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3.7
434 Reviews (434)
5 Stars
231
4 Stars
139
3 Stars
38
2 Stars
19
1 Stars
7
Conditions
3.7
Value
3.1
Layout
4.4
Friendliness
4.2
Pace
3.8
Amenities
3.9
68.3%
Recommend this course
383 out of 434 reviews
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3.8
12 Reviews (12)
5 Stars
5
4 Stars
3
3 Stars
1
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3
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.0
Value
2.9
Layout
4.4
Pace
3.4
Amenities
3.9
StaffFriendliness
3.9
66.7%
Recommend this course
8 out of 12 reviews
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3.6
49 Reviews (49)
5 Stars
13
4 Stars
15
3 Stars
8
2 Stars
12
1 Stars
1
Conditions
3.3
Value
2.8
Layout
4.6
Pace
3.6
Amenities
3.6
StaffFriendliness
3.9
55.1%
Recommend this course
27 out of 49 reviews
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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

3.7
434 Reviews (434)
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Reviews 7
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Ok Resort Course

Course is an ok design. King & Bear is better.
Wide fairways and fun to play.
Greens had just been punched so I got a deal on the rate, but greens had big holes.
Normal rate runs about $100-$125 and definitely not worth it, unless you are a tourist and just want to say you played the course.
Many other better courses in the area (On Golf-Now) that you can play for $50-$75.

Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 20-24
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

awesome day of golf!

everything from staff to fairways to food was top notch! highly recommended!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 5
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Golf Hall of Fame experience

Coupled with the stay at the resort next door and the Hall of Fame visit, this was a great day for golf. The course reminded me of older courses with smallish, slightly elevated greens guarded by sand traps. Interesting layout with a variety of different doglegs. Not overly difficult. Very enjoyable course. Greens in good shape.

Played early morning and grounds crew were all over - disruptive. Lots of noise from mowers, weed eaters, etc.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Pace of Play

King and Bear just punched their greens so the Slammer & Squire was getting the spill over from people wanting to play there. Hopefully it's not the norm. Still 5 hours is a long time to play

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 9
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

2nd visit

Played it two years ago on a trip with friends. Course was better than I remembered. Holes were both fun and challenging. Definitely a "must play" when in St. Augustine.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Course Is A Show Stopper

Very pristine and very well maintained. Can't beat it for the money. Staff was very professional. Love to play this course and will be back again in the near future. Hope you get GPS back for the carts but the sprinkler heads provide for the distances.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 10
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Slammer & Squire - Great Condition

The course is in pristine condition. It is a great layout, that is both challenging and fair.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

One of North Floridas best

The course was in excellent condition, greens were true and challenging, the front nine and back nine are almost two different courses,, lots of trees on the front, back had less trees but wasn't easier. The par threes had risk and reward, as we're the par 5's. Definitely somewhere to go for a special round.the staff was great, friendly and helpful. The players in front of us should have saved the fat tire beers for the 19th hole.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great Value

Great condition and staff willing to get you out earlier if needed.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Beautifully manicured and great staff

The staff were exceptional could not do enough to help, course runs by our apartment and was looking forward to playing the course, was not disappointed.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 33
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Used cart

Very Nice

Friends told me I needed to play either this or the King & Bear while in St. Augustine, and they were right. Really nice course. I liked everything about it and will definitely play here again.

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Average weather
Used cart

A nice course

I was staying at the WG Village and figured I had to play the course on TV, right? It was nice to have the free range balls and the staff was nice. I got in on the twilight price to avoid paying the full price, which was too high. The bunkers had not been raked since the rain a couple of days earlier. They promised apples at the 10th tee, but they were all gone. It was a very nice course and I'd recommend it, but for the regular price, I'd expect a little more.

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart

slam good

highly recommend...pace of play was a little slow, but marshal was doing his best to keep things moving..greens were fine but hard to read...overall a great course

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 10
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Nice but slow

Is like 2 different courses from front to back. Front side is lined with trees and water, accuracy is key. Back half is pretty wide open. Course was packed when we played, and had to wait for some extended periods in some tee boxes. 1 hole there was a group on the green, group in fairway, group on tee, group waiting at tees and then us. Ranger came by and instead of speeding up whoever the hold up was just drive by and said "boy it's a bit slow up there". Do your job ranger! Overall not as good as the King and Bear, and a lot easier but still a nice course with some pretty good holes. Wouldn't pay the $169 they ask for but for $79 was worth the play.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Awesome WGV!!

Great course. Love this track. Fairways and greens excellent and staff was top notch. Was on my Dad's 'bucket list' and it did not disappoint!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Greens

The greens were not in good shape.

Have played around Jacksonville the whole month and these were the worst.

Have played here before and they were excellent.

Not good for the price.

Would still play again, but ask about green condition.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

excellent course

First time playing this course . I just so happened to be in the mecca of golf states. Well first off the greens were excellent the staff was oh so friendly. Had a tee time for 5:46 got there early no problem still was able to warm up and head out early. Price wise maybe could be a little cheaper. I needed to rent some clubs and he gave me a great discount. No one held me up the greens were beautiful and fast tough course though open fairways

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 10
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Average weather
Used cart

back 9 kicked my butt

Great facility! Everyone was very helpful and friendly!
The course was in great shape. As a threesome we got around in 3hrs 20min. Anxious to go back!

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Poor weather
Used cart

Great Layout

Really enjoyed this course although the weather could have been better, lol. The entire staff was very friendly and made me feel extremly welcome. Would reccomend this as a must play.

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Poor weather
Used cart

Never met a stranger

I love this course because the grounds are always well cared for, the greens are large and receptive, and the fairways, though narrow, are never ragged-looking. The staff are polite and friendly and I've never had to play as a single.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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