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3.5
1138 Reviews (1138)
5 Stars
275
4 Stars
609
3 Stars
164
2 Stars
60
1 Stars
30
Conditions
3.2
Value
3.8
Layout
4.4
Friendliness
4.3
Pace
3.9
Amenities
3.4
76.7%
Recommend this course
1004 out of 1138 reviews
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3.5
50 Reviews (50)
5 Stars
6
4 Stars
25
3 Stars
9
2 Stars
6
1 Stars
4
Conditions
2.9
Value
3.7
Layout
4.4
Pace
3.9
Amenities
3.3
StaffFriendliness
4.2
74.0%
Recommend this course
37 out of 50 reviews
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3.5
71 Reviews (71)
5 Stars
11
4 Stars
33
3 Stars
14
2 Stars
8
1 Stars
5
Conditions
3.0
Value
3.7
Layout
4.4
Pace
3.9
Amenities
3.4
StaffFriendliness
4.3
74.6%
Recommend this course
53 out of 71 reviews
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Course Highlights
The greens consistently roll true and fast, standing out as a reliable highlight across many rounds played here. A challenging and well-regarded layout, friendly staff, and affordable pricing make this course worth booking.

About

Holes 18
Type Semi-Private
Style Parkland
Par 72
Length 6935 yards
Slope 130
Rating 74.1

Opened in 1969, the Country Club at Silver Springs Shores has been host to a variety of mini-tour and U.S. Open Section qualifying events. It is known for having some of the fastest and most severe greens in the area. Desmond Muirhead, a longtime associate of Jack Nicklaus, designed the golf course, giving it a different character on the front and back nines. The first half of the golf course is a traditional parkland layout that mixes native trees and wide-open meadows. The back nine is a true Florida-style golf course with water coming into play on six holes. Country Club at Silver Springs Shores finishes with one of its toughest water holes, a par 5 starts with an intimidating tee shot past a massive lake that wraps around the landing area. Many locals consider Silver Springs Shores to be one of the best public golf courses in the Ocala area.

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Course Details

Year Built 1969
Golf Season Year round
Architect Desmond Muirhead (1969)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - included in green fees
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard, Amex, Discover Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Dress code Proper golf attire required. Collard shirt and no jeans.

Food & Beverage

Bar, Restaurant

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Banquet Facilities
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Reviews

3.5
1138 Reviews (1138)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 15
Brunch 7
Course Challenges Include:
Water Hazards 37
Bunkers 27
Undulating Greens 27
This course/club is great for:
Wildlife/ Scenic Views 24
Advanced Golfers 22
Locals 17
This Course's Location is:
Worth the Drive 19
In the 'Burbs 17
Convenient to the City 12

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Reviews 39
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 Good
Played On
Reviews 39
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 26
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
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Reviews 9
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Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
3.0
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Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Reviews 61
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played

Still a great value for an aging course.

Have played this course many times always enjoy it. The last time I played it before this time, it was in really good shape. This time the fairways are very, very thin on grass lots of bare spots..

It slays me that of course with Very good bones is being neglected. No bathrooms on the course and the cart paths are atrocious.

Great layout great greens very good bunkers it’s a shame to watch a gem like this deteriorate

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 39
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
3.0
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First Time Playing
Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Fair
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Reviews 16
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Nice Course

Paid about $27 for 18 on a Thursday mid morning. Would go again for sure !

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
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Reviews 29
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
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Previously Played

Conditions have really deteriorated

I love the layout, but course conditions has really went down hill since last year

Conditions Poor
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 20
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Truly enjoy this course

It’s been a couple years since playing this course. Tee to green the course is in really nice shape. I love the layout as some thought is required on tee and approach shots. I definitely recommend this course with the exception of the cart paths appear to be under or need of repair and the bathrooms on the front and back nine are horrendous.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Rough around the edges

The course was nice to play and in pretty good shape compared to everything else. It probably was a great course in past years. The cart path was awful, you didn't need a 4x4 but bring your kidney belt because it's rough. The clubhouse is also in need of attention. All in all the price was good and we enjoyed playing. I recommend you try it.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 61
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played

Great course with an awesome layout.

I have played this course numerous times the conditions are really really good. However, it is sad to see the cartpath in such a horrible condition and the bathrooms out on the course are unusable. This would be a five star course if they would just Upgrade their car paths in their bathrooms.

The day we played, the greens were really, really good a few patchy spots to be expected with the storms we’ve had through there the sand traps however we found were unplayable because they upgrading the sand traps with the new sand. Will definitely be back to play this course time and time again just hope the owners read these reviews and will do some upgrades to their carpets and bathrooms.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 32
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 16
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great Course to Play

This course is in great condition! Staff is friendly and the clubhouse has great food. The only reason I did not give all 5 stars is that the cart paths are difficult to navigate and there was a tournament we did not know about beforehand, leading us to wait between shots.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 15-19
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Some Storm Damage

The course condition was slightly below my expectations. Cart paths were considerably eroded from hurricane. Fairways were ok. Greens were in decent condition but on the verge of needing help.

As others have said, the bathrooms are disgraceful but there is a sign up that says they are scheduled for upgrades.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 52
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Is what it is

The course is good, but getting a little worried about the greens, some of them are getting brown spots that were not there before, if they lose control of the greens this course is done. The club house is in terrible shape but they have good cheap drinks and usually good food, but I don't go there for the clubhouse.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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