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4.4
1609 Reviews (1609)
5 Stars
877
4 Stars
556
3 Stars
108
2 Stars
49
1 Stars
19
Conditions
4.2
Value
4.0
Layout
4.6
Friendliness
4.6
Pace
4.3
Amenities
4.4
87.8%
Recommend this course
1481 out of 1609 reviews
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4.6
48 Reviews (48)
5 Stars
35
4 Stars
11
3 Stars
1
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
1
Conditions
4.5
Value
4.3
Layout
4.7
Pace
4.6
Amenities
4.7
StaffFriendliness
4.8
95.8%
Recommend this course
46 out of 48 reviews
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4.6
55 Reviews (55)
5 Stars
38
4 Stars
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3 Stars
2
2 Stars
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1 Stars
1
Conditions
4.5
Value
4.2
Layout
4.7
Pace
4.5
Amenities
4.7
StaffFriendliness
4.8
94.5%
Recommend this course
52 out of 55 reviews
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Course Highlights
The course layout consistently earns high praise for its challenging and enjoyable design. After recent green renovations, the putting surfaces returned fast and firm, impressing golfers who returned with high expectations.

About

Holes 18
Type Public
Par 72
Length 7236 yards
Slope 132
Rating 74.7

Carved from a forest of pines and winding through wetlands and lagoons, St. Johns Golf & Country Club offers a scenic 18-hole round located between St. Augustine and Jacksonville. The course features tree-lined fairways and large, fast greens. There is also the occasional two-tiered green to look out for. Water hazards come into play throughout and there are several well-placed bunkers. Depending on how the wind is blowing, the course can range from being gentle to very demanding. Six sets of tees make the course accessible to players of all skill levels. In addition to the course, St. Johns Golf & Country Club also offers extensive practice facilities including a 10,000 sq. foot putting green, chipping green, and a double-sided driving range.

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Course Details

Year Built 2001
Fairways Bermuda Grass
Greens Bermuda Grass
Architect Clyde Johnston (2001) MacCurrach Golf (2001)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - included in green fees
GPS Yes
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Bunker Yes
Golf School/Academy Yes - "St. Johns' Learning Center and Practice Facility"
Golf Simulator Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Indoor Practice Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted Visa, Mastercard, American Express Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No

Food & Beverage

Bar, Grill, Restaurant

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Locker Rooms

Available Activities

Swimming, Billiards

Available Sports

Tennis
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Reviews

4.4
1609 Reviews (1609)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 54
Brunch 27
19th Hole Scenic Views 23
Course Challenges Include:
Bunkers 93
Water Hazards 90
Undulating Greens 62
This course/club is great for:
Advanced Golfers 76
Locals 74
Seniors 49
This Course's Location is:
Worth the Drive 77
Convenient to the City 73
In the 'Burbs 38

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Reviews 61
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 30
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
First Time Playing

Great Layout, but poor conditions

The golf course is very well layed out and have amazing staff members. My only disappointment was the fairway and greens conditions. Fairways are burnt out and the greens are very patchy.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
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Previously Played

What happened

There loosing the fairways and rough all over the course.

Greens are uneven due to two grasses growing on them

It’s not worth the money.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Reviews 70
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played

Love this course

If you like to pay a course with fast greens and well maintained fairways, then you will love the course. Also has plenty of bunkers and water in play. Number 13 and 17 are big challenges.

Thanks

Carlos

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
First Time Playing

Too expensive for the quality

Came from out of town to play a round and paid $85…the layout was great and provided a good challenge however, charging people $86 to play and more than half the fairways and roughs are dead grass and the greens are also dead and it’s the middle of summer. I personally wouldn’t play here again until they fix the course conditions

Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
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Reviews 3
Plays Once a week
2.0
Previously Played

Use to be one of the best courses

Course obviously had something spread all over, which is killing all the grass on fairways and rough. Greens have two different grasses growing on them which makes them bumpy uneven. I use to love playing this course, won’t get me back there until conditions improve on greens, fairways and rough. Sad to say the value is not there anymore.

Gunter P

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Commented on 07/13/2024

Hi Gunter!

Thank you for your recent visit to St. Johns! The recent drought and extreme temperatures that have plagued our area have been detrimental to our course, which has a limited water resource. You may have noticed the depleted water levels in our ponds during your visit. Fortunately, rain has been more frequent lately, easing the burden on our supply and providing much-needed relief. We expect our fairways and rough to rejuvenate quickly.

We would love to hear more about your round. Could you please reach out to us at info@stjohnsgolf.com? We would be happy to answer any additional questions you may have as well!

Thank you.

St. Johns Golf & Country Club

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Commented on 07/12/2024

Incorrect. Lack of water. They had to prioritize what got watered with what they have left. Nature can be relentless sometimes, obviously.

Played On
Reviews 75
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
2.0
Previously Played

Gone is past glory

SJGCC use to be one of the best maintained courses in the city. Those days appear to be long gone. Fairways are bad. Greens were ok. 9:49a tee time. Behind 10 mins. Took 5+ hours to finish. Never saw a ranger. Biggest travesty is charging $95 on a Friday and never mentioning most of the course was cart path only. So very disappointing.

Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Layout Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Course was just ok today

Tournament was played Walter in day they were so far behind cause there was no other respect for other people in front of us 3 players 1 thru 5 hole which took us nearly 2 hours causing us too have to be behind not have a enjoying round of golf fighting lightning thunder and pouring rain nobody seem to move them along why have them out there watching pace. Place is a kids driving golf carts on trails speeding hanging off carts I had not played here in a while and for sure will be a while before I return

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 9
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great course, poor pace.

Great course. Layout is challenging but also fair. Greens rolled pretty nice (could use a roll or two to smooth out some bumps).

Only issues I had was pace of play and mandating almost half the holes cart path only.

Pace was issue because they are simply squeezing too many golfers too close together.

Pace was also an issue because they mandated about 8 holes to cart path only, but ground was extremely dry (zero wet areas).

I would play again. Expensive for pace of play. Look for a deal or go on off times.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 36
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great tract

Wide open enough to stay out of trouble, but plenty of bunkers, moguls and occasional water to make things challenging. Plenty long too.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 14
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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