Golden Ocala Golf and Equestrian Center in Ocala, Florida

Golden Ocala Golf and Equestrian Center in Ocala, Florida is a superb layout boasting fairways lined with moss-draped oaks and risky, interesting green complexes. The conditioning of the golf course is superb throughout.

The two nines each have four replica holes. No. 4 was inspired by Royal Troon's famous "Postage Stamp" par-3, and No. 5 by Muirfield's ninth hole

Then comes Amen Corner. No. 6 was patterned after Augusta National's 16th hole, No. 11 by the 12th at Augusta and No. 12 by the 13th.

The road hole at St. Andrews inspired No. 14 and the famed No. 4 at Baltusrol was the inspiration behind Golden Ocala's No. 15.

The rest of the course holds up nicely as well. Golden Ocala is 6,882 yards from the back tees, and the four sets of tees go down to 5,580 yards, a little long for the lighter-hitting ladies.

There are a number of risk/reward options, and many of the holes pick up movement as you near the green, in the form of small hillocks, mounds, little creeks and bunkers. In fact, if you want to score well here, your approach shots will be just as important, if not more so, than what you do off the tee.

Golden Ocala has an excellent practice facility, with two practice holes as well.