Golden Hills Golf & Country Club, Ocala
Formerly known as Ocala National. Built in 1963, in the middle of a renovation, and set to become a private membership club in December 2026.
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About Golden Hills Golf & Country Club
Golden Hills Golf & Country Club is a golf club at 4782 NW 80th Ave in northwest Ocala, Marion County, Florida. In a reply on its Google Maps listing, the club says the property was formerly known as Ocala National, a name some golfers still search for. Google lists the club as a public golf course with a 4.1 rating from 420 reviews as of Oct. 29, 2026.
According to the club's history page, the property was built in 1963 by the Castro family, and its clubhouse lawn became a regular gathering place for the Florida Thoroughbred Breeders & Owners Association, whose members paraded horses in front of the clubhouse. The club says its fairways still follow the contours the Castro family laid out more than sixty years ago.
The club is now owned by Jason Lyons and Jon McGraw. Its website describes the change as a multi-phase redevelopment aimed at restoring the original design, improving the clubhouse and practice facilities, and bringing back private-club amenities. Google reviewers are split on how the course plays during that work: recent reviews praise the layout and the price, while others point to rough, bunker and tee box conditions.
Public Today, Private in December 2026
Golden Hills sells public tee times online as of Oct. 29, 2026. The club's membership page says that in December 2026 the property will be redesignated as a private membership golf club, that initiation rates will rise at that time, and that its sports bar and lounge, Mustangs & Mulligans, will remain open to the public.
Until then, the club is running a Founding Member pre-sale. It lists five founding golf categories (Family, Individual, Corporate, Young Executive for ages 25 to 34, and Junior for players under 24) and says no monthly dues are owed until Dec. 1, 2026. New members can play for $25 per round once the initiation fee is paid, according to the club. Initiation fees are not published on the pages reviewed, so the club can quote them; its tee-sheet notice directs membership questions to Director of Operations Amanda Daugherty.
Golden Hills Tee Time Rates
These are the rates as posted on the club's online tee sheet, run through Quick18, on Oct. 29, 2026. They are the posted prices by tee time, not a published standing rate card. The listing does not say whether a cart is included, so that is worth confirming when booking.
| Tee time | 18 holes | 9 holes |
|---|---|---|
| 7:30 AM to 11:50 AM | $45 | $25 |
| 12:10 PM to 3:50 PM | $35 | $25 |
| 4:00 PM onward | $25 | $25 |
Book through the Golden Hills tee sheet. The club does not list par, yardage, slope or a course designer on the pages reviewed, so none is stated here.
Renovation Status
The club's home page lists agronomic improvements, bunker and greens restoration, irrigation upgrades and selective redesigns that it says preserve the course's classic character. A course update posted on the tee-time site, as read on Oct. 29, 2026, gave this progress:
- Bunker restoration was nearly halfway complete, with the front nine finishing and the crew moving to the back nine.
- Aerification and irrigation repairs were under way, and newly sprigged areas, such as behind Hole 6, were growing in.
- Restroom renovations were finished on the front nine and in progress on the back nine.
- The driving range was listed as closed through early October for new sod and a fix to the range ditch. The notice does not say whether it has reopened, so the club can confirm range status.
The membership page also describes a planned upgraded practice area with a driving range, short-game area and putting green, and tennis and pickleball facilities for members.
Lessons
The lessons page lists Michael Addy as head golf professional and one-on-one lessons for juniors, adults, beginners and competitive golfers.
Mustangs & Mulligans
Clubhouse restaurant, bar and lounge with flatbreads, handhelds, cocktails and live music nights, per its website.
Menu, reservations and takeoutEvents
Weddings, corporate events, milestone parties, community socials, brunches and banquets in the historic clubhouse. Inquiries go through the form on ghgcc.com.
Spa Services
The club's website lists a licensed esthetician offering spray tans, facials and chemical peels by appointment.
Hours and Phone Numbers
Golden Hills Golf & Country Club
| Thursday to Saturday | 7 AM to 9 PM |
|---|---|
| Sunday to Wednesday | 7 AM to 5 PM |
Hours as posted on Google Maps as of Oct. 29, 2026. Phone: (352) 629-7980.
