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4.0
461 Reviews (461)
5 Stars
247
4 Stars
146
3 Stars
41
2 Stars
20
1 Stars
7
Conditions
3.8
Value
3.4
Layout
4.6
Friendliness
4.2
Pace
3.8
Amenities
4.0
73.5%
Recommend this course
406 out of 461 reviews
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4.4
27 Reviews (27)
5 Stars
16
4 Stars
7
3 Stars
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1
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.2
Value
4.0
Layout
4.6
Pace
4.0
Amenities
4.2
StaffFriendliness
4.4
85.2%
Recommend this course
23 out of 27 reviews
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4.2
39 Reviews (39)
5 Stars
21
4 Stars
10
3 Stars
4
2 Stars
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1 Stars
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Conditions
4.2
Value
3.7
Layout
4.5
Pace
3.8
Amenities
4.1
StaffFriendliness
4.2
79.5%
Recommend this course
31 out of 39 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

4.0
461 Reviews (461)

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 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
Played On
Reviews 9
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Absolutely amazing course

Conveniently right next to the world golf hall of fame, this place is unreal. Perfect fairways and greens. Challenging, but true. A must play for any golfer. Its such a beautiful course. Sand and water play into most shots and fairways are narrow, so your approaches have to be spot on. Book it!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 27
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Average weather
Used cart

Disappointed

The course was good except for the greens which were in poor condition. Expected more from a course that charges 4Xs as much as other courses in the area.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 43
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Masters Round at S&S

Great conditions (weather, course, and facilities). Held up a little by twosome playing slow (we were a foursome). Only thing that keeps me from giving 5 stars everywhere was pace of play (average) and cost of round at about $90.

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 20-24
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Very nice course!

Some bunkers could use a bit more sand, very shallow! Overall, we enjoyed it! Fast greens!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 41
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

So good today

Greens rolled perfect, thick grass everywhere, best conditioned course I have played in months. Still too expensive, but man was it excellent.

Conditions Excellent
Value Fair
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 12
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

enjoyable

I really like this course. It is expensive, if you use golf now you may want to wait to the last minute. I booked in advance @ $109.00. The rate on golf now dropped to $79.00 a couple of days before my tee time. The greens were fast and true and the fairways were in great shape. the rough was not deep. there is enough water to make it interesting but not real difficult. I have a high handicap, however, I really enjoyed playing this course.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

real disappointed

I've played here many times and was so disappointed. Greens had almost no grass, tee boxes ragged and uneven, fairways marginal. Staff was great but clearly something is wrong here. I played three other courses this week, all $50 less and all in betteshape .

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Fair weather
Used cart

What a Treat !!!

Played S & S on an overcast day with my wife. Many groups had cancelled ahead of us so we had the course pretty much to ourselves. Reserved thru GolfNow at rate of $79. Felt lucky to get such a good rate. Condition of course ( even though a little wet ) was fabulous from tee to green. Fast greens ( 3 putted 2 of first 4 holes ) but rolled true. Finally got the hang of them. Pro shop staff ( believe his name was Parker ) was very accommodating as we spent the $$ saved on the green fee.
Can't wait to head back next year to play the K & B.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great Time for a Price.....

Played with 7 friends (2 groups) and had a great time. Staff went out of there way to accommodate our group and make our day a success. It is pricey and a bit hard to justify paying at least 2 times what most other courses in the area are charging, but the course condition was also the best of any around....

Conditions Excellent
Value Fair
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Fun course

The course was in good condition overall. The fairways were in great condition. The greens were good and rolled fast but had some areas of fungus. The condition of the greens are probably due to the wet and cold winter we've had here in NE FL. The traps were white fluffy sand and consistent throughout. Lots of holes to go for it with your driver off the tee. Enjoy!

Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
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

Great layout with excellent conditions

Totally enjoyed playing the course with excellent
Playing conditions. Beautiful weather, great playing partner (wife) . Life is good!!!!

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart

the best greens

the greens were the best I've played. fairways in very good shape. a very enjoyable outing. somewhat overpriced.

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Superb

It doesn't really get much better than this. The course is excellent, staff are very nice, it really is a must play .

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
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