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3.9
457 Reviews (457)
5 Stars
245
4 Stars
145
3 Stars
41
2 Stars
19
1 Stars
7
Conditions
3.8
Value
3.3
Layout
4.6
Friendliness
4.2
Pace
3.8
Amenities
3.9
70.0%
Recommend this course
403 out of 457 reviews
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4.5
24 Reviews (24)
5 Stars
15
4 Stars
6
3 Stars
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1 Stars
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Conditions
4.4
Value
4.2
Layout
4.6
Pace
4.2
Amenities
4.3
StaffFriendliness
4.5
87.5%
Recommend this course
21 out of 24 reviews
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4.3
49 Reviews (49)
5 Stars
26
4 Stars
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3 Stars
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2 Stars
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Conditions
4.3
Value
3.8
Layout
4.6
Pace
4.0
Amenities
4.1
StaffFriendliness
4.3
81.6%
Recommend this course
40 out of 49 reviews
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Course Highlights
Slammer & Squire features a highly regarded layout that challenges golfers of all skill levels while remaining genuinely enjoyable. Friendly, helpful staff and solid course amenities consistently enhance the overall experience.

About

Holes 18
Type Resort
Par 72
Length 6939 yards
Slope 127
Rating 72.7

World Golf Village is home to 36 challenging holes of championship golf. The Slammer & Squire Course is named after the two World Golf Hall of Fame legends, Sam Snead and Gene Sarazen, who served as consultants to the course's designer, Bobby Weed. The golf course is known for its tricky par-3 holes and the carefully preserved beauty of the landscape. Its traditional layout meanders through native flatwoods and hardwood hammocks, running alongside wetland preserves and a wildlife habitat. The scenic Slammer & Squire Course features contoured greens and gently rolling, generous fairways. There is also an abundance of water on the golf course in the forms of lakes and marshes.

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Course Details

Year Built 1998
Fairways Bermuda Grass
Greens Bermuda Grass
Golf Season Year round. Peak Season: Mid-February - May
Architect Bobby Weed (1998) Sam Snead (1998) Gene Sarazen (1998) MacCurrach Golf

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - included in green fees
GPS Yes
Caddies Yes
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Golf School/Academy Yes
Golf Simulator Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Indoor Practice Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard, Amex Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No

Food & Beverage

Restaurant

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Jacuzzi

Available Activities

Swimming, Fishing, Billiards

Available Sports

Tennis

Accolades

  • Golf Advisor: Top 25 Course Conditions in the U.S. (2022 #2)
  • Golf Advisor: Top 25 Courses for Layout in the U.S. (2022 #24)
  • Golf Advisor: Top Courses in Florida (2022 #18) (2021 #8) (2020 #9)
  • Golf Advisor: Top 25 Friendliest Courses in the U.S. (2017 #15)
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Reviews

3.9
457 Reviews (457)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 42
19th Hole Scenic Views 21
Patio Dining 21
Course Challenges Include:
Bunkers 56
Water Hazards 50
Undulating Greens 38
This course/club is great for:
A Weekend Splurge 44
A Bucket list/Top 100 Pick 38
Entertaining Clients 37
This Course's Location is:
At a Resort 48
Worth the Drive 42
Near Local Attractions 39

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Reviews 6
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
First Time Playing

Meh

Arrived early to warm up. Star was friendly and picked me and my bag up in the parking lot. Nice touch! Then I paid with a debit card and still was charged the 3% processing fee (they must do this so much that they forget to ask). Driving range was nice. Course was in good shape. Greens need to be rolled to smooth out bumps from plugging previous pin positions. Nice to say I played here but unless I read that they updated the course I’ll probably not come back.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Played On
Reviews 12
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Great Layout

I really enjoyed playing the course. It's one of those what you see is what you get layouts. Nothing spectacular...Nothing ridiculous. Being from an area with mostly bent grass courses, it's hard for me to really love Bermuda grass venues - especially in the spring time during dryer than normal weather patterns, which lends itself to less than plush grass off the fairways and greens. Nevertheless the course was in great shape if the lack of greenery doesn't matter to you.

We paid $94 per tee time, which I think is somewhat above the value received. However, as I said, we enjoyed it and will return to play the King-Bear course on our next visit to St. Augustine.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Over-hyped

The clubhouse and proshop were extremely hot and everything was disorganized. The staff inside were pleasant enough.

The starter was a complete jackwad and made our group of 8 immediately question our decision to play this course. You would have thought he wanted nobody there and acted like we had never played a round of golf anywhere before and that we were about to enter the hallowed grounds of Aigusta. It's like he was the lead performer at a one man show as his speel took like 15 minutes and we almost missed our tee time. ABSOLUTELY ridiculous!

The course was in below average condition, especially compared to King & Bear. Price was good but pace of play was very slow. Probably because of the starter honestly.

Overall, I would not play this course again, which is the only one (out of 8) that I can say for Florida.

Conditions Fair
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Poor
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Great course, slow play

The course and the layout were excellent. However the pace of play was extremely disappointing and greatly affected our experience. Better course management by rangers is really needed as well as the lack of on course concessions.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 125
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 500 Contributor
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Good St Augustine option

The is a good option in St. Augustine. Greens were in good shape but slow. Hard to predict the break. Slowed down at the end with some slow groups in front of us. Staff was extremely friendly!

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

One of my favorite golf outings.

Exceptional service with check-in and getting on the course.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 16
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 85
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 500 Contributor
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Underwhelmed for the cost

The course is decent.condition for March -. greens were fine.. Found it difficult to see the greens and they have many sharp edges - not clear where should miss on each hole.

Surprised there was no GPS on the comfy cart but found out after that there was an app. Not interested in using a phone and another app when i playing - always other distractions..

We got a long briefing before hitting off about irrelevant stuff and no mention of app- despite being first time players. Asked the starter how the course was playing to determine appropriate yardage. He said soft and then the course was playing hard and fast.. Sigh

We had a few holes free ahead of us on tee-off but quickly caught up on 3rd hole and waited all day. Two groups on the tee..etc Over 4.30 hours despite fsst start

Do not appreciate the 3 pct credit card fee that is not advertised when you book.

Why not make it 10 pct ??

Will not be back

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

In great shape

Played March 20th 2026 and the greens were in the best shape I’ve ever seen them.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great day

Course was in great shape. Pace of play was good. I will be back again soon.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 12
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Nice but overpriced.

While this is a nice and challenging golf course, the price tag does not match. When this was attached to the world golf hall of fame I could understand tourist pricing, but now you have golf course without GPS on the carts that is just way higher priced than courses of equal quality in the area.

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Windy weather
Used cart

Must Play

Beautiful Course in excellent condition. Staff was very friendly and the ride back to your car was very nice. Would have given 5 stars, but I got charged 64 dollars through Golf Now and then I still had to pay another 75 dollars when I checked in. Golf now shoed it at 79 plus tax for a foursome. You do the math

Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 10
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Loved the Revisit

Played many years ago. It was delightful. Conditions were good. Pace of play excellent. Staff was very welcoming and provided all the necessary info,

Look forward to returning.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 10
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great shape for winter

I know - winter isn’t the same here but greens were green and even some green in the fairways compared to all the brown courses around right now. It has a great practice area and the staff does a good job. Enjoyed the day even thought it was cold to me! 55 degrees and windy. Thanks

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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