There are 3 golf courses in Hernando, Florida and all 3 are municipal courses. There are also another 31 golf courses within 20 miles of Hernando, including 21 public, 1 municipal, 3 PL and 6 private courses. The oldest course in the Hernando area is the Plantation on Crystal River which was designed by Mark Mahannah, ASGCA and opened in 1958. The longest course is Candler Hills Golf Club, which is 7,333 yards. Black Diamond Ranch is rated the best course near Hernando.