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4.4
1614 Reviews (1614)
5 Stars
881
4 Stars
557
3 Stars
108
2 Stars
49
1 Stars
19
Conditions
4.2
Value
4.1
Layout
4.6
Friendliness
4.6
Pace
4.3
Amenities
4.4
88.0%
Recommend this course
1486 out of 1614 reviews
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4.7
53 Reviews (53)
5 Stars
39
4 Stars
12
3 Stars
1
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
1
Conditions
4.6
Value
4.3
Layout
4.7
Pace
4.6
Amenities
4.6
StaffFriendliness
4.8
96.2%
Recommend this course
51 out of 53 reviews
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4.6
60 Reviews (60)
5 Stars
42
4 Stars
15
3 Stars
2
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
1
Conditions
4.6
Value
4.2
Layout
4.7
Pace
4.5
Amenities
4.6
StaffFriendliness
4.7
95.0%
Recommend this course
57 out of 60 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 7183 yards
Slope 142
Rating 80.7

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
1614 Reviews (1614)

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
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
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Commented on 10/15/2019

Thanks for your review, Wyatt. We are looking forward to having you back again soon.

Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Nice golf day

Course was in great condition. Very nice layout and the starter (Richard) was the best. Will definitely play again when in the area again

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

Still the one

Top conditions even after bad weather and required maintenance

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
2.0
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart

Greens not healed from aeration

The staff said the greens were aerated 2 weeks ago and were in good shape, but they were not even close to healed. They didn't tell me this when I called to book the tee time. I was in the area looking for a good course to play and this was well-rated. The course would probably be ok once the greens are back in shape. The good news the course wasn't too crowded and pace was good.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Fair
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Fairly Easy
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Commented on 08/15/2019

Thank you for your recent visit to St. Johns Golf & Country Club. We apologize for not clearly identifying our greens condition during their recovery, from our seasonal aerification, as they continue to improve back to their traditionally pristine condition. We hope that you will take the opportunity to visit the course again this fall and enjoy your round.

Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0

Great course

I have played this course three times now and have enjoyed it every time. Great layout that is challenging, but not overly difficult for the average player. I will definitely play there again when I am in town.

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

Horrid shape

The course is in really bad shape and under repair. They even gave us a little letter telling us to move our ball during several situations. Flooding on several holes so no carts. They shouldn’t be charging full price right now!

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Fair
Pace Excellent
Amenities Poor
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Commented on 08/15/2019

Thank you for taking the time to visit St. Johns Golf & Country Club. We apologize course conditions were not to the expectation that many associate our course with. In late summer, the Club completes an annual aerification to our tees, fairways, and greens to prepare the course for the fall and winter season. Heavy rains in early August have prolonged recovery, but the course will soon be restored to excellent condition. Our General Manager will be happy to discuss your experience in more detail. Please contact him at bpasquith@stjohnsgolf.com at your earliest convenience. Thank you for your patronage.

Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great Course

This course was fun to play... challenging at times but just a great layout. You will def. have to lay up on several holes b/c of the water and sand traps. Course was in excellent shape and the greens roll true.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Wet weather
Used cart

Thumbs Up to St Johns

Played an early afternoon round so it's Florida and rained at hole 16 enough for us to head us to club house.. Too bad cause 18 looked like interesting finishing hole.

Enjoyed course and staff was great. Being first time at course would have liked pics of holes on card or at tee boxes. Most holes pretty straight forward though. Greens have recently been punched and sanded but did not take a way from enjoying the course.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Hot Day on the links

3 of us played on Tuesday July 9th. Very hot day, but it's that time of year. Course conditions were very good except for the greens. Many greens had patches that were plugged ,as if there was burnout or some disease had hit the greens. Greens were very fast and as a result the breaks were magnified.

Fairways, tee boxes, sand traps were in very good shape. Only thing that stopped me from giving a five star rating were the greens.

Have played here multiple times and will be back.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 13
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

SJCC is a regular Course for me

I play SJCC 2-3 times a month. A great layout, friendly fairways and the greens are usually the best in the area for a public course. The employees treat you as if your a private club member.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Commented on 07/10/2019

Thanks for your feedback. We have a great staff and are glad you think so too. We hope you enjoyed your round and hope to see you back again soon!

Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 07/10/2019

Thank you so much for your review. We value your feedback, and hope to see you back soon.

Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Wet weather
Used cart

Love playing here when I visit

It rained for a good 3-5 hours the day we played and we showed up for drinks not expecting to play. Rain slowed asked to go out as we had a 4 man as I was back for vacation. They let us out and it's amazing how much water this course can take and how well it drains. I expected to play in a swamp but there were only a few minor places that weren't play able but the green were still fast.

Best course in the area, if you find a hot deal under $40 nothing compares.

Water on most holes, have to play smart

Fast Greens, (plugged around 6/06/19)

This is a must visit when I visit the area.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 07/10/2019

Thank you so much for your review! Glad you enjoyed your round with us. Hope to see you again soon -- this time, hopefully in the sunshine!

Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great course great value

I enjoyed the course layout and greens. Pace of play was slow for such a hot day. I would recommend this course to anyone that wants generous fairways and fast greens. They just punched them 2 weeks ago and didnt bother me. I had 4 birdies in the round. Staff was friendly as well. Dan from SC. 3 handicap.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 07/10/2019

We appreciate your feedback and want to thank you for your review, Dan! Come back and visit us again soon.

Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

The BEST in St. Augustine

As soon as you pull into the main drive leading to St. John's Clubhouse, you immediately get the feeling this is someplace special - and it is! You feel you're a member of a private club.

The staff is friendly and professional. The course is in great shape, and it's well defended with bunkers, water hazards, and some narrow fairways, however, you are rewarded for good shots.

I love the greens. They roll true and are just the right speed.

I look forward to playing St.Johns again soon!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 07/10/2019

Thank you for your review! We're glad that we aced your experience! We hope to see you again sometime soon.

Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Nice day !

The course was in fine shape and quite user friendly. The greens were fine and we played quickly. For the money it was a great value. The staff was very professional and friendly. I’d go back !

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 07/10/2019

We are thrilled that you had an enjoyable round and had a great experience with our staff. Thanks for your review and commentary. Hope to see you back again soon.

Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Great day at St Johns

This was the third time our group has played here on a buddies trip to JAX. Great course and conditions were good. Greens were fast! Had a cold beer in the very nice Clubhouse. Restaurant staff and the Head Pro were super friendly.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 07/10/2019

Hope your buddies trip was as fun as your round! Thanks for choosing St. Johns to make those memories at. Hope to see you back again soon!

Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Management is awesome!!

I have never played this course and erroneously gave it a bad review. Management contacted me immediately and was very attentive and courteous. I will be venturing to this course in the near future.

Sorry Guys

Poo

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
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Commented on 07/10/2019

Thanks for making up for that with this review! We appreciate it. Looking forward to seeing you soon.

Played On
Reviews 21
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Pace of play and aeration of greens

Greens were recently aerated, but are still fast. The pace of play was slow. Only saw the ranger on the 6th hole who said he informed the foursome two groups up to pick up the pace. Well, we never saw the ranger again and the foursome continued their slow play.

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
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Commented on 07/10/2019

Thanks for your review and the honest feedback- we take it seriously. It's our goal to keep our golfers on pace of play as much as possible. If you have any other comments or concerns, please reach out to us at info@stjohnsgolf.com. Thanks!

Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Previously Played

Started at pro shop, had to pay extra 53 dollars for two riders and there was no water in the coolers. Stopped at the turn and purchased a pack of crackers for 1.50. there was 4 crackers WTH. Overpriced

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Fair
Pace Average
Amenities Average
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Commented on 07/10/2019

Thanks for your honest review and feedback. We work to continually improve on the customer experience and your comments are a top priority for us. Please reach out to us at info@stjohnsgolf.com to discuss this further. Thank you.

Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

The course is a great layout!

The course was in great condition. the greens were aerated but still fast! Can not wait to play there again.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 07/10/2019

Thank you for your review! We hope to see you again sometime soon.

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