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3.9
431 Reviews (431)
5 Stars
270
4 Stars
104
3 Stars
39
2 Stars
14
1 Stars
4
Conditions
4.1
Value
3.2
Layout
4.6
Friendliness
4.4
Pace
3.7
Amenities
4.1
71.2%
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393 out of 431 reviews
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4.4
19 Reviews (19)
5 Stars
11
4 Stars
6
3 Stars
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Conditions
4.6
Value
3.9
Layout
4.7
Pace
4.1
Amenities
4.3
StaffFriendliness
4.7
89.5%
Recommend this course
17 out of 19 reviews
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4.2
29 Reviews (29)
5 Stars
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4 Stars
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3 Stars
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Conditions
4.4
Value
3.6
Layout
4.7
Pace
4.0
Amenities
4.3
StaffFriendliness
4.8
75.9%
Recommend this course
22 out of 29 reviews
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Course Highlights
The staff consistently earns top marks for being genuinely friendly, helpful, and attentive from the clubhouse to the course. The layout impresses with a challenging, water-featured design that rewards big hitters and strategic play.

About

Holes 18
Type Resort
Par 72
Length 7279 yards
Slope 141
Rating 74.6

The King & Bear Course at World Golf Village is named for its designers, Arnold Palmer and Jack Nicklaus. It is the first and only collaboration between the two legendary golfers. Combining the contrasting styles of the two designers created a challenging course that incorporates features from both traditional Scottish-links courses and new traditions in American golf. The course is known for the numerous lakes bordered by large coquina rock that come into play throughout. The front nine is dotted with loblolly pines while decades-old oak trees provide shade for the back nine. In addition to King & Bear, World Golf Village also offers another excellent 18-hole course, Slammer & Squire.

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Course Details

Year Built 2000
Fairways 419 Bermuda Grass
Greens 419 Bermuda Grass
Golf Season Year round. Peak Season: Mid-February - May
Architect Arnold Palmer (2000) Jack Nicklaus (2000) Ed Seay (2000) MacCurrach Golf (2017) Nicklaus (2017) Bruce Borland Jim Lipe

Rentals/Services

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

Practice/Instruction

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

Policies

Metal Spikes Allowed No

Food & Beverage

Restaurant

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Jacuzzi

Available Activities

Swimming, Billiards

Available Sports

Tennis

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Reviews

3.9
431 Reviews (431)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 37
Brunch 19
Dinner 15
Course Challenges Include:
Water Hazards 74
Bunkers 71
Undulating Greens 47
This course/club is great for:
Advanced Golfers 54
A Weekend Splurge 44
A Bucket list/Top 100 Pick 43
This Course's Location is:
Worth the Drive 42
At a Resort 35
Near Local Attractions 35

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Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played

Second time playing

The over all course conditions were excellent. Would always come back but pace of play was slow waiting on tees does not help the need for speed is required to enjoy this course better . But don't let that discourage you, well worth the visit

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

absolutely fantastic.....

Exceeded all my expectations. Just a magnificent layout in absolutely perfect condition. I look forward to coming back.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Perfect Time

What a great day. We knew it was going to be extremely hot that day. 105 heat index. We saw the beverage cart 5 times, every water cooler had cold water in it and the best was when the ranger gave us the mango scented ice towels. And the golf course is in perfect condition!! Not a blade of grass out of place. Great day!!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great condition

The course and staff were great but the course got backed up. We waited on every tee box for a while. It was not enjoyable. Can't say enough about the condition of the tee boxes, fairways, and greens. Would love to come back, just wish a ranger would have monitored pace a little better.

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

course is in excellent shape..greens are challenging but fair

Had a great experience and will play again. By far one of the best in Florida

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 5
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Excellent

Course was in excellent condition. Greens were fast and rolled true. The staff were extremely polite and helpful.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

beautiful layout.

