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Golden Ocala Golf & Equestrian Club, Ocala, FL: Homes, Living & Real Estate Guide

A gated club community in northwest Ocala where you can play a hole modeled on Augusta in the morning and ride oak-lined bridle paths in the afternoon, right next door to the World Equestrian Center.

1,200+acres, gated
27holes of golf
11tribute holes
10neighborhoods
6lighted Har-Tru tennis courts
$2.15Mmedian sold price (3 years of MLS sales)

Overview

Why Golden Ocala stands out

Most golf communities give you a course and a clubhouse. Golden Ocala adds horses.

The club sits on more than 1,200 acres of rolling land in northwest Ocala, and it shares a border with the World Equestrian Center, so show jumping, golf and dinner at the club can all happen without getting back on the highway.

It's private and gated, owned by the Roberts family, and laid out as 10 separate neighborhoods. That matters when you shop, because the style of home, the view and the dues can change a lot from one enclave to the next.

Golf

The golf: 27 holes and a famous idea

Architect Ron Garl designed the original 18 here in 1986, and it's widely called the world's first replica golf course. He worked in eight tribute holes from five famous courses: three from Augusta National, two from St.

Andrews, and one each from Royal Troon, Baltusrol and Muirfield. Golden Ocala's 6th recreates Augusta's par-3 16th, and its 4th copies the "Postage Stamp" green at Royal Troon.

The club now counts 11 tribute holes and 27 holes in all, with a newer nine alongside the original course. Members also get a six-acre short game area, two practice holes and a full driving range.

The course has hosted LPGA events, including the Coates Golf Championship.

Equestrian

Horses next door to WEC

The Golden Ocala Equestrian Center is built for people who want their horse close to home. Stabling comes in 4-, 6- and 8-stall barns, or single stalls with day care, plus individual turnout, a wash stall and 24-hour barn security with night checks.

Bridle paths run under big oaks and end with a view of the lake. When you want to compete, the World Equestrian Center is right next door, with climate-controlled indoor arenas, outdoor rings and stabling for more than 2,000 horses.

Club life

Spa, tennis and dining

Off the course, the club runs three restaurants and a 17,000-square-foot spa and tennis facility with a resort-style pool, a fitness center, a salon, and steam and sauna rooms. Tennis players get six lighted Har-Tru, Hydro-Grid courts with USPTA-certified pros, USTA leagues and a junior program.

Amenities

Golf, horses and the club

Everything below is inside the gates. Club membership is billed separately from HOA dues.

27 holes

The original Ron Garl 18 plus a newer nine, with 11 tribute holes.

Practice facility

A six-acre short game area, two practice holes and a driving range.

Equestrian center

4-, 6- and 8-stall barns, or single stalls with day care and turnout.

Bridle paths

Oak-lined trails that end with a view of the lake.

Tennis

Six lighted Har-Tru, Hydro-Grid courts and USPTA pros.

Spa, pool & dining

A 17,000-sq-ft spa and tennis facility, resort-style pool and three restaurants.

Details from Golden Ocala's official site, listed in the sources below.

Neighborhoods

The 10 neighborhoods

Each enclave has its own feel. The Residences are attached golf villas of 1,960 square feet with two bedrooms and 2.5 baths, up on a hill over the 16th hole.

Fox Hounds sits on a ridge above the 6th and 7th holes, with several floor plans plus custom options, and golfer's porches that look out over the 6th.

Clubside Village I is next to the spa, fitness center and tennis courts with views of the lake, and Clubside Village II looks out over holes 1 and 9; plans in both start at 1,700 square feet. You'll also see Grotto Park and Masters Village I and II on the club's map.

Equestrian Luxury Homes is the club's exclusive builder for new custom homes.

