King and Bear Golf Course at World Golf Village
About
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.
| Tee | Par | Length | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stone | 72 | 7279 yards | 74.6 | 141 |
| Black | 72 | 6855 yards | 72.5 | 138 |
| Blue | 72 | 6506 yards | 70.6 | 133 |
| Blue/White Blended | 72 | 6217 yards | 69.2 | 132 |
| White | 72 | 5987 yards | 68.4 | 129 |
| White (W) | 72 | 5987 yards | 74.3 | 136 |
| White/Green Blended (W) | 72 | 5501 yards | 71.4 | 128 |
| White/Green Blended | 72 | 5501 yards | 66.1 | 117 |
| Green (W) | 72 | 5119 yards | 69.4 | 123 |
| Green | 72 | 5119 yards | 64.7 | 110 |
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stone M: 74.6/141 | 436 | 163 | 412 | 557 | 200 | 360 | 467 | 427 | 563 | 3585 | 426 | 435 | 227 | 383 | 546 | 194 | 573 | 462 | 448 | 3694 | 7279 |
| Black M: 72.5/138 | 406 | 148 | 373 | 531 | 179 | 334 | 441 | 409 | 540 | 3361 | 399 | 412 | 208 | 354 | 532 | 180 | 542 | 437 | 430 | 3494 | 6855 |
| Blue M: 70.6/133 W: 76.8/141 | 375 | 137 | 349 | 521 | 154 | 311 | 416 | 390 | 527 | 3180 | 381 | 393 | 181 | 343 | 519 | 157 | 529 | 416 | 407 | 3326 | 6506 |
| Blue/White M: 69.2/132 W: 75.2/139 | 356 | 137 | 349 | 521 | 133 | 311 | 384 | 324 | 496 | 3011 | 371 | 353 | 181 | 343 | 497 | 157 | 508 | 389 | 407 | 3206 | 6217 |
| White M: 68.4/129 W: 74.3/136 | 356 | 123 | 315 | 484 | 133 | 302 | 384 | 324 | 496 | 2917 | 371 | 353 | 167 | 309 | 497 | 147 | 508 | 389 | 329 | 3070 | 5987 |
| White/Green M: 66.1/117 W: 71.4/128 | 307 | 123 | 315 | 436 | 133 | 302 | 310 | 324 | 373 | 2623 | 342 | 328 | 167 | 309 | 434 | 147 | 449 | 373 | 329 | 2878 | 5501 |
| Green M: 64.7/110 W: 69.4/123 | 307 | 96 | 265 | 436 | 118 | 220 | 310 | 283 | 373 | 2408 | 342 | 328 | 146 | 257 | 434 | 125 | 449 | 373 | 257 | 2711 | 5119 |
| Handicap | 3 | 11 | 5 | 9 | 17 | 7 | 1 | 15 | 13 | 6 | 14 | 12 | 8 | 18 | 16 | 4 | 10 | 2 | |||
| Par | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap (W) | 1 | 15 | 3 | 9 | 17 | 13 | 5 | 7 | 11 | 4 | 10 | 12 | 18 | 6 | 16 | 2 | 8 | 14 |
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Reviews
Reviewer Photos
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King & Bear, hole 11 Photo submitted by TimGavrichGP on 06/28/2022
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Photo submitted by u705588131 on 02/27/2022
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Photo submitted by u705588131 on 02/27/2022
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King & Bear 1st tee Photo submitted by Icanhackit on 11/12/2021
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Photo submitted by usgolfwu on 04/07/2020
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Photo submitted by usgolfwu on 04/07/2020
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Photo submitted by scrooge75 on 12/20/2013
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Photo submitted by scrooge75 on 12/20/2013
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Photo submitted by scrooge75 on 12/20/2013
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Hole 3 Photo submitted by u000006149247 on 10/09/2013
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Photo submitted by William2950144 on 07/04/2013
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Photo submitted by VernonG9044437 on 04/19/2013
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Photo submitted by VernonG9044437 on 04/19/2013
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Photo submitted by VernonG9044437 on 04/19/2013
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#14 Photo submitted by u000007030060 on 04/08/2013
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Houses along #14. Photo submitted by u000007030060 on 04/08/2013
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#1 Photo submitted by u000007030060 on 04/08/2013
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Boardwalk from #1 green to #2 tee. Photo submitted by u000007030060 on 04/08/2013
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Photo submitted by u000005782350 on 02/05/2013
Great atmosphere!
Considering the course was recently aerated, it was a beautiful course. Nice touch with the apples (on ice) on 1 and 10 on such a hot day. The ranger was around to give us water and cool towels as well, but not pestering us. It was a nice experience.
overall great course
Greens were so so due to recent aeration. bartender was very rude and needs to be fired.
