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Value
4.3
Layout
4.1
Friendliness
4.5
Pace
4.3
Amenities
3.7
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About

Holes 18
Type Semi-Private
Par 72
Length 6501 yards
Slope 130
Rating 72.0

Course Details

Year Built 1996
Golf Season Year round
Architect Steve Nugent

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
Clubs Yes
Pull-carts Yes

Practice/Instruction

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

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard, Amex, Discover Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Walking Allowed Yes
Dress code Appropriate attire required for all golfers; No tank tops, fishnet tops, cutoffs, bathing suits, denim jeans or jean shorts allowed; Collared shirts required for men.

Available Facilities

Clubhouse

Accolades

  • Golf Advisor: Top 25 Courses for Pace of Play in the U.S. (2017 #10)

Reviews

4.0
171 Reviews (171)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 13
Dinner 8
Family Dining 6
Course Challenges Include:
Water Hazards 25
Narrow Fairways 21
Elevation Changes 19
This course/club is great for:
Locals 23
Seniors 19
Advanced Golfers 16
This Course's Location is:
Convenient to the City 24
Worth the Drive 15
In the 'Burbs 12

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Reviews 28
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Average weather
Used cart

US Open?

The course was in great shape, but there is no need for Pins on shelves, and shaved rough around the greens. The greens are crowned anyway, now the fringe wont even hold a Golf ball.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 67
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

better than I thought

First time to play 18...some good holes, some "interesting" holes. Greens had recently been verti cut and sanded, but rolled fine. Back 9 more open than front and has some nice elevation, which was a pleasant surprise. Will play there again.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

great greens

This was the first time some friends I played here by far the best course I've played in Ocala. Greens were in amazing shape fairways as well. Only complaint is the course has no cart girl or nothing to purchase at the pro shop to snack on just a soda machine in the cart sheds. The price would be ok if it was a full service course

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Fun to play

Good course but is getting a little pricey but will play again they do need a beverage cart

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 42
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Ocala Palms Again...

Everything was great except for the greens. They all seemed to have this circular green weed-like growth like a bad case of acne on an adolescent. Made putts veeri off course and the line bumpy. Although the greens did hold well on approach shots. That's it...just the greens, someone said they were being seeded. Because the last time I played here the greens were perfect! It's been a crazy weather year. I'll definitely be back.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 40
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Great little course

We enjoyed this tract, pace was great, the Desk was really welcoming and just great.
She really made sure that we would enjoy the round.
Everyone here seems ready to help and give you some directions and help..

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Challenging

The course and the greens were in pretty good shape. I found it to be a really challenging course although I hated the ravines on almost every hole. It is a very tight course and I found on most holes it wasn't wise to hit driver, it definitely takes playing the course once or twice to get the fuel for it.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 24
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Fun Course

Challenging layout especially if you haven't played here before as there are lots of surprises not evident from the tees. Narrow fairways and mostly small greens add to the fun. Greens in excellent shape and roll true- fast down grain. Fairways in winter condition but greening now. Traps sand above average. Target golf !

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 14
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Short course

The course is short but it was OK. Nothing to bring you back

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Fair
Friendliness Fair
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

first few holes

first few holes you need to really pay attention where your joing

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 15
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Ocala palms

Very good condition and layout. Pace of play was slow.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 16
Handicap Don't know
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Poor weather
Used cart

unique course

The course,s greens and fairways were in excellent condition. each fairway is surrounded by homes and you travel between the homes to get to the next fairway. The 12th hole is confusing because you leave for it and come back the same way for the 13th. The signage should indicate the hole numbers.
I was playing on a 45F day and had the course all to myself and never having been there before found myself with some surprises. Like hitting a drive only to find that I had hit it into a deep depression. Their score cards show the layout but do not explain that sandstone colour does not mean sand trap it means a drop off.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 11
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Average weather
Used cart

Average Course, Friendly helpful staff.

A bit difficult to play the first time because there are a number of hidden hazards. Greens are very small but roll pretty good. Not a bad option to play while passing through Ocala.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

nice layout

Worth the drive from gville. Beats anything from here as far as course condition

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Tricky little course.

Holes 2 thru 5 are very challenging but fun. A real test of your skills. Very friendly community. I had a great day.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Will visit again

Staff very friendly. Course a good challenge. Hills and water kept us on our toes. Plan to go back soon.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 53
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor
First Time Playing
Fair weather
Used cart

A real treat in Ocala.

I had a blast playing Ocala palms. This course is situated in a nice retirement community. There are houses on every hole. You need to straight or your OB or worse clanking somebody's house. Course was in excellent shape. Greens were sneaky fast and rolled great. fairways were very good. There are a lot of rolling fairways and elevation changes. Course is not super long but you have put your ball in the right spots. it's a good test. I'll be back!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

England 09-19-15

Holes 2&3 are tough but over all nice place to play.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 14
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Really fun

Great course a little soggy after a lot of rain will def. Be back ..really fun and a pretty course

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Fun course

The course was in nice shape. A few water challenges but fair.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
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