Mustangs & Mulligans
| Monday to Wednesday | Closed |
|---|---|
| Thursday | 4 PM to 9:30 PM |
| Friday to Sunday | 11 AM to 9:30 PM |
Hours as posted on the restaurant's website as of Oct. 29, 2026. Restaurant phone: (352) 268-1779.
Golden Hills Golf & Country Club FAQ
Is Golden Hills Golf & Country Club public or private?
Both, depending on the date. Google Maps lists Golden Hills as a public golf course, and public tee times are bookable online as of Oct. 29, 2026. The club's membership page says Golden Hills will be redesignated as a private membership golf club in December 2026, and that its sports bar and lounge, Mustangs & Mulligans, will remain a public venue. The pages reviewed do not say whether any public tee times continue after the change, so golfers can confirm with the club at (352) 629-7980.
Is Golden Hills the same as the Ocala National golf course?
Yes. In a reply on its Google Maps listing, the club says Golden Hills Golf & Country Club was formerly known as Ocala National. The course is at 4782 NW 80th Ave, Ocala, FL 34482.
How much does a round at Golden Hills cost?
As posted on the club's online tee sheet on Oct. 29, 2026, 18 holes were $45 for tee times from 7:30 AM to 11:50 AM, $35 from 12:10 PM to 3:50 PM, and $25 from 4:00 PM on. Nine holes were $25 at every time shown. Posted rates can change, so the tee sheet at ghgcc.quick18.com is the authority.
How do I book a tee time at Golden Hills?
Tee times are reserved online through the Book Tee Time link on ghgcc.com, which opens the club's tee sheet at ghgcc.quick18.com. The club's phone number is (352) 629-7980.
What is Mustangs & Mulligans and when is it open?
Mustangs & Mulligans is the restaurant, bar and lounge in the Golden Hills clubhouse. Its own website lists Thursday 4:00 PM to 9:30 PM, Friday through Sunday 11:00 AM to 9:30 PM, and closed Monday through Wednesday. The restaurant's listed phone is (352) 268-1779, and it takes reservations and takeout orders online.
Is Golden Hills being renovated?
Yes. The club describes a multi-phase redevelopment under owners Jason Lyons and Jon McGraw covering course rehabilitation, bunker and greens restoration, irrigation upgrades, clubhouse enhancements and upgraded practice facilities. A notice on the tee-time site as of Oct. 29, 2026 said bunker restoration was nearly halfway complete, with the front nine wrapping up, and that restroom renovations were finished on the front nine and in progress on the back nine.
Who owns Golden Hills Golf & Country Club?
The club's website names Jason Lyons and Jon McGraw as the owners. According to the club, the property was built in 1963 by the Castro family.
Can Golden Hills host weddings and events?
Yes. The club's website says the historic clubhouse hosts weddings, corporate events, milestone parties, community socials, brunches and banquets, and it has an event inquiry form on its home page.
Does Golden Hills publish its par, yardage and course designer?
Not on the pages reviewed. The club's website calls it an 18-hole championship golf course but does not list par, yardage, slope or a course designer, so those figures are left out here. The pro shop can provide them.
Sources and How We Checked This Page
- Club history, ownership, renovation plans, events and dining: ghgcc.com (home, about, membership and lessons pages).
- Tee time rates and the course update: the club's Quick18 tee sheet, read Oct. 29, 2026.
- Restaurant hours and phone: Mustangs & Mulligans website.
- Address, club phone, club hours, rating, public-course category and the former Ocala National name (from the club's own replies to reviews): Google Maps listing.
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Golden Hills Golf & Country Club en Ocala: horarios de salida, tarifas y restaurante
Golden Hills Golf & Country Club, antes conocido como Ocala National, es un club de golf de 18 hoyos en 4782 NW 80th Ave, Ocala, FL 34482, en el noroeste de Ocala, Condado de Marion; su teléfono es (352) 629-7980. Google lo clasifica como campo de golf público, y el sistema de reservas en línea mostraba el 29 de octubre de 2026 tarifas de $25 a $45 por 18 hoyos y $25 por 9 hoyos. El club informa que en diciembre de 2026 se convertirá en un club privado de membresía, y que su restaurante y bar, Mustangs & Mulligans, seguirá abierto al público; el restaurante tiene el teléfono (352) 268-1779. Las instalaciones están en renovación, y el club ofrece clases de golf y salón para bodas y eventos.