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3.6
1131 Reviews (1131)
5 Stars
274
4 Stars
605
3 Stars
162
2 Stars
60
1 Stars
30
Conditions
3.2
Value
3.9
Layout
4.4
Friendliness
4.3
Pace
3.8
Amenities
3.4
78.2%
Recommend this course
999 out of 1131 reviews
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3.4
52 Reviews (52)
5 Stars
6
4 Stars
26
3 Stars
9
2 Stars
6
1 Stars
5
Conditions
2.9
Value
3.7
Layout
4.4
Pace
3.8
Amenities
3.3
StaffFriendliness
4.2
75.0%
Recommend this course
39 out of 52 reviews
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3.5
74 Reviews (74)
5 Stars
10
4 Stars
35
3 Stars
13
2 Stars
11
1 Stars
5
Conditions
2.9
Value
3.7
Layout
4.3
Pace
3.8
Amenities
3.4
StaffFriendliness
4.2
74.3%
Recommend this course
55 out of 74 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

3.6
1131 Reviews (1131)

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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Played On
Reviews 18
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Silver springs golf course

Well, the people are friendly courses in fairly good shape. The rain has been scarce this winter course doing good shape go out and enjoy the course

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 34
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Cart paths

Cart paths need some repair. The course I self was in excellent condition. Enjoyed playing there

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 26
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Nice layout

The layout of the course can be a challenge. Location off the tees is important. Greens are in great shape. Fairway needs help and tee boxes cut and more grass. Staff was very friendly and helpful.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Previously Played

Fool me once, shame on you,

This was my 2nd time to play here in the last few weeks and I like the layout BUT I yet to see a ranger or get to finish all 18! The first time I bailed after 5 1/2 hours and today I was 3.5 hours in on the 13 when an armada of golfers flooded the back nine for a men’s group and the implied I needed to let them have the course…. Fool me twice shame on me…

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 71
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Going backwards !!!

Just keeps getting worse!!! OVER BOOKED is an understatement, My PRE PAID tee time made 2 days earlier was not available when I arrived. Staff said something happened but we can move you up to a different tee time, like they did ME a favor , Then I had to wait 20-25 minutes for a cart…so the later tee time never really mattered anyway…. I quite after one hour and 45 minutes after finishing 5 (yes 5) saw we were going to be the 3rd group on 6.. Tried to take to staff at the pro shop .Staff smiled and said , ya it’s slow out there.

Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 14
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Wet weather
Used cart

It was a good day.

Silver Springs could use some TLC. The Greens are perfect. The are well groomed, roll well and are challenging to read. However the rest of the course could use some work. The tee boxes need to be leveled and some are in less than good shape. The fairways could use some grass as well as the rough. I like a rough that punishes a bad shot. The cart paths should be completely redone. I can't say anything about the sand traps as it had rained the night before and there was more water than sand. They are bone jarring. All in all, I like the course and will continue to play it simply because it is challenging. I hope some money is used to improve it.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 18
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Worth the money

Greens and fairways are very good. Restrooms are really poor. Cart girl is very good. Tee boxes could use yardage markers for each box. Signs to next tee box could be helpful. Cart paths need resurfacing. Starter was friendly and helpful with good tips about certain holes and greens. A little slow pace, but doable. Gas carts with USB ports.

Pace Fair
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Poor
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 41
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 32
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

It has take 5hrs to play and when we arrived we were told that they have 3 foursomes before us !

Very very slow pace of play…in front of us they were 2 players good golfers and in front of them 3 carts with 5 players..they were playing some shots sometime….we were 4…they do not have a ranger to check or accelerate the pace of play….the only positive things is that the green are wonderful and we have been paired with a very nice Chinese couples. The amenities on the golf course could have been more clean.

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Fair
Pace Fair
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 21
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Golf trip 2023

$40 on a Saturday was a steal. Could use a few more signs on where to go to get to next hole, otherwise it was a great course to finish our trip on. Natalia the cart girl did a great! Really enjoyed the day and atmosphere!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 8
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 34
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Played On
Reviews 12
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

. Nice Course

A good layout the challenges the average golfer. Greens in good shape. Staff is friendly. Clubhouse facilities need a ton of updates and general repairs.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Previously Played

So disappointing!

Today was the second time we have arrived at Silver Springs only to find out they have overbooked large groups before our tee time. The clubhouse staff did not mention when we checked in that there were no golf carts available. Upon checking with the cart attendant, he was reluctant to tell me that there was a 45 minute wait before for any carts would be coming in. The shop attendant was kind enough to call and get us a credit with GolfNow when we decided not to play and wait.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 30
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Judge1951

The fairways are sparse on the front , a lot better on the back. The greens were in excellent condition. Could be a little faster. If they speed it up to much general public wouldn’t be able to handle it do to a lot of angulations.. really need to play tee boxes one up from your normal game to really. Enjoy this course.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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