On Top of the World Golf Club

The Links at On Top of the World Golf Club is an executive-length course located in the On Top of the World retirement community in Ocala, Florida. Designed by Ken Colen, the course serves the active adult community that defines this development in north-central Florida's Marion County. The layout reflects the practical needs of its membership while providing an accessible golf experience suited to the community's demographic. The course plays as a shorter layout with a mix of par threes and par fours, typical of executive courses designed to offer quicker rounds and less physical demand than regulation-length facilities. The terrain in this part of Florida is relatively flat, characterized by the rolling sandy soils and pine-dotted landscape common to the region. Water features and bunkers provide strategic interest on several holes, while the routing allows for walkability, an important consideration for the community it serves. On Top of the World is one of Florida's larger active adult communities, and the golf facilities form part of a broader recreational amenity package. The club operates primarily for residents, with a casual, community-oriented atmosphere. The Links functions as a complement to the community's other golf options, offering a less time-intensive alternative for members who want to play a shorter round. The course reflects a straightforward approach to design, prioritizing playability and maintenance efficiency over championship-caliber challenge.