Lives
Ocala, FL
Handicap
5-9
Age
65+
Skill
Intermediate
Plays
Once a week

Review Statistics

Average Rating

4.4
4.4
Total 68 Reviews

Rating Breakdown

68 Reviews
5 Stars
35
4 Stars
26
3 Stars
4
2 Stars
2
1 Stars
1
Recommended Courses
66
Not Recommended Courses
2
Helpful Votes Count
1
Not Helpful Votes Count
0
First Review
05/29/2013
Last Review
05/02/2024

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Candler Hills Golf Club

Played On 12/19/2017
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

play often

Candler was in great shape, and weather was perfect. Greens were moderately quick, fairways lush. Its a great course to play - open, no water, large bunkers.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging

Juliette Falls

Played On 12/16/2017
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

good day

At the top of my list! Greens were as fast as I've seen them and perfect. Pace of play was slow due to a "money" game in front of me, but the day was nice.
Always a great place to play.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

just flat love the place!

I listed this review as avg for course conditions because there was still a bit of sand on the greens from their winterizing....still a fantastic golf experience! I play here often and enjoy it EVERY time!

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Extremely Challenging

Candler Hills Golf Club

Played On 11/08/2017
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

good place to play

Course was in great shape. Greens quick. Good layout for any golfer. Wide fairways, no water, large greens.
Enjoyed the day - perfect weather!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played
Wet weather
Used cart

Good - Usual

One of my favorite places to play. World Woods is top notch! Rolling Oaks was in good condition - fairways good, greens good. Still many trees down from the hurricane but doesn't affect play at all. Great golf facility!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Extremely Challenging

Juliette Falls

Played On 10/13/2017
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Almost my home course

I moved to the area so I could get closer to this course. Enjoy it every time I play. It was in very good condition - fairways full, greens good and fairly fast...its a great layout!

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

none better

Rolling Oaks was still in a bit of recovery mode from hurricane Irma, but overall course was in fine condition. It is ALWAYS a pleasure playing here! For me, it is a flip of the coin between Rolling Oaks and the other course, Pine Barrens. Either one is top of the line golf - none better!

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging

Candler Hills Golf Club

Played On 09/04/2017
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played
Wet weather
Used cart

good day

play Candler HIlls regularly. Course was a bit below its normal excellent condition as aeration had been done recently...another couple weeks and it should be perfect again

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played
Wet weather
Used cart

Very challenging

The course is very different from most Florida courses. Quite hilly and a lot of slope on the greens. Excellent layout. Fun to play, although it got the best of me!

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging

Twisted Oaks Golf Club

Played On 12/08/2016
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

fantastic layout

Second time to play the course....will become a regular!
One of the best layouts I have played, anywhere! Nice rolling terrain, tricky greens, but overall very fair test of golf.
I understand this course has gone through ownership change, and the new owners are treating it with TLC. Greens were a bit slow for my liking, but quite suitable. Busy, so don't expect fast play.
Well worth playing!

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging

Ocala Palms Golf Club

Played On 06/22/2016
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

The Trophy Club

Played On 05/28/2016
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

terrific!

I had played this course 15 yrs ago when I was up from Florida. Remembered it was good...had forgotten just how good!!!
Very challenging course, particularly if the wind blows...and it did! Course was in great condition, greens were fast compared to Florida bermuda.
I got pummeled by the course and thoroughly enjoyed it!!
Worth the trip out of Indy to place this outstanding layout.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging

Stone Creek Golf Club

Played On 05/15/2016
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

above average course

Played Stone Creek because its close and a good value. Course layout is interesting, particularly the back where there are no houses, yet. Course was in go od shape, but the greens had recently been aerated and sanded and were bumpy and somewhat slow. But, greens should recover with a good rain and a couple more weeks.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
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Commented on 05/18/2016

Thank you for your feedback! We're glad to hear you enjoyed playing the course. Thank you for your understanding and patience while we recover from aerification. This maintenance practice is required seasonally to ensure we have quality course conditions year-round for your enjoyment. We hope you'll come back for another round soon!

Hernando Oaks Golf & Country Club

Played On 04/21/2016
I Recommend This Course
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Aeration

Had read the reviews and most commented about how good the greens were....so we got there just 3 days after they aerated and sanded them! I understand that needs to be done, so no complaints, but putting was non existent.
Layout was good, particularly back 9, not a single house on it! Like playing in the wilds of Florida - great.
The ground was very hard even in the fairways. Course looks as though its being operated and cared for on a shoestring budget.
Will probably go back again, but will check first, so I don't get caught on the aeration cycle.

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 04/25/2016

Sorry to hear you got caught right in the middle of the aeration schedule! We know how this can really throw a wrench in the way the course plays, so we'll make sure to make it well publicized the next time we undergo maintenance. Regardless, thanks for coming to play and we hope we get to see you again soon.

I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Will need to go back for full review

When we got to the first tee, found out we were in the middle of a shotgun, college tournament. Went to 10th tee and had members show up out of no where on the 15th...we only played 9 holes!
Pro was kind enough to credit us for only 9 so hope to get back and get the full flavor. Beautiful place, and plenty of up & down for a Florida course. Looking forward to going back even though the first time left us wanting...

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played
Poor weather
Used cart

fantastic!

World Woods IS all world! Played both courses and couldn't ask for anything better. I am SO glad I live close enough that I can enjoy these 2 gems. Took my brother from NC as a treat. They are simply the best! One pleasant surprise was lunch. The burgers are thick as steaks.
Even with the rain, the day was hard to beat!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging

Skyview at Terra Vista

Played On 07/11/2015
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor
First Time Playing
Fair weather
Used cart

beautiful layout

First time to play....now added to "play often" list"! Course was in excellent shape and quite hilly for a Florida course. Absolutely a great experience. Look forward to playing it again, soon!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played
Used cart

very pleasant day

Had played here once before many years ago. Course was in good condition - greens had been aerated a few weeks before - no problem. What's nice is elevation change and holes around the lakes. Cart routing, like most golf course/residential communities is a bit crazy at times. A good value overall. Plan to play the other course sometime in near future.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

pleasant surprise

Just moved to area and the course was close so I gave it a try. Was pleasantly surprised. Front nine is very interesting with tight holes where it helps to be able to maneuver the ball. That is fun! Greens were OK, grass was coming in and not real fast, but certainly acceptable. Back nine opens up, so the 2 nines are quite different. Good practice area, and adequate pro shop. Didn't use the snack bar/restaurant. I will definitely play it again, and often!

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate

Candler Hills Golf Club

Played On 10/14/2014
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Top 1000 Contributor
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart

good first experience

Just moved to Ocala - first time to play Candler Hills. Looks very manicured when you drive by, and it is all around the course.
Wide open, no water, and surprisingly flat for the area...Nothing real tricky or hidden...its pretty much right in front of you...Keep the ball toward the front side of the green. Seems a lot of the greens pitch back to front.
Enjoyable round, and will look forward to playing there often.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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