Prices & dues

What homes cost and what you'll pay monthly

Median sold price$2.15MBex Realty, MLS sales over the past 3 years
Median days on market63Bex Realty
Price per square footAbout $492Bex Realty
HOA duesAbout $333/moMedian of 155 MLS records (Momentum Realty)

Dues vary by neighborhood and club membership is extra. Figures as reported by the sources listed at the bottom of the page.

This is one of the priciest addresses in Marion County. Bex Realty's look at MLS sales over the past three years puts the median sold price at $2.15M, with a median home size of 4,261 square feet, about $492 a square foot and a median of 63 days on market.

Homes sold at about 98% of list price.

HOA dues depend on the neighborhood. Momentum Realty's review of 155 MLS records shows a median of about $333 a month, most of it billed quarterly, and Estate Vida's smaller 2026 sample came in at $4,500 a year.

Club membership is a separate bill, so ask for both numbers on any home you're serious about.

Who it fits

Who Golden Ocala fits

It's a strong fit if you want golf and horses in the same place, like a private-club social life, and want to be minutes from WEC. It's a weaker fit if you want low monthly costs or a lot of acreage; for land, look at the farms around it in horse farm country.

If you'd rather have a 55+ golf community, compare Stone Creek.

Is it right for you?

Pros and cons

Pros

  • Golf and horses in one gated community
  • 27 holes, including tribute holes modeled on Augusta, St. Andrews and Royal Troon
  • A private equestrian center, with the World Equestrian Center next door
  • 10 neighborhoods, from 1,960-square-foot golf villas to custom estates
  • Spa, tennis, pool and three restaurants inside the gates

Cons

  • Among the highest prices in Marion County (median sold price $2.15M)
  • Club membership is billed on top of HOA dues
  • Dues vary by neighborhood, so get the exact figure for each home
  • Homes sit on club homesites, not farm acreage; for land, compare horse farm country
  • Want a 55+ golf community instead? Compare Stone Creek

Location

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Golden Ocala Golf & Equestrian ClubOcala area, Marion County, FL

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FAQ

Golden Ocala Golf & Equestrian Club FAQ

Is Golden Ocala a gated community?

Yes. Golden Ocala Golf & Equestrian Club is a private, gated community in northwest Ocala. Source

How big is Golden Ocala?

The club covers more than 1,200 acres and is laid out as 10 neighborhoods. Source

How many holes of golf does Golden Ocala have?

27 holes. The original 18 were designed by Ron Garl in 1986, and the club now has 11 tribute holes modeled on famous courses. Source

What are the tribute holes at Golden Ocala?

The original eight recreate holes from Augusta National (3), St. Andrews (2), Royal Troon, Muirfield and Baltusrol, including Augusta's 16th and Royal Troon's "Postage Stamp." Source

Is Golden Ocala next to the World Equestrian Center?

Yes. The club sits adjacent to the World Equestrian Center in Ocala. Source

Can I keep my horse at Golden Ocala?

Yes. The Golden Ocala Equestrian Center offers 4-, 6- and 8-stall barns or single stalls with day care, individual turnout and 24-hour barn security. Source

What are the HOA fees in Golden Ocala?

They vary by neighborhood. Momentum Realty reports a median of about $333 a month across 155 MLS records, and club membership is billed separately. Source

What do homes in Golden Ocala sell for?

Bex Realty reports a median sold price of $2.15M for MLS sales over the past three years, with a median of 63 days on market. Source

Who builds new homes in Golden Ocala?

Equestrian Luxury Homes is the exclusive builder for new custom homes at Golden Ocala. Source

What ZIP code is Golden Ocala in?

Golden Ocala is at 8300 NW 31st Lane Road, Ocala, FL 34482. Source

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Sources

Drew Bedford, REALTOR®, Keller Williams Cornerstone Realty, 1918 SE 17 St, Ocala, FL 34471. Florida license # SL3588936. Each Keller Williams office is independently owned and operated. Information on this page comes from the public sources listed above, was gathered in October 2026, and is believed reliable but not guaranteed. Equal Housing Opportunity.