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38 visit MyFloridaMeetings.com Golf 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 GolfDigest as the #21 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. Conservatory Course at Hammock Beach Resort P: 386.246.6710 www.hammockbeach.com/resort-golf Comprised of 140 acres of dramatic elevation and undulating greens not commonly found in Florida, the Conservatory Course ® includes nearly 76 acres of man-made lakes and three waterfall features. Currently ranked the longest and hardest course in the state, the Conservatory offers golfers of all skill levels a unique challenge. Florida’s First Coast of Golf P: 904.249.9683 www.florida-golf.org Explore premier golf courses and accommodations, discover new skills at their top-rated golf academies, or check out one of their exclusive Florida golf packages. Home to the World Golf Hall of Fame, THE PLAYERS Championship, PGA TOUR and Champions Tour, Northeast Florida, known as Florida’s First Coast, is home to over 75 miles of world-class coastal golf courses and resorts. Florida’s First Coast is your ultimate golf getaway. Honours Golf P: 866.HONOURS (866.466.6877) www.honoursgolf.com/-florida Honours Golf® operates an array of impressive golf courses throughout the Southeast that will leave you with a lasting, positive experience. Whether you are visiting one of their clubhouses, teeing off on one of their exceptionally conditioned golf courses, or recapping the day’s round in one of their restaurants, you’ll find each Honours Golf club has a distinct beauty about it. Their award-winning golf courses are designed by some of the industry’s most notable golf course architects, so you can expect game-challenging landscapes with captivating views. You’ll also enjoy some of the finest playing conditions in the South and Southern hospitality at its best. 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. 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. 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. 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.