Budget Guide

Cheapest Golf Courses in Gainesville, Florida

The cheapest public golf courses in Gainesville start at just $20 for 18 holes on weekdays. This ranked list is sorted by weekday green fee — the best indicator of everyday affordability. All courses are public or semi-private and open to walk-in play. Prices are regularly verified but may change seasonally, so always call ahead.

$20

Lowest rate

$49

City average

20

Courses ranked

#1

Trenton Golf Club

Cheapest in Gainesville

Gainesville, FL · 18 holes · Par

Walking allowed4.1 (95)
No public pricing currently available · Call to confirm rates
$20
weekday 18 holes
$25 weekend
+cart fee
#2

Rolling Greens Executive Golf

Gainesville, FL · 18 holes · Par

Walking allowed4.4 (89)
Listed on course website · Checked May 25, 2026
$30
weekday 18 holes
$45 weekend
#3

Golf Central Golf Club

Gainesville, FL · 18 holes · Par 72

Walking allowed Twilight $254.4 (147)
Listed on course website · Checked May 25, 2026
$30
weekday 18 holes
$30 weekend
#4

Chiefland Golf & Country Club

Gainesville, FL · 18 holes · Par 72

Walking allowed Twilight $284.2 (99)
Listed on course website · Checked May 25, 2026
$33
weekday 18 holes
$45 weekend
#5

Ocala National Golf Club

Gainesville, FL · 18 holes · Par 72

Walking allowed Twilight $244.0 (348)
Listed on course website · Checked May 25, 2026
$36
weekday 18 holes
$36 weekend
#6

Golden Hills Country Club

Gainesville, FL · 18 holes · Par 71

Walking allowed Twilight $244.3 (76)
Listed on course website · Checked May 25, 2026
$36
weekday 18 holes
$36 weekend
#7

Ocala Golf Club

Gainesville, FL · 18 holes · Par 72

Walking allowed Twilight $204.4 (389)
Listed on course website · Checked May 25, 2026
$38
weekday 18 holes
$38 weekend
+cart fee
#8

River Run Golf Links

Gainesville, FL · 18 holes · Par 70

Walking allowed Twilight $344.2 (399)
Listed on course website · Checked May 25, 2026
$39
weekday 18 holes
$39 weekend
#9

Quail Heights Country Club

Gainesville, FL · 18 holes · Par 71

Walking allowed Twilight $324.1 (72)
Listed on course website · Checked May 25, 2026
$42
weekday 18 holes
$45 weekend
#10

The Country Club At Lake City - Pro Shop

Gainesville, FL · 18 holes · Par

Walking allowed Twilight $304.3 (232)
Listed on course website · Checked May 25, 2026
$48
weekday 18 holes
$50 weekend
#11

Country Club of Newberry

Gainesville, FL · 18 holes · Par 72

Walking allowed4.1 (170)
No public pricing currently available · Call to confirm rates
$48
weekday 18 holes
$55 weekend
+cart fee
#12

Wedgewood Golf Course

Gainesville, FL · 18 holes · Par 70

Walking allowed Twilight $363.6 (71)
No public pricing currently available · Call to confirm rates
$49
weekday 18 holes
$55 weekend
+cart fee
#13

Turkey Creek Golf Course

Gainesville, FL · 18 holes · Par 70

Walking allowed Twilight $394.2 (161)
Listed on course website · Checked May 25, 2026
$50
weekday 18 holes
$57 weekend
#14

St. Johns Golf Club

Gainesville, FL · 18 holes · Par 66

Walking allowed Twilight $364.2 (319)
Listed on course website · Checked May 25, 2026
$51
weekday 18 holes
$51 weekend
#15

Stone Creek Golf Club

Gainesville, FL · 18 holes · Par 70

Walking allowed4.4 (463)
No public pricing currently available · Call to confirm rates
$57
weekday 18 holes
$72 weekend
#16

Eagle Ridge Golf Club

Gainesville, FL · 18 holes · Par 70

Walking allowed Twilight $354.5 (353)
No public pricing currently available · Call to confirm rates
$57
weekday 18 holes
$57 weekend
#17

Royal Highlands

Gainesville, FL · 18 holes · Par

Walking allowed Twilight $404.4 (220)
Listed on course website · Checked May 25, 2026
$70
weekday 18 holes
$70 weekend
#18

Baytowne Golf Club

Gainesville, FL · 18 holes · Par 71

Walking allowed3.4 (220)
Listed on course website · Checked May 25, 2026
$71
weekday 18 holes
$71 weekend
#19

Newberry Country Club

Gainesville, FL · 18 holes · Par

Walking allowed4.5 (109)
Listed on course website · Checked May 25, 2026
$74
weekday 18 holes
$74 weekend
#20

Loomis Trail Golf

Gainesville, FL · 18 holes · Par 72

Walking allowed Twilight $804.6 (284)
Listed on course website · Checked May 25, 2026
$105
weekday 18 holes
$105 weekend
+cart fee

How to Save Even More on Golf in Gainesville

Play twilight

Twilight rates in Gainesville typically kick in 2–3 hours before sunset. Expect to save 30–50% off standard rates.

Walk instead of riding

Walking saves $10–20 per round at courses that allow it. It's also better exercise.

Senior & junior rates

Golfers 55+ and juniors under 18 typically save $5–15 off standard green fees at most public courses.

Book weekday mornings

Weekday rates are consistently $10–40 cheaper than weekend rates at the same course.

See also:All Gainesville coursesAll Florida golf marketsTwilight deals in GainesvilleWalking-friendly coursesSenior rates in GainesvilleGreen fee savings guide