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Value
3.0
Layout
4.0
Friendliness
3.7
Pace
3.8
Amenities
2.7
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About

Holes 9
Type Semi-Private
Par 70
Length 6413 yards
Slope 138
Rating 71.4

Editor's Note: Course closed and reopen as The Yards.

The Oak Bridge Club (formerly known as Ponte Vedra Golf & Country Club at Sawgrass) in the heart of Ponte Vedra Beach, Fla., sits adjacent to the famed Players Stadium Course at TPC Sawgrass. The 6,413-yard, par-70 Arnold Palmer design features water on every hole, tree-lined fairways and undulating greens. Oak Bridge favors accuracy and strategy over power and distance. New owners have upgraded the clubhouse and introduced a new restaurant, The 3 Palms Grille. A tennis center is home to 10 Har-Tru clay courts.

Course Details

Year Built 1973
Fairways Bermuda Grass
Greens Bermuda Grass
Golf Season Year round
Architect Ed Seay (1987) Arnold Palmer (1987) Robert Walker (1988) MacCurrach Golf

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Bunker Yes
Golf School Academy Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No

Food & Beverage

Snacks, Restaurant

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Locker Rooms

Available Activities

Swimming, Billiards

Available Sports

Tennis

Accolades

  • Golf Advisor: Top 25 Most Improved U.S. Golf Courses (2017 #12)

Reviews

2.6
716 Reviews (716)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 25
19th Hole Specials 6
Course Challenges Include:
Water Hazards 73
Bunkers 53
Narrow Fairways 25
This course/club is great for:
Locals 48
Beginners 33
Seniors 24
This Course's Location is:
Convenient to the City 36
Worth the Drive 20
At a Resort 19

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Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart

Getting much better

Nice to see the course getting better, the greens were good and fairways good. Last played in May 2016

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Course is getting better

Course is in better shape than a few years ago. Needs water to thiliken up the turf. Greens are slow, need watet. Tee boxes could be in better condition. Overall, a good value for a high handicap like myself.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Loving every minute of it

Not to fast & not to slow!!
We played the course in four hours.
In at ten out at three not bad for us

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 10
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great value

Have played here a few times. Great layout and shape for the price.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Nice course - didn't know it existed

I liked it overall experience...fast pace, nice greens. Some hurricane damage but not intrusive. I will play this course again.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
82359a23-8db8-5cd5-b95b-e12cb5934a55
Commented on 01/01/2017

Thanks. We are happy to have you back anytime!

Played On
Reviews 18
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Ongoing improvement

Nice layout. Fairways need work. Greens were slow and a little rough, but challenging. A good deal for the price.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Coarse was nice. Needs water on coarse and there was no cart beverage person on coarse.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Fair
Pace Average
Amenities Poor
82359a23-8db8-5cd5-b95b-e12cb5934a55
Commented on 01/19/2017

We do our best to inform our guests before they tee off if we do not have beverage cart service available for that day. We apologize if this was not communicated. A water fountain can be found on #5 tee. Refreshments can be purchased in the pro shop at check in, with a complimentary cooler. We love to keep our golfers happy, and with the help of 3 Palms Grille(open for lunch and dinner with a full bar) have been doing just that!

Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Making A Come Back

When a golf course has been neglected for a long time it is very difficult and expensive to bring it back. It's been several months since I last played at Oak Bridge. I must say they have done a lot of work and the course is looking much better than it did the last time I played. The fairways and greens are much improved. The tee boxes could use some work and there is NO SAND in the bunkers. There are no water coolers on the course. They definitely need water before the weather starts to warm up.

The last time I played there the staff was much more friendly, They also had a bbq grill going with hot dogs and beers when we made the turn. That was a nice touch. The restaurant is not accommodating to golfers making the turn. They didn't even have anyone driving the beer cart.

The girl in the pro shop acted like "The Grinch" when I wished her a Merry Christmas.

I hope the course continues to improve and they bring back the friendliness I experienced the first time.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Poor
Difficulty Moderate
82359a23-8db8-5cd5-b95b-e12cb5934a55
Commented on 01/19/2017

Thank you for taking the time to write this review. Our maintenance team has been working hard this past week on shaping and filling the bunkers and the improvements are noticeable. The 3 Palms Grille just opened in December and has been providing the best fine dining service and food to all guests. Please be patient as we all continue to fine tune our operation. Beverage cart service is operated based on tee sheet bookings right now and will have quick meals for the golfers coming soon! Our team members are usually extremely friendly, but everyone can have a bad day. Sorry for your unfavorable experience. We are here to greet you with all smiles next time!

