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3.6
1132 Reviews (1132)
5 Stars
274
4 Stars
606
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
3.5
78.4%
Recommend this course
1000 out of 1132 reviews
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3.4
53 Reviews (53)
5 Stars
6
4 Stars
27
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
75.5%
Recommend this course
40 out of 53 reviews
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3.5
75 Reviews (75)
5 Stars
10
4 Stars
36
3 Stars
13
2 Stars
11
1 Stars
5
Conditions
3.0
Value
3.7
Layout
4.3
Pace
3.8
Amenities
3.4
StaffFriendliness
4.2
74.7%
Recommend this course
56 out of 75 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

3.6
1132 Reviews (1132)

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
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 11
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

What was missing?

The course itself was super, but they have removed so many trees on the front nine that the course was almost unrecognizable for those of us who have played there for years. The only drawback of the course was the concrete in the sidewalks and parking area. They really need to resurface those sidewalks before they destroy all their carts!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 44
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Grader course

Had a blast. Pace of play was great and course condition are great. For the value you can’t find a better course.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 11
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Course in decent condition. Clubhouse and cart paths need some love.

Course is a nice course in fairly good condition. The locker room and building exterior was very dated.

The cart paths were falling apart. It was often smoother to travel off the paths rather than on them.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 51
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 44
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great Course

Always in good shape, but pace of play is slow. We were going a long nicely through eight holes and then hit a road block. We got to ten and it was two groups deeps and really slow after that. Really screws up your round. This twosome in front played through two foursomes, so everyone had to wait behind. Love the course unfortunately it’s always a slow pace even on Easter.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 10
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Played On
Reviews 14
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 44
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great greens

Course was an great conditions. Greens are in excellent condition. Staff is always nice. Bar has great choices for beer and excellent prices. Been coming here for years. Great lay out! Must play course in the area.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 64
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser

Schedule earlier in the day on Thursdays

Keep in mind regular Thursday afternoon scramble is scheduled at 5pm. I was unaware of it , so was unable to take advantage of 3:30 tee time I had booked for 18 holes.

Too bad. I enjoy playing this course.

Played On
Reviews 22
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Pace of play

Whilst I would recommend the course, the pace of play was not good, waiting on each hole. In conversation with staff, this is the case for morning play on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. I look forward to going back at other times.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 185
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 10
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
1.0
First Time Playing

What a dump

The cart paths were so bad they were almost un-driveable. The greens were terrible. The fairways were like the roughs I normally play. The clubhouse was a rundown dump. Avoid this place!

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Poor
Pace Average
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 10
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Fantastic

Staff was extremely friendly. Pro shop, ranger, cart, and beverage cart personnel were exceptional. Course was in the best shape!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 7
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Fair
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Played On
Reviews 45
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

The course played great

We enjoyed the golf course except for playing behind a sixsome for nine holes with no ranger on the premises to monitor. It was awful that they wouldn’t let us play thru until hole #10.

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