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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 6
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Nice course.

This could be such a great course if only they fixed the pathways. Other than that the greens are in great shape and it’s a pretty entertaining course with some challenging holes. First nine holes are very picturesque and the rest not so bad. Will definitely play here again.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 97
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 500 Contributor
Previously Played

Conditions OK

Conditions were better than expected, based on previous reviews. Greens were a little hairy, but that's expected based on the lack of rain. Tee boxes and fairways were average. Good deal for the price

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Played On
Reviews 61
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Good Course

The course is in good condition. Greens are great. Fairways have decent grass. Great layout with many dog legs and varying elevation and slope. It is a challenging, fun course at a great price.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 16
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Everything was great except for the drunk sixsum in front of us they were crashing carts into one another falling down on the ground and falling out of the cart while moving hope we never get behind them again took 4 hours to play 18 holes

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 84
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

the course was in far condition.FAIRWAYS AND GREENS NEED WATER.The layout was good and it was a steady pace.Iwill play again and recommend playing, it was good value for the money.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 40
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 37
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Overbooked

Good course. Round took almost 5 hours because it was overbooked

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 52
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart

Love it!

The course is fantastic for the price, greens are good, fairways okay, this course can be challenging, the only problem is there is no rangers to tell people to stay away from riding your carts up so close to the greens , I guess some people are just plain old ignorant and lazy. The clubhouse needs a lot of work but the food is great and the drinks are cheap. so if all you care about is playing a fun course at a very reasonable price this is the course for you.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 73
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 71
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Fair
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 61
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played

Course needs some investment

Have played this course frequently. Love the layout. The greens are great. That is where it ends. Fairways bare and thin. Bunkers no drainage and need sand. No course ranger left after hole 14 a6 some was playing up ahead causing a giant back up. Unfortunately, this great layout in this great course is deteriorating rapidly as nobody is putting any money into it. Sad.

They will probably sell out to a developer when the time comes

Conditions Fair
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 10
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Very nice couse

Very enjoyable layout for all levels. Greens in good condition Great weather helped

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 61
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Why are there 30 people waiting at the 1st tee?

Not sure how you have a starter and end up with at least 8 groups piled up on the first tee waiting to start. Tee time was 10:06, didn't start until 10:45 then 5hr 10min to play 18 holes, literally waited on EVERY shot. Course in pretty good shape all around.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 20
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 16
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

April 4. 2024

Greens were perfect. Albeit slow but I like that sometimes. Great course.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 21
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Tough course

The night is very manageable but when you get to the back, you better have your stuff

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 66
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Real golf

Excellent Desmond Muirhead design on a course that's not built for neighborhood real estate views. Plenty of interesting holes that will not bore you. Excellent greens with all other conditions typically good for this time of year. Yes, the cart paths and on-course restroom facilities are terrible, but won't interfere with your game. Great value on a real golf course.

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