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3.5
1114 Reviews (1114)
5 Stars
271
4 Stars
596
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
76.6%
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985 out of 1114 reviews
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3.4
40 Reviews (40)
5 Stars
6
4 Stars
17
3 Stars
9
2 Stars
4
1 Stars
4
Conditions
2.9
Value
3.7
Layout
4.4
Pace
3.6
Amenities
3.2
StaffFriendliness
4.1
72.5%
Recommend this course
29 out of 40 reviews
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3.4
80 Reviews (80)
5 Stars
10
4 Stars
34
3 Stars
17
2 Stars
12
1 Stars
7
Conditions
2.9
Value
3.6
Layout
4.3
Pace
3.5
Amenities
3.3
StaffFriendliness
4.1
72.5%
Recommend this course
58 out of 80 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
1114 Reviews (1114)

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 3
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Unfortunate Changes

I've played Country Club at Silver Springs Shores for many years. However, this is probably the last time I will play this course. The course is in very bad condition and its clear that its being allowed to decline. I can't recommend this course any longer.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 17
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Formerly Loved It

I have played this course at least 30 times over the last couple of years even though it is a 40 minute drive -- I love the layout and the greens are always good.

We arrived at 9:20 for our 10am tee time and the 3 of us hit some range balls and then some putts. At the 1st tee we were told there were still three groups ahead of us, plus a single who the starter said insisted he play alone. It's a Sunday morning with another twosome ahead of us and the starter let a single dictate he would play alone! NEVER seen anything like it! A competent starter ALWAYS pairs up a single on a busy day... but not here.

So after warming up we had to wait over a half hour to tee off. I was shocked at how the fairways had deteriorated. Despite the rains, there were wide, course brown weeds covering large portions of many fairways. The cart paths, always rough, were a joke and now, even the tee boxes were terrible. The only saving grace were the greens, but that was not enough to overcome everything else. Oh, and the bathrooms were filled with trash and toilets overflowing with urine and feces; couldn't even go inside. Very sad what has become of what is a great layout that I will NOT be coming back to.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Value for the money

The course was in great shape especially for this time of year in Florida. The course is a perfect blend of challenges and ease

The golf path is in need of repairs but overall will go again

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

Great value? Beautiful greens

Went on a Friday Eve. Followed a twosome. Finished 18 in three hours. Course was well kept. Greens were gorgeous. Tee boxes great. Majority of fairways great as well. Cart path was rough- dirt, broken concrete etc. Gas carts, very basic, no gps, no speaker. However, each hole clearly marked w yardages and brief layout. Booklet at the pro shop details every hole and I would recommend grabbing this if you’ve never played here before. It plays out each hole and strategy.

No usable restrooms on the course. Clubhouse restaurant and bar were busy. Locker rooms good. Pro shop good. Range available. Two putting greens. Loved the challenges along the course. Had a great round.

Parking lot isn’t nice. Don’t go around the bag drop. The loop was flooded with muddy water. Outside looks scary but the course itself if very nice. Would recommend.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 61
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Poor
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
1.0
Previously Played

Warning!

So disappointing! I played and loved this course for years but man it's awful now. Same beautiful layout but the course is not maintained at all. Warning! Don't waste your time or money.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 94
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 500 Contributor

Most Fairways shot

Greens were great, but the Fairways were toast (except a couple on the back). No rakes in the bunkers, but plenty of heavy sand. It was Memorial Day and there was no Ranger. Seems every Bubba that wanted to try golf showed up. Couldn't finish, only got 12 holes. Tired of waiting on non-golfers that wouldn't get out of the way, even when it was explained nicely. Not going back until I read that the fairways and tee boxes are back in shape.

Conditions Fair
Pace Poor
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
Hot weather
Used cart

Great Value for the Price

Everything was good, I just wish they would stop spacing tee times 6 minutes apart. It's not enough time to play. Unless you go out before 8:00am, prepare for a longer day due to 6 minute tee intervals.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 9
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

sad to see the decline

I have played this course probably 30 times over the last 10 years. It is sad to see the slow but continued decline to the tee boxes and the fairways. In some spots you have to go 5 to 10 yards to find a playable lie. I will say that they continue to do an excellent job in maintaining quality greens that role true and fast. It is just a pity that the rest of the course is neglected. Were it not for the greens I would not return.

Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 22
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Interesting course

Greens were good but fairways only average, most probably due to weather conditions.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
1.0
Previously Played

Never again

Showed up for 726 teetime and they had a shotgun tournament starting at 8 AM. No golf for me today. Customer service was horrible and they were not bothered by telling me to leave.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Drought affected

Greens were great

Fairways were rough, little grass to be found

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 16
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 17
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Letting the course go

I have been playing the shores for years they are letting this course go out is in the worse shape that I have every seen. The greens are good but the fairways and tee boxes are not good at all. Very unfortunate this used to be a great course

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