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Black Diamond Experience

Lecanto, FL

Feb 5 - Feb 7, 2026

You are invited to join us for a spectacular time of golf, food, and fellowship at our upcoming Friends & Fairways in Florida Experience, hosted by our Black Diamond Ranch. As a reminder, our Experiences are complimentary to attend and kept smaller by design to foster better interaction amongst our members and to provide shorter getaways to visit the clubs in our portfolio. With this being said, in the unlikely event this event is oversold with too many we will preform a lottery drawing for those who register.

BLACK DIAMOND RANCH

Tucked away in the lush greenery of Florida’s Nature Coast, Black Diamond Ranch is your envisioned sanctuary for golf and recreation, rest and relaxation. When Tom Fazio was asked to “build the best golf courses in the world” in 1984, he took it literally. Fazio crafted two 18-hole courses, the Quarry and Ranch, and one 9-hole course, the Highlands, out of some of Florida’s most dramatic landscape. An escape that is worlds apart from the urban jungles of America, but close enough to all the major attractions, entertainment and niceties of city life – Black Diamond is the best of both worlds. Located in the rolling hills of Lecanto, Florida, Black Diamond is a sanctuary for those looking for a special community unlike anything else in Florida. The community itself is a nature preserve with an abundance of wildlife.

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The Quarry Course: Legendary Sportswriter, Dan Jenkins, called Quarry holes #13-#17 “The 5 Best Consecutive Holes of Golf in the World.” Golfweek ranked The Quarry in the Top 5 Best Private Golf Courses in Florida in the 2019 edition of The Ultimate Guide.  The Quarry was designed by the legendary golf course architect Tom Fazio and many believe that The Quarry is some of his best work. The Quarry is unlike any other golf course in Florida, thanks to the steep drop offs and rolling hills of the beautiful Citrus County.

The Quarry Course has 13 outstanding golf holes and 5 incredible ones. As golfers begin their round at The Quarry, they cannot help but get lost in the beautiful elements of nature and detail that are in every aspect of the course. With that said, every golfer that has the opportunity to play this golf course has holes 13-17 on their mind. Holes 13 through 17 play across and around the rims of two canyons up to 80 feet deep, and may well be the most spectacular holes of golf this side of Pebble Beach. Included in this five-hole odyssey are two dramatic drop-shot par-threes, two awesome par-fours and one great risk-reward par-five which yields eagles and birdies, as well as double and triple bogeys. On a cool morning, the 368 yard, par-four 15th hole is truly a slice of heaven. The Quarry is unlike any golf course in the state of Florida.

The Ranch Course: The Ranch Course at Black Diamond Ranch is a little more natural and a little less manicured. The fairways are framed by hammocks of oaks, tawny colored sand, and dotted by native vegetation. It does not so much occupy the land, as meld into it – a bit like Pine Valley, but more forgiving. In fact, the Ranch may very well be the Members’ favorite. Tom Fazio has said that the Ranch’s 16th, 17th and 18th holes represent the three best finishing holes he has ever designed. That is high praise coming from someone with his standard of work. This 3 hole stretch will test any golfer’s abilities with its doglegs, length, and elevation changes. This level of difficulty mixed with the classic Tom Fazio details makes this golf course a Member’s favorite. Become a member at our private golf club to have excusive access to this golf wonder.

The Highlands Course: The picturesque Tom Fazio design 9-hole Highlands Course stands proudly alongside its counterparts, the Quarry and Ranch Courses, offering a golfing experience that is every bit as captivating and rewarding. The Highlands Course can be played in tandem with the front-9 of either The Quarry or The Ranch courses, providing a dynamic golfing adventure. With its own distinct personality and charm, the Highlands Course challenges players to navigate its fairways and correctly position themselves for the 2nd shot. Due to the interesting open design of the front of the greens, the golfers who are skilled with the bump and run shot typically succeed. The Highlands Course was built with the same beauty as the other Black Diamond Ranch courses, ensuring a harmonious blend of aesthetics and challenges. Our Members love adding this course into their traditional golf rounds to take on the course challenges and unbelievable views.

TRIP SCHEDULE

Arrivals/Check-in/Golf
All Day

Arrivals into Lecanto, FL

Welcome Reception & Dinner
6:30 PM - 9:00 PM

Please join us for a welcome reception and dinner to kick off a great couple of days! Hosted by Icon Golf at The Black Diamond Ranch Clubhouse

Optional Breakfast
8:30 AM

Enjoy breakfast and time of fellowship with other members. Member pay.

Tee Times
9:57 AM - 11 AM

The Ranch Course (golf carts)

Optional Happy Hour
Post-Golf

Clubhouse | Join us for a beverage or two after golf. Member pay.

Optional Breakfast
8:30 AM

Enjoy breakfast and time of fellowship with other members. Member pay.

Tee Times
9:57 AM - 11 AM

The Quarry Course (golf carts)

Departures
Afternoon/Evening

Safe travels home and thanks for coming!

What's Included

  • Friday night Welcome Reception
  • A trip gift from Icon Golf
  • Daily golf competitions and prizes
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