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4.3
1596 Reviews (1596)
5 Stars
866
4 Stars
554
3 Stars
108
2 Stars
49
1 Stars
19
Conditions
4.1
Value
4.0
Layout
4.6
Friendliness
4.6
Pace
4.3
Amenities
4.4
88.2%
Recommend this course
1468 out of 1596 reviews
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4.5
39 Reviews (39)
5 Stars
26
4 Stars
10
3 Stars
2
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
1
Conditions
4.3
Value
4.1
Layout
4.7
Pace
4.5
Amenities
4.5
StaffFriendliness
4.7
94.9%
Recommend this course
37 out of 39 reviews
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4.5
42 Reviews (42)
5 Stars
27
4 Stars
12
3 Stars
2
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
1
Conditions
4.4
Value
4.0
Layout
4.7
Pace
4.5
Amenities
4.6
StaffFriendliness
4.7
92.9%
Recommend this course
39 out of 42 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

4.3
1596 Reviews (1596)

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 1
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart

Holiday Round

Paired up with two regular visitors and we played of f the white tees. The course was moderately challenging and with at times a moderately strong breeze to add to the challenge. Greens were variable, possibly because of the different drying rates for elevation and wind. Bunkers were freshly raked with a good depth of sand. Pleased to have regular visits from thedrinks buggy.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Well designed layout.

Fairways were in excellent condition as well as the tees. However the greens are sub-standard. There is a lot of foreign grass in the greens, certainly not what we expected at St John’s Golf and Country Club. We definitely will not be playing there again in the near future.

Conditions Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 12
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 59
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Previously Played

MOSTLY GOOD… BUT

Very challenging, but fair layout. Tees, fairways, and sand traps were all good. The greens rolled quick in the morning but they’ve been invaded by patches of a different kind of grass. Not sure how they will roll in the afternoon as I’m sure they grow at different rates. I felt $78 for this course on a weekday morning was a little high. I do not plan to play there again.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 23
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Love this course

Worst pace of play we have encountered, three some ahead of us was extremely slow. 4 and half hours. to play. were were a foursome and we waited on every hole to hit.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 6
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 10
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Nice layout

Greens are a bit bumpy, they rolled ok.

Rest of course is 5 star

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 86
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played

What happened

This course was once one of the best in the area.

The greens are in bad shape. It’s really a shame.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Good course

This course is always good. Greens were aireated in last two weeks but no mention of it before booking. Should have been a discount given their condition.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Exceeded our expectations

The course was an awesome value. Reasonable price, outstanding staff, beautiful conditions (even in the heat). Greens could have been a little better but they were much better than most public courses in the area.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Unfortunate

Found it to be unfortunate to pay $75 per guest and not be told the greens were in aeration condition!!! Then to be stuck behind a group of players that held us up an average of 5 minutes per hole on the back nine, only to be told by the ranger that if I say anytime they will just say ok and stay at the same pace because this group plays there every week.

Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 3
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Should have been told

Staff was friendly course looked good but first Florida course that I’ve seen cart path only and it was not wet except two holes. The greens had been punched last week and not enough sand used. Don’t think it would have mattered as there are numerous patches of common Bermuda all over every green. It was like putting on a pinball table. Would not have booked had we known the greens were so bad.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Great track but…

Awesome layout and beautiful course. Only con was punched and sanded greens but was notified prior to reservation which is no big deal.. awesome staff and experience will def be playing regularly!! PS cart girl makes a nice transfusion

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great Course, BUT

We’re unaware that the greens had recently been plugged and sanded. Several greens had a bad weed problem. If I had known about the plugged and sanded greens, I would not have booked tee time. This kind of info should be announced during the reservation process.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Previously Played

Greens Punched and Sanded

Was told by the starter that we would be playing the back 9 twice as the front was under maintenance. No issue to me. However, there was no warning of how the greens were punched and sanded that same day and we’re unplayable. Full price paid as well. Beautiful back 9 course otherwise!

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Poor greens

The greens were punched and heavily sanded. No fee discount for horrible conditions.

Conditions Average
Value Poor
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Awesome experience

I took my wife for a round for her birthday (her wish), and we were extremely surprised and happy about how beautiful this course was! The employees were super friendly, the amenities top notch, and the clubhouse very modern and clean! Would definitely recommend! Only complaint would be the lack of ball washer stations at the tee boxes? Enjoy

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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