Candler Hills Golf Club
Plan your round at Candler Hills Golf Club
Candler Hills Golf Club is a par-72 semi-private championship course designed by Gordon Lewis and opened in 2005 at the On Top of the World community in Ocala. It is known for its Palm Springs-style look and the 662-yard par-5 fourth hole, billed as the longest in Florida. It plays 7,233 yards from the Black tees (74.8 rating, 128 slope), with seven sets of tees down to 4,183 yards.
- Semi-private
- 18 holes
- Par 72
- Designed by Gordon Lewis
- Opened 2005
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Candler Hills Golf Club hole by hole
Par 3Par 4Par 5
Hole 1
303
yds ·Tournament
First Beginnings. A short, slight dogleg right with a generous landing area. Aim the tee shot left to open up the approach; it is a short two-shotter that invites a par.
Hole 2
344
yds ·Tournament
The Party's Over. A long, demanding par 4. Play the drive left of center because the ball kicks right, but don't stray too far right. The deep green slopes from back to front.
Hole 3
329
yds ·Tournament
Straight Forward. A medium-length par 4 that needs a straight tee shot. Bunkers flank both sides of a severely sloped green, so the second shot has to be accurate.
Hole 4
524
yds ·Tournament
The Monster. A long, uphill par 5 (662 yards from the back tees) that plays as a three-shotter for nearly everyone. Hit a strong drive to the fairway and choose your club carefully for the steep uphill approach.
Hole 5
138
yds ·Tournament
Come and Get It. A long par 3 where pin position drives strategy. With the pin back left, aim for the middle of the green; with a front or middle pin you can be more aggressive.
Hole 6
518
yds ·Tournament
The Big Banana. A par 5 that can be reached in two and favors a fade. Aim down the left side because the fairway kicks shots right. The green is elevated, with trouble on the right.
Hole 7
238
yds ·Tournament
Let the Fun Begin. A short par 4 that demands precise tee shots past scattered bunkers. A long iron or fairway wood leaves a short iron into a green guarded by one bunker on the left.
Hole 8
154
yds ·Tournament
The Beach. A scenic but difficult par 3 where a massive bunker surrounds the green, leaving no safe miss. Take one more club than the yardage suggests.
Hole 9
335
yds ·Tournament
The Rollercoaster. A par 4 that closes the front nine. Favor the left side off the tee to handle the rolling humps and bumps, then hit an accurate approach to a large green with bunkers on the right.
Hole 10
319
yds ·Tournament
Right Turn. A medium dogleg-right par 4. Deep bunkers guard the right side of the fairway, so stay left for an easy short iron in.
Hole 11
343
yds ·Tournament
The Straight and Wide. A tricky but not overly hard par 4. A well-struck draw off the tee followed by a fade into the green can produce a birdie.
Hole 12
459
yds ·Tournament
Wishing Well. One of the few real birdie chances, a par 5 that can be reached in two. If you'd rather not gamble, lay up right of the fairway bunkers for a simple short iron.
Hole 13
113
yds ·Tournament
Waste Not, Want Not. A deceptively simple par 3. The slightly raised green slopes left to right, so holding it takes a precise, delicate tee shot. Par is a good score.
Hole 14
317
yds ·Tournament
Ridge. A fairly short par 4 where a ridge affects where the ball lands. Avoid the bunkers and aim for the middle of a small green.
Hole 15
470
yds ·Tournament
The Long and Winding Road. A long par 5 that only the longest hitters reach in two. Out-of-bounds stakes run along both sides, so favor the left off the tee and the right on the second shot, and avoid the bunkers on both.
Hole 16
355
yds ·Tournament
The Set Up. A long par 4 that rewards a right-to-left tee shot, with the ideal line down the left side. The second shot must avoid bunkers on both sides of the green.
Hole 17
132
yds ·Tournament
Look Before You Leap. A demanding closing par 3. A bailout area sits short and left, but the bunkers there are very hard to escape.
Hole 18
333
yds ·Tournament
Homeward Bound. A par 4 to finish. Even a good tee shot that starts over the right side and draws left leaves an approach that needs to be played with confidence.
