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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
14
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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Handicap 0-4
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5.0
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Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Great Day at St. John's

Course was in real good shape and greens were rolling well. Always a fun track and we played in under 3 1/2 hours on a Sunday afternoon. After playing a 5+ hour round the weekend before at a different course, where we waited on every shot, this was great. What a treat this was to play with some pace. Thank you!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
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Reviews 3
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Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Overall course in good shape.

Course is in pretty good shape greens are just patchy and sandy but to be expected this time of year.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Reviews 1
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5.0
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Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Reviews 9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played

Excellent Conditions

Was an excellent condition tee to green. When you do get on the greens, don’t get above the hole as they are fast.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 34
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 87
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
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Previously Played
Wet weather
Used cart

Very soggy due to all the rains

Sloppy sound - i think they lost their greens a while ago - but they're coming back slowly. Rough is HIGH (because they can't really mow) due to the rains. Many holes were cartpath only.

Give it a week or two to dry out......

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 12
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 11
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

No rain checks????!

We got rained out at the 7th teebox. Went into the pro shop to get a rain check and they hand us a receipt that is for 50% of what we paid on Golfnow. Then proceed to tell us it CANNOT be used to book online.

So...... we paid on Golfnow, got rained out after 6 holes, got 50% of what we paid returned to us by way of a RECEIPT (not any of our money back) and have to book at their rack rates to use it???? I could rebook 18 on Golfnow for less than it would cost to use this receipt with a rack rate!

NO THANKS! Never playing here again and here is my suggestion to anyone who chooses to book at St Johns via Golfnow - BETTER MAKE SURE IT ISN'T GOING TO RAIN, because you are basically paying total price for 18 holes once you tee off on hole 1.

Conditions Good
Value Poor
Friendliness Poor
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 35
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Nice Course / Layout

Course is a lot of fun to play with hazards and traps plentiful. Tee boxes and fairways were in great shape but soggy due to the weather. The greens were fair to poor with bumps and intrusion through out. Made it difficult to judge speed and line. Reasonable price for the loop.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
4.0
Previously Played
Wet weather
Used cart

The course has seen better days

Always loved playing this course and since moving away from the neighborhood had not played for 2 years. I expected it to be a wet course and had called earlier to find out if it was cart path only. Started of 10th. Fairways were as expected (good) but greens were unlike previous visits. I assumed it’s one off,unfortunately it was the case with all the greens. They are puttable and fast( cut low to compensate for multiple surfaces) That was not a problem until we reached the 18th hole and the rain got very heavy. After 20 minutes we decided to call it a day. I walked to the pro shop and that is where I met a gentleman working behind the counter and has been for awhile who I recommend to take customer service 101. He was rude and very proud of himself as he told me his name,while the assistant pro just sat there with a blank look. Condition wise,I feel it is going the route of the other 2 courses within 2 miles of them which is sad to see. My golf partner received our rain check which had stipulations on how to use which did not make any sense. If you book on line don’t expect to get a rain check but a credit towards future green fees and has to be paid at the course

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Poor
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Run away

The greens on this course are some of the worst I have ever Played on.

Conditions Average
Value Poor
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 29
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Wet weather
Used cart

Very Good for the Money

I saw the previous reviews and was concerned but the price was right.

I thought the range, tee boxes, rough and fairways were in great shape.

Yes the greens had multiple grass types on some holes … but very puttable.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 11
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Terrible rain check policy & rude older man in pro shop

Got rained out on the 6th hole. Staff in pro shop said, "We will refund half your round." I asked what that meant. He replied, "You will get that amount off your next round, but can't be used online."

That means: I paid $60 on Golfnow to play there, got in 5.5 holes (less than 33% of what I paid for) got a receipt that says $30 off next round (so they kept 17% for chits and giggles I guess) and have to book their rack rack at the course (minimum $72) to use my $30 refund RECEIPT!

Yah, no thanks!

Conditions Excellent
Value Poor
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Poor
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 41
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 47
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Good conditions all around

The course was in good condition. The Greene were good. The fairways and tee boxes were also in good condition. Can’t wait to play here again.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
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