally friendly staff and outstanding value make this course a top pick for budget-conscious golfers. Elevation changes and a mix of water and sand hazards create a fun, challenging layout that keeps players coming back.

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Holes 18
Type Public
Par 70
Length 6209 yards
Slope 136
Rating 75.2
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Tees
Tee Par Length Rating Slope
Blue (W) 70 6209 yards 75.2 136
Blue 70 6209 yards 69.4 130
White 70 5555 yards 66.3 122
White (W) 70 5555 yards 71.7 131
Gold 70 4977 yards 63.5 117
Gold (W) 70 4977 yards 67.7 125
Red 70 4235 yards 61.4 113
Red (W) 70 4235 yards 64.0 120
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Scorecard for Water Oak Country Club Estates
Metrics:
Hole 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Out 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 In Total
Blue M: 69.4/130 W: 75.2/136 399 175 325 164 504 165 359 401 528 3020 357 337 196 559 320 211 401 411 397 3189 6209
White M: 66.3/122 W: 71.7/131 354 143 287 157 463 148 311 372 466 2701 317 292 179 494 301 176 339 371 385 2854 5555
Gold M: 63.5/117 W: 67.7/125 303 120 232 119 409 103 275 332 456 2349 308 283 154 423 293 169 334 353 311 2628 4977
Red M: 61.4/113 W: 64.0/120 275 109 228 103 377 98 174 280 367 2011 272 252 87 343 273 125 297 295 280 2224 4235
Handicap 3 11 13 17 15 5 1 9 7 12 16 6 2 18 10 14 8 4
Par 4 3 4 3 5 3 4 4 5 35 4 4 3 5 4 3 4 4 4 35 70
Handicap (W) 3 15 11 17 5 13 1 7 9 10 16 6 2 18 14 8 4 12
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Course Details

Year Built 1982
Fairways Celebration Bermuda
Greens Tif Eagle
Golf Season Year round
Architect Sanford Ferris Golf Course Design (2021) Mel Bishop (1982) Lou Grimes (1982)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
Pull-carts No
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range No
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Metal Spikes Allowed No
Walking Allowed No
Dress code All players and guests must wear appropriate attire. Unacceptable: Tank Tops, Denim, T shirts. Men's shirts must have collars, Ladies sleeveless shirt must have collars .

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Restaurant

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Reviews

4.1
811 Reviews (811)

What Golfers Are Saying

Course Challenges Include:
Narrow Fairways 15
Elevation Changes 14
Forced Carries 12
This course/club is great for:
Locals 10
Seniors 10
Wildlife/ Scenic Views 6
This Course's Location is:
Convenient to the City 10

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Jtdodd1
Played On
Reviews 15
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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johnandjan
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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u429607026
Played On
Reviews 12
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Plugged greens, would not have booked if golf now had included that info at time of booking

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
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u429607026
Played On
Reviews 12
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
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u2701713
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Slow

Very slow play. Need to have more time between starts. To many handicap flags

Conditions Poor
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Response from on 05/27/2026:
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We’re sorry to hear your experience didn’t meet expectations. Your feedback matters, and we’re actively working to improve.
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u3376950
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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u000007415986
Played On
Reviews 17
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

In great shape right now

Course was in great shape and got through the round in about 3 and half hours. Greens were great and on the fast side.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Response from on 05/22/2026:
Thank you for the great review! We’re thrilled you had a positive experience and look forward to welcoming you back again soon.
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AdrianAlmonte
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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wagenheim
Played On
Reviews 34
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
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LJJGOLF
Played On
Reviews 22
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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jboneizzles
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
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Imnotyourbeach
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Great value for a great course!

Finding the course through the neighborhood was a little tricky, but once we arrived everything was smooth. Check-in was easy, and the staff was friendly, welcoming, and accommodating throughout the morning. We had an early 7:16 tee time and practically had the course to ourselves, which made for a really enjoyable pace and atmosphere.

The greens were a little on the slower side, but still rolled well and were in great condition overall. Fairways were excellent and clearly well maintained. Overall, it was a wonderful experience and a course I’d definitely come back to play again!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Response from on 05/12/2026:
We’re so glad you had a great experience! Thank you for the support — we’ll be ready to welcome you back for another great round.
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gn24666354
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Very nice greens

Very tight course with very nice greens. Some fairways are a little patchy but for the most part the whole course is in good shape. Be prepared for up and down hills to greens of very different elevations. Well worth the price.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
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Jachurchill
Played On
Reviews 19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

The course is in very good condition. Definitely worth teeing it up here!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Response from on 05/11/2026:
We truly appreciate the five-star rating! It’s great to hear you enjoyed your visit — we’ll keep working hard to make every experience just as memorable.
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Tondra
Played On
Reviews 13
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
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Bogey087
Played On
Reviews 114
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Camster2
Played On
Reviews 77
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played

Needs rain

Nice course, interesting layout. Just like everywhere else it needs rain. Super friendly staff, nice practice area, no range.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Brad7487027
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Very Impressive

First time playing here after recently moving to Ocala for work. I cannot say enough nice things. I am a PGA golf professional at another course in the area, and was just looking for a new place for my wife and I to play on my day off.

Fantastic layout and surprisingly hilly for the area. Every hole is different and interesting. Not long, but challenging none the less. Staff was great, the greens are perfect, and at $38 at 2:00, this course is an absolute steal. PLAY HERE.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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RickMilitello
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Water Oaks a sweet find

Course is in decent shape the greens slow and were green for being in the middle of a drought in Florida the courses it self was great shape would definitely come back to play again. The Par 3’s are long and the course has 3 par 5’s

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Moderate
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BigDMy
Played On
Reviews 63
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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