St. Johns Golf and Country Club in St. Augustine, is a Clyde Johnston design (many people claim it’s one of his best) and part of the vast St. Joe real estate empire in Northern Florida. Carved from an old-growth pine forest, natural wetlands and lagoons, the course at St. Johns Golf and Country Club can be very tough when the wind blow – and it does blow, often – especially when you play it from the back tees. The greens are large - some of them are two-tiered – and at times very fast. Johnson, in order to make the course enjoyable for all-comers, no matter what their handicap might be, has provided six sets of tees thus the course varies in length from a monster at 7,236 yards down to a pussy cat of less than 2,400 yards.
Amenities at St. Johns Golf and Country Club include Club Car electric carts with color graphic GPS (Global Positioning System), bag protectors, and windshields. The practice facilities & St. Joe Golf Academy, include a 10,000 square foot putting green, a separate chipping green, a double sided driving range and practice bunkers.In the words of Clyde Johnston, architect of St. Johns Golf & Country Club, "The property was an architect's dream. St. Johns was a wonderful site to build a golf course, with the thick pine forest and unique features, combined with the natural wetlands and native foliage. It allowed me to create a layout with a beautiful environmental setting that I am sure will please any player."
The 18-hole St. Johns plays a whopping 7,236 yards from the back tees for a par of 72, a course rating of 75.3 with a slope of 142 on Bermuda grass. Designed by Clyde B. Johnston, the St. Johns golf course first opened for play in 2001.
Green Fees: $69 weekends, $49 weekdays, $35=9 twilight, includes cart; subject to change, so please check with the golf club for up to date rates
Golf Specials for St. Augustine
- World-Class Golf Special At World Golf Village, St. Augustine, Florida
- Laterra Couples Golf Package – World Golf Village
Where to Stay:
I suppose any of the hotels listed in my Palm Coast guide would work well, but I suggest you give the Holiday Inn St. Augustine Beach a try. I’ve stayed there a number of time and I loved it. It’s reasonable and close to the golf course: Compare Prices for nights at Holiday Inn St. Augustine Beach
How to get There:
The closest airport… well, there’s a couple of them: Jacksonville or Daytona. Both are served by a number of U.S. airlines, including Delta, U.S. Air, United, etc.
Look for the best airline and car rental deals with these two aggregators, which provide travelers with an up-to-date search tool to compare prices on airfares and car rentals of all ratings:
- Compare Prices on Airfare to Jacksonville and Daytona
- Compare Prices on Rental Cars in Jacksonville and Daytona.
Contact:
St. Johns Golf & Country Club, 205 Saint Johns Golf Dr., Saint Augustine, FL 32092-1053, United States; P: (904) 940-3215, F: (904) 819-0177.
And don’t forget: there are many other opportunities for great golf all over the world. Favorite locations include Scotland, Florida, the American Southwest, Bermuda, the Bahamas and many more. For up-to-date golf travel news and information, be sure to Subscribe to my weekly Newsletter.
