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3.9
457 Reviews (457)
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1 Stars
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Conditions
3.8
Value
3.3
Layout
4.6
Friendliness
4.2
Pace
3.8
Amenities
3.9
70.0%
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403 out of 457 reviews
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4.5
24 Reviews (24)
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4.4
Value
4.2
Layout
4.6
Pace
4.2
Amenities
4.3
StaffFriendliness
4.5
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4.3
49 Reviews (49)
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Conditions
4.3
Value
3.8
Layout
4.6
Pace
4.0
Amenities
4.1
StaffFriendliness
4.3
81.6%
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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 13
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Nothing Special

It was a fun day, however, I don't plan on returning any time soon. There is nothing that sets this course apart from others closer to my home. The cost is out of line line with a facility of this quality. Like everything else in St. Augustine, it is old and over priced. The employees are fantastic and are the best suprise about the club. Cold, delicious apples await you on the first & tenth tee box. Now that is a great touch!

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Nice, but not quite what I expected

Very nice course but I wouldnt call it (Pristine), the staff was super friendly, but the greens just were not what we expected. You could tell that the greens had been punched at least a month prior and they had still had not fully recovered from it. They were bumpy and you could still see some holes with sand in them, there were however very few bare spots on the greens. The fairways were all in good shape and the bunkers were about 50/50, some were soft (like they should be) and others were like concrete. But a 5 Star to the staff, they were super friendly. We actually arrived about 2 hours early and the starter told us he had an opening in about 15 minutes and that we could go ahead and go out if we wanted to, and since this is Florida we took it since there is always a chance of rain in the afternoon. I cant wait to go play King and the Bear next.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Very interesting course!

We were met promptly in the parking lot & had assistance from that point until we were delivered back to our car after our round. The course played well even though it is still recovering from overseeding the greens. The course is challenging for me but the holes are very interesting. Oh, yes, I love the apples at #1 & #10 tees.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great fun course

Good compliment to King and Bear down the road. Truly enjoyed every hole!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Nice atmosphere, not a course I would pay $100 to play again

Nice course, not extremely difficult. I think the premium price is because its in World Golf Village. Save your $$ and play somewhere more challenging for less $$

This was the last course on a vacation, and the least liked by my friend and myself. We played TPC TrevisoBay, Old Corkscrew, The Rookery at Marco, and Disney's Lake Buena Vista, all were less money, and more challenging and enjoyable

Conditions Average
Value Poor
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Difficulty Extremely Easy
Played On
Reviews 18
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Great Course

Would recommend this course to anyone visiting the World Golf Hall of Fame.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 11
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

it is a nice course

they should have told me about greens i first booked bear saw that greens were just airrated so they put me on squire same thing

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Course had just been aerated, but otherwise really enjoyed it

First time playing this course, and really enjoyed it. The greens and some fairways had just been aerated, but other than those areas the course was in great condition. It's a very playable course for amateurs and makes for some great scoring chances.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 19
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great Layout

They had just punched the greens ten days earlier, so still a little bumpy. Gave reduced price coupon in recognition. Very nice place to play.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 15
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
2.0
Previously Played

Not at this time

Played on Sat May 25. Greens were just pluged. 20 percent of the holes not filled with sand. Was not told when making tee time.

This course is always in great shape but right now it is not. Maybe three weeks from now it will fill out and be back in shape.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great course and friendly staff

Even though the course had been recently maintained it was in great shape. The fairways were in excellent shape and not much trouble to get into The staff is very friendly and and when out of their way to make sure we were pleased.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Easy
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Ice Cold Apples!

Played 6,100 yards. Very Fair. WYSIWYG. No hidden hazards. Greens in great condition. Loved the Ice Cold Apples in the Barrel at the turn.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Greens roll true

Played the King and Bear late last year and had been looking forward to the Slammer. Fairways mowed tight and ball got very good roll. Greens in very good condition. Traps had adequate sand. Not as scenic as the King and Bear. Ok value with the discount. In my opinion, not worth the retail price.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 56
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Well trained staff & well maintained

The course @ 6132 yds.from blue and rated at 69.2/121 seems a little easy for 10/12 HDCP. The longest par 3 was 161 yds. I suggest some players move to the black tees at 6660 yds. For a more challenging round.
Range, towels amenities were good. They do have apples on #1 & 10, get them early. They do not replenish , we asked when barrel empty. Staff and cart guys helpful.
The course is definitely a resort layout, in better then good shape. Speed of play really slowed on the back 9, and we saw no Apparent reason for it. No GPS, which I prefer, they usually slow down play with players walking back and forth to look at the screen again. The sprinkler heads are so well defined with Front, middle & back you don't need it.
If you don't get to play well maintained courses much this is one to play, only on a deal. Hot Deal @ $79.00 was steep I thought. It's more in the $40/$50 range.

Conditions Average
Value Poor
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 22
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser

Really nice course.

Great in a aspects! Staff was awesome. Course was in pristine condition. Get there early to take advantage of the range and chipping green. Will definitely play this course more often.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser

first rate course as one expects

full rack rate is a bit over priced. look for the golf now hot rate and it's worth it.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser

Fun course

This course was in great shape. Plenty of run to hit the fairway. Friendly staff. Would play again

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser

slow but great

This course is a resort course and pretty crowded, but definitely a great test and great value. It has well maintained greens and fairways and the staff and practice areas are top notch. The pace of play and wait off the tee will slow you down.

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser

Great Course

We had a great time at the Slammer and Squire. The staff was super friendly and helpful, the course was in great shape, and although the round was 5 hours, we still had a good time. I will be playing this course again.

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser

If you are travelling to Florida put this course on your wish list.

I got a tee time as a single and was paired with a single and a twosome. When you arrive you are transported by shuttled to the pro shop. After checking in you have use of the range. It is all you would expect of a pro facility. Also there is a bar and grill above the pro shop with views of the course, range and the Hall of Fame. We had a 2:05 tee time following a 1:30 shotgun start on 1-12. We did not have to wait after the third hole and were not pushed until a twosome caught up to us on the16th. The greens were transitioning from winter rye to Bermuda so you could see some brown in the grain. This did not effect the roll of the ball. These were the best greens I have ever played. The condition of the fairways, ruff and traps were just as good as it gets. The course wanders through a natural setting with only a few holes near any buildings. At time you have views of the WGV and The Hall of Fame. bring a camera.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
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