
Point O Woods Course
Point O Woods Golf Club
About this course
Point O Woods Golf Club sits in Inverness, a small community in Citrus County along Florida's Nature Coast, roughly seventy miles north of Tampa. The course was designed by Ron Garl and opened in the mid-1980s as part of a residential development. Garl, a Florida-based architect who worked extensively across the state during that era, typically emphasized strategic bunkering and playability suited to the region's flat terrain and sandy soils. The layout occupies gently rolling land—unusual for this part of Florida—and winds through native oak hammocks and pine stands. Water features appear on several holes, a common element in Florida golf design both for drainage and strategic interest. The routing takes advantage of the property's modest elevation changes, and mature tree canopies frame many fairways, creating a parkland character distinct from the open, links-style courses found closer to the Gulf Coast. Point O Woods operates as a semi-private facility, welcoming both members and daily-fee play. The course serves primarily local and regional golfers, along with seasonal visitors drawn to the Nature Coast for its quieter pace compared to Florida's more developed resort corridors. The club maintains a straightforward, accessible atmosphere typical of community-oriented golf facilities in smaller Florida towns, with a clubhouse offering basic amenities and casual dining.
Quick facts
- Location
- Inverness, FL, USA
- Access
- Public
- Year built
- 1967
- Holes
- 9
- Par
- 30
- Length
- 1,770 yards
- Difficulty
- 28.3/77
Getting there
The journey to Point O Woods Golf Club begins at Tampa International Airport (TPA), roughly ninety minutes to the southwest, or alternatively at Orlando International (MCF), a similar distance to the east - both gateways serving the central Florida corridor with equal convenience. The drive north from Tampa traces the gentle roll of Florida's interior landscape, moving away from coastal sprawl into the quieter Citrus County region where the terrain subtly shifts toward the hardwood hammocks and spring-fed waterways that define Inverness. Private aviation finds its closest ally at Inverness Airport, a modest but capable facility mere minutes from the club's gates, offering the discretion that discerning members have long favored. The final miles unfold through a landscape of oak-canopied roads and glimpses of pristine water features - a serene transition that announces arrival at one of Florida's most storied and deliberately private clubs.

FAQ
Common questions about Point O Woods
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
Yes. Point O Woods is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.
Par at Point O Woods is 30.
Point O Woods plays 1,770 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.
The slope rating at Point O Woods is 77.
Point O Woods is a 9-hole course.



