About the Course

Set among pristine lakes, beautiful loblolly pines, and stately oak trees, 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.

Measuring 7,279 yards from the stone tees and 5,119 yards from the green tees, this course is sure to challenge the skilled golfer while providing player-friendly conditions for the novice.

This is a "driver's" course, which should come as no surprise as both Palmer and Nicklaus wielded awesome power games in their primes. You'll also experience the wide fairways of Nicklaus and the fast greens of Palmer.

King & Bear has received various awards and accolades:

  • Top 100 Women-Friendly Courses
    Golf for Women Magazine - 2000
  • 1st place - Best Golf Course
    Florida Monthly Magazine - 2001, 2002 
  • America's Top Golf Courses
    Zagat's Survey - 2003-2009 
  • Top 10 Best Courses in Florida
    T+L Golf- December 2004 
  • Among the Top 100 of America's Best Resort Courses
    Golfweek- 2005 
  • Top 10 Favorite Golf Courses in Florida
    Florida Golf Journal- 2007 
  • Top 50 Courses for Women
    Golf for Women- 2007