On Top of the World Golf Club
On Top of the World Golf Club in Ocala, Florida provides an 18-hole parkland-style course designed for approachable yet strategic play. Set within an active adult community, it offers well-maintained fairways, water hazards, and inviting amenities that combine to create a welcoming golfing experience.
Course Overview
On Top of the World Golf Club, located in Ocala, Florida, offers a welcoming and thoughtfully designed 18-hole course ideal for a wide range of golfers. As a public-facing amenity within a vibrant active adult community, the course blends smooth playability with gentle challenges that encourage strategic shot-making over sheer length. The layout leans toward a parkland style, featuring lush fairways bordered by native Florida vegetation and water hazards that bring both beauty and subtle difficulty to several holes.
Set amid gently rolling terrain, the course rewards careful navigation around well-positioned bunkers and water features. Though not long by championship standards, the course’s design emphasizes accuracy and thoughtful placement, making it approachable for mid to higher handicap players while still engaging low handicappers with risk-reward scenarios. Players will appreciate the wide variety of hole shapes and green complexes that stimulate strategic thinking without overwhelming newer golfers.
The clubhouse acts as a social hub, offering comfortable amenities including a pro shop, dining area, and well-maintained practice facilities like a driving range and putting greens. These features create a complete golf experience that encourages practice and social interaction in a relaxed yet attentive environment.
Conditions across the course remain consistently well-kept, supported by year-round Florida weather that rarely hampers play. The relatively flat terrain and smooth cart paths make walking a pleasant choice, though carts are readily available for convenience. Players should prepare for the subtropical climate by bringing sun protection and hydrating adequately.
Overall, On Top of the World Golf Club caters to golfers seeking a straightforward but engaging round amid polished surroundings. Whether part of the active adult community or visiting from outside, golfers will find a course that balances accessibility with enough nuance to create a satisfying day on the links.
Course Highlights
The course features a parkland layout highlighted by thoughtfully placed water hazards and bunkers that add strategic depth without penalizing less experienced players. The gentle rolling Florida terrain and native vegetation create a relaxed atmosphere, while the clubhouse amenities support both casual rounds and social gatherings.
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Guest Reviews
James McVicar
Staff was friendly and the burgers were tasty. The pool was not overly crowded
Chriss Smith
Massive traffic around perimeters of the area. Neighborhood streets were empty, looked deserted, desolate, and void of all life. I suppose everyone was indoors. No trees taller than the waves upon waves of rooftops, landscapes covered by rocks with short clumps of green scattered here n there, mostly encircled by paver stones. Apparently, it is a suitable place for many... The amenities of a pool seemed rather crowded but clean. Restaurant meal was very good, however they had to close the kitchen because it was 100° . Poor cooks. I could not thrive in a community environment like that.
Rick Naspretto
Beautiful place to live. The pool and all activities are terrific.
Rick Naspretto
Beautiful place to live. The pool and all activities are terrific.
Rhonda Agarwal
Water was a bit cold but, it was fun
James McVicar
Staff was friendly and the burgers were tasty. The pool was not overly crowded
David Webster
Love living here.
K. florida girl
Ever escalating HOA fees,,, high water and sewer Fees,, which just got increased also,,, but meanwhile ken colen is building out 5000 homes in calesa with no problem to make more millions, worshipping the Almighty Dollar, Never Enough,for Ken,colen,don't move into this community, it's getting way over priced, other communities offer a lot of ammenities for way less, like oak run, save your money By living Else where,, you'll be glad you did.
David Webster
Love living here.
Linda Leigh jones
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Course Details
Access & Location
9050 SW 99th Street Rd, Ocala, FL 34481, USA
Main Clubhouse with pro shop and dining facilities
Walking welcome and comfortable due to relatively flat terrain; smooth cart paths available. Lightweight shoes recommended for hot days.
Open to residents of the community and public players; advance tee times recommended during peak seasons.
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