King and Bear Golf Course at World Golf Village

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

I like the layout. It tests working your ball right to left and left to right.
The greens are not as nice or not nearly as fast as St. John's CC but our price reduction thru GolfNow.com made this a good deal.
I would not pay the full price unless you can get a deal on GolfNow.
Play St. Johns CC for way less than this course's full fare if you cannot get a price reduction on GolfNow.com. If you get the reduction for The King and Bear, then play this course over St.John's CC, even with a slightly higher price for The K&B!!

I thought the layout was very nice, not too challenging but hardly easy. It was complete with wild life, even a gator. The guy in the pro shop said the course was about 85% and he was accurate. I appreciate honesty. The only issue I had is the greens. The greens were thin in some areas and not consistent with speed. Not many of the greens were consistent. didnt seem the grass was mature at this point on the calendar. Do I plan on playing again, if I do and I want to, I need to know that the King and Bear deliver some professional greens for professional green! and not just an apple..

One of my favorite tracks in North Florida. Tough test from any tee. Always in great shape.

A course you will be glad you played. Well worth the experience. T entire staff made me feel very welcome.

This place is any golfers dream. Beautiful holes. Sand and water play heavily into most approaches, but fairly wide fairways. Pristine fairways and greens roll true. A must play for any golfer!

Very nice facility, friendly and helpful staff, and the course was in great shape (other than the traps being packed sand at the bottoms).

The King and Bear is a great place to play. Excellent condition, challenging layout.

I was in town for business and extended it one day to make sure and play King & Bear. The prices on GolfNow.com were $169 up until 2 days before I played. I had read that you could find a good deal if you waited until a few days before. I was able to find a "Hot Deal" on golfnow.com for $99. I am from Arizona and right now it is hard to find a goat track for less tha $50/round, so I was okay with paying $99. The course was in fantastic shape. The greens ran fast, but were fair. I am a 4 handicap and played from the Black tees (they don't leave the "stone" tee boxes out there for regular play. The blacks were still a challenge at 6,800 yards. What I liked most about the course is that every hole is different. Some bend left others right. Most require driver, but playing a 3 wood or long iron off a few make more sense. Trees, bunkers, and water all come into play throughout the course. Loved it and would recommend it to any decent golfer (less than 20 handicap).