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Dye’ s Valley Course at TPC Sawgrass
P: 904-273-3430 www. tpc. com / sawgrass / dyes-valley-course Designed by Pete Dye, Bobby Weed, and player consultant Jerry Pate( 1982 PLAYERS ® Champion), Dye’ s Valley at TPC Sawgrass is located adjacent to the renowned PLAYERS Stadium Course. Since its opening in 1987, it has hosted numerous professional Korn Ferry Tour events and remains consistently ranked among the top courses in Florida.
Conservatory Course at Hammock Beach Resort
P: 386-246-6710 www. hammockbeach. com / 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: 904-249-0585 www. florida-golf. org NE Florida is a premier destination for golf enthusiasts and group travelers. Whether you’ re visiting for leisure or a convention, they can coordinate a customized golf experience, including pre / post-event tournaments, for networking and team-building. With 71 world-class courses, you can play where THE PLAYERS play, tee off on legendary designs, or aim for a hole-in-one along the Atlantic coastline.
King & Bear at World Golf Village
P: 904-940-6088 www. kingandbear. com The King & Bear Golf Course shines as the only collab between Arnold Palmer and Jack Nicklaus. This one-ofa-kind layout blends Palmer’ s bold, strategic play with Nicklaus’ precision, featuring pristine fairways and fast greens. A true bucket-list course, it offers a challenging yet scenic round, making it a must-visit for any golfer in Northeast Florida.
Lagoon Course, Ponte Vedra Inn & Club
P: 904-285-1111 www. pontevedra. com Ponte Vedra Inn & Club’ s second test of golf is the par 70, 6,022-yard Lagoon Course designed by Robert Trent Jones and Joe Lee and later restored by Bobby Weed. This course is accented by tall pines, palms, and ancient oaks, which form the contour of narrow fairways. The inspiration is the course’ s dominant feature, a mosaic of lagoons, providing a challenge to even the most advanced players.
PGA Tour
P: 904-273-3542 www. pgatour. com St. Johns County is home to the Global Headquarters of the PGA TOUR. The organization’ s members represent the world’ s best players, hailing from 25 countries and territories. To date, tournaments across all Tours have generated more than $ 3.64 billion to local charities. Additionally, the TOUR’ s flagship event, THE PLAYERS Championship is held each year at TPC Sawgrass in Ponte Vedra Beach.
Ocean Course at Hammock Beach Resort
P: 386-447-4611 www. hammockbeach. com / golf With six breathtaking holes that put the players right on the edge of the Atlantic Ocean, the Ocean Course, designed by Jack Nicklaus, has built a loyal following over the years. The course is lauded for its charm and beauty, often mentioned in lists of the country’ s Best Resort Courses. With over 100 acres of playable turf, the course offers a unique challenge for even experienced golfers.
Ocean Course, Ponte Vedra Inn & Club
P: 904-273-7790 www. pontevedra. com Ocean Course captures the essence of a modern seaside design. Swaths of non-turf screening areas add striking visual contrast and strategic value. Famously recognized as one of golf’ s first island greens, the signature 9th hole was constructed in 1928. Featuring; strategically positioned bunkers, elevated greens, and undulating fairways, this course demands accurate drives and precise approaches.
PHOTO: 17TH GREE ISLAND HOLE, TPC SAWGRASS, THE PLAYERS CHAMPIONSHIP.
Slammer & Squire at World Golf Village
P: 904-940-6088 www. slammerandsquire. com The Slammer & Squire Golf Course is a celebration of shotmaking and strategy. Designed to highlight the natural beauty of Northeast Florida, it features open fairways, picturesque wetlands, and well-contoured greens. With a layout that rewards smart play over sheer power, this course is ideal for those who appreciate a fun, fair, and scenic test of golf.
THE PLAYERS Stadium Course at TPC Sawgrass
P: 904-273-3430 www. tpc. com / sawgrass / the-players-stadium-course Inspired by former PGA TOUR Commissioner Deane R. Beman, THE PLAYERS Stadium Course at TPC Sawgrass opened in 1980 as the permanent home of THE PLAYERS Championship. Designed with Pete Dye, it was the first true Stadium Course, prioritizing fan experience. Featuring the iconic 17th hole island green, the course is consistently ranked among the world’ s best.