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Golden Ocala Golf & Equestrian Club provides members with ample opportunities to participate in sport activities. If your passion is golf, equestrian, tennis, swimming or fitness it’s easy to stay informed through the Golden Ocala blog.

Green Soil Inspection in Early Spring

Written by Jack Creveling, our Golf Course Superintendent. Checking “Under the Hood” on Greens When inspecting a car or vehicle, any sound mechanic will check under the hood to inspect the motor and all the moving parts that operate out of sight from the user. In a similar fashion, professional turf managers inspect what is going . . .

With Spring Comes Warm Weather… and Insects

Written by Jack Creveling, our Golf Course Superintendent. Spring is a welcome time of year for golfers. Longer days and ideal playing conditions make this our peak season. Unfortunately, insects find this change in the weather a sign to become active. Mole crickets can be especially disruptive and damaging to the turf, creating an undesirable playing . . .

2014 Member – Guest Tournament

Written by Mike Cooney, Director of Golf. The tenth annual Member-Guest Tournament at Golden Ocala Golf & Equestrian Club had a wonderful showing this year. There were 30 teams comprised of members and their invited guests visiting from as far away as Dublin, Ireland! The tournament began with a practice round on Thursday, followed by a nine hole . . .

Adding Character to the Finishing Shot

Written by Jack Creveling, our Golf Course Superintendent. Having a par 5 as the closing hole at Golden Ocala provides golfers with the opportunity to make a great finish to their round. Birdies and the occasional eagle can mean the difference between a good and great score for the day. But, with each reward, a risk . . .

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