- 51st percentileCost, nationwide
- 3Documented amenities
- 3Golf courses
- 1982Founded
On Top of the World Golf Club is a property owner country club in Ocala, Florida, in Marion County. It is operated by On Top of the World Communities.
It has 3 documented golf courses, with amenities including dining, driving range and pro shop.
The initiation fee runs around $2,501–$10,000, with recurring dues documented below. Documented membership types include national memberships.
Culture research describes it as golf-first, competitive and residential community.
The reported initiation fee for Resident Single membership is $6,250.50. That is above the Florida median of $0. Nationwide, it is above the median of $5,000.
Location & Directions
Membership & Golf Access Cost
It is above the Florida median of $0 and higher than about 80% of 10 comparable Clubs there.
Reported initiation fee for Resident Single membership range from $2,501–$10,000.
The listed monthly membership dues for Resident Single membership are $407.92.
Initiation fee
$2,501–$10,000
Membership dues
$407.92
These published costs may only apply to a specific membership category, access type or year. Fees, dues, passes, green fees, assessments and availability can change, so confirm current terms with the Club before you commit.
Membership
Here's what's documented about how to join On Top of the World Golf Club, including the membership types on offer and what applying involves.
This access model represents about 20.4% of 426 researched Florida Club records.
Membership options and availability
- Membership types
- Resident Single
- National membership
- Yes
Joining requirements
- Application process
- Use the official golf-club rates/membership information to select a resident golf membership.
Amenities & Facilities
Reported amenities at On Top of the World Golf Club include dining, driving range and pro shop.
- Available amenities
Golf
Golf at On Top of the World Golf Club includes 3 documented courses.
Only about 5.4% of 426 other Florida Clubs with a known course count have at least this many courses.
Course overview
- Courses
- 3
- Course details
- The Links18 holes | par 72
- The Tortoise & The Hare18 holes | par 72
- Candler Hills Golf Course18 holes | par 72
Course design
- Architects
- Gordon Lewis
Policies
Documented policies for On Top of the World Golf Club cover guest access, dress requirements and facility schedules. Rules may change by event or season, so confirm before you visit.
Visitor and play policies
- Guest policy
- Players and guests must register with the Golf Shop before play; On Top of the World residents may play the three courses under the Club's resident-access rules.
- Dress code
- s courses. Is there a 6 month membership? Yes, we offer a six month membership at the On Top of the World courses for On Top of the World residents. Is there a dress code? Yes. Men must wear shirts with sleeves and collars. Slacks or mid-length shorts. Ladies must wear blouses with a collar, but do not need sleeves. Blouses with
Operating hours
- Operating hours
- Reported schedule 1DAILY RATES Tee times starting at 7:30 a.m. weekdays, 7:00 a.m.
- Reported schedule 2Monday – Saturday 11 a.m. – 7 p.m.
- Reported schedule 3Sunday 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.
- Reported schedule 4Monday – Saturday 7:30 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Showing 4 of 10 distinct schedules. The source did not identify which Club facility each schedule belongs to. Confirm the relevant hours before visiting.
Club Culture & Public Commentary
This section shows what published articles and reviews say about the social atmosphere at this Club, so you can get a sense of the culture before you apply. It only appears when we found real evidence to back it up.
This documented Culture trait is shared by about 8.6% of 360 researched Florida Club records.
- Golf-first
- Competitive
- Residential community
Culture context
A residential-community golf club with a golf-first culture and an active tournament program.
Club History
How long On Top of the World Golf Club has been around and what's shaped it, based on published sources. A well-documented history can be a sign of stability, but it doesn't tell you about today's management or member experience.
The Links and Tortoise & Hare courses at On Top of the World trace their opening to 1982.
Additional Club Details
On Top of the World Golf Club is operated by On Top of the World Communities.
- Ownership or operator
- On Top of the World Communities
Additional statistics
Additional Statistics
Every state and national benchmark we have enough research behind to show for On Top of the World Golf Club: price, age, golf, access and amenities, compared against other Clubs in Florida and nationwide. A few of the most decision-relevant ones are already called out next to their facts earlier on this page; this section has the complete picture, using only facts we have enough research behind to compare fairly.
Membership market position
Initiation fee comparison
The midpoint of the reported initiation fee for Resident Single membership range is $6,250.50. It is above the Florida median of $0 and is higher than approximately 80% of 10 compatible peer records. It is above the nationwide median of $5,000 and is higher than approximately 51% of 57 compatible peer records.
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Founded in 1982
That represents about 44 years of documented history. The Club predates approximately 60% of 383 other Florida Club records with a usable founding year and 29% of 3523 compatible records nationwide. The documented median founding years are 1986 in Florida and 1960 nationwide.
Golf scale
3 documented courses
Only 5.4% of 426 other Florida Clubs with a known course count have at least this many courses, compared with 3.4% of 3839 nationwide.
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Golf, pool and dining
This combination is also documented at 250 other Florida Clubs and 2359 other Club records nationwide.
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Residential Club access
This access model represents 20.4% of 426 researched Florida Club records and 7.3% of 3837 researched records nationwide.
Club culture
Competitive
This documented Culture trait is shared by 8.6% of 360 researched Florida Club records and 14.3% of 3402 researched records nationwide.
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