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This is a bucket list course. My barometer as far as top notch courses to compare it to is Harbor Town ,with wider fairways.I actually prefer the King and The Bear.From start to finish the people there cater to you. practice range was great. Fairways were plush and greens were smooth and fast. The clubhouse was quite an experience also.If you have the opportunity to play here,, you wont be disappointed.

From start to finish one is catered to at this course . The Golfnow green fee really allows one to enjoy this jewel.The course is in excellent shape all the way around. This course is run as efficiently as any you will play.You will not be disappointed.Greens are fast and roll true.The irons check up nicely but the pitches and chips will roll out a bit more than I was accustomed to.Fairways are wide and forgiving but a well placed drive can make a 2 to 3 club difference depending on which side of the fairway you hit.The courses has many well maintained bunkers and some water that can definitely come in play.If you are in the Jacksonville area you should make this a bucket list destination.

I have played it multiple time . I'm hoping this was a transition time between the overseed and Bermuda grass coming in . Fairways where thin and greens where not good! Very disappointed for the price we paid!

A visit to this course was a 'blow out' treat at the end of a holiday that included a trip to The Masters.

The whole experience was excellent from the bag drop to the farewell after a very good value lunch. This is a well-oiled machine manned by delightful people who are well trained and make the experience excellent.

The golf course was in wonderful condition and amongst the best I have played (including the Brabazon at The Belfry and The PGA at Gleneagles). The whole environment was superb and we had such a good day my son encouraged me to go on and play the sister course!

This was the most expensive round of golf I have ever paid for myself but it is a course I shall definitely play again. If you are the area you MUST play this course, if only once as a treat!

Very nice, challenging course. Played on 4/17/16. Although some of the tee boxes could use a little more grass, the overall condition was very good with the greens being excellent. Was greeted by a young, very courteous man in the pro shop upon arrival. Would play again, but the (regular) greens fees were a too high I thought.

Enjoyed the layout of this golf course. Front nine is different topography then back nine. Front has elevation changes approaching the green - down and up, deep bunkers are a result (one is over your head). Back is playing golf in a flat open parkland.

Bunkers, front & back 9s, have steep, deep lips to them. Sand ok but best to 'really' avoid them. There are 'middle of the fairway' bunkers.

Back tees encounter side water on most holes. Some holes have sandy areas where the carts use in lieu of a cart path.

Fairway grass is green, no weeds. Tee boxes excellent shape. Greens good. Asked about grass collar on Hole #17 (read prior GAdv review - different type of grass & color) but didn't get any answer. Could put thru with no issue.

Putting fast and affected by subtle changes greens. Long rangers can be thru 2 - 3 changes. Putting can add 10 strokes if your not careful.

Tees, fairways, rough, greens were in good shape -- green not browned out, weeds were recently srayed, divots for the most part were filled in with sand. Did see evidence of water / drainage issues but not an issue playing.

Putting can be an issue. Tough to take time with foursomes coming up. Very subtle changes that you can't readily see. Yes, part of the game.

Front 9 different from back 9. Front is tree lined, back is open fields. Both are fun and fair. Rolling mounds in fairways common so expect uneven lies. On 11 tee you drive in a narrow chute. On 13,14, you hit over bunker/water. Low h/c's side water & bunkers. High h/c's got to tread the neddle bete the greenside hazards.

Staff very courteous. You park by the I Golf Hall of Fame and are driven (100yes) to clubhouse. Great lunch at Legends!!

Overall good playing course for everyone.

Pace of play was slow. My group was behind 2 walkers and 1 cart. The whole day. Course has lots of water so every shot is a challenge. Greens are hard to read but very fast and very smooth. Had a good time and would love to play again. Every one there was very nice and did a good job. Every hole was so nice to look at.

It is a great course. It is in excellent condition. The layout is terrific, providing golfers of all levels with a fair test.. It has a good mix of holes that that were both in and out of my comfort zone. If you are visiting the St Augustine area, don't miss the chance to play The King & the Bear. The course, the club house, the pro shop and the staff provide for a great experience.