Played On
Reviews 10
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather

The improvements continue

Oak Bridge is in the best shape I've seen in a long time. The time to play it is now! It has been getting better over the last year and it's safe to say that the course has finally turned the corner. The greens roll well and most of them are looking good. The overall condition of the course is significantly better than I've seen in the last couple years. A few tee boxes are spotty and need some work along with most bunkers but for the price to play it's hard to get a better deal in Jax or Ponte Vedra.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
1.0
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Don't go!

OMG, I CANNOT BELIEVE this is a Sawgrass property.

The tee boxes are sand and weeds, the greens are absolutely horrible, fairways are only missing cattle otherwise you'd swear you are in a pasture.

Tee markers are half there, half not.

Being cheap doesn't make up for the disappointment this course offers you.

Despite Jax Beach being in a drought, no other course is in this bad of shape that I've played, if it were FREE, I would not play this dumpster fire again.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Fair
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Poor
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
82359a23-8db8-5cd5-b95b-e12cb5934a55
Commented on 12/01/2016

Dear Guest,
Sorry to know that your time here wasn't as pleasing as you may have expected. This review is very surprising, considering all other recent reviews from "Verified Purchase" guests have been positive. Every one on our team is working hard to make significant improvements to the golf course and our guests' experiences. We can assure that progress is noticeable and apparent. Do go! If you'd like to see how many good new changes have been made!

Played On
Reviews 33
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

In the process

The last time I played this course was about 5 years ago when it was in much better shape. With that said, there seems to be some very good progress and effort being placed towards improving the conditions and amenities of this course. The greens were good for the most part but a bit inconsistent in speed. Some tee boxes had bare spots but not a real problem. Some of the fairways were a bit firm with not a lot of grass making it a bit difficult to compass the ball. Practice greens are a good size. The drivng range is ok but you have to hit off of a carpeted surface. The bar area and patio is looking good. It will be a nice place to enjoy a cold one after a round of golf.

I do enjoy the layout and look forward to playing here again. Both Victoria (cashier in the clubhouse) and Zak (cart guy) were very friendly and accommodating.
Please have coffee available next time.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Still needs work

Oakbridge use to be one of my favorite courses but over the years the condition has really declined. The new owners have done a great job on improving the club house, pro shop and driving range. Hopefully work on fixing the course will begin soon.

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 18
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Sub-Standard

Disappointed in the course, I take into account that Hurricane Matthew came through the area a few weeks ago, however it still was in unsatisfactory condition. Tee boxes were beat up, fairways were thin , rough was nasty!!! The nicest thing going on was the pro shop which was being renovated. I'm sorry the porta potty was very cool. You would have to use it to understand.

Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
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Commented on 11/12/2016

Terrible experience there are a couple idiots there who say they run a golf academy the owners should find out what they really do all day

Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Finally they are trying

They are putting some money into the course. They mowed the rough, so it is actually possible to hit a green out of the rough and they have grass on them. The greens will be good in about a month, but they have grass. Noticeable improvement all around. When they get a chance, the sand in the bunkers is still poor. Worth the time and money. I will be back.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Hidden jewel in the rough

I have played the course for many years. I stopped playing 1 year ago due to the condition of the course and the attitude of the staff ( Horrible)

Today ( after a friend told me he played the course last week and it was amazing) I booked an 830 T-time.

I was amazed as soon as I walked into the pro shop ( Wow) The place looks like a true pro shop, absolutely friendly staff. I played the course and even with a hurricane just days before the course was in great shape. The cart attendant, the greens staff the starter and the Bag drop employee we're GLAD to see me and greet me. I am a very tough critic when it comes to golf courses and believe me the new Oak Bridge is amazing ( and only getting better). Hit away. Enjoy.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Had to try it!

Read many bad reviews about condition, but as I drive by course on A1A it looked improved. Price is right
Front nine only, tee boxes spotty, fairways good, 8 of 9 greens were good, only number 3 was below average.
Green speed slow but as they try to improve greens this should be expected. If the back nine is this good, it is well worth the price. Course is challenging, a lot of water with some tough carries. Traps need work.
No locker room or bar, both being completed.
Very happy and will return

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 91
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 500 Contributor
Previously Played

It is getting better

Been a while since I lasted played here. A few months ago all the greens were horrible.and in need of a lot of work. Since that time the greens have madea comeback and it is starting to look better. You can tell they have been working hard and lots of updates to the clubhouse are being made. The value of playing for $30 is quite worth it and recommend checking it out again.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 2
1.0
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Pathetic course

The fairways and the greens are absolutely horrible, fairways are 80% dirt. The greens have sand, crabgrass and craters all over them which make them nearly impossible to putt on! Don't believe the talk about how it's in decent shape, it's not!

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Fair
Friendliness Fair
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 10
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Great Value - Course has rebounded nicely

I love the course and the location. The new owners and staff have done a great job in turning this course around. Looking forward to playing this course once a week going forward.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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