King and Bear Golf Course at World Golf Village
About
The King & Bear Course at World Golf Village is named for its designers, Arnold Palmer and Jack Nicklaus. It is the first and only collaboration between the two legendary golfers. Combining the contrasting styles of the two designers created a challenging course that incorporates features from both traditional Scottish-links courses and new traditions in American golf. The course is known for the numerous lakes bordered by large coquina rock that come into play throughout. The front nine is dotted with loblolly pines while decades-old oak trees provide shade for the back nine. In addition to King & Bear, World Golf Village also offers another excellent 18-hole course, Slammer & Squire.
Tee | Par | Length | Rating | Slope |
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Stone | 72 | 7279 yards | 74.6 | 141 |
Black | 72 | 6855 yards | 72.5 | 138 |
Blue | 72 | 6506 yards | 70.6 | 133 |
Blue/White Blended | 72 | 6217 yards | 69.2 | 132 |
White | 72 | 5987 yards | 68.4 | 129 |
White (W) | 72 | 5987 yards | 74.3 | 136 |
White/Green Blended (W) | 72 | 5501 yards | 71.4 | 128 |
White/Green Blended | 72 | 5501 yards | 66.1 | 117 |
Green (W) | 72 | 5119 yards | 69.4 | 123 |
Green | 72 | 5119 yards | 64.7 | 110 |
Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
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Stone M: 74.6/141 | 426 | 435 | 227 | 383 | 546 | 194 | 573 | 462 | 448 | 3694 | 436 | 163 | 412 | 557 | 200 | 360 | 467 | 427 | 563 | 3585 | 7279 |
Black M: 72.5/138 | 399 | 412 | 208 | 354 | 532 | 180 | 542 | 437 | 430 | 3494 | 406 | 148 | 373 | 531 | 179 | 334 | 441 | 409 | 540 | 3361 | 6855 |
Blue M: 70.6/133 | 381 | 393 | 181 | 343 | 519 | 157 | 529 | 416 | 407 | 3326 | 375 | 137 | 349 | 521 | 154 | 311 | 416 | 390 | 527 | 3180 | 6506 |
Blended B-W M: 69.2/132 | 371 | 353 | 181 | 343 | 497 | 157 | 508 | 389 | 407 | 3206 | 356 | 137 | 349 | 521 | 133 | 311 | 384 | 324 | 496 | 3011 | 6217 |
White M: 68.4/129 W: 74.3/136 | 371 | 353 | 167 | 309 | 497 | 147 | 508 | 389 | 329 | 3070 | 356 | 123 | 315 | 484 | 133 | 302 | 384 | 324 | 496 | 2917 | 5987 |
Blended W-G M: 66.1/117 W: 71.4/128 | 342 | 328 | 167 | 309 | 434 | 147 | 449 | 373 | 329 | 2878 | 307 | 123 | 315 | 436 | 133 | 302 | 310 | 324 | 373 | 2623 | 5501 |
Green M: 64.7/110 W: 69.4/123 | 342 | 328 | 146 | 257 | 434 | 125 | 449 | 373 | 257 | 2711 | 307 | 96 | 265 | 436 | 118 | 220 | 310 | 283 | 373 | 2408 | 5119 |
Handicap | 3 | 9 | 17 | 11 | 13 | 15 | 7 | 1 | 5 | 8 | 18 | 10 | 14 | 12 | 4 | 2 | 6 | 16 | |||
Par | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
Handicap (W) | 3 | 7 | 13 | 11 | 9 | 15 | 1 | 5 | 17 | 2 | 16 | 4 | 6 | 18 | 14 | 10 | 8 | 12 |
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Reviews
Reviewer Photos
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King & Bear, hole 11 Photo submitted by TimGavrichGP on 06/28/2022
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Photo submitted by u705588131 on 02/27/2022
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Photo submitted by u705588131 on 02/27/2022
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King & Bear 1st tee Photo submitted by Icanhackit on 11/12/2021
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Photo submitted by usgolfwu on 04/07/2020
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Photo submitted by usgolfwu on 04/07/2020
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Photo submitted by scrooge75 on 12/20/2013
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Photo submitted by scrooge75 on 12/20/2013
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Photo submitted by scrooge75 on 12/20/2013
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Hole 3 Photo submitted by u000006149247 on 10/09/2013
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Photo submitted by William2950144 on 07/04/2013
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Photo submitted by VernonG9044437 on 04/19/2013
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Photo submitted by VernonG9044437 on 04/19/2013
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Photo submitted by VernonG9044437 on 04/19/2013
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#14 Photo submitted by u000007030060 on 04/08/2013
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Houses along #14. Photo submitted by u000007030060 on 04/08/2013
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#1 Photo submitted by u000007030060 on 04/08/2013
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Boardwalk from #1 green to #2 tee. Photo submitted by u000007030060 on 04/08/2013
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Photo submitted by u000005782350 on 02/05/2013
FUN COURSE TO PLAY
EXCELLENT COURSE
GREAT CONDITION
VERY FRIENDLY STAFF
Friendly staff.
Great course, challenging even from the up tees. Staff was very friendly in and outside the clubhouse.