At every teebox the views of the hloes were beautiful! Course was in great shape.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 12
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Excellent deal

I got a $25 coupon. So my rate was $44, a excellent bargain. But me and my playing partners. Didn't see the justification for $129 regular rates. Its a nice course. Apples were great. Layout was great. But it was just another florida course.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart

Great course

It was a fantastic experience, first time we played there, hopefully not the last. The course was still recovering from being aerated. Another week an it will be in fantastic condition. Loved it.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

wide fairways

Loved the layout. Wide fairways and forward tees give an 18 handicapper a chance when water or waste areas guard one side of most holes. The greens have just about recovered from being aerated not long ago. Golfnow "hot deal" made the cost palatable for this pensioner.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 12
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart

Fun challenging course... very friendly and helpful staff.

We had a great time playing here. Maybe the northern Florida residents rates helped, but it was fun. The staff was very friendly and helpful. We enjoyed interacting with the starter (George) he came to meet us on the range and didn't rush us.. in fact, when we told him we were ready, he suggested we spend some time on the putting green. We did and he led us to the first tee... he told pictures for us on the first tee and showed us the barrel of cold apples. Watched us tee off and headed back for the next group. The course was in excellent shape and challenged us to hit the ball straight. We enjoyed the frequent appearance of a marshall asking us if we needed anything. We certainly enjoyed the mango scented cold towels on 15 and the closing holes. We ate in the facility and enjoyed our meals. We will be back.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 10
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

Great course but slow play

Challenging course, must hit 'em straight. Most greens are well protected by sand. We played Friday afternoon and were very frustrated by a 5-10 minute wait on each hole, sometimes 2 groups on the tee as we arrived. Seemingly no marshals to regulate play time. 5 hour finish could have been closer to 4.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great Layout

This facility was top notch all the way. Very friendly staff and the course was in great shape. Can't wait to go back.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great golfing experience

Great layout. Each hole is well designed, easy on the eye, and fair to those who haven't played the course before. Fairways are not overly tight, and approach shots have clear line of sight. A first class experience from arrival until departure.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 76
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Best course we've played in Fl.

I've been waiting to play this course since we moved to Fl. from Mi.It is way overpriced and out of our price range but I booked enough plays on Golfnow to get a free round for 3 players here.The course is beautiful.It reminds me of the golf courses that we play in Mi. for a third of the price.The greens are smooth and fast and the fairways give you great lies.There is also grass in the rough,something I rarely see here in Fl.I wish I would be able to play it again but Golfnow has changed their format so I think that's out.

Conditions Excellent
Value Poor
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 243
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Top 50 Contributor
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Great course

Great layout and conditions. Greens a little bumy but rolled fine. Course seemed to play longer than yardages. Played blue tees and around 6 par fourse was hitting 3 or 4 irons into the greens from 180-200 yds even though the holes were only 390-400 yds. Virtually no role due to soft conditions. Practice area top notch. Groups were spaced out and I don't recall having to wait anywhere to play a shot. Where was the GPS? There is no GPS. Great time I'll return if I have the chance.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 17
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Outstanding layout

I love the layout of this course. The variety of shots needed made this a fun course to play. Played it this year and last year and the greens complexes are always very well maintained. Outstanding practice areas. I used a Golfnow discount coupon, so the price listed on Golfnow isn't the price I paid. In my opinion, the green fees is overpriced, but I guess if that's what people will pay then that's what the course should charge. Other than that, my partner and I had a good time playing this course again.

Conditions Excellent
Value Fair
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Killer course

wide fairways, great condition...greens were fast and hard....but also very hard to read..got a good deal thru Golfnow...full price fee just barely worth it, but I would pay full if no other way....very friendly staff

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 9
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

A 1 course

I played with another couple but both played well and the pace was almost 4 hours.
The course was in excellent shape even the hazards were a pleasure to get out of.
There was plenty of water and some long challenging holes but overall the layout was fair.
I definitely recommend this course to anyone else and I will attempt to play it on my return trip.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Great Day

Our group had a great day playing golf at the King & the Bear. The staff was friendly and helpful, the course is beautiful and in great condition; the greens are fast and true.

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