Haile Plantation at Haile Plantation Golf and Country Club

Haile Plantation Golf and Country Club sits on historic land southwest of Gainesville, Florida, where the Haile family operated a cotton plantation in the 19th century. Gary Player designed the course, which opened in the 1980s as part of a residential development that preserves elements of the property's agricultural past. The layout incorporates the natural north-central Florida landscape, including mature hardwoods, wetlands, and gentle terrain characteristic of the region.

The routing takes advantage of the property's varied topography and natural water features. Player's design philosophy emphasizes strategic shot-making rather than overwhelming length, with bunker placement and green complexes that reward accuracy and course management. The course features several holes that play along or across wetland areas, requiring golfers to navigate the native Florida environment. Live oaks and other indigenous trees frame fairways and create natural corridors throughout the property.

The club operates as a private country club serving the Haile Plantation residential community. The facility includes traditional country club amenities beyond golf, functioning as a social and recreational center for members and residents. The course maintains a year-round playing season typical of north-central Florida, though summer heat and afternoon thunderstorms are common considerations during warmer months. The layout provides a Player-designed experience within a setting that balances golf with the preserved character of its historic Florida landscape.