Morning view of a green at Ocala National Golf Club
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3.8
1309 Reviews (1309)
5 Stars
393
4 Stars
614
3 Stars
180
2 Stars
73
1 Stars
49
Conditions
3.5
Value
4.2
Layout
4.5
Friendliness
4.4
Pace
4.2
Amenities
3.0
83.0%
Recommend this course
1119 out of 1309 reviews
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Average Rating
Avg Rating
4.0
133 Reviews (133)
5 Stars
37
4 Stars
72
3 Stars
14
2 Stars
7
1 Stars
3
Conditions
3.7
Value
4.4
Layout
4.6
Pace
4.1
Amenities
3.0
StaffFriendliness
4.6
87.2%
Recommend this course
116 out of 133 reviews
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Average Rating
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3.9
185 Reviews (185)
5 Stars
46
4 Stars
96
3 Stars
28
2 Stars
11
1 Stars
4
Conditions
3.6
Value
4.3
Layout
4.6
Pace
4.2
Amenities
3.0
StaffFriendliness
4.5
86.5%
Recommend this course
160 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
1309 Reviews (1309)

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 11
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 46
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Fix the flags

The course continues to make progress. For the right price (less than $30), it continues to be one of my favorites 😏 But please buy some new flags for the greens. Most were leaning over so bad, it affected putting & aiming for the greens. At least buy some new clips to hold the flags in place. Some are sliding down the flag stick to the ground.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 113
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 250 Contributor
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart

This a course is well worth the time to play

The greens and fairways are in great shape , the overseeding really made a great difference to the playability of this course . The bunkers are still terrible but hopefully management will do something about this and really make this a great course .

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 29
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 22
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 21
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Country Club needing some TLC

The course has a good layout and would be a challenge for any golfer from multiple tees. Bunkers are sadly neglected, many with no rakes, but not much sand anyhow. The greens were in very nice condition, many large, but a bit slow. Pace of play was 5+ hours and a wait on every shot; counter man sent everybody out as they walked in and back-ups with 4 groups per hole ensued.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 13
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart
Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 32
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Good greens

Greens in great shape. Fairways good, tee blocks fair. Bunkers crap. Still don't understand why a great layout such as this refuses to fix or maintain the bunkers. I would play this course everyday as it is a fun and interesting layout. I would give it five stars all around if it were not for the bunkers.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
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 100
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 50
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 17
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 12
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 46
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 50
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 6
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
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