JosephP

Course is great but you need a "greens slope book" to judge your approach shots or you will 3 put.
I was charged an additional $10 for the cart for riding alone, even though the tee sheet only showed 3 players - is that fair or greed?
I will not support this type of behavior and will inform my golfing friends of this situation. Maybe the pro shop lady pocked part of the $10 cash, because the invoice showed it was only for 9 holes?

US OPEN conditions. Greens could be slowed down a bit.

Same-oh same-oh, just outstanding course and the people who work there are a cut above, (helpful, friendly and knowledgeable!

Always a treat to be able to play there.

As always, the nicest pro shop staff, cart guys, and lastly what a wonderful golf course. I'm just getting back to the game after a two year layoff and the people I was paired with were just wonderful - thanks Candler for a great day!

Great Place, choose your degree of difficulty (5 tees), friendly staff, helpful rangers on course and of course it was a beautiful day.

Got paired with real nice people, had a good round, and the weather was great. The staff is probably the best around central Florida. What else can you ask for?

As said in title, great course but a lousy ranger. I got paired with a delightful old fellow and two ladies, who by the way were very good golfers and also played fast. What a great time.
The ranger who was picking up signs (hole 11 about 2:30) really got the two ladies upset. I was playing the back tee and the ladies went off the cart path to turn around (ok, they apologized) and the ranger went on and on about the grass, etc and how he could kick them off the course. He should of simply said, please stay on the cart path. By the way he also went off the path.
On the flip side, our starter ranger Bob, was outstanding. He introduced all of us to each other and explained the rules and wished us all to have a good round.

I don't know if the course or GolfNow is the culprit. The booking was for 1:00 and we got off on time, but there was a match (Ocala Palms versus Lake Diamond) in front of us. This booking should never of been offered. One of our group quit after 4 holes and if we would of played 18 I am sure it would of been close to 6 hours. .

Best part of this course is the efficiency of the two young ladies who run the pro shop. Like a well oiled machine.

You will not find a better course in central FL or perhaps the whole state. The staff was courteous and efficient, especially the cart guy and starter. I was paired with 3 very nice guys and to top it off I played great! What else can you ask for? I can't wait to bring my wife out to try dinner. I did not have the opportunity to play the course for the last 5 years, what a treat to be able to go there.

What a great staff (pro shop and starters, etc). Course was in great condition and the rain stopped. What more could you ask for?

What else can I say, great staff (lady pro, cart people, and starter). It was hot and staff came around to make sure we had enough water, etc. I would say it is a must play course if you are in the area.

Great course and staff (inside staff & pro). The only problem was that we were paired with a very rude person (who we understand lives at Candler, by the name of "Richard"). We came on GolfNow at 1:10 and were paired with this rude person and another . This guy would drive his cart up close to the greens (ignoring the signs) and on the 18th he ws to lazy to walk to the restroom , need I say more! In my opinion this "slob" should be barred from the facility.

Great course, staff I met was great , but we all left after 12 holes, because pace of play was so slow. From what I was told, the "rangers" are told not to enforce the rules for the members (like 10 minutes to look for a lost ball, etc)?

Nice course, great staff, but not enough help. The group I was in usually buys a few "dogs and beer", even though it is over priced, between 9s, but there was only one person working (about 1 o'clock). We could not order because the crowd was so big with people checking in and other people wanting food or range balls .
Our group went to one of the local restaurants nearby after golf. I can' imagine the revenue lost by the course.
I know, Billy Casper big wigs will say, why didn't you order from the "bev" cart, well we never saw one till we were almost done.
I will return, because I live close and it offers a great place to practice, before playing the premier courses in the area, but none of my friends want anything to do with the place!

I have played here a few times this summer and have always found the course in pristine condition. The people that work there are always so accommodating and nice. look it is not a long course, but has some really nice holes. You can really hone your wedge game here - tee off with a mid iron if you are an extremely long hitter and work on those irons!

It makes me sad to read some of the other reviews where people are complaining. After all it is a public course catering to all ages. The greens super has done an excellent job, the head pro Mr. E is very personable and I understand that he is an excellent instructor (from comments I have heard). Last but not least, the staff (starters, etc) are always polite and very helpful. The only negative I have is $5 for cheap beer-lets get reasonable.

This course has by far the best staff (check in people/ starters, etc.). Hey it's not a difficult course, but it is a lot of fun. You will rarely use your driver (you want to make sure your tee shot is in the fairway).
The only negative thing I can say is I think $5 for a cheap can of beer is excessive.