Morning view of a green at Ocala National Golf Club
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3.8
1277 Reviews (1277)
5 Stars
384
4 Stars
595
3 Stars
177
2 Stars
73
1 Stars
48
Conditions
3.5
Value
4.1
Layout
4.5
Friendliness
4.4
Pace
4.1
Amenities
2.9
81.9%
Recommend this course
1090 out of 1277 reviews
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Average Rating
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3.9
124 Reviews (124)
5 Stars
33
4 Stars
63
3 Stars
18
2 Stars
8
1 Stars
2
Conditions
3.6
Value
4.4
Layout
4.6
Pace
4.2
Amenities
3.0
StaffFriendliness
4.5
86.3%
Recommend this course
107 out of 124 reviews
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3.9
185 Reviews (185)
5 Stars
43
4 Stars
94
3 Stars
31
2 Stars
14
1 Stars
3
Conditions
3.5
Value
4.2
Layout
4.6
Pace
4.1
Amenities
2.9
StaffFriendliness
4.5
85.4%
Recommend this course
158 out of 185 reviews
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About

Holes 18
Type Semi-Private
Par 72
Length 7364 yards
Slope 134
Rating 75.0

Previously known as Golden Hills Golf & Turf Club.

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Course Details

Year Built 1964
Greens Bermuda Grass
Golf Season Year round

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Walking Allowed Yes
Dress code Shirts with collars for men & appropriate tops for ladies are required at all times; Men's shirts must be tucked in.

Food & Beverage

Bar, Grill

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Banquet Facilities

Available Activities

Swimming, Billiards

Available Sports

Fitness

Reviews

3.8
1277 Reviews (1277)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 50
Watching the Game 23
19th Hole Scenic Views 22
Course Challenges Include:
Bunkers 93
Elevation Changes 86
Plays Long 60
This course/club is great for:
Advanced Golfers 66
Locals 65
A Weekend Splurge 36
This Course's Location is:
Worth the Drive 75
Convenient to the City 57
In the 'Burbs 30

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Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

The Rough Condition

The rough needs cutting---you will find it no matter how good a golfer you are and the ball will be very hard to find. The fairways are the best I have played off there in six years---no more tight lies. The greens have been worked on and good improvement for this time of year. Some attention needs to be directed at the bunkers because of all the rain.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 91
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Decent greens

Grabbed a cart and noticed it was filthy and asked did I get the right cart because I was worried if it could make it . Was told sarcastically we'll get someone to clean it and went to the 1st. tee at my 3pm tee time and found a threesome and no starter. Even tho they had the same tee time they refused to play with me because they had a bet going so they let me play though.Everything was cut nice but with the dead and fallen trees and grass in the deep bunkers made for a strange day. Tough course from the unlevel blue tees but the greens were large and decent to putt but it was obvious with the lack of animals and the pond scum it was not maintained very well.

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Fair
Friendliness Fair
Pace Good
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 10
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 49
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Go and see

The course is a little beat up around the edges. But if you like the challenge of long fairways with grass on most of them and smooth greens, this place is worth your attention.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 67
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
2.0
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First Time Playing
Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Fair
Pace Good
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
2.0
First Time Playing

Rough.

Course has a solid layout but is lacking any kind of maintenance. I’m not sure the last time they changed the cups but the flags are falling off of the pins. Greens are super fluffy and running quite slow. Bunkers have little to no sand in them and teeboxes were shaggy.

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
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First Time Playing
Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Great Value/Fix the Bunkers!

We've played Ocala National several times this winter. Greens are great. Fairways good. Tee boxes mixed. Bunkers, as has been the case for the last while, atrocious. I don't know if the management reads this, but PLEASE FIX THE BUNKERS (and a some of the tee boxes). I'd gladly pay more to support renovation. It's a great course that deserves to be returned to its former glory because the layout is fantastic. Opening the bar and beefing up the pro shop would also be nice. The staff here is always awesome. For the prices, I'd say it can't be beat in the Ocala area.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 62
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Played On
Reviews 1
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great

Great shape . Slowed down behind 2 foursomes Good price. Lot of space in clubhouse not being used . Sad

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 11
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Worth the drive and at a bargain price

This course appears to be a bit or a work in progress. The greens were pretty nice, rolled well, but for lots of evidence of inconsiderate hackers (or good golfers) too lazy to fix their pitchmarks. The fairways were a little sparse, but typical of Central FL in February. Bring extra balls is you're not a straight driver, there are plenty of trees. The staff was very friendly and accommodating. FYI, get drinking water near the cart return before heading out on 1 and 10, there isn't any drinking water on the course.

Conditions Fair
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 11
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great course

Love to play here! Great value and course layout is awesome. We don't play it of the bunkers as they are the only thing on the course subpar.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 24
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Great Day of Golf

Nice day to be out on the course. Enjoyed the round the pace was okay a large group in front but moved along okay. The downside to the course the bunkers are really bad. Almost no sand, hardpan like hitting off the parking lot. Banks of bunders are weeds and rocks, needs major work.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great value

An interesting and challenging course! Greens and fairways in great shape, tee boxes could use a little attention, but they are usable! Some interesting blind tee shots. Fun course to play - recommended if you are in the area!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Played On
Reviews 10
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Not Bad for the Money

The foursomes in front of us were bad didn't care about pace of play 5 hours later. The fairways are green and the greens are nice. The tee boxes on different holes nee some help. Jason does w well job.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Lost its Luster

One can see when playing the course the beauty of its layout. However, it appears that the course has not been well maintained in a number of years. Although the greens remain in good shape, the tee grounds are rough, the fairways are more like scrub grass than turf, and no sand in the bunkers. The bunkers themselves do not look like they have been edged in years. It is a shame that the course has degenerated to its current state as the layout which cannot be changes has the potential of returning to its original luster when it first opened.

Conditions Fair
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Fairly Easy
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