Part of one of the world's most beloved resort brands, Omni Amelia Island Resort & Spa is one of the best in northeast Florida. With access to three golf courses, including the newly renovated Oak Marsh, the exclusive Long Point, and the 10-hole short course Little Sandy, Omni Amelia Island Resort & Spa is an ideal destination for buddies trips,…
A secluded, naturally gifted island, Amelia Island is one of Florida's top destinations for beachgoers and golfers. The Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island was built to capture the imaginations of visitors to this part of the world, granting access to the private Golf Club of Amelia Island. Salt, a AAA Five-Diamond restaurant, anchors the culinary…
The Club at Osprey Cove in St. Marys, Georgia is a coastal private club community with limited guest access to those who stay in a handful of onsite suites that includes continental breakfast at the club. Stay and play packages are offered to non-members, who receive access to club amenities such as the 18-hole golf course, pool and fitness…
Somewhat overshadowed by Sawgrass, this classic inn and resort predates it by several decades. Two charming golf courses have benefited from the design expertise of local resident and experienced architect Bobby Weed, and the new Lodge recently increased the resort's accommodations complement by several dozen rooms. Ponte Vedra Inn & Club should…
Located adjacent to the world-famous TPC Sawgrass, the home of the PGA Tour and PLAYERS Championship, is the Sawgrass Marriott Resort. The property features over 500 guest rooms a short walk to the TPC. After golf, the property features seven restaurants, four swimming pools, fitness center and mini golf, as well as a private beach club a short…
Anchored by the city of Jacksonville, Florida's First Coast makes for a worthy opening stop for golf in the Sunshine State. The PGA Tour's headquarters is in nearby Ponte Vedra Beach at the TPC Sawgrass, where the PLAYERS Championship is staged on the famous, Pete Dye-designed Stadium Course.
Amelia Island on the northeast coast of Florida no longer has a course with five holes on the ocean thanks to the closing of the Ocean Links Course at the Omni Amelia Island Plantation resort.
The motto at Blue Sky Golf Club is "everyone is welcome," and that includes golfers wearing T-shirts. And that's not all that's different about Blue Sky.
The first thing you notice about Jacksonville Beach Golf Club is how many people are walking the course. They do this mostly because it's not that difficult. The combination of timing and limited land has led to a course that's easy to walk. But while that might be the case, it's anything but easy, especially for those who like to try to overpower a golf course.
With more than 30 golf courses to choose from in a 75-mile stretch that includes Amelia Island, Clay County, Jacksonville, Ponte Vedra Beach, St. Augustine and Flagler County, golfers have a wide selection of options in the Jacksonville area. Warm weather, mild winters and plenty of price points add to the allure. Here's a glance at golf in the Jacksonville area on three different budgets.
If you're planning a golf trip to the Jacksonville area, there are some natural resort choices, none more obvious than the TPC Sawgrass and Marriott Sawgrass Resort in Ponte Vedra Beach, Fla. It's essentially the home of the PGA Tour, but more importantly, it's the site of one of golf's biggest tournaments and most famous courses. But it's hardly the only choice. Mike Bailey offers a look at some of his favorite golf resorts on the First Coast of Florida.
Although it's not as warm as south Florida in the winter, the Jacksonville area is still a solid year-round golf destination. It's home to the PGA Tour and TPC Sawgrass, for starters, but there are many other reasons to plan a golf vacation in the Jacksonville area, also known as Florida's First Coast. Mike Bailey offers up 10 of them.
The prime-season green fee for the Players Stadium Course at TPC Sawgrass is $495. Mike Bailey takes a look at how far $500 goes for golf in the Jacksonville/Ponte Vedra Beach/Saint Augustine area.
The Players Stadium Course at TPC Sawgrass is scheduled to reopen Nov. 15 with new greens and redesigns of holes, 6, 7 and 12, as well as other improvements.
Staff writer Mike Bailey's latest trip to the TPC Sawgrass yields another memorable round on the Players Stadium Course, plus the full PGA Tour Experience at the PGA Peformance Center.
Like all bucket-list tracks, the Players Stadium Course at TPC Sawgrass comes with a premium price tag -- very premium. There are, however, ways to play the course for less.
There were many critics of the brand new, drivable par-4 12th hole at TPC Sawgrass following the 2017 Players Championship. Matt Ginella spoke with Alice Dye, Tom Weiskopf, Bobby Weed, and PGA Tour architect Steve Wensloff.
In this follow-up to the best historic golf resorts in America, Jason Scott Deegan shares some of the best historic options to stay-and-play you may not know about.
One of the game's most infamous venues, the Players Stadium Course at TPC Sawgrass in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida is open to the public, meaning any amateur can take a swing at the island green. Our experts weigh in on whether you should.
If you're a golfer, you can't go wrong with a trip to the Jacksonville, Florida area, home of TPC Sawgrass and the World Golf Village. If you're limited to just a couple of days, which one should you choose? Here's a comparison between the two to help you decide.
Golf isn't just about hitting a shot or posting a score; it's about the entire experience, from warming up on the range to settling up afterwards over a cold beer and appetizer. Yes, Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida, is home to nice golf courses. But more importantly, it lays claim to sweet 19th holes, such as Nineteen at TPC Sawgrass and the Legends Grille at World Golf Village. Here, then, are a few public-access venues in the area worth sticking around for after the last putt is holed.
There are moments when the Ocean Links at Omni Amelia Island Plantation trumps the best golf courses of Florida. What Ocean Links lacks in length, the par-70 Bobby Weed design compensates with visual stimulation.
When comparing Oak Marsh to Ocean Links, it's the marsh versus the beach at the Omni Amelia Island Plantation. While the five beach holes of Ocean Links are sensational, the marsh holes on Oak Marsh are almost as good.
Queen's Harbour Yacht and Country Club, a Mark McCumber design, provides challenging golf in a unique setting. The course, which measures more than 7,000 yards, ends with an 18th green backed up against a marina of million-dollar yachts and priceless views. Queen's Harbour has played host to numerous high-level amateur and pro events, incldung PGA Tour qualifiers and the Mercedes Collegiate Championship.
Take a tour of the PLAYERS Stadium Course at TPC Sawgrass, the brainchild of PGA Tour commissioner Deane Beman and designed by fabled architect Pete Dye.
Golf course architect Pete Dye is known for island greens, but here are some more memorable hole designs from his portfolio, from TPC Sawgrass to Whistling Straits and Kiawah Island.
Designed by Donald Ross and opened in 1925, Hyde Park G.C. in Jacksonville, Fla. is steeped in history. It isn't long by today's standards, but in the 1950s it was a championship test for the likes of Sam Snead, Byron Nelson, Ben Hogan, Babe Zaharias and Patty Berg.