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3.5
1112 Reviews (1112)
5 Stars
270
4 Stars
595
3 Stars
160
2 Stars
58
1 Stars
29
Conditions
3.2
Value
3.8
Layout
4.4
Friendliness
4.2
Pace
3.7
Amenities
3.4
76.2%
Recommend this course
983 out of 1112 reviews
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3.4
39 Reviews (39)
5 Stars
5
4 Stars
17
3 Stars
9
2 Stars
4
1 Stars
4
Conditions
2.8
Value
3.6
Layout
4.4
Pace
3.6
Amenities
3.2
StaffFriendliness
4.1
71.8%
Recommend this course
28 out of 39 reviews
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3.3
81 Reviews (81)
5 Stars
10
4 Stars
34
3 Stars
17
2 Stars
13
1 Stars
7
Conditions
2.9
Value
3.6
Layout
4.3
Pace
3.6
Amenities
3.3
StaffFriendliness
4.1
71.6%
Recommend this course
58 out of 81 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

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
1112 Reviews (1112)

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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5.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
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Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
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4.0
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Great Layout

Pace of play was fine. Played in about 4 hrs. Fairways are sparse, but I don’t mind tight lies. If you end up in a bare spot, roll it to the grass. It’s not the US Open. The greens were in very good shape. Speed was medium to quick.

Yes I’ll be back several more times before March.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
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Reviews 9
Handicap 10-14
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Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Perfect weather
Used cart

good course poor paths & bathrooms

Course in great shape w/ excellent design but disrespected by the bathrooms

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
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Reviews 45
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Back nine layout was nice, plenty of water and traps. A lot of wild life,cranes and even a couple of gators. Really worth it if you catch it for the right price.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
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

Great value

Good conditions and outstanding greens. But if poor cart paths and dismal rest rooms bother you, go someplace else. Great golf a a reasonable price.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 65
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 55
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 75
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Top 1000 Contributor
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Worth the Silver we paid to play

Drove from Spring Hill to play this course and glad we did. Great experience playing a good designed layout. CK in was great, "Irish" starter was one of the best and all the greens were smooth. Some good planned out holes made shoot making shot making a premium. Tee shot on hole 18 is one tough demanding shot! YES, some cart paths were rough, but really what difference does it make, you are playing the course not cart paths! Get over it, rather they spent their $$ on over seeding, greens, and upkeep. Club house was "tired" but again the outside product is what we golfers are going to play. Some bunkers weren't well raked, but some because YES you are a lazy butt for not raking them after playing out of them! Yes, you are who I'm taking about! Rake the bunkers and fix ball marks and park on cart paths because we can all then experience the best conditions possible! Go play this track, you will be glad you did!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 55
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Reviews 25
1.0
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First Time Playing

This course and the cart paths were awful as well as the facilities. The restrooms on the course were nasty with no toilet paper or hand towels don’t waste your time and money.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 6
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 55
Skill Advanced
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 55
Skill Advanced
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 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
Wet weather
Used cart

Love Those Greens!

Always enjoyed the layout of this course, which is in good shape with the exception of the greens which are exceptional. Eye-popping overseeded green and true-rolling. 18 perfect examples of what conditions are obtainable at this time of year. Our pace of play was fine, since the starter let us play the back nine first. The par 4 third hole on the front nine is subject to a big logjam since some players will lay up in front of the pond and others will try to drive the green. You usually end up with two foursomes waiting on the tee. Other than that, a very enjoyable 18 holes despite the rainy weather. Yes, the cart paths are beat up, but who cares? A great value on a great course.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 73
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 73
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 32
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 11
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 185
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 14
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

Pleasant Surprise-Good Value

Nice layout, fairways OK but not as good as the greens which were excellent.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
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