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National Headquarters of the PGA Tour
P: 904.285.3700 www. pgatour. com St. Johns County is home to the National Headquarters of the PGA TOUR. The PGA TOUR is the leading global platform in professional golf, showcasing the highest expression of excellence, both on and off the course. The PGA TOUR’ s mission is to entertain and inspire its fans, deliver substantial value to its partners, create outlets for volunteers to give back, generate significant charitable and economic impact in the more than 130 communities in which it plays around the world, grow and protect the game of golf and provide financial opportunities for TOUR players. The county is also home to the World Golf Hall of Fame and PGA TOUR Entertainment, the TOUR’ s in-house production company which produces more than 1,800 hours of broadcast television annually. Additionally, the TOUR’ s flagship event, THE PLAYERS Championship is held each year at TPC Sawgrass.
Lagoon Course, Ponte Vedra Inn & Club
P: 904.285.1111 www. pvresorts. com Ponte Vedra’ s second test of golf is The Lagoon Course, a 6,022 par-70 masterpiece co-authored by two design geniuses- Robert Trent Jones with the front nine holes( 1961) and Joe Lee with the back nine holes( 1977). In 2007, renowned architect, Bobby Weed, fully restored and enhanced the layout, adding further character and challenge to the golf experience. The restoration branded the Lagoon Course with its own unique identity while nicely complementing the Ocean Course.
Ocean Course, Ponte Vedra Inn & Club
P: 904.285.1111 www. pvresorts. com Designed in 1928 by famed British architect, Herbert Bertram Strong, the Par 72, 6,574-yard Ocean Course represents the area’ s first resort golf experience. Lacking earth moving equipment, Strong used 100 mules dragging slip pans to shape course contours, dredge lagoons and build up a series of earthen mounds that dot the fairways creating dramatic undulations.
Stadium Course, TPC Sawgrass
P: 904.273.3235 www. tpc. com Home of THE PLAYERS Championship, golfers find this 18- hole golf course a selection of short, medium and long holes within the categories of par-3s, par-4s and par-5s; both right and left doglegs; and a course routing laid out so no two consecutive holes ever play in the same direction. With its signature island 17th hole being one of the most recognized in golf, this legendary track has captured the imagination of golf fans all over the world and is consistently named among the top golf courses worldwide.
Dye’ s Valley Course, TPC Sawgrass
P: 904.273.3235 www. tpc. com Boasting perfectly manicured surfaces and water on every hole, Dye’ s Valley Course was recently recognized in Golfweek Magazine as the # 9 Course in the State of Florida. With the same standards of excellence found at the Stadium Course, but a quieter, unassuming feel, Dye’ s Valley Course rounds out a complete experience at TPC Sawgrass.
Slammer & Squire, World Golf Village
P: 904.940.6088 www. golfwgv. com This 18-hole championship resort course was designed by Bobby Weed with design consultants Sam“ The Slammer” Snead and Gene“ The Squire” Sarazen. The Slammer & Squire course officially opened to the public in May 1998. The Slammer & Squire features two distinct nines with generous fairways, contoured greens, and plenty of water hazards along with impressive views of the World Golf Hall of Fame.
King & Bear, World Golf Village
P: 904.940.6088 www. golfwgv. com This 18-hole course is set among pristine lakes, beautiful Loblolly pines, and stately live oaks. Located just west of World Golf Village, the King & Bear is a true collaboration of two of golf’ s greatest legends, Arnold Palmer and Jack Nicklaus. Each hole reflects characteristics of both players’ strengths and styles.
Marsh Creek Country Club
P: 904.461.1101 www. marshcreek. com The 18-hole Mark McCumber-designed golf course is situated in-between homes and marshes. Six tee placements challenge golfers of all levels of play. Marsh Creek has a variety of golf programs for men, women and couples that provide for great opportunities for fun and socializing.
Ocean Course at Hammock Beach Resort
P: 386.447.4611 www. hammockbeach. com / resort-golf With six holes that put the players right on the very edge of the Atlantic Ocean, the Ocean Course has built a loyal following over the years. The course is lauded for its charm and beauty and often mentioned in lists of the country’ s best resort courses.