There are 5 golf courses in Gainesville, Florida and 1 is a municipal course. There are also another 2 golf courses within 20 miles of Gainesville, including 2 public, 0 municipal and 0 private courses. The oldest course in the Gainesville area is the Mark Bostick Golf Course At The University of Florida which was designed by Donald J. Ross, ASGCA/(R) Robert Weed, ASGCA/Scot Sherman and opened in 1930. The longest course is Gainesville Country Club, which is 6,777 yards. Mark Bostick Golf Course At The University of Florida is rated the best course near Gainesville.