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3.5
1121 Reviews (1121)
5 Stars
273
4 Stars
598
3 Stars
161
2 Stars
60
1 Stars
29
Conditions
3.2
Value
3.8
Layout
4.4
Friendliness
4.2
Pace
3.7
Amenities
3.4
77.0%
Recommend this course
990 out of 1121 reviews
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3.4
44 Reviews (44)
5 Stars
7
4 Stars
19
3 Stars
8
2 Stars
6
1 Stars
4
Conditions
3.0
Value
3.7
Layout
4.3
Pace
3.7
Amenities
3.3
StaffFriendliness
4.1
72.7%
Recommend this course
32 out of 44 reviews
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3.4
79 Reviews (79)
5 Stars
11
4 Stars
33
3 Stars
16
2 Stars
13
1 Stars
6
Conditions
3.0
Value
3.6
Layout
4.3
Pace
3.6
Amenities
3.4
StaffFriendliness
4.2
72.2%
Recommend this course
57 out of 79 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
1121 Reviews (1121)

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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 95
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 500 Contributor

Surprisingly good

First time playing here, and was pleasantly surprised. The parking lot was unkept and my first thought was 'don't expect much'. The lady running the Pro Shop got things going in the right direction with friendly service and lots of info, and the Starter was helpful as well. The Fairways were in pretty good shape as were most of the Greens. Some of the Tee Boxes need some attention, but they were serviceable. The Bunkers were in great shape and freshly sanded. Layout was not like any other, glad I play with 2 that play there a lot, helped with understanding some of the blind shots. Cart paths are rough, but I wouldn't let that take away from the rest of the good stuff.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 16
Handicap Don't know
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 41
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Previously Played

Getting there

I have played this course throughout the years and have always enjoyed its layout and difficulty. Over the past several years we have stayed away from it because it had started to really go in the toilet. Heard someone say that it was in really good shape so we decided to give it a try. Was pleasantly surprised with the course conditions. We had a very enjoyable day on a challenging golf course. They still have some work to do but I have no problem going back to this course in the hopes that they continue to improve on an already nice golf course. We were told that they brought back the greens keeper from “the old days” and if he keeps up this path then it will return itself to one of the premier courses in Ocala. Looking forward to seeing the course in a couple of weeks!

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Good cource

Fairways were good condition Greens were a bit less

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 40
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Fair
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 9
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 Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 24
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 shape

Course in great shape except bunkers were full of water due to recent heavy rains. Greens awesome and true. Pace of play excellent- 3 hour round is hard to beat. New carts a difference maker- and the leveling of the range tees noticeably better. Would like to see an ice machine available before the lounge opens at ten.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

The course is not bad but they still need to work on some areas. Greens were Ok but needed to be cut. Course has new carts but cart paths are rough. Good vale for the money and is a challenging course.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 64
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

A Walk in Nature

This course is now in very good condition. Sloped greens. Nice grass in the fairways. Roughs and cart paths are a big rugged. Lots of water hazards with long carry on some holes. it's a good challenge. As a bonus, we enjoy the wildlife at this course.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

good course

I always like playing the country club and dont understand it not getting more play . It is a tough course to finish the 18 you will learn that on the back 18 .... its a fun course very hot day but grass was trim and greens tight and couldn t be treated better in the club house .... Thank staff again as always

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 91
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 500 Contributor
Previously Played

Well kept

CCSSS has had some rough times for a while. They have a new greenskeeper and the course is in the best shape that we have seen in a number of years. It is definitely a good play value.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 15
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Good

Course was in good condition. The cart paths need a lot of help. Greens were very good. Plenty of water. Very nice layout. Had a great time.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Poor
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Game improvement

Nice course to play and practice different shots. Water/ trees make you think about different shots and his to play them.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Making a comebac

It had been a year since I last played there, since then nice improvements, greens in good shape, fairways coming along, some improvements to the cart paths are welcomed, and new carts. This course has a great layout that can challenge golfers.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Nice improvements

I played this course in the summer of 2017, the confpditions were "rough", if it were not for the challenging layout I would not have returned, I was pleasantly surprised to see very great progress in making this course a very nice place to play, new carts, greens were in great shape, fairways are coming along, cart paths show good improvement. I will be back.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Nice course

Easy layout but has plenty of water. Course is starting to get run down. Could be a premier course with some maintenance.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

beautiful course and challenging

very challenging course to play, but at the same tine it invite you to take chance .I really like the layout.be careful on hole 16 and18.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Great Course

Love this course. Generally not crowded and pace is great.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

a good walk through nature

A great setting for a course, woods, ponds. A good layout with challenging holes. Several holes were a little tricky not knowing proper line off tee. Greens had lots of grass, but a bit grainy. Great value for $25.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser

Used to be one of the best golf tracts around. No more. Greens still ok. No grass in the fairways. A few sand traps actually have sand in them. The rest are hard dirt.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
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