King & Bear at World Golf Village
for everyone , regardless of experience . The Mark McCumber design features treelined fairways , contoured bunkers and 16 picturesque lakes that enhance its beauty and reward strategic play .
ROYAL ST . AUGUSTINE GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB ( St . Augustine )
Just minutes from America ’ s oldest city , you can play the 6,529-yard , 18-hole public course Royal St . Augustine Golf & Country Club . With four different tee options to suit golfers of all skill levels , the course showcases exotic wetlands , scenic lakes and expansive greens throughout its layout . Plus , it ’ s a short drive from World Golf
Village , making it easy to squeeze in as many rounds as possible during your trip .
ST . JOHNS GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB ( St . Augustine )
This Clyde Johnston design was built in 2001 and offers five sets of tees , and a family tee , with lengths ranging from 2,400 to 7,250 yards . The course is certified as a Cooperative Sanctuary by Audubon International , meaning it is dedicated to preserving local wildlife habitats and conserving natural resources . As you enjoy the course ’ s natural beauty , keep in mind that the wind can impact play , so strategy is key .
ST . JOHNS GOLF CLUB ( Elkton )
Recently renovated in 2022 , the course at St . Johns Golf Club provides golfers with a distinctive experience . The layout features expansive fairways , strategically positioned bunkers and nine water-bordering greens that will test your skills . If you need to get practice before or after your round , you ’ re in luck — St . Johns Golf Club offers excellent practice facilities , including three chipping greens ( one with a bunker ), a 10,000-square-foot putting green and a public 45,000-square-foot grass driving range .
FERNANDINA BEACH GOLF CLUB ( Fernandina Beach )
Situated near the Atlantic Ocean , Fernandina Beach Golf Club is a popular municipal course that features 27 holes , with each course providing its own unique challenges . The courses offer generous fairways and a scenic setting , and its proximity to Jacksonville International Airport and the area ’ s beaches makes it a convenient place to stop and enjoy . Before or after the round , check out the club ’ s Lighthouse Driving Range , which features Toptracer technology that gives you instant shot feedback while playing virtual courses .
PHOTOS COURTESY OF FLORIDA ' S FIRST COAST OF GOLF
Cimmarone Golf Club RIGHT : Fernandina Beach Golf Club hole 8
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