Golf Course Review by: Billy Satterfield

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The Takeaway:  The Ranch course is a typical residential routing where housing was more important than the golf course. The terrain isn't special, but Tom Fazio does what he can to deliver solid architecture but the Quarry is clearly the best course at the facility.  Grade C

Quick Facts

Designer:  Tom Fazio 1987

Cost:  Private

Phone Number:  352-234-8855

Course Website:  Official Website - Visit Black Diamond Ranch (Ranch)'s official website by clicking on the link provided.

Directions:  Get here! - 3125 W. Black Diamond Circle, Lecanto, Florida  34461 – UNITED STATES

Photos:  See additional photos of Black Diamond Ranch (Ranch)

What to Expect:  Clearly the second fiddle at Black Diamond Ranch, the Ranch course occupies the less inspiring property found at the 45 hole facility. The land doesn't feature as much movement as the Quarry course and certainly lacks the drama that the former rock quarry area affords. The routing is disconnected throughout as more emphasis was placed on the real estate sales potential than the greatness of the golf course. In fact, many of the fairways are lined by homes on both sides. The architecture isn't poor, but it isn't compelling either and you mostly feel like you are playing through a neighborhood the whole time.

By the Numbers

Tees	Par	Yardage	Rating	Slope
Black	72	7004	75.8	141
Dark Gray	72	6547	73.6	138
Light Gray	72	6098	71.5	136
White	72	5519	68.1	131
White (Women)	72	5519	72.9	128
Silver (Women)	72	5017	70.4	126

Individual Hole Analysis

Signature Hole:  12th Hole – 464 Yard Par 4 –

Best Par 3:  8th Hole – 223 Yards –

Best Par 4:  7th Hole – 410 Yards –

Best Par 5:  9th Hole – 530 Yards –

Birdie Time:  13th Hole – 307 Yard Par 4 –

Bogey Beware:  4th Hole – 435 Yard Par 4 –