Over the years I've played golf from the keys throughout Florida also Georgia, North and South Carolina, Michigan as well. Juliette Falls is easily within the top of my favorite golf courses.
Awesome course , even better customer service . The director of golf at this course is a man named Wyatt ., you don’t get better than this man . Class act , I will be returning to this course very soon !! Great shape also
We played Juliette Falls on 9/30/2017. The course was in great shape as it always is. It's a real hidden gem, and well worth the 2 hour trip from Orlando. Its a fantastic layout! As good as the course is, the service at Juliette Falls WAS always terrible. I wrote a review stating this in January of this year. I stated the course was a 5/5 but the service was a 1/5. The staff WAS just downright rude. This was not just our experience in one trip there, but 3 consecutive times.
Note the emphasis on the word WAS. What a difference 9 months has made. Gone is the rude staff. Management obviously realized there was a issue, and replaced the problem staff with staff that were extremely friendly and helpful.
It all started when we expressed our disappointment with past service to the new club manager Wyatt Stephens. He profusely apologized and stated that ownership/management had addressed the issue, and assured us our experience would be different. We were greeted on the first tee by the starter. Upon reaching the 1st green, the starter drove up and asked if we would mind if Wyatt joined us for a couple of holes. We told the starter it wasn't necessary, since we had all already decided to leave positive reviews for the course, based on our check-in experience. He insisted, and Wyatt joined us on the 2nd tee. He played the next 8 holes with us, and we thoroughly enjoyed his company. We finished our round and once again had a blast playing the course.
The nett result of the new staff was that rather than simply getting in our car after the round and driving away disgusted (as we did 3 previous times), we all enjoyed a meal at their restaurant. The food was excellent (probably the best potato salad I have ever had at a golf course). The waitress was extremely friendly, and her service matched the rest of the excellent service now at the club.
I applaud and thank the ownership/management for addressing the issue. I now actually look forward to returning there as soon as possible. It is a pity I now live in Houston, otherwise I would make a point to play there every month or so.
PS: Even though Wyatt has only been playing the game for 3 years, he has a VERY impressive swing and game. He absolutely annihilates the golf ball, and it was fun to watch
Beautiful course.Had the first tee time out.Unfortunately the owner of the course and three friends were put in front of usWaited on every holeOver four and one half hour round
The centerpiece of the Juliette Falls community is the par 72, John Sanford-designed championship golf course. Sanford Design has been a part of over 60 course projects worldwide, in such locations as Japan, Egypt and Canada. Golf Aficionados may recognize the Sanford name from his days with Nicklaus Design.
From the back tees, Juliette Falls plays 7,236 yards with a course rating of 75.4 and a slope of 143. The White Tees will give most golfers all they can handle from 6,269 yards (70.4/130) and still allow them to leave with some dignity. Ladies will have an enjoyable time playing the Red Tees (5,071/69.3/123). Five sets of tee boxes make Juliette Falls fun and challenging for all golfers who choose to play from the set of tees that best suits their game.
The rolling hills of Ocala’s horse country have paved the way for this beautiful, thought-provoking golf course. Juliette Falls winds its way through mature pines, live oaks, flowering magnolias and seasonal annual flowers which adorn the property. For most, the four man-made waterfalls are the aesthetic highlights of the course, especially on the par 3, 13th, aptly dubbed “The Falls”. Wide open fairways give way to well-manicured sand bunkers and waste bunkers lying in wait for errant shots. Water comes into play on 6 holes and creates a dramatic approach shot to the 18th green.
In addition to one of the best golf courses in the area, Juliette Falls also has some of the best practice facilities. This 10-acre practice facility makes working on your golf game fun and you can practice from dawn until dusk. The practice facility includes a state-of-the-art turf range with multiple target greens and bunkers that create a sense of actually playing the course. There’s also a short game area directly behind the driving range complete with a practice bunker and a huge, undulating putting green to get you ready for what you’re about to face.
The clubhouse features a pro shop with all of your favorite logoed apparel and golf accessories as well as separate bar and dining areas. Prime rib is featured on the last Friday of every month and at $20 a plate, attracts a large area following. The rest of the time, Kitchen Manager Scott Bartman serves up some great sandwiches and burgers. No fries though; Juliette Falls has gone the healthier route and rid their kitchen of deep fryers. Sides include potato salad, coleslaw and Miss Vickie’s Chips.
Here are some highlights from the golf course:
Most Memorable Hole: Number 17, “Double Trouble”, Par 4, 362 yards. Waterfalls aside, I’ll always remember the large waste bunker on #17 that splits the fairway in two. Keep It left and you’re more likely to hit the fairway; there’s also a lot less carry over sand to get to it. The right side is the more direct route. Either way, a good drive will leave a mid-iron slightly downhill to a green well protected by sand.
Juliette Falls is more than a place to live or a place to play golf; it's more about a lifestyle. While the community and clubhouse may have a laid-back feel, the course is anything but. Pick the tees that best suit your handicap and you’re guaranteed a fun – and challenging – round. The course is well manicured and the greens roll true. Most holes have plenty of room off the tee, setting up what Juliette Falls is all about – the second shot.
Approaches are challenging, although unlike many Florida courses, it’s not the water that will get you, it’s the sand! And it’s everywhere, in all shapes and sizes, Waste bunkers, pot bunkers, fairway bunkers, greenside bunkers; play your round without encountering one and you deserve some sort of prize. Juliette Falls is a great test of golf with great people; every staff member I encountered was outgoing and eager to answer any questions.
It is such a beautiful course. The falls are amazing. The greens can be challenging at times. The fairways are gorgeous. It's one of our favorites! We drive 3 and a half hours to golf it! The staff are incredibly helpful and kind! We will continue to return! !
Good, once the green come back it will be great place to play.
Will play it for the first time next Tuesday. Am 88 and easily can shoot below my age on other courses in the Ocala area. Stay tuned, will get back to you on what I think of the course. :)
Best maintained course in the area. Should always be your first choice.
GREAT golf course. Fantastic greens. Played a tournament there in Nov. Staff was great. 5 plus stars. Ready to go back.15 min off I-75 West on hiwy 40.
Everything was great there, service ( outside staff, inside staff , waitress, cooks ) also everything is so well taken care of, putting greens , short game area, and range, and the course is just awesome, from tee - greens and everything in between, so worth going was $ 46 & lunch included, if this course was in Orlando, would well be over $ 130 to play, this place is better than Grand Cypress, Shingle Creek, Waldorf Astoria, I'm not kidding gang Will be making the trip again very soon.