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3.9
1579 Reviews (1579)
5 Stars
853
4 Stars
550
3 Stars
108
2 Stars
49
1 Stars
19
Conditions
3.6
Value
3.6
Layout
4.5
Friendliness
4.4
Pace
4.1
Amenities
4.2
72.3%
Recommend this course
1451 out of 1579 reviews
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4.4
24 Reviews (24)
5 Stars
14
4 Stars
7
3 Stars
2
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
1
Conditions
4.2
Value
3.8
Layout
4.5
Pace
4.6
Amenities
4.4
StaffFriendliness
4.6
91.7%
Recommend this course
22 out of 24 reviews
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3.7
43 Reviews (43)
5 Stars
16
4 Stars
8
3 Stars
10
2 Stars
7
1 Stars
2
Conditions
3.3
Value
3.3
Layout
4.5
Pace
4.2
Amenities
4.1
StaffFriendliness
4.3
62.8%
Recommend this course
27 out of 43 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

3.9
1579 Reviews (1579)

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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Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Putting greens need improvement

Fairways are pretty good. The greens however are nothing but sands and impossible to hit because it’s too slippery (no grass).

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

Huge improvement

They have created a great facility with the new range and practice areas. Course is in good shape

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Overall just a great time

Stopped in Florida for business and had a travel day and found this on the app. Great course I could play often!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Great course!

We really enjoyed playing St. John's this week and found the course to be in good shape considering Florida is in a bad drought. We liked the nice touches of being offered bottles of water at the start and from the on course ranger in the middle of the round.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 51
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Good Day

Played this course many times and it’s been in better shape. It’s not about the greens, they’re in very good condition. The course has just not recovered from the winter frost kill, and on top of that the area is suffering from drought conditions.Fairways are extremely sparse and tight. I’m sure conditions will improve once some rain appears.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 20
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Previously Played

DISAPPOINTING

Having read the reviews after the course renovations I was expecting more. We’ve played this course every year when we come down for THE PLAYERS. This year the course was very dry and conditions were below average for our experience here. The staff was friendly, the new driving range was nice, and the carts were very nice. We paid $159 per player through Golf Now which was about $100 more than it was worth given the conditions.

Conditions Average
Value Poor
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Good round

Very good course setup and great conditions. Staff was extremely helpful and knowledgeable. Value was moderate for this area and timeframe.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 25
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Returning to form

Course is much-improved from 6 months ago. Greens are smooth and fast, fairways are winter-thin but well-maintained. New TopGolf range looked inviting, but did not use it. Food and beverages after our round were excellent and fairly priced.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Awesome course

Awesome course all around. Great layout, great staff, great facilities great experience!!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

I will never play here again

I was informed on the first tee that the entire course was cart path only. If I had known, I would have played elsewhere. The starter was rude and said "too bad, that's just the way it is". I won't be back.

Conditions Average
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Poor
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 17
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Course in good condition

The course is good condition, the layout is average.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 10
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Nice Course

Course is in good condition. Greens were good, but fast. Conditions were dry due to lack of rain. Bunkers filled. Course plays fair. GPS accurate to the pin and helpful in identifying hazards, carry, etc. staff was very welcoming. Played during the week, but sheet was full and pace of play was very good. Good value. Including range balls would be a nice perk. Would definitely play again.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 10
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Enjoyable Day

Conditions were very good. Greens in great shape. Bunkers filled. Staff was very pleasant and welcoming. Layout was good. GPS was accurate to pin. Played on a weekday, but it appeared the course was booked and pace of play was excellent. Would definitely replay.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 15-19
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Cold weather
Used cart

Great set of Links

I have been a resident of NE Florida since 1995 and had never played a round here. Wow, beautiful layout and very well maintained. I would score this course in the Top 10 area wide maybe Top 5. I will be back and can not wait to see the place in a few months when things get green after this particularly hard freeze winter. The Tee Boxes, Fairways, Bunkers and Greens where all well maintained and I can not say enough about the practice areas. Putting green, chipping green and driving range where all Top Notch. Kudos to the Staff. I will be back.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Solid Play

First time on St. John’s - a solid course, not overtly challenging, but has well placed hazards that requires thought to your shot. Greens are well groomed and tee boxes maintained. Pace of play was very good, hardly held up more than 3 minutes, however played on a less than normal temperature day. Staff was friendly and informative. Will play again when back in the area.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Fast greens

Love their greens-great shape and VERY fast.

Great golf course-

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 11
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Previously Played

Things to improve

The staff is awesome. The fairways are in good shape, and the greens are good as well. One area for improvement would be the golf carts—they could use an upgrade. Also, with rates above $90, I think range balls should be included, as that would feel more reasonable for the price. They are no longer using water jugs and now provide bottled water, but many times the coolers are empty, which can be an issue, especially on hot days

Conditions Good
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 181
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Top 100 Contributor
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Fair
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
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