World Golf Village
Jacksonville, USA
World Golf Village overview
World Golf Village comprises two golf courses, each with their own separate clubhouse and amenities. Slammer & Squire is located adjacent to the World Golf Hall of Fame, just south of Jacksonville. The spacious golf shop features everything a golfer may need for their round, as well plenty of logoed gear and memorabilia. Outdoors, golfers can utilize the driving range with unlimited range balls as well as the putting and chipping greens. The Legends Restaurant & Grille is the perfect spot to grab a bite to eat and a drink pre- or post-round and offers a wide selection of food and drinks with views of the surrounding area and golf course.
King & Bear is located about 15-minutes from World Golf Village and is home to the only course in the world that has been co-designed by both Jack Nicklaus and Arnold Palmer. The club features a large golf shop, driving range with unlimited range balls, as well as a putting and chipping green for visiting golfers to utilize. After the round, you can get a drink and a bite to eat at AJ’s Kitchen & Cocktails, a space described as “Southern Coastal with a Lowcountry charm.” In addition to the indoor dining area and bar, the outdoor patio features fire pits with views overlooking the 9th and 18th greens.
Golf Courses
World Golf Village is home to two great courses designed by some of the game’s greatest players and designers. The Slammer & Squire is situated next to the World Golf Hall of Fame and was designed by Bobby Weed along with Sam Snead (the “Slammer”) and Gene Sarazen (the “Squire”). Meanwhile, 15 minutes away is the King & Bear by Arnold Palmer (“The King”) and Jack Nicklaus (the “Golden Bear”).
Golf courses at World Golf Village
King & Bear Course
Set among pristine lakes, beautiful loblolly pines, and stately oak trees, the King & Bear is a true collaboration of two of golf's greatest legends, Arnold Palmer and Jack Nicklaus, with each hole containing characteristics of both players. A course made for drivers of the golf ball, King & Bear has large fairways and quick greens to provide a challenge to golfers of all levels.
Slammer & Squire Course
Located in the heart of The World Golf Village in Jacksonville, Florida, the Slammer & Squire Course is named after the two World Golf Hall of Fame legends, Sam Snead and Gene Sarazen.
Accommodation near World Golf Village
The Renaissance Resort at World Golf Village
World Golf Village Renaissance St. Augustine Resort offers spacious rooms and is conveniently located to the World Golf Hall of Fame and the two great courses at the World Golf Village.