Ocala National Golf Club

Golden Hills at Ocala National Golf Club occupies rolling terrain in north-central Florida's Marion County, a region known for its limestone-based topography and horse country character. Designed by Charles Pace and Lee Popple, the course takes advantage of natural elevation changes uncommon in much of the state, routing holes through corridors of mature hardwoods and pines. The property's undulating landscape creates strategic interest, with fairways that move across hillsides and greens positioned to emphasize approach shot precision. The design reflects a traditional parkland style suited to the site's natural features. Holes incorporate the area's native vegetation and water features, with bunker placement that rewards accurate driving and thoughtful course management. The routing allows golfers to experience the property's varied terrain, moving between higher ground with views across the surrounding countryside and lower corridors where trees frame playing angles. Ocala National serves as a semi-private facility in a region better known for thoroughbred farms than golf tourism. The club provides a local membership base with a course that emphasizes playability across different skill levels while maintaining challenge through its use of natural topography. The setting reflects central Florida's transition zone between the state's flatter coastal regions and the modest hills of the interior, giving Golden Hills a character distinct from courses in more heavily developed parts of the state.