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Distances in yards
| Hole | Par | Hcp | Black | Green | Blue | Tournament | White | Orange | Silver |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4 | 15 | 385 | 338 | 303 | 303 | 276 | 205 | 198 |
| 2 | 4 | 7 | 444 | 386 | 344 | 344 | 303 | 277 | 230 |
| 3 | 4 | 9 | 408 | 379 | 366 | 329 | 329 | 267 | 217 |
| 4 | 5 | 1 | 662 | 620 | 557 | 524 | 524 | 454 | 420 |
| 5 | 3 | 13 | 209 | 199 | 175 | 138 | 138 | 110 | 110 |
| 6 | 5 | 5 | 591 | 549 | 518 | 518 | 510 | 445 | 379 |
| 7 | 4 | 17 | 329 | 297 | 238 | 238 | 200 | 175 | 175 |
| 8 | 3 | 11 | 195 | 183 | 154 | 154 | 142 | 106 | 106 |
| 9 | 4 | 3 | 430 | 398 | 364 | 335 | 335 | 280 | 175 |
| Out | 36 | 3,653 | 3,349 | 3,019 | 2,883 | 2,757 | 2,319 | 2,010 | |
| 10 | 4 | 10 | 390 | 359 | 319 | 319 | 315 | 304 | 252 |
| 11 | 4 | 2 | 440 | 420 | 370 | 343 | 343 | 298 | 245 |
| 12 | 5 | 18 | 514 | 485 | 459 | 459 | 426 | 398 | 353 |
| 13 | 3 | 12 | 207 | 185 | 157 | 113 | 113 | 100 | 100 |
| 14 | 4 | 16 | 410 | 355 | 317 | 317 | 304 | 270 | 221 |
| 15 | 5 | 4 | 565 | 516 | 470 | 470 | 437 | 421 | 381 |
| 16 | 4 | 8 | 453 | 376 | 355 | 355 | 321 | 287 | 271 |
| 17 | 3 | 14 | 202 | 173 | 150 | 132 | 132 | 95 | 95 |
| 18 | 4 | 6 | 399 | 371 | 362 | 333 | 333 | 293 | 255 |
| In | 36 | 3,580 | 3,240 | 2,959 | 2,841 | 2,724 | 2,466 | 2,173 | |
| Total | 72 | 7,233 | 6,589 | 5,978 | 5,724 | 5,481 | 4,785 | 4,183 | |
| Rating / Slope | 74.8 / 128 | 71.4 / 125 | 69.0 / 116 | 67.9 / 113 | 66.6 / 111 | 63.3 / 104 | — | ||
| Women's rating / slope | — | — | 74.7 / 127 | — | 71.6 / 122 | 67.6 / 110 | — | ||
Before you go
Everything to know on arrival
Know before you go
- ✓Call (352) 861-9712 to book a tee time
- ✓Register in the golf shop before starting
- ✓Collared shirt required; no denim, flip-flops or cut-offs
- ✓Gas carts are not allowed; use the club's electric carts
- ✓Keep carts on the path on every par 3 and use the 90-degree rule elsewhere
- ✓Plan on about 4 hours 12 minutes for the round
- ✓Bring your own clubs; range balls are for the range only
- ✓Pets are not allowed on club property
- ✓Confirm current rates and cancellation terms with the shop
Arrival & check-in
Register in the golf shop before you tee off. The golf shop is open Monday to Saturday 7am to 5pm, and the course opens at 7am on weekdays and 6:30am on weekends. Cart rentals are not allowed in the Candler Hills parking lot.
Dress code
Men wear shirts with sleeves and collars and slacks or mid-length shorts. Women wear collared blouses (sleeves optional) or collarless blouses with sleeves, with slacks, skirts or mid-length shorts. Shoes are required at all times. Denim, sweatpants, knit or basketball shorts, swimsuits, cut-offs, flip-flops, soccer or football shoes and boots are not allowed.
Carts & walking
One cart per single or twosome and two carts for a threesome or foursome, with a maximum of two riders and two bags per cart. Drivers must be 18 with a valid license. Carts stay on the path on all par 3s and follow the 90-degree rule on par 4s and 5s, and must stay 30 yards from greens. Gas-powered carts are not allowed on the course.
Practice facilities
The club has a driving range, and range balls are for the range only. Don't use the course for practice and play one ball. Lessons are available from PGA and LPGA professionals, booked through the website.
Food & drink
Lunch is served at The Club at Candler Hills, which has a patio overlooking the 18th hole and an indoor bar.
Pace of play
The expected pace is 4 hours 12 minutes. Keep up with the group ahead and invite faster groups to play through. Rangers enforce pace, and repeated violations can lead to suspended cart privileges.
Policies
Candler Hills is semi-private: visitors can play by booking a tee time with the golf shop by phone. All players and guests must register in the golf shop before starting. Pets are not allowed on club property, and abusive language and club throwing are prohibited. Check the shop about cancellation terms when booking.
Quick answers
Candler Hills Golf Club at a glance
Is Candler Hills Golf Club open to the public?
Yes. Candler Hills Golf Club is semi-private: it has members and also takes public tee times.
How many holes does Candler Hills Golf Club have, and what's the par?
Candler Hills Golf Club has 18 holes and plays to a par of 72, from 4,183 to 7,233 yards depending on the tees.
Is there a hole-by-hole guide to Candler Hills Golf Club?
Yes. This guide covers Candler Hills Golf Club hole by hole, with the course's own notes on its holes.
Who designed Candler Hills Golf Club?
Candler Hills Golf Club was designed by Gordon Lewis and opened in 2005.
What's the dress code at Candler Hills Golf Club?
Men wear shirts with sleeves and collars and slacks or mid-length shorts. Women wear collared blouses (sleeves optional) or collarless blouses with sleeves, with slacks, skirts or mid-length shorts.
What are the cart and walking rules at Candler Hills Golf Club?
One cart per single or twosome and two carts for a threesome or foursome, with a maximum of two riders and two bags per cart. Drivers must be 18 with a valid license.
What practice facilities does Candler Hills Golf Club have?
The club has a driving range, and range balls are for the range only. Don't use the course for practice and play one ball.
What's the pace of play at Candler Hills Golf Club?
The expected pace is 4 hours 12 minutes. Keep up with the group ahead and invite faster groups to play through.
What food and drink does Candler Hills Golf Club have?
Lunch is served at The Club at Candler Hills, which has a patio overlooking the 18th hole and an indoor bar.
How do you book a tee time at Candler Hills Golf Club?
Call the course at (352) 861-9712.
Where is Candler Hills Golf Club?
Candler Hills Golf Club is at 8137 SW 90th Terrace Rd, Ocala, FL 34481.
Info last reviewed November 5, 2026. Policies change — confirm with the course before your round.
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