Whether you live in beautiful St. Augustine, nearby Jacksonville or are already a resident of Beacon Lake; St. Johns county offers golf courses that live up to exceptional standards. The area features pristine courses beloved both for their relaxing and challenging play.
In Northeast Florida, you will find excellent golf whether you choose to hit the links on one of the area’s seaside courses, tournament clubs, or local favorites. Gather your family or friends, get your clubs ready, and let’s play some of the best golf in St. Johns county!
World Golf Village boasts the official courses of the World Golf Hall of Fame at the World Golf Village Resort. Award-winning championship courses such as the King & Bear and the Slammer & Squire promise both exciting and enjoyable play in the beauty of a tropical resort backdrop. Designed by legends of the game, the courses at World Golf Village welcome beginners and seasoned golfers alike.
The King & Bear was designed by two inaugural members of the World Golf Hall of Fame, Arnold “The King” Palmer and Jack “Golden Bear” Nicklaus. While rivals on the golf course, their friendship and love of the game are showcased in the King & Bear course design. With more than 600 courses designed among them, Palmer and Nicklaus designed this course as a contemporary American golf course with an homage to the game’s Scottish roots. The course delivers unique play, filled with challenge and beauty throughout.
The Slammer & Squire, which opened in 1998, was designed to embrace and preserve the region’s natural beauty while delivering the rewards that all golfers enjoy. Designed by Bobby Weed, Sam “Slammer” Snead and Gene “Squire” Sarazen, the course features pristine wetlands and woodlands with wide fairways and contoured greens. The Slammer & Squire welcomes all who enjoy the challenge and finesse of golf, and provides plenty of opportunities for rookies and veterans to work on their short game.
In addition to these award-winning courses, World Golf Village offers:
World Golf Village is located at 2 World Golf Place, St. Augustine, Florida.
The Golf Club at South Hampton is a family-owned and operated club designed by Mark McCumber. With an overwhelming and undeniable family and community vibe, The Golf Club at South Hampton promises a fun, yet challenging golf experience for golfers of all ages and skill levels. With wide open fairways and easy rolling greens, the course at South Hampton is both playable and enjoyable from start to finish. Holes feature more than 60 bunkers and 16 lakes, offering a wide variety of play at very reasonable rates.
The Golf Club at South Hampton offers memberships as well as practice grounds programs. In addition to expansive practice facilities, The Golf Club at South Hampton features lessons and clinics and a delightful restaurant – The Grille – along with wedding and special events venues.
The Golf Club at South Hampton is located at 315 South Hampton Club Way, St. Augustine, Florida.
St. Johns Golf and Country Club, designed by Clyde Johnston, is an expansive course at over 7,200 yards. Offering five sets of tees, St. Johns Golf and Country Club is a treat for golfers of all ages and abilities. The course has often played host to the PGA TOUR Qualifying School and boasts quick rolling greens and impeccable fairways.
The fairways are wide enough to inspire confident shots, though complemented with hazards and bunkers to challenge every golfer. As a semi-private club, the course fees are reasonable, plus St. Johns Golf and Country Club offers specials in winter and summer with reduced rates.
In addition to pristine links, St. Johns Golf and Country Club also offers lessons, clinics and venues for special events and weddings. On top of that, the restaurant – The Bridge at St. Johns – promises culinary delights with local flair and flavor.
St. Johns Golf and Country Club is located at 205 St. Johns Golf Drive, St. Augustine, Florida.
Florida is famous for great golf courses as well as other exceptional activities and amenities. If you’re looking for a move to a luxury lifestyle neighborhood, Beacon Lake has a variety of homes available!
