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Welcome To

Black Diamond Ranch

Lecanto, Florida

Find something altogether unexpected. Upon entering the gates of Black Diamond, you are transported into an oasis � an escape from the doldrums of the ordinary. Discover what it means to live and play in a different kind of Florida.

Who We Are

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The Black Diamond Experience

Not your typical Florida golf community

Take part in Florida's premier club lifestyle Membership

An exciting social calendar, active clubs and groups, and 45-holes of world-class golf - the Membership lifestyle leaves nothing to be desired.

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A Different Kind of Florida Golf

Across 45 holes of dramatic Tom Fazio-designed golf, every round is an odyssey of unique challenges and compelling competition.

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Discover where the action never stops Recreation & Lifestyle

Both on and off the golf course, at Black Diamond you'll find all the ingredients you need to live an active and healthy lifestyle every day of the year!

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Create lasting memories Custom-Made Events

Weddings. Charity Tournaments. Company Outings. You name it, we won't just host it. We'll design an experience that no one will soon forget.

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The significant moments in Our History

Early 1930's Early Settlement

The ranch was first settled by John Newell, an Ohio landowner.

1940's Citrus Purchase

The property was purchased by John Taylor, Jr., a citrus packing magnate from Largo, Florida.

Early 1980's Beauty Discovered

Stan Olsen discovered the natural beauty of Citrus County on central Florida's Gulf Coast.

1984 Bought the Property

Stan Olsen selected Tom Fazio, the world's pre-eminent golf course architect, to design and build two world-class, 18-hole courses that would compliment and enhance the natural beauty of the Black Diamond landscape.

1987 Club Founded 1987

The development of Black Diamond began and the community's gates were first opened in December 1987.