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4.1
380 Reviews (380)
5 Stars
218
4 Stars
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3 Stars
28
2 Stars
7
1 Stars
6
Conditions
4.1
Value
3.3
Layout
4.4
Friendliness
4.4
Pace
4.7
Amenities
3.8
82.3%
Recommend this course
352 out of 380 reviews
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3.5
2 Reviews (2)
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4 Stars
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Conditions
4.5
Value
4.0
Layout
3.5
Pace
5.0
Amenities
4.0
StaffFriendliness
4.5
100.0%
Recommend this course
2 out of 2 reviews
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3.8
4 Reviews (4)
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Conditions
3.8
Value
2.8
Layout
4.3
Pace
5.0
Amenities
3.7
StaffFriendliness
4.3
75.0%
Recommend this course
3 out of 4 reviews
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About

Holes 18
Type Resort
Par 72
Length 6939 yards
Slope 127
Rating 72.7

World Golf Village is home to 36 challenging holes of championship golf. The Slammer & Squire Course is named after the two World Golf Hall of Fame legends, Sam Snead and Gene Sarazen, who served as consultants to the course's designer, Bobby Weed. The golf course is known for its tricky par-3 holes and the carefully preserved beauty of the landscape. Its traditional layout meanders through native flatwoods and hardwood hammocks, running alongside wetland preserves and a wildlife habitat. The scenic Slammer & Squire Course features contoured greens and gently rolling, generous fairways. There is also an abundance of water on the golf course in the forms of lakes and marshes.

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Course Details

Year Built 1998
Fairways Bermuda Grass
Greens Bermuda Grass
Golf Season Year round. Peak Season: Mid-February - May
Architect Bobby Weed (1998) Sam Snead (1998) Gene Sarazen (1998) MacCurrach Golf

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - included in green fees
Clubs Yes
GPS Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Caddies Yes
Golf School Academy Yes
Golf Simulator Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Indoor Practice Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard, Amex Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No

Food & Beverage

Restaurant

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Jacuzzi

Available Activities

Swimming, Fishing, Billiards

Available Sports

Tennis

Accolades

  • Golf Advisor: Top 25 Course Conditions in the U.S. (2022 #2)
  • Golf Advisor: Top 25 Courses for Layout in the U.S. (2022 #24)
  • Golf Advisor: Top Courses in Florida (2022 #18) (2021 #8) (2020 #9)
  • Golf Advisor: Top 25 Friendliest Courses in the U.S. (2017 #15)

Reviews

4.1
380 Reviews (380)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 42
19th Hole Scenic Views 21
Patio Dining 21
Course Challenges Include:
Bunkers 56
Water Hazards 50
Undulating Greens 38
This course/club is great for:
A Weekend Splurge 44
A Bucket list/Top 100 Pick 38
Entertaining Clients 37
This Course's Location is:
At a Resort 48
Worth the Drive 42
Near Local Attractions 39

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Reviews 14
Handicap 15-19
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Course was great, staff not so much

I have played here before and the staff was more efficient There was no one to drive to the club house and in the pro shop , I was told maybe the intercom needs batteries by an overweight looking lazy young man. Next I was told outside they were busy with an outing and had no time to help any one else. Great attitudes!! I teed off at 1;10 and was told by the starter that we we would most likely not finish. I t did not get dark until 5:45. What did he think I might leave! So 4 1/2 hours is not enough time. We finished at 5;30. There was no one to clean the clubs or transport us back to the parking lot. I am not spoiled it is more than a reasonable distance to carry a large bag hence that is why they have shuttles. Very disappointed with the treatment. As far as the course it was in very good condition and I thoroughly enjoyed playing there. So ignore the staff and enjoy the course!!

Conditions Good
Value Average
Friendliness Fair
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 23
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

This course is very wide open and very fair to play.

I thoroughly enjoyed playing this course. Fairways are wide and playing the white tees a good challenge for the senior golfer. Greens rolled very true and were fast. Not much water on the course. Only negative is that the course is pricey but it is a resort golf course!!!

