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10 Must-Do Golf Experiences

Bucket List Golf

Golfers can scratch off another item on their bucket list in Ponte Vedra Beach and St . Augustine where world-class golf courses abound .
THE PLAYERS Stadium Course ’ s 17th hole

10 Must-Do Golf Experiences

THE PLAYERS Stadium Course
Built as the permanent home of THE PLAYERS Championship at TPC Sawgrass , players find short , medium and long holes with a course routing laid out so no two consecutive holes ever play in the same direction . Its signature island green on the par-3 17th hole is one of the most recognized in golf .
Dye Valley Course
The sister course to the world-famous TPC Stadium Course is a challenging course where seasoned and casual golfers can benefit from the design with wider fairways and larger greens .
THE PLAYERS Championship
Each May , Ponte Vedra Beach hosts THE PLAYERS Championship , recognized by PGA TOUR members as “ their ” championship and awards the largest purse on the Tour .
World Golf Hall of Fame
The only place in the world where golf ’ s greatest players are enshrined along with exhibits tracing the evolution of the game . Personal memorabilia and artifacts from all Hall of Fame members and the biggest names in golf today are also on display .
Slammer & Squire
World Golf Hall of Fame ’ s anchor course was designed by Sam Snead and Gene Sarazen . The 6,939-yard resort course is distinguished by memorable par-3s and its natural beauty .
King & Bear
Named for its co-designers Arnold Palmer and Jack Nicklaus , the 7,279-yard course at World Golf Village is eminently playable and picturesque . It is rated among Golf Week ’ s “ Top Resort Courses .”
Lagoon Course
Ponte Vedra Inn & Club ’ s par-70 , 6,022-yard
masterpiece places a premium on accurate drives and thoughtful approaches .
PGA TOUR Academy
Located at both World Golf Village and TPC Sawgrass , this experience is designed to improve every facet of the student ’ s game with personalized instruction and the latest in technology .
TPC Clubhouse
The Mediterranean-style clubhouse at TPC Sawgrass is a majestic centerpiece for the club , providing PGA Tour standard hospitality to its members and visitors alike . Free , daily tours are open to visitors .
Florida ’ s First Coast of Golf
Book your perfect golf getaway and explore Northeast Florida ’ s golf courses and tee times at Florida ’ s First Coast of Golf travel planner . www . florida-golf . org
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