Ponte Vedra Inn & Club
About Ponte Vedra Inn & Club
Somewhat overshadowed by Sawgrass, this classic inn and resort predates it by several decades. Two charming golf courses have benefited from the design expertise of local resident and experienced architect Bobby Weed, and the new Lodge recently increased the resort's accommodations complement by several dozen rooms. Ponte Vedra Inn & Club should be near the top of the list for visitors seeking a sense of Old Florida.Facts
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Golf courses at Ponte Vedra Inn & Club
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Ponte Vedra Beach, FloridaPrivate/Resort
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Reviewer Photos
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Photo submitted by u479649397 on 08/14/2025
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Photo submitted by u479649397 on 08/14/2025
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Photo submitted by u126144953 on 02/13/2025
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Photo submitted by mattyward on 06/11/2023
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Photo submitted by mattyward on 06/11/2023
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Photo submitted by mattyward on 06/11/2023
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Fairway Photo submitted by Garzee on 11/06/2020
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Photo submitted by weiss180 on 01/30/2020
Conditions
The course conditions have declined over the past several weeks
Greens are ok but tees and fairways need work
Highly recommended
Outstanding design, best value in Sarasota area. Greens a little thin but rolled true and fast, other than that one of best in the area.
Great value in afternoon
Course condition was a bit dry but ok overall. Greens patchy but flat and true. Great value at $30 for nine. Booked again for tomorrow!
3x @ Wilderness
Went back because I found a hidden gem. Seems many have found the gem, because it was a lot more crowded. Still a good course for the money.
Windy Day at Club River Wilderness
We play this course a few times during our Winter stay in the area. The layout is decent and challenging. It was a very gusty windy day and the course played longer. The greens are a good fast pace however, the fairways are in need of better maintenance with many areas patchy with sand and no growth. We do our best to fill every divot that others failed to do, while waiting for groups. If everyone did the same, it would help; including fixing ball marks on greens! The bunkers are the worst in the area. It's a dark gray heavy sand that you should avoid bunkers at all costs. Staff is always friendly and receptive.
River Wilderness
Hidden gem of a course. Sits deep in the development, but in decent condition and very challenging to an intermediate golfer. Free range balls and a grass range are a big plus.
Good Greens
The Greens are good. The course is dried out so you get good roll but the fringes are not in good shape and the GPS system will make you back off the par 3's even thou they are in desert condition.
Member Issue
Local members jump in front of us after the starter had given us the playing order. The staff was fantastic at the course.
Wilderness great, golf okay
Birdwatchers delight, but golf conditions marginal. Great practice for tight lies in fairway. Greens look awful but putt okay. Our experience With staff was very good. Course layout was very good.
Total disconnect between pro shop & starter
We arrived & told we were paid in full and meet the starter out front. Upon meeting the starter we were told he had no record of us having a tee-time. He made us feel he was doing us a favour by putting us in behind a single who was obviously not a golfer. He proceeded to tell the groups behind us that GolfNow never tells them when they book tee times and he had to let us in. The 4some behind us bypassed us on hole # 1 and went ahead of the single in front of us. I’ve never experienced this kind of behaviour at a golf course with the starter. Luckily for us the single. Player in front of us only played 9 holes so the back 9 was more enjoyable.