Overview
Black Diamond Ranch is a private golf club and gated community in Lecanto, Citrus County. Developer Stan Olsen bought the land in 1984 and hired Tom Fazio, and the club was founded in 1987.
It has 45 holes of Fazio golf across the Quarry and Ranch eighteens and the nine-hole Highlands course. Membership categories include Golf, National and Club, and the club runs a social calendar and member groups.
Golf
| Course | Holes | Par | Yards | Architect | Opened |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quarry | 18 | — | — | Tom Fazio | — |
| Ranch | 18 | — | — | Tom Fazio | — |
| Highlands | 9 | — | — | Tom Fazio | — |
Membership
Golf, National and Club membership categories are offered.
The Community
Gated community whose gates first opened in December 1987, with single-story courtyard homes near the fairways.
Highlights
- Club cites listings by Golfweek, Golf Magazine and Golf Digest
Photo Credits
- Fountain and palms beside a manicured green (representative) — Cfmyers, CC0 1.0, source
- Pond reflecting tall pines on a golf course (representative) — Gamweb, CC BY-SA 3.0, source
- Sunlight through palms onto a quiet green (representative) — PattayaPatrol, CC BY-SA 4.0, source
- Restaurant terrace overlooking the water (representative) — rawpixel.com, CC0 1.0, source
Information compiled from public sources and last checked October 2026. Details such as membership terms change often; please confirm directly with the club.