Like this track a lot, of course it helps when you shoot a low round. Course was in good shape for the most part, a couple of choppy areas on some greens.

I'm not the most experienced golfer, and have trouble sometimes keeping the ball straight with my driver, but the course layout isn't so tight to where it wasn't a problem for me. The fairways are in excellent condition as well as the greens for the most part. My only problem I was coming across is people not fixing their divots on the greens or not fixing them properly from ball flight. Overall I loved golfing this course and would recommend everyone who likes to golf at least play this course once in their lifetime. I'll definitely be back.

Wow wow wow, first time ever playing this course, and it did not disappoint. It's one if not the best course I've ever played. The staff was excellent, fairways were gorgeous, and the greens were fast but not slick, and rolled very true.

Slammer is always a great experience. Greens were fast and true. Readable breaks. Fair test of golf.

K and B is a fun course and multiple tee options allow you to make it as challenging as you want. The greens were true and quick. My one question is why ring every green with a collar of grass that a) doesn't match, b) is three times greener than any other grass on the curse, and c) is a new kind of hazard I've never encountered before. Putting from off the green was next to impossible as the collar was a different height than either side of it. Hopefully it will grow in and blend in as the other grasses grow this summer.

Ok so played the sister/brother course in the morning. Had the proshop book us for their double play. Both courses for one price. They booked us two tee times and gave us time for lunch. We were fine in the morning pace was great, in the afternoon at King and Bear, it was obviously overbooked..the group in front of us was two 4-somes that played as an 8 some. They slowed the course down a lot, over a 5 hr round. No course rangers to keep pace of play, called pro shop, and seemed very unconcerned about pace of play. We asked for cart girl to come out and she did met up with us by the next hole. We saw her a ton on front 9. Just be prepared to play a slow round here, especially if it's afternoon. They have a lot of groups play both courses. Worth the wait great layout, lots of water, challenging. but not too hard. Put it on your bucket list you will not be disappointed. I PROMISE

Ok so I was told and read this was a bucket list course. It was designed by Snead and Sarzen..and well it is a great track. l loved the layout. It is decent long from the black tees. 6600 I think . I was hitting them straight today off the tee so made this a very enjoyable round. Play this course pick the right tees and you will love the layout. Greens were money, plush and green. Fairways were nicely taken care of. Only one tee box needed some TLC, but for it being early spring the course was in good shape. It rained cats and dogs the night before and the course was fine in the morning.

Used a Hot Deal voucher & it was a great experience. We had an 8am tee time, and had the range & the course to ourselves. Twosome, played in 3 hrs.

Greeted in the parking lot by friendly & helpful staff, & the check-in in the pro shop was a breeze. Starter was friendly, & said we could tee off as soon as we are ready.

The course conditions were excellent (I've played her 5-6 times now, & this was the best conditions I've experienced here).

One suggestion is to add GPS to the carts.

Will keep my eyes open for a future Golf Now Hot Deal for the Slammer & the Squire.

Ony bad experience we had is we couldn't play as twosome.After we found starter he said to busy an we were paired up.The problem I have with this there was a twosome in front of us an a twosome behind us.Also while playing we notice there was more than one twosome behind us.We were so upset we almost didn't play last nine.Really didn't help our game either. We played other courses in the area an starters worked us in as twosome.We will probably never go back.

Was a member here and at King & Bear for 6+ years. Glad to get back. You will not find better courses in area unless you want to pay top dollar for TPC Sawgrass. Nice layouts and in very nice condition - had played 5 other course previous week further south in FL and it was nice to finally see grass instead of sand and burnt up weeds.

Practice facility at both courses excellent.

Only slippage seems to be in the food service in clubhouse. Wife had breakfast and I had lunch and both were underwhelming.

Played in 3.5 hours. The course was in great shape both greens and fairways. Would recommend it to all that visit the Golf Hall of Fame.