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3.5
1112 Reviews (1112)
5 Stars
270
4 Stars
595
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
76.2%
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983 out of 1112 reviews
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3.4
39 Reviews (39)
5 Stars
5
4 Stars
17
3 Stars
9
2 Stars
4
1 Stars
4
Conditions
2.8
Value
3.6
Layout
4.4
Pace
3.6
Amenities
3.2
StaffFriendliness
4.1
71.8%
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28 out of 39 reviews
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3.3
81 Reviews (81)
5 Stars
10
4 Stars
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3 Stars
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2 Stars
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1 Stars
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Conditions
2.9
Value
3.6
Layout
4.3
Pace
3.6
Amenities
3.3
StaffFriendliness
4.1
71.6%
Recommend this course
58 out of 81 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
1112 Reviews (1112)

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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Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
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4.0
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Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
2.0
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SilverSpring golf

Cart paths have needed repair for at least the past 10 years. Green are good. Fairways are bad. The layout is good.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
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Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
3.0
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Communication

We had a tee time for 18 holes for 9:49 and the when we arrived they told us they had a tournament booked for 12:30 and that we needed to return the carts by 12:15. We had already paid and they told us to get in as many holes as we can. They offered a rain check for 9 holes but we were only in town for a couple days. Not the best experience.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Reviews 30
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
2.0
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Disappointed

Fairways are rough, greens are ok. Pace of play was horrible. Almost 3 hours to play front 9. We got to 10 and a twosome that turned into a 3som appeared on the tee in front of us. Called the pro shop and they said they would handle it. They sent a teenager out to fix. He came back and told us they yelled at him told him to beat it. He said he knew them and was calling the manager. Never saw a soul from course again. The played ridiculously slow. Left carts all over the fairway. One guy appeared to be giving a lesson to another. Totally ruined the day. 6 hour day. Had not played there in years and probably will never again.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Fair
Pace Poor
Amenities Fair
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Reviews 23
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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First Time Playing
Used cart

1 hour drive

Planning this year to experiment via GolfNow different courses somewhat near me. This course was an hour plus drive but I found it to be well worth the drive. I played with a 2 some who knew the course well and advised me of its history, having been in the 1960's a qualifying course for a PGA tournament. Cart paths broken down, some roughfairways, but every green was in very good shape. Water could come into play, but only for stray drives or mis-hits. It felt a bit like taking a walk through history. I recommend having a go!

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Reviews 11
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great Track

Course layout and Greens were fantastic. A few of the fairways need some work, cart paths need lots of work. With some investment, the could be a top course.

Enjoyed the round and a great value Va Golf now

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Reviews 51
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Ccsss

The country Club at silver springs is an old local favorite, hosting some tour events back in the day. It is a very challenging layout, with multiple bunkers on most holes and large, layered greens that are in great condition, but vexing to read and tough. The only problem is that some fairways have the typical Florida problem, thin grass and tight lies

We always play pick and place if you land in a dirt spot on the fairways. The cart paths are pretty beat up and carts are old,staff is friendly and accommodating. It feels like a gem a bit passed it's prime but always a great value and fun round. If you score well here it feels like an accomplishment.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
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Reviews 24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 26
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Needs improvement

Ive played this course 5-6 times in the past and it was a place that I would truly recommend because of the course layout and for the conditions. Went there for the first time in 2 years or so and it has really fell apart since. If you hit a fairway you may have to give the people you play with a couple club lengths to have a decent shot in the grass. Hopefully it bounces back to what it was. I will say that the greens have been kept up very well so just need some rain and grass to fill in the fairways!

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 30
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Course is playable

Greens are nice - fairways and bunkers a bit rough. Playable. Fun layout

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Fair
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Fair
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 26
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

The greens are in good shape. And course personnel were fantastic

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 32
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Fairways & Greens

I love the layout and that many of the holes have no homes real near the fairways. The greens were in great shape with challenging undulations, but not too awful fast. Unfortunately the fairways have many sandy patches that inhibit run-out and encourage you to improve your lie. The remaining cart path pavement should just be entirely removed and replaced with sand or gravel. Nevertheless, I will be returning because I like the layout and the green conditions so much. And, its still a good value for the price.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 32
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

This course would be great if it grass in the fairways. The tee boxes and greens were in great shape. The fairways were a dustbowl.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 57
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Lefty

Nice layout. Greens and bunkers good. BYOR. No rakes in bunkers. Service at bar horrible. Her phone was more important than the customers. Staff in shop and the starter were good. Good value worth the drive.Minnesota

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Poor
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Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Tale of two Conditions

We have played 5 to 10 courses since arriving in Florida. Most of the courses are in this condition range. This course had the best greens around. They were small & slow but they looked immaculate. Every dollar this club brings in must be spent on the greens. The fairways, tee boxes, clubhouse, carts were just about the worst I have ever seen. There was next to no patches to even hit a golf ball off after you hit the tee ball. The research says there used to be tour event here but that was a long time ago.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Fair
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
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