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Dye’s Valley Course, TPC Sawgrass
P: 904.273.3235
www.tpc.com
Boasting perfectly manicured surfaces and water on
every hole, Dye’s Valley Course was recently recognized in
GolfDigest as the #21 course in the state of Florida. With the
same standards of excellence found at the Stadium Course,
but a quieter, unassuming feel, Dye’s Valley Course rounds
out a complete experience at TPC Sawgrass.
Conservatory Course at Hammock Beach Resort
P: 386.246.6710
www.hammockbeach.com/resort-golf
Comprised of 140 acres of dramatic elevation and
undulating greens not commonly found in Florida, the
Conservatory Course ® includes nearly 76 acres of man-made
lakes and three waterfall features. Currently ranked the
longest and hardest course in the state, the Conservatory
offers golfers of all skill levels a unique challenge.
Florida’s First Coast of Golf
P: 904.249.9683
www.florida-golf.org
Explore premier golf courses and accommodations, discover
new skills at their top-rated golf academies, or check out
one of their exclusive Florida golf packages. Home to the
World Golf Hall of Fame, THE PLAYERS Championship, PGA
TOUR and Champions Tour, Northeast Florida, known as
Florida’s First Coast, is home to over 75 miles of world-class
coastal golf courses and resorts. Florida’s First Coast is your
ultimate golf getaway.
Honours Golf
P: 866.HONOURS (866.466.6877)
www.honoursgolf.com/-florida
Honours Golf® operates an array of impressive
golf courses throughout the Southeast that will leave
you with a lasting, positive experience. Whether you are
visiting one of their clubhouses, teeing off on one of their
exceptionally conditioned golf courses, or recapping the
day’s round in one of their restaurants, you’ll find each
Honours Golf club has a distinct beauty about it. Their
award-winning golf courses are designed by some of the
industry’s most notable golf course architects, so you can
expect game-challenging landscapes with captivating
views. You’ll also enjoy some of the finest playing conditions
in the South and Southern hospitality at its best.
King & Bear, World Golf Village
P: 904.940.6088
www.golfwgv.com
This 18-hole course is set among pristine lakes, beautiful
Loblolly pines, and stately live oaks. Located just west of
World Golf Village, the King & Bear is a true collaboration
of two of golf’s greatest legends, Arnold Palmer and Jack
Nicklaus. Each hole reflects characteristics of both players’
strengths and styles.
Lagoon Course, Ponte Vedra Inn & Club
P: 904.285.1111
www.pvresorts.com
Ponte Vedra’s second test of golf is The Lagoon Course,
a 6,022 par-70 masterpiece co-authored by two design
geniuses - Robert Trent Jones with the front nine holes
(1961) and Joe Lee with the back nine holes (1977). In
2007, renowned architect, Bobby Weed, fully restored
and enhanced the layout, adding further character and
challenge to the golf experience. The restoration branded
the Lagoon Course with its own unique identity while nicely
complementing the Ocean Course.
National Headquarters of the PGA Tour
P: 904.285.3700
www.pgatour.com
St. Johns County is home to the National Headquarters of
the PGA TOUR. The PGA TOUR is the leading global platform
in professional golf, showcasing the highest expression of
excellence, both on and off the course. The PGA TOUR’s
mission is to entertain and inspire its fans, deliver substantial
value to its partners, create outlets for volunteers to give
back, generate significant charitable and economic impact
in the more than 130 communities in which it plays around
the world, grow and protect the game of golf and provide
financial opportunities for TOUR players. The county is
also home to the World Golf Hall of Fame and PGA TOUR
Entertainment, the TOUR’s in-house production company
which produces more than 1,800 hours of broadcast
television annually. Additionally, the TOUR’s flagship
event, THE PLAYERS Championship is held each year at
TPC Sawgrass.
Ocean Course at Hammock Beach Resort
P: 386.447.4611
www.hammockbeach.com/resort-golf
With six holes that put the players right on the very edge
of the Atlantic Ocean, the Ocean Course has built a loyal
following over the years. The course is lauded for its charm
and beauty and often mentioned in lists of the country’s
best resort courses.