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Hardest Golf Courses in Marion County, Florida

The 8 most challenging golf courses in Marion County, Florida, ranked by maximum slope rating. Tee-by-tee yardage, slope, and course rating for every course.

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Ranked list of hardest golf courses in Marion County

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1
Juliette Falls Golf Club
WHITE tees · 6,268 yds · Rating 76.6 · Par 72Dunnellon
144
2
Ocala National Golf Club
BLACK tees · 7,220 yds · Rating 75.0 · Par 72Ocala
134
3
Ocala Palms Golf & Country Club
GREEN tees · 6,337 yds · Rating 76.3 · Par 72Ocala
132
4
Stone Creek Golf Club
WHITE tees · 6,049 yds · Rating 74.5 · Par 72Ocala
127
5
Royal Oaks Golf Club
BLACK tees · 6,564 yds · Rating 71.2 · Par 72Ocala
125
6
SummerGlen Golf Club
GOLD tees · 6,482 yds · Rating 70.1 · Par 72Ocala
122
7
Ocala Golf Club
ORANGE tees · 6,450 yds · Rating 70.3 · Par 72Ocala
121
8
Rainbow's End Golf Club
BLUE tees · 5,828 yds · Rating 72.2 · Par 72Dunnellon
116

Marion County Golf Course Rankings FAQ

What is the hardest golf course in Marion County, Florida?

Juliette Falls Golf Club in Dunnellon is currently the hardest golf course in Marion County based on slope (slope rating 144).

How many ranked golf courses are in Marion County, Florida?

38 golf courses in Marion County are cataloged in Stymie's directory. This ranking page shows the top 8 by slope.

How are the rankings calculated?

Rankings use the USGA slope rating from each course's most difficult tee set. Slope measures relative difficulty for a bogey golfer versus a scratch golfer, on a scale from 55 (easiest) to 155 (most challenging). A slope of 113 is average.

Can I book a tee time at these Marion County courses?

Yes. Each course name links to its Stymie page with scorecard, reviews, architect info, and booking options. Set a tee time alert to be notified when availability opens.