Golf

Take a Swing: Golf on the First Coast

TPC Sawgrass, photo courtesy of FloridasHistoricCoast.com

Stepping onto a lush green golf course with blue skies and the sun shining above you is something any golfer loves to feel. The First Coast offers courses throughout the area and even hosts various championship events. Whether you are looking to be a participant or a spectator, the First Coast has something for any golf aficionado. Check out all of the options the First Coast offers for those looking to dust off their clubs and step onto the green.

Events

The First Coast draws people in from all around the country during several major golf competitions hosted right in our backyard. THE PLAYERS Championship is one of the most anticipated tournaments on the PGA TOUR. This five-day competition in March allows fans to watch golfers compete while enjoying time in the sun. In June, the Korn Ferry Tour (formally the Web.com Tour Championship) is the chance for golfers to step out into the limelight as it identifies players that are ready to progress forward in their golf career. It is played at the scenic TPC Sawgrass in Ponte Vedra.

For Your Entertainment

TopGolf is a bustling sports entertainment complex located near the St. Johns Town Center. As one of the most popular places to have a get together or fun date night, this high-tech golf facility is one that anyone can enjoy. To recharge for some competition, relax in your bay between rounds with some delicious food and drinks. This place will rev anyone up with their high-energy atmosphere perfect during the day or night. Take a ride down to St. Augustine to the World Golf Hall of Fame at World Golf Village where you will find engaging, interactive exhibits at this legendary museum. Through art, audio, video and photographs, visitors can enjoy learning about the history of golf. Each year, the museum offers an exhibit of that year’s Hall of Fame inductees as well as a chance for a shot on the 132-yard island green Challenge Hole. The First Coast has many kid-friendly options for aspiring golfers with a multitude of miniature golf courses. The family will have an amazing time whether you are looking for a course with a pirate ship or one overlooking the waterfront. For more than 30 years, Anastasia Miniature Golf in St. Augustine has been a myriad of fun for both locals and tourists. Enjoy the beauty of the

course with the lush tropical landscape and beautiful Japanese koi pond. Head to Fiesta Falls Mini Golf on the gorgeous coast of St. Augustine, where you can try your luck at a hole-in-one and head to the beach after your victory. Putt-Putt of Amelia Island has a 60-year history of providing family fun for all. This competition style 36-hole course was the host of the 2015 National Putt-Putt Championship. Shaded by a canopy of live oaks, Heron’s Cove Adventure Golf is a nautically themed course on Amelia Island perfect for residents and visitors alike. Island Falls Adventure Golf in Fernandina weaves you through an 18-and-a-half hole course with bridges, tunnels and gorgeous waterfalls.

Top 10 Public Courses

1. Bent Creek Golf Course 2. Eagle Harbor Golf Club 3. Eagle Landing Golf Club 4. Golf Club at North Hampton, The 5. Queen’s Harbour Yacht & Country Club 6. St. Johns Golf & Country Club 7. TPC Sawgrass (Dye’s Valley) 8. TPC Sawgrass (The Players Stadium) 9. World Golf Village (King & Bear) 10.World Golf Village (Slammer & Squire) Top 10 Private Courses

1. Atlantic Beach Country Club 2. Deercreek Country Club 3. Deerwood Country Club 4. Hidden Hills Country Club 5. Omni Amelia Island Plantation Resort (Long Point) 6. Omni Amelia Island Plantation Resort (Oak Marsh) 7. Palencia Club, The 8. Ponte Vedra Inn & Club (Lagoon) 9. Ponte Vedra Inn & Club (Ocean) 10.Sawgrass Country Club