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4.1
812 Reviews (812)
5 Stars
263
4 Stars
385
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
92.8%
Recommend this course
731 out of 812 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
4.6
92.7%
Recommend this course
76 out of 82 reviews
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4.1
136 Reviews (136)
5 Stars
36
4 Stars
87
3 Stars
5
2 Stars
5
1 Stars
3
Conditions
3.8
Value
4.3
Layout
4.4
Pace
4.1
Amenities
3.6
StaffFriendliness
4.7
92.6%
Recommend this course
126 out of 136 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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Water Oak Golf Club
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Course Details

Year Built 1982
Fairways Celebration Bermuda
Greens Tif Eagle
Golf Season Year round

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 .

Food & Beverage

Restaurant

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Reviews

4.1
812 Reviews (812)

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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Played On
Reviews 34
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Course in good shape

Course is in good shape. Good layout. Only negative is no driving range.

Played On
Reviews 2
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 23
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

We loved this course best staff customer service ever

It was rainy and windy when we played we’re gonna go home But my wife and I decided to stay and play in the rain. The staff was so friendly that they brought us rain jackets to plan in so we would keep warm and dry. Luckily the rain didn’t last long and the sun came out. They told us it was a newly designed course. They did an amazing job. I will definitely come back here and play again. The course was great and the staff was better. I highly recommend you come here and play.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Nice course to play.

Greens were fast but consistent and in good shape. Fairways were not very good, Lots of bare areas and tight lies because of the lack of grass. Tees were good. Course conditions were not as good as earlier in the year. The course is still a nice challenge.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 9
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Windy weather
Used cart

A Hidden Gem

First time playing the course and was impressed overall. It is definitely a shot makers course. Playing from the blue tees there are a couple of tee shots that are questionable. The greens are small but very true and a very nice speed compared to others in the area. There are several fairways on the back that are a little sparse. If you are in the area and want a good but fair test of golf I would highly recommend it. Great value and nice friendly staff.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 12
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Played On
Reviews 14
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 Excellent
Played On
Reviews 12
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 39
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 19
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 12
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 17
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Deteriorating

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.

Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 78
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played

Great course

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

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 32
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great renovation

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

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 66
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Nice upgrade

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.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Windy weather
Used cart

Unexpected Gem,,,

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.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 43
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Fun and scenic layout. Course and greens in great condition.

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.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Fair
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Fun first time

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

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 32
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
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