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Used cart

RP Review

Still too pricey at $60.00
Drop it down to $45.00 and the course would be packed.
We pretty much had our own private course on a Saturday morning.
That's crazy

Conditions Excellent
Value Fair
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

A nice track in very good condition

Played this course a few times now and always find it to be in very good condition. Pace of play is usually good. Rangers do a good job of checking on pace of play. A good track you can count on.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Slammer and Squire

Excellent course. I took advantage of "Hot Deals" cost of $45 after tax.

My only gripe is that it was cart path only and this was neither announced on Golf Now nor at the Pro Shop before the round began. The course had recently planted its winter rye grass.

I'm also not a fan of every 20-something staffer calling me buddy.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart

Great course on a Hot, day.

I had a 7:51 tee time, but went out at 7:15. Only one other group, a twosome, a few holes ahead of me, on the course. As others have noted the course was over seeded, so cart path only. Found it strange that there were so few golfers, a lot of open tee times. I liked the layout a lot. It was in very good condition, not too wet, the greens and sand traps are in excellent shape. It looks from the tees to be much more challenging, but it has generous landing areas. Played in less than 3 hours which would have been just over 2, except for the draw/hook that had me always on the side of the fairway away from the cart path. Give it a try.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Excellent better than I expected for a resort location

More like a private club than a resort. Staff was excellent. Will play again.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Average weather
Used cart

Very slow

cart path only due to overseeding, and pace of play reduced because of it, led to a less than acceptable day of golf.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Excellent experience

The course was just over seeded, but the fairways were still nice and tight. The greens were like glass, lighting fast. The staff were all super nice. I had a great time. I still suck though.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 75
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 500 Contributor
Oklahoma Advisor
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Great experience

We had all day to find a way to kill some time before flying back home and decided to play this course, especially since golfnow provided a hot deal.
We even asked for maybe a move up in tee times to allow more time before flight and they more than happy to do that as a couple of groups canceled.
The course was in excellent shape and we both had some highlights to talk about.
The staff was extremely courteous and would definitely go back, if I had the opportunity again.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 9
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

challenges at every turn

Requiring deft shot making the course is fair with an emphasis on short game skills

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Used cart

Great course

Greens are great, Course gives you a challenge but not to the point where you get frustrated. Staff friendly and helpful.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Fair weather
Used cart

Challenging

Thought this course a little more challenging than the King & Bear course.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 142
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 250 Contributor
First Time Playing
Fair weather
Used cart

great course to play

the only thing could be a little better view from tee box on some holes if brush was a bit lower for better views where fairway was. the day had some rain and sunshine mixed. got a great deal from golf now 30 percent off. got to play a great course watch the golf chanel for that deal wow.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 19
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Worth every penny!

The course was in very good condition, the staff very friendly and helpful and I played on a perfect day. All the things a golfer hopes for every time we play.
I have played this track a dozen or more times and have been pleased each and every time. If I were to join a club again, it would be this one.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 38
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Great Course

I really like this course. Fun layout, some challenging par 3s. The greens were still recovering from being punched, but they were still pretty fast. Beautiful clubhouse! I will definitely play here again.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great course, aerated greens

Third time in this course & it never disappoints! Great range, great staff, great time.

The course was aerated about 3 weeks ago & it looked like they just gave it a second sanding so it was a little bumpy. Though this was the case, it was still quite fast on the greens & it looks like it will be fully back in about 1 - 1/12 weeks time.

Would highly recommend for the price right now, very much worth it!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 70
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played
Average weather
Used cart

Very Wet

St. Augustine has gotten a lot of rain - course was playing 90 degree rule. Some bunkers washed out, pin positions haven't changed in awhile - all resulting from way to much rain. Wait a week or so before you play - it should dry out.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 13
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart

Beautiful Course

I have now played King & Bear and Slammer & Squire. Have to say both are above avg price and worth it. For my money, I actually liked S&S a little better. Course was in amazing shape considering the amount of rain and storms in the area. Fairways and greens rewarded good shots. Starter and staff were very friendly. Very enjoyable experience. I will be back.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Fair weather
Used cart

This course has a very straightforward layout

The layout was very straight forward; by that I mean not tricked up. Only one or two doglegs on the course and fairly large greens. The fairways were also pretty forgiving with large bunkers. There was water on the course, but it did not really come into play. Just a nice, fun round of golf. You know Pete Dye was not in the area!

Difficulty Moderate
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