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3.5
1116 Reviews (1116)
5 Stars
271
4 Stars
597
3 Stars
160
2 Stars
59
1 Stars
29
Conditions
3.2
Value
3.8
Layout
4.4
Friendliness
4.2
Pace
3.7
Amenities
3.4
76.4%
Recommend this course
986 out of 1116 reviews
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3.4
42 Reviews (42)
5 Stars
6
4 Stars
18
3 Stars
9
2 Stars
5
1 Stars
4
Conditions
2.9
Value
3.6
Layout
4.4
Pace
3.6
Amenities
3.2
StaffFriendliness
4.1
71.4%
Recommend this course
30 out of 42 reviews
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3.3
82 Reviews (82)
5 Stars
10
4 Stars
35
3 Stars
17
2 Stars
13
1 Stars
7
Conditions
2.9
Value
3.6
Layout
4.3
Pace
3.5
Amenities
3.2
StaffFriendliness
4.1
72.0%
Recommend this course
59 out of 82 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
1116 Reviews (1116)

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 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
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Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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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
Played On
Reviews 34
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Played On
Reviews 185
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 185
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 41
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser

Cart paths are terrible, the rest of the course awesome

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Wonderful Course - Pace of Play Very Slow

The course is in great shape and challenging. Yet the only draw back is the pace of play. Tee times are set every six minutes and from the start you are backed up. Plan for a 5-6 hour round when busy. Drink cart service and Clubhouse Bar/Restaurant is fabulous.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 28
Handicap 15-19
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart

Get past the cart trails!

If you rated this course based on the cart trails...well, forget it. BUT, even thought he trails are a disaster (and I understand they expect to replace them in the not-too-distant future) the course itself is a real gem. The greens

do a lot make this course...smooth, fast, sneaky breaks, FUN! The fairways are good, the bunkers regularly groomed, and some of the most interesting holes anywhere--especially #3, #12, #17 & #18. Elevation changes, narrow fairways, a real test!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 140
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 26
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Nice enough course

Enjoyed our round of golf on a Tuesday afternoon. Greens were in great shape and there was enough variety in the layout of the course to be interesting and yet not super frustrating. It was wonderful to have a beverage cart with a pretty good selection of items but the one issue we had was that the on-course restrooms were horrible. Both of them had no toilet paper, no soap, and very low water pressure. Maybe not an issue for the men but women have different expectations and needs.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Course management

Took my group of four 5 hours to play 18 holes. Management didn’t have a ranger and they allowed a group of five to play, also two twosomes to play separately! We had people at the end of their round not finish and drove past ourselves and groups behind us, because taking so long, will be along while before going back!

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 12
Skill Advanced
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 Average
Played On
Reviews 11
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 34
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great Value

Was very busy so not my normal playing pace but I just love this course . Very good value !

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