Morning view of a green at Ocala National Golf Club
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3.8
1278 Reviews (1278)
5 Stars
385
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
1091 out of 1278 reviews
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Average Rating
Avg Rating
4.0
125 Reviews (125)
5 Stars
34
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
86.4%
Recommend this course
108 out of 125 reviews
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Average Rating
Avg Rating
3.9
186 Reviews (186)
5 Stars
44
4 Stars
94
3 Stars
31
2 Stars
14
1 Stars
3
Conditions
3.6
Value
4.2
Layout
4.6
Pace
4.1
Amenities
2.9
StaffFriendliness
4.5
85.5%
Recommend this course
159 out of 186 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
1278 Reviews (1278)

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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Played On
Reviews 12
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 96
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played
Cold weather
Used cart

golf

need to leave the fairways longer grass needed prety thin bunker really bad no sand alll dirt

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 49
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 15
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 11
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great course for the price!

Love everything about this course. Course conditions other than bunkers are great! Greens were fast and true. For the price you just can't beat it.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 11
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Confusion

Booking screwed up.... we booked 10 am tee-time, got to the course to find out it was actually 1:00 pm tee-time and after paying GN we paid again at the course. HELP...?

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Cold weather
Used cart

WOW, Big Improvement Since 2 Years Ago

Last time I played this course was 2 years ago and I swore I would never play it again. Well after reading reviews, I thought I would give it a try. I was really impressed, great greens, fairways and I love the layout. The sand traps need work but other than that I'll be back to play again.

I really like the set up for the red/ladies tee boxes, there is a fair distance between the men's tees and ladies tees.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 44
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

I think it's getting better.

I've been away. 1st time playing the course in over 2 months. The fairways looked a little greener. Everything else was about the same. The greens were good (a bit slow). Rough & bunkers still need a lot of work. It's still the best layout in the Ocala area. But the everyday price is just not the best bang for your buck. I paid $40 to play, because I waited till the last minute to book. And I'm not upset about it, because I really enjoy playing this course. It easily could be (COULD BE!) the best public course in Ocala. Just restoring the bunkers would make an enormous difference. This time of year, 25 - $30 is a great price. $35 for last minute. And right now, anything over that, is a deal breaker.

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 49
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Ocala national

Overall good value and course. 7/ 10 for course conditions and does not beat you up.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 13
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Wet weather
Used cart

Good value

For the money, this was a very good value. The greens are in very good to excellent condition. The fairways are very good as well. The tee boxes are a bit domed. The sand traps are horrible and grass is starting to overtake some of them. The traps definitely need some TLC.
All in all, it was a great value for the money. The staff are excellent as well.
I would have given 4 stars or more if the bunkers were in good condition.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 10
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Wet weather
Used cart

Great value, nice course

The course is nice, and has a challenging layout. One of our favorites to play for a fair price

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 62
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
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 49
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 49
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Nice Place

Your typical Florida golf course but, worth the drive. Much better maintained than some courses I’ve played . Plus the layout can be quite challenging on many of the holes. Worth playing again.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
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