Ocala, FL - July 22, 2008 - Golden Ocala's Golf and Equestrian Club wi;l be featured on the Gold Channel's upcoming reality series, "Highway 18", scheduled to premier on July 22, 2008. This new series follows five two-person teams as they compete their way across the Sunshine Stage, completing golf-related challenges in a variety of settings ranging from municipal facilities to famous championship venues. "We're honored and excited to welcome the Golf Channel and 'Highway 18' to our beautiful, championship course at Golden Ocala," said Criag A. Perna, Executive Vice President and Project Director for Golden Ocala Golf and Equestrian Club. "Our acclaimed golf pros and world-class facilities make Golden Ocala's course the perfect place for beginners, enthusiasts, and professionals."

Throughout the series of shows, contestants will make a stop at Golden Ocala's picturesque 18-hole, Ron Garl-designed course. The teams will compete in rigorous challenges, demanding cooperation and initiative in order to survive elimination. Golden Ocala's masterfully-designed course features either tribute holes, showcasing some of the world's finest golf courses including Augusta, Royal Troon, Muirfield, Baltusrol and St. Andrews.

"Highway 18" began filming April 2, 2008 with the teams receiving their first clues at the Castillo de San Marcos in St. Augustine, leading them to the golf Hall or Fame where they were surprised by a visit from Arnold Palmer. This 10-part series will begin airing weekly beginning July 22, 2008. "Highway 18 will be so much more than 18 holes of golf," said Golf Channel executive producer Jay Kossoff in a statement. "The paces we'll put the contestants through and the emotional and physical journeys they will experience will captivate viewers."

Golden Ocala is a 1,200-acre gated, private residential community offering golf homes from the $600s and custom homes from 1$million. A limited number of full Golf Memberships are available and include the use of the 18-hole golf course, practice and driving ranges, Har-Tru tennis courts, fitness center, full service spa, swimming pool, the 77,000 square foot clubhouse complete with dining and catering/banquet privileges as well as invitation to all Member events. For more information about living in Golden Ocala Golf & Equestrian Club, visit www.goldenocala.com or call 352-369-69-69. For golf, sports or other membership information, call 352-402-4343.