The course to play.
I am new to the Jacksonville area and have played seven different courses now. This was the best of them all. I enjoyed this course as much as TPC Sawgrass. It was in beautiful shape. The greens were true and speedy but still held approaches and chips. The driving range and warm up area was great and the staff was the most friendly, professional staff I have ever encountered. A must play course.
Great Course
King and Bear looked great, the only thing I didnt really like was that you could still see where they had punched the greens. There wasnt any holes but it looked like they didnt fill the holes with enough sand. Other than that very nice course and the staff was great. The price was steep but if you get the hot deal its not so bad
Great experience
Course was in great shape, staff was very friendly and helpful, iced apples, plenty of ice water on the course/range. Couldn't ask for a better round of golf
Beautiful course, well maintained, fun to play
Except for the rain-shortened round, this was a great time. Will definitely play again.
This course is great and a great restraunt staff and cart service
Simply a must play while in Florida. Great people, great course fast greens. Time your play and you can save some coin. Cart girl Terri was super duper.
Crown Jewel of the WGV.
This is a fine course. Absolutely beautiful. The staff was super friendly. The course was in fine shape. The course had recently been aerated but had bounced back very nicely. Fairways and tees in super shape. We thoroughly enjoyed our round. My only knock is that this course is a bit pricey for your average golfer. The course wasn't very busy especially for a Sat afternoon. Every golfer should play this course at least once.
The course is very good
I like this course. The greens were being aireated when we played so the greens were not at their best
Normally a great place to play
However - I don't think it's right that they charge $129 for a course that's recently aerated their greens. Greens were bumpy and slow. Also - tried to grab a bite at the turn (at 3PM) and the kitchen was closed already.
Good Florida Course
I have played this course 4 or 5 times over the years and it is always in good shape. The greens looked like they had been punched a few weeks earlier but they ran fine. If you are a design nut like I am you can definetely tell which holes are Jack's and which are Arnold's.
Most people prefer this course to Slammer and Squire, I am not one of them. While it is the nicer walk with more picturesque views, I prefer the track at S&S. I have played at WGV about 20 times, and I have choosen to play S&S most of them.
Both however are always in great shape and fun to play. Play both of them back to back and choose which one you like best. Hard to go wrong with either course.
Great layout, transitioning from aeration but still on good shape. One of the higher greens fees in the area though.
K&B is one of the best courses around, a real treat to play. Played about three weeks after aeration but it will be in perfect condition by mid July and will remain that way all summer.
Not bad for the discounted price
Greens were a little bumpy and of average speed--found that disappointing. Fairways and boxes were in great shape. Rough is challenging. Played behind a foursome of members. On the 13th hole we were 40 mins behind per the marshall. Round took over 5 hours. They would not open the tips, which forced a friend I played with to play at 6800. He fired a 68 in large part because he could sting it around with a 3 wood all day. Overall not a bad course for the discounted price. No way worth the full price. There are a couple of courses in St. Johns county that are better buys.
nice layout
The course had recently been aerated and I asked at the counter when I checked in and the person told me it was fine and the greens were rolling like normal. In fact he asked me if I played a few weeks ago and I said no. The truth is the fairways and greens still had holes. I was disappointed in that.
Golf Now rate allowed me to enjoy a great course.
I love this course. Its long, wide, and challenging. It was really wet when I played so it wasn't at its best and it played even longer. But the greens were soft and smooth with a reasonable pace. I played Slammer & Squire the day before and its greens have not yet recovered from aeration. Normally, I don't get to play K&B because of the rate. Thank you Golf Now for providing me an affordable rate.
Wonderful Course to Play
I cannot give a high enough rating to the staff of this golf course. Everyone I met was incredibly friendly and eager to assist in any way. The golf course was in beautiful condition even though it was a little wet due to recent rain. It still played beautifully though. The greens rolled very true and the fairways and bunkers were immaculate. I will definitely be returning to this course on my next visit to the Jacksonville area.
The best greens I have ever seen!!
Breathtaking and very fun course ton play. Even though the pace of the course was slowed down by weather my friends and I had an unforgettable time playing this course. Superb experience!!
Disappointed
Greens were terrible. I was Told they were punch 2 weeks ago
played and looked as if they just completed the job. The reason
for empty holes throughout the greens was from heavy rains
soon after the holes were punched. They could not return to the greens and over sand , they had TWO weeks!!!! . The greens were impossible to putt on.
Great Course
Enjoyed my round on a well maintained course. The King and Bear was worth the wait.
Well maintained course-excellent greens
Would recommend. Different tees allow various handicaps to play at their level. It is a good value at $89 rate, but not $169. Very cordial staff and good warmup facilities. Enjoyed very much.