Water Oak Golf Club

Played here several months ago for the first time, after the rehab and a half dozen times since. Great course, however, the fairways have become very rutted on many holes and grass sparse. Still a nice course, but it needs work before it becomes like many others in the area. I realize it's winter but the rutting is becoming worse every time we play there.

Course is short, but tough. The staff act like they’ve known you for years, make you feel welcome. Courss is in great shape.

First time playing since the recent renovation. Its very well done and a huge improvement over the previous conditions.

First time playing Water Oak since their extensive renovation, and we were not disappointed. Beautiful new layout with outstanding conditions all around. Hard to recognize the course from previous years. Larger, super smooth putting greens and well-groomed traps and approach areas. Not long, but a true shot makers course to enjoy. Terrific staff and well spaced out tee times that eliminated waiting or the feeling of being pushed by the group behind us. Water Oak has now evolved into a true gem. Looking forward to playing it again and again.

This course was a real surprise. Driving through the neighborhood leading into the course makes you wonder if you've made a big mistake in booking, but once you get there, what a gem! It's clear they've put money into the course recently, and it shows. Conditions were as good as any course in this area. Greens are faster than they look and really good. Challenging layout due to hilly terrain and some tight, tree lined fairways, so if you aren't a straight hitter you might not have fun. I played the blue tees (6,209 yards, par 70) which provide 5 very healthy par 3's; the last 3 holes (all par 4's) in particular are as challenging as any course you can find. I would definitely play it again but probably would have more fun playing the white tees.

Found this nice jem of a course outside Ocala on our way back from Orlando. It's located in a retirement community and would definitely play multiple times a week if I lived there. Plenty of elevation and water to make your round both fun and challenging. I now understand why others enjoyed the back 9 as it had most of the elevation changes.

Beautiful course, well maintained and the greens were in really good shape!!!

Very fun and quirky layout from the tips. A few more signs would be nice. All n all what a fantastic course for the money. The greens rolled true and at a good pace for still being wet with morning dew. Will be back.

Lots of courses with reasonable rates will have a few weeds on the greens, some chunky fairways, etc, and you accept it for one reason or the other. That wasn’t the case here and it was a very playable and enjoyable course for our foursome. Staff was friendly, all in all enjoyed ourselves. Went during a fairly relaxed time so can’t speak to rate of play but ranger was active and helpful.

Wow drove from Orlando to try this course and what a surprise. Had a great time and the course was in great shape. The greens were awesome and the staff was as friendly as any you will find. Worth the drive