KING & BEAR

Set among pristine lakes, beautiful Loblolly pines, and stately oak trees in northern Florida, the King & Bear is a true collaboration of two of golf’s greatest legends, Arnold Palmer and Jack Nicklaus, with each hole containing characteristics of both players.

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SLAMMER & SQUIRE

The Slammer & Squire course officially opened to the public in May 1998. The Slammer & Squire features two distinct nines with generous fairways, contoured greens, and plenty of water hazards along with impressive views of the World Golf Hall of Fame.

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OUR HISTORY

World Golf Village Resort possesses two of the Jacksonville areas favorite golf courses. Located in beautiful St. Augustine, FL, our golf courses feature challenging and rewarding holes that provide great play for all skill levels.

King & Bear

Home to the renowned “King & Bear” golf course, a one of a kind design by Hall of Famers — Arnold Palmer & Jack Nicklaus, our course is the only design collaboration by these two great, and its where we earned our status as the most exciting and storied Jacksonville golf facility.

Slammer & Squire

Not to be outdone by the famous King & Bear, our second course is anything but a second thought. Built in 1998 through a unique 3-way design collaboration between legendary golf course designer Bobby Weed and design consultants Sam "The Slammer" Snead and Gene "The Squire" Sarazen, our “Slammer & Squire” course is an example of what Jacksonville golf should be.

World Golf Hall of Fame

As the official golf courses of the World Golf Hall of Fame in Jacksonville, Florida, these celebrated courses offer 36 holes of legendary, championship golf. Both courses have hosted professional tournaments including the Liberty Mutual Legends of Golf Tournament, a Champions Tour event, and Shell’s Wonderful World of Golf, as well as other nationally televised events.

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Experience golf that is truly spectacular and unique. Book a tee time, schedule a golf outing, take the family on a golf vacation, or let us host your special event at the World Golf Village or help organize your golf vacation in the Jacksonville, Florida area including the Golf Hall of Fame.

Other Amenities

Owned and operated by Honours Golf, each course features top notch golf practice facilities, enjoyable dining options, and Honours’ signature amenities including complimentary range balls, fresh chilled apples on the 1st and 10th tees, and cool towels for warm Florida days. 

World Golf Hall of Fame

2013 Hall of Fame Induction
The World Golf Hall of Fame has announced the following as members of the 2013 Hall of Fame Induction Class:

  • Fred Couples
  • Ken Venturi
  • Willie Park Jr.
  • Colin Mongomerie
  • Ken Schofield


Tickets and vacation packages are now on sale for the 2013 Induction Ceremony! For more information about all the events you can attend and to purchase tickets now, click here.

Stay & Play at World Golf Village Resort
GOLF VACATIONS
Take a trip to the World Golf Village in St. Augustine, Florida and remember some of golf’s greatest moments! The Renaissance Resort at World Golf Village is a great place to stay, the accommodations are comfortable and upscale, and golf is an everyday possibility. With two excellent courses located right on-site, staying at the World Golf Village is a golfer’s dream come true. After playing a round on both The Slammer & The Squire and The King & The Bear, guests can take a walk through the World Golf Hall of Fame and brush up on their knowledge of the legends who designed each course.