1 World Golf Pl., St. Augustine, Florida 32092, US
(800) 948-4653
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About World Golf Village

The home of the World Golf Hall of Fame also boasts two popular golf courses - one a collaboration by Jack Nicklaus and Arnold Palmer, and another recently renovated by architect Bobby Weed. Several lodging options, from the Renaissance hotel resort to dozens of multi-bedroom villas, make this a worthy destination for groups of any size.

Facts

Price Range$$, $$$
Property Class★★★★
Acres6300
Year Opened1998
Number of Units500+

Amenities

RestaurantsFine, Bar, Casual, Buffet
Room TypesRoom, Suite
TennisYes
Fitness CenterYes
Practice FacilityYes
Golf School/AcademyYes
Banquet SpaceYes
SpaYes

Services

Room ServiceYes
ConciergeYes

Rules

Is the resort pet friendly?Yes
Is resort stay required for a tee time?No

Golf courses at World Golf Village

Images from World Golf Village

Golfer Photos

Reviews

4.1 out of 5 stars
911 Reviews (911)
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
Recommended
Played

Hall of Fame

Very nice course. Well groomed and manicured. Highly recommend playing this one when in Florida

Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
Reviews 27
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
Recommended
Played

Back on our list

Last time we played this course the greens needed work, but this year they were in great shape. Ended up behind a college team after hole 7' At the turn starter let us go back to 1st tee so wouldn't be stuck behind the college tournament. This course is back on our list of course to play in St Augustine.

Previously Played
Average weather
Used cart
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 3.0
Amenities 5.0
Difficulty 3.0
Review 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

Beautiful Layout in Great Shape

This course is a beautiful, challenging layout with water in play on most of the holes. Course was in immaculate condition and greens were perfect.

Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 4.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 5.0
Difficulty 4.0
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Great Course,l

Really enjoyed the course & the staff is awesome here. They take good care of you... 3-4 different tee box options to suit every level of player. I feel

Like it is a forgiving course, wide fairways & big greens. Good bit of sand & water, but that's fine.

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First Time Playing
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 3.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Second best on site

It's decent. If only playing one round at the world golf village play King & Bear. It's back 9 is spectacular. The Squirre & Slammer doesn't feel like a Florida course if that's what your after but it's decent for $130 or so.

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First Time Playing
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 3.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 4.0
Reviews 12
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

Bear and Grinning

Awesome course. Wish it was a little less money but i do see why they get the rate.

Will be playing in a tourney here in June hope it is as nice then as it was today.

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First Time Playing
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 4.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 5.0
Reviews 12
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Review

Excellent course. Golfnow.com made it more affordable. Even the cost of a beer was not too high, as it is at a lot of the nicer courses.

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Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
Difficulty 3.0
Reviews 9
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Golf At Its Best

KIng and Bear is awesome. Fairways are lush and the greens are as good as they get. Great service from arrival to departure. Range balls, apples at tee boxes are added bonus. #16 is Mr Palmer's favorite hole and it is beautiful expecially the green surrounded by large rock wall. A must play course.

Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
Difficulty 4.0
Reviews 6
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Amazing experience

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.

Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
Difficulty 3.0
Reviews 6
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Awesome !

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.

Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
Difficulty 2.0
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
Played

Overpriced

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!

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Previously Played
2.0
2.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 2.0
Value 1.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Review 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

A wonderful and hospital place to play golf

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!

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First Time Playing
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 3.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
Reviews 6
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

Nice Course, Courteous Staff

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.

Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 3.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 4.0
Reviews 10
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Good Golf Experience

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.

First Time Playing
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 2.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 2.0
Amenities 4.0
Reviews 10
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Good for low handicaps

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.

First Time Playing
3.0
3.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 3.0
Value 4.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 5.0
Reviews 18
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

Fun and Challenging

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.

Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 4.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 1.0
Amenities 5.0
Reviews 28
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Great Experience

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.

Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
Difficulty 4.0
Reviews 2
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

Great Course

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.

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Previously Played
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 4.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 5.0
Review 1
Handicap 20-24
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Wow...

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.

First Time Playing
Average weather
Used cart
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 5.0
Difficulty 3.0
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Pristine Conditions

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.

Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
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