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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
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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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4.0
3 Reviews (3)
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Conditions
4.7
Value
3.0
Layout
4.0
Pace
5.0
Amenities
3.7
StaffFriendliness
4.0
100.0%
Recommend this course
3 out of 3 reviews
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3.8
4 Reviews (4)
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3.8
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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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Played On
Reviews 14
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Not now play latet

Like this place, so I invited customers down. Great lunch in the Grill. Then the bad news came. Course is under heavy renovations. Lot of GUR. Too much to allow play if you ask me. We had to play back nine twice. Just wrong time but should be in great shape by spring.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 27
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Slow round but understandable

Fairways had recently been over seeded - they look like they will be great in a few weeks time but were soft with little roll today
Cart path only was understandable but made for a slow round
Greens were consistent and rolled true and well
Overall the course conditions did not detract from a fun round on an excellent layout

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great course

Had a blast playing here again, greens were great even though they had recently been punched. Lots of people so pace of play was around 5 hours for 18 holes but it was a very enjoyable 5 hours. Definitely will be back soon!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 28
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Under water

Expected this course to be a treat but turned into nightmare. Course was virtually unplayable but they still put people out. Cart path only was in play but even to walk on the course you would sink into the fairway. Stayed covered in mud as with every shot was like hitting out of the water. When looking for your ball in the middle of fairway you looked for mounds as about every ball was plugged. Course is probably nice when dry. Just feel should have been compensated for such poor condition especially what I payed to play here and traveled 85 miles to play.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Slammer and Squire

Always enjoy playing the course. It was very soggy after five days of rain but no one can help that.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great layout

Make sure to always call ahead and ask about course conditions first. Booked and they had punched the greens. Bummer⛳️

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 16
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Best of the bunch

Of the 4 courses I played in and around Jax this was my favorite. Nice views of the HOF tower throughout. Risk reward holes. No aeration. I'll definitely be back.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 16
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Very Good Course, Disappointed in World Golf Village

I made the trek to World Golf Village expecting a PGA experience like I experienced at TPC Sawgrass. The hotel does NOT deliver on a golf-resort experience. It was loud, the service was poor, and the hotel was filled with many non-golfer groups. If you can find a way to play the Slammer & Squire without over-paying for the mediocre (2-Star) hotel, I would.

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

great course

The course is in great shape its a little soft from recent airation but in great shape as always

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Very nice layout

This is very nice course. The condition was very good only one or two bad spots that really stand out. The greens were a little slower than I would expect considering that cost/ course stature. I would play this course again

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 24
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Used cart

Love this course

Normally I would give less stars for "value for the money" but I played for only $59, which is a great price for this course. The course is in great shape.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Hall of Fame

Very nice course. Well groomed and manicured. Highly recommend playing this one when in Florida

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Second best on site

It's decent. If only playing one round at the world golf village play King & Bear. It's back 9 is spectacular. The Squirre & Slammer doesn't feel like a Florida course if that's what your after but it's decent for $130 or so.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great Course,l

Really enjoyed the course & the staff is awesome here. They take good care of you... 3-4 different tee box options to suit every level of player. I feel
Like it is a forgiving course, wide fairways & big greens. Good bit of sand & water, but that's fine.

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 12
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Review

Excellent course. Golfnow.com made it more affordable. Even the cost of a beer was not too high, as it is at a lot of the nicer courses.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Awesome !

From start to finish one is catered to at this course . The Golfnow green fee really allows one to enjoy this jewel.The course is in excellent shape all the way around. This course is run as efficiently as any you will play.You will not be disappointed.Greens are fast and roll true.The irons check up nicely but the pitches and chips will roll out a bit more than I was accustomed to.Fairways are wide and forgiving but a well placed drive can make a 2 to 3 club difference depending on which side of the fairway you hit.The courses has many well maintained bunkers and some water that can definitely come in play.If you are in the Jacksonville area you should make this a bucket list destination.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Nice Course, Courteous Staff

Very nice, challenging course. Played on 4/17/16. Although some of the tee boxes could use a little more grass, the overall condition was very good with the greens being excellent. Was greeted by a young, very courteous man in the pro shop upon arrival. Would play again, but the (regular) greens fees were a too high I thought.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 27
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Average weather
Used cart

Back on our list

Last time we played this course the greens needed work, but this year they were in great shape. Ended up behind a college team after hole 7' At the turn starter let us go back to 1st tee so wouldn't be stuck behind the college tournament. This course is back on our list of course to play in St Augustine.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 10
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
First Time Playing

Good for low handicaps

Tees, fairways, rough, greens were in good shape -- green not browned out, weeds were recently srayed, divots for the most part were filled in with sand. Did see evidence of water / drainage issues but not an issue playing.

Putting can be an issue. Tough to take time with foursomes coming up. Very subtle changes that you can't readily see. Yes, part of the game.

Front 9 different from back 9. Front is tree lined, back is open fields. Both are fun and fair. Rolling mounds in fairways common so expect uneven lies. On 11 tee you drive in a narrow chute. On 13,14, you hit over bunker/water. Low h/c's side water & bunkers. High h/c's got to tread the neddle bete the greenside hazards.

Staff very courteous. You park by the I Golf Hall of Fame and are driven (100yes) to clubhouse. Great lunch at Legends!!

Overall good playing course for everyone.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great Course

Like this track a lot, of course it helps when you shoot a low round. Course was in good shape for the most part, a couple of choppy areas on some greens.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
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