Oak Marsh at Omni Amelia Island Resort MIDDLE : Royal St Augustine BOTTOM : Slammer & Squire at World Golf Village
WORLD GOLF VILLAGE ( St . Augustine )
Named for golf legends who designed it , Arnold Palmer and Jack Nicklaus , World Golf Village ’ s King & Bear Golf Course recently reopened after a $ 2.5 million restoration . The 7,279-yard course now features 18 greens resurfaced with TifEagle grass , upgraded practice areas and other enhancements .
Named after two more golf greats , the Slammer & Squire Golf Course pays tribute to Sam Snead and Gene Sarazen . Surrounded by wooded wetlands and stunning views , the course offers five sets of tees , making it enjoyable for golfers of all skill levels .
OMNI AMELIA ISLAND RESORT ( Amelia Island )
In a few months , Omni Amelia Island Resort will reopen its Oak Marsh Course — a par-72 , 6,500-yard Pete Dye design where water hazards add a fun challenge on 14 of its holes . The resort is also home to two additional courses : the Long Point Course , award-winning Tom Fazio design with stunning views of the Amelia River , and the Little Sandy Short Course , perfect for a relaxed round with family .
CIMARRONE GOLF CLUB ( Jacksonville )
Located just 20 minutes from downtown Jacksonville , Cimarrone Golf Club is a semi-private course designed to challenge golfers of all skill levels . Often referred as “ The Wild One ,” this par-72 , 7,001- yard layout lives up to its name . Designed by David Postlethwaite , the course features smaller greens than many modern layouts and water or marsh hazards on every hole , demanding precision and strategic play .
GOLF CLUB AT SOUTH HAMPTON ( St . Augustine )
Family-owned and operated , the Golf Club at South Hampton provides a player-friendly experience for golfers of all abilities . With six tee box options , the course ensures a suitable challenge
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