Great Course
The greens just got punched a week before I played. I did not know this when i reserved. So initially I was not happy. However, the greens were still ok to play. Once I started playing I saw how beautiful the course is. The fact that I'm writing an extremely positive review even with the greens just being punched, indicates how good this course is. I would definitely recommend playing if you are in the St. Augustine area. I also would recommend making the trip to see the Hall of Fame.
Must play when in St. Augustine, FL
The course was challenging but fair. The greens were in excellent condition. The challenge was to keep it in the fairway. The rough did not look thick but it was, and it was deep. Balls were hard to find in the rough. A mid to low handicapper will enjoy the course.
good course
played the course after trying out slammer & squire a month ago. great condition, just not as challenging as I thought it would be, but a few greens were small targets. greens and tee boxes in outstanding shape as were the fairways, but pretty straightforward. I booked a hot deal which made the price very good, but I cant see paying the full price of $139 to play it. enjoyable round on a slow day so I almost had the course to myself. the slammer course I found to be much more scenic.
Thoroughly enjpyed
While surprised about the distance from the WGHOF, my son and I thoroughly enjoyed our round. Staff was very friendly. I'd recommend to anyone.
Like a dream!
This course was fun. Very nice greens, fairways, tee boxes and bunkers. You couldn't find a flaw in the landscaping and the clubhouse was amazing. It was something speacial being a golf fan on that course.
Play King and Bear Over Squire and Slammer, if You Have to Choose
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 King and Bear without over-paying for the mediocre (2-Star) hotel, I would. This is a fun course to play. The gator on hole 17 made this a real Florida golf experience. The greens were in better condition than the Slammer & Squire. The club house is what you would expect and the food was good.
Great Day
Great course. Condition and layout are great. What could be better?
Really nice overall course we got a good price on golf now
Everything you expect from a first class golf course good value for the price we paid
Great course
Staff from the start was awesome. Very welcoming environment for non-members. Practice area was in great shape. Great open fairways and challenging greens.will definetly be back.
Beautiful Layout in Great Shape
This course is a beautiful, challenging layout with water in play on most of the holes. Course was in immaculate condition and greens were perfect.
Bear and Grinning
Awesome course. Wish it was a little less money but i do see why they get the rate.
Will be playing in a tourney here in June hope it is as nice then as it was today.
Golf At Its Best
KIng and Bear is awesome. Fairways are lush and the greens are as good as they get. Great service from arrival to departure. Range balls, apples at tee boxes are added bonus. #16 is Mr Palmer's favorite hole and it is beautiful expecially the green surrounded by large rock wall. A must play course.
Amazing experience
This is a bucket list course. My barometer as far as top notch courses to compare it to is Harbor Town ,with wider fairways.I actually prefer the King and The Bear.From start to finish the people there cater to you. practice range was great. Fairways were plush and greens were smooth and fast. The clubhouse was quite an experience also.If you have the opportunity to play here,, you wont be disappointed.
Overpriced
I have played it multiple time . I'm hoping this was a transition time between the overseed and Bermuda grass coming in . Fairways where thin and greens where not good! Very disappointed for the price we paid!
Good Golf Experience
Enjoyed the layout of this golf course. Front nine is different topography then back nine. Front has elevation changes approaching the green - down and up, deep bunkers are a result (one is over your head). Back is playing golf in a flat open parkland.
Bunkers, front & back 9s, have steep, deep lips to them. Sand ok but best to 'really' avoid them. There are 'middle of the fairway' bunkers.
Back tees encounter side water on most holes. Some holes have sandy areas where the carts use in lieu of a cart path.
Fairway grass is green, no weeds. Tee boxes excellent shape. Greens good. Asked about grass collar on Hole #17 (read prior GAdv review - different type of grass & color) but didn't get any answer. Could put thru with no issue.
Putting fast and affected by subtle changes greens. Long rangers can be thru 2 - 3 changes. Putting can add 10 strokes if your not careful.
A wonderful and hospital place to play golf
A visit to this course was a 'blow out' treat at the end of a holiday that included a trip to The Masters.
The whole experience was excellent from the bag drop to the farewell after a very good value lunch. This is a well-oiled machine manned by delightful people who are well trained and make the experience excellent.
The golf course was in wonderful condition and amongst the best I have played (including the Brabazon at The Belfry and The PGA at Gleneagles). The whole environment was superb and we had such a good day my son encouraged me to go on and play the sister course!
This was the most expensive round of golf I have ever paid for myself but it is a course I shall definitely play again. If you are the area you MUST play this course, if only once as a treat!
Fun and Challenging
Pace of play was slow. My group was behind 2 walkers and 1 cart. The whole day. Course has lots of water so every shot is a challenge. Greens are hard to read but very fast and very smooth. Had a good time and would love to play again. Every one there was very nice and did a good job. Every hole was so nice to look at.
Great Experience
It is a great course. It is in excellent condition. The layout is terrific, providing golfers of all levels with a fair test.. It has a good mix of holes that that were both in and out of my comfort zone. If you are visiting the St Augustine area, don't miss the chance to play The King & the Bear. The course, the club house, the pro shop and the staff provide for a great experience.