Gainesville Golf and Country Club

Course Details

Gainesville Golf and Country Club

Gainesville

7300 SW 35th Way
Gainesville, FL 32608-5203

(352) 372-1458

Regulation

Private Equity Facility

Just Golf

18

1963

Sean Solodovnick, PGA

George W. Cobb, ASGCA/ McCumber Golf

$83 weekend
$68 weekday
- twilight

73

6777

72

Bermuda

Bermuda

Reviews
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Overall Rating 4 out of 5 based on 14 user reviews
Review Date Member Overall Rating
04/09/22
Needs some TLC
Review Date Member Overall Rating
08/28/21
Review Date Member Overall Rating
01/03/21
Getting better and rates getting more reasonable.
Review Date Member Overall Rating
11/29/20
Great
Review Date Member Overall Rating
01/28/20
No clubhouse to speak of
Review Date Member Overall Rating
06/02/19
Review Date Member Overall Rating
05/02/19
Review Date Member Overall Rating
07/31/17
Since its opening in 1963, the mission of Gainesville Country Club has always been the same: To offer its members a lifestyle that includes high quality recreational facilities, member services and social opportunities in an open, friendly and family-oriented environment.

The golf course is a special part of the equation here at Gainesville Country Club. It was originally designed by architect George Cobb and opened in 1963. In 1992, Mark McCumber and Associates rebuilt the greens and brought them up to USGA standards. Playing anywhere between 5,163 and 6,866 yards, the course is well suited for anyone from beginner to touring professional.

While there are many outstanding holes, my favorite is the first hole, a dogleg right, par 4, that plays 399 yards from the White Tees. Number one portrays the challenge of the course and brings several elements into play: elevation changes - which are prevalent here - water and sand. You’ll need to avoid the trees on the right side of the fairway off the tee if you’re going to get off to a good start. Favoring the left side gives you a good approach to the green which sits well below the fairway. Your approach shot is played downhill, over water to a large green, well bunkered on the left. A very challenging and scenic opening hole that sets the stage for what’s in store!

Most of the members I spoke with favored Number 16, a short par 4 that plays slightly uphill to a well contoured green surrounded by bunkers. Most players will need to fly the ball onto the putting surface. The green features a lot of undulation and can be tricky depending on pin placement.

One of the more interesting features of the course is the monster moss-draped oak tree that sits between #16 green and #17 tee. Some of the members told me the tree is over 200 years old and has been hit it least twice by lightning. Its massive branches stretch down into the ground, making for some incredible photo opportunities.

Presentation is everything and the food at Gainesville Country Club is not only exceptional, it looks great when it arrives at the table. Little touches such as shaved Parmesan cheese on the French fries add a nice touch. The food is so outstanding, I saw a table of 18 women in the dining room and not one was eating a salad! Pretty impressive! The head waiter Phillip has been there for years and practically knows every patron by name. If you’re unsure of what to order, he’s a great help and will never steer you wrong.

Gainesville Country Club is pulling out all the stops when it comes to attracting new members. The grand opening of the new clubhouse is set for May 17th and beginning that day for a limited time, GCC is offering a “Summer Preview Experience” that will let non-club members +see firsthand all that this private club has to offer on an “a la carte” basis with limited restrictions. The program will run from April 24th – October 15th and prospective members will have access to all club social events, dining services, the pool facilities and tennis as well as complimentary Junior Golf and Tennis programs. This is a great opportunity for those who are thinking about joining a private club to experience Gainesville Country Club.
Review Date Member Overall Rating
07/16/17
Review Date Member Overall Rating
05/13/17
Hh
Review Date Member Overall Rating
11/15/16
Review Date Member Overall Rating
09/21/16
Review Date Member Overall Rating
11/16/12
Nice
Review Date Member Overall Rating
11/02/12
Great course
Recent Scores
MEMBER SCORE RT/SL PLAYED
RMClement39 96 71.2/121 05/29/22
RMClement39 92 71.2/121 05/27/22
Marsh77 85 69.9/131 04/22/22
RMClement39 93 71.2/121 04/09/22
callo 101 71.2/121 02/20/22
ldunwoodie 80 71.2/121 12/27/21
Marsh77 90 69.9/131 12/01/21
GatorPoe 91 71.2/121 09/05/21
Marsh77 83 69.9/131 09/03/21
Marsh77 88 69.9/131 08/28/21
Marsh77 90 69.9/131 07/25/21
spearsreid 89 71.2/121 06/11/21
drisnerii 87 71.2/131 05/17/21
HawksBoss 93 71.2/131 05/17/21
Marsh77 88 69.9/131 05/15/21
thomaswillc 94 69.3/117 05/09/21
spearsreid 79 69.9/131 04/05/21
GatorPoe 89 69.9/131 04/02/21
spearsreid 76 69.9/131 03/27/21
thomaswillc 99 71.2/121 03/20/21
Marsh77 81 69.9/131 03/14/21
bparent71 85 71.2/121 03/05/21
Marsh77 86 69.9/131 02/27/21
bparent71 84 71.2/121 02/21/21
GatorPoe 91 71.2/121 02/18/21
Scorecard
Tee Gender Rating Slope
Blue M 71.2 121
White M 69.3 117
Red M 71.2 121
Champions M 73.5 135
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