Best Public Golf Courses in Gainesville, Florida

What makes a public course "best" in Gainesville? 8 non-member courses qualify (averaging 4.3★); the top 5 below average 4.3★.

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Ranked courses

  1. 1

    Mark Bostick Golf Course

    2800 SW 2nd Ave, Gainesville, FL 32607, USA, Gainesville, FL 32607
    4.6 (156 reviews)
  2. 2

    Ironwood Golf Course

    2100 NE 39th Ave, Gainesville, FL 32609, USA, Gainesville, FL 32609
    3.9 (282 reviews)
  3. 3

    Hawkstone Country Club

    9905 SW 44 Ave, Gainesville, FL 32608, USA, Gainesville, FL 32608
    4.2 (166 reviews)
  4. 4

    Future Country Club

    6500 SW Archer Rd Suite G, Gainesville, FL 32608, USA, Gainesville, FL 32608
    5.0 (12 reviews)
  5. 5

    Andy's Golf Lessons and practice range

    560 NW 39th Rd, Gainesville, FL 32607, USA, Gainesville, FL 32607
    4.0 (8 reviews)
  6. 6

    Haile Plantation Golf and Country Club

    9905 Southwest 44th Avenue, Gainesville, FL 32608
  7. 7

    Mark Bostick Golf Course

    2800 Southwest 2nd Avenue, Gainesville, FL 32607
  8. 8

    Meadowbrook Golf Club

    3200 Northwest 98th Street, Gainesville, FL 32606

Frequently Asked Questions

How many public golf courses are in Gainesville, Florida?
FairwayRadar lists every public, municipal, semi-private, and resort course open to non-member play in Gainesville, Florida. Counts update daily as we verify access policies.
What's the best public golf course in Gainesville?
Our top-ranked public course in Gainesville is the highest-rated by Google reviews. See the ranked list above for current standings — rankings shift as new reviews come in.
Are tee times required at public courses in Gainesville?
Most public courses in Gainesville accept tee times 1–14 days in advance. Walk-ons are typically allowed on weekdays but rarely on weekend mornings. Click any course for its booking link and phone number.
What do public golf courses cost in Gainesville?
Green fees in Gainesville vary by course and time of day. The ranked list above shows weekday and weekend rate ranges where available. Twilight rates (typically after 2pm) run 30–50% below morning prices.