Summer Glen Golf Club

Summer Glen Golf Club sits in Ocala, Florida, a region known for its rolling terrain and horse country character—unusual topography for the state. The course was designed by Karl Litten and Lorrie Viola, architects who have worked primarily in the southeastern United States on daily-fee and residential community layouts. The design takes advantage of the area's natural elevation changes, which provide more movement and variety than typical Florida golf. The routing works through a landscape of mature oaks and pines, with fairways that incorporate the property's gentle slopes and natural drainage corridors. Water features appear on several holes, typical of Florida golf architecture, though the emphasis remains on strategic positioning rather than forced carries. The greens offer moderate undulation, and bunker placement rewards accurate approach play. Summer Glen serves the Ocala golf market as an accessible public facility. The course reflects the practical design approach common to many Florida layouts from its era, balancing playability for a range of skill levels with enough variety to maintain interest for regular play. The setting benefits from the surrounding horse farms and preserved oak canopies that give this part of Marion County its distinctive character, separating it visually from the flatter coastal regions of the state.