Golfers can scratch off another item on their bucket list in Ponte Vedra Beach and St . Augustine where world-class golf courses abound .
Legendary 17th green at TPC Sawgrass
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 March , Ponte Vedra Beach hosts THE PLAYERS Championship , recognized by PGA TOUR members as “ their ” championship and awards the largest purse on the Tour .
Ocean Course
On the Inn & Club ’ s Ocean Course water is definitely a dominant feature with a mosaic of lakes and lagoons taunting golfers on 11 holes . The par-71 , 6,707-yard Ocean Course at Ponte Vedra Inn & Club has served as the site for the U . S . Open qualifying round five times .
World Golf Hall of Fame & Museum
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 .”
Slammer & Squire at the World Golf Hall of Fame
Change Up Your Game at PGA Tour Academy
The PGA TOUR Academy at World Golf Village and the PGA Tour Performance Center at TPC Sawgrass help players improve every facet of their game with personalized instruction and the latest in technology .
Florida ’ s First Coast of Golf
Book your perfect golf getaway and explore golf courses and tee times at Florida ’ s First Coast of Golf travel planner . www . florida-golf . org
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