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4.4
1601 Reviews (1601)
5 Stars
871
4 Stars
554
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
88.6%
Recommend this course
1473 out of 1601 reviews
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4.6
43 Reviews (43)
5 Stars
30
4 Stars
10
3 Stars
2
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
1
Conditions
4.4
Value
4.2
Layout
4.7
Pace
4.5
Amenities
4.6
StaffFriendliness
4.7
95.3%
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41 out of 43 reviews
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4.6
47 Reviews (47)
5 Stars
32
4 Stars
12
3 Stars
2
2 Stars
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1 Stars
1
Conditions
4.4
Value
4.1
Layout
4.7
Pace
4.5
Amenities
4.6
StaffFriendliness
4.7
93.6%
Recommend this course
44 out of 47 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
1601 Reviews (1601)

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 8
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great layout and fast greens

The course provides a great challenging layout and the greens are almost like putting on ice. If you don’t like fast greens or a challenging layout, then this course is not for you.

The pace of play is a bit slow with walkers allowed during prime tee times but still worth it.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 182
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 250 Contributor
Previously Played

Greens have been v cut and sanded

Although the greens have been sanded they rolled ok....always enjoy the course

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 18
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Slightly over priced, but a nice course.

Solid course, pretty straightforward. Tee boxes and fairways were nice. Greens also for the most part, couple of tough spots. I'd say this is a 50$ course. 70+ is a little much, at least for the way things are right now. Will definitely play against but will be looking for a better price.

Conditions Good
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great layout

Recent greens work, but still very playable. Rough cut to nothing- wide open.

Had to play Covid rules but still a fun friendly place. Cut the greens low, let the rough grow...still a Q school game!

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

Great Day to Play Golf

Weather was perfect to play today. Course is in good shape. Greens are rolling good but a little slow, but understandable with the conditions. Definitely would recommend playing here.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 22
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0

Great place, good condition.. excellent value

Even during the virus hysteria, they still did an amazing job keeping the pace, conditions and service top notch. Great value

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 41
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Nice course

My wife and i played in three hours and fifteen minutes.

The course is in excellent condition considering the recent lack of rain. The layout is good and the tees are generally friendly for women golfers. Given the current pandemic and social distancing policies, there is limited opportunity to interact with staff or other golfers but everyone is friendly and efficient.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 38
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Fun afternoon

Just glad to be playing. Finally found a good on line rate so got some buddies together to play. Course was in good shape. Doing renovations to the clubhouse.

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

Very nice course

Course layout is very nice. Greens are a bit rough but manageable.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 41
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Love the course

The greens were alot slower than usual but it was still a great round.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 13
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 40
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Consistent

This is one of my regular courses and I love playing here. Service is always great! The course is in great condition. The greens are not like they used to be, but they are still nice greens.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 11
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Must Play if in Area (moderately detailed overview below)

Was super impressed with this course. Have played a lot in the area as here on vacation/visiting in-laws and this one takes the cake.

Staff: Was fantastic, kind, knowledgeable and very accommodating.

Tee boxes: Well maintained and clean (people or staff actually pick up their tees after their shot), would advise people to play the recommended tee box’s...if you are a longer hitter with a sub 5 index would play the Gold (back tees). It will suggest on the scorecard where to play from.

Fairways: very fair landing zones, pretty open for a higher handicapper

Bunkers: well positioned, and very nice sand (this might sound odd, but the bunkers/sand seems to be of much higher quality than other public courses)

Greens: the greens were the best part of this course, they are quick and roll true! Probably rolled to an 11/12 on the stimpmeter

Water: there is a lot of water on the course with beautiful views, but no forced carries other than a par 3. I wouldn’t let the water deter you from playing this course.

19th hole: I left pretty quickly, but believe the club house is under renovation, so didn’t get to experience this.

Enjoy this gem!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 107
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 500 Contributor
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart

St. John’s G&CC is blessed

Very good track but pretty tight. Greens in good condition.

Only negatives: 1) No course map on scorecards or anywhere; 2) No rakes in bunkers (may have been an anti-coronavirus measure).

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

great day

Course has a good layout with plenty of challenging holes. Except for the practice putting green course is in good shape. Would definitely play this course again.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
First Time Playing

Average

Great layout and great pace of play. Could be a beautiful course if they kept up with the course. Greens were bumpy and not in good shape. Over priced for the condition of the course.

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 10
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Previously Played

Needs work!!

Course in very bad shape!!! Definitely not worth the money!! Over priced!!

Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Fair
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 32
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Previously Played

What happened

Play this course numerous times over numerous years first time out was amazing conditions specifically the greens being beautiful smooth and rolled true and fast.

As a recent, we showed up everything was brown specifically the Teebox is fairways were mediocre greens had some type of virus and we’re very patchy and completely destroyed.

Still rolled even though it depressing seeing these types of conditions. It’s a shame they put money into building a new clubhouse where the golf course clearly needs the money instead.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 41
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart

over priced for the condition of course

Practice green unusable and greens on course very spotty. In my opinion the price is not good for the conditions on the course.

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 03/11/2020

Thank you for coming out to play. We are excited about the warmer temperatures and the improvements that you will see the next time you come out to play. The wet start to winter really effected the practice area. We'd love to hear more about your round. Please contact our GM at bpasquith@stjohnsgolf.com

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