The Renaissance Resort at World Golf Village
Contact
500 South Legacy Trail
St. Augustine, Florida 32092
St. Augustine, Florida 32092
TEL 904-940-8000
FAX 904-940-8008
FAX 904-940-8008
Resort Overview
The World Golf Village Renaissance Resort is the premier golf and meeting destination in the world, combining the best elements of the game in one spectacular self-contained universe. For unprecedented meeting space, incomparable settings, impeccable service and luxury accommodations, visit the World Golf Village Renaissance Resort, the most exciting new golf experience for groups, incentives, and vacations. Golf Overview
If golf is your passion, then the World Golf Village Renaissance Resort is ideal for you. The Resort is surrounded by an incomparable golf paradise that includes two championship golf courses, the World Golf Hall of Fame, the Walk of Fame, and the area's largest and most prestigious golf retail shop, the PGA Tour Stop.
Golf Courses
The King & The Bear Course at World Golf Village
Architects: Arnold Palmer &Jack Nicklaus
Description:
Play the only course in the world designed by Hall of Fame golfers Arnold Palmer and Jack Nicklaus. The spectacular synergy of their contrasting styles of play and course design has created a remarkable layout, a modern classic that challenges amateurs and pros alike, with five sets of tees, measuring 5,195 yards from the front to 7,247 yards from the back.
Floradwarf, a new variety of Bermuda grass, was used for the turf of The King & The Bear, while 419 Bermuda grass was used for the tees, fairways and rough. Large shell-like coquina rocks trim the courses lakes. Loblolly pines provide the greenery for the front nine while giant 200-year-old oak trees shade the back.
The King & The Bear is an unforgettable course that you must play at least once in your life. Once you do, youll want to come back to challenge it again and again.
Floradwarf, a new variety of Bermuda grass, was used for the turf of The King & The Bear, while 419 Bermuda grass was used for the tees, fairways and rough. Large shell-like coquina rocks trim the courses lakes. Loblolly pines provide the greenery for the front nine while giant 200-year-old oak trees shade the back.
The King & The Bear is an unforgettable course that you must play at least once in your life. Once you do, youll want to come back to challenge it again and again.
Rating/Slope
| Tees | Yardage | Rating | Slope | Par | ||
| Men's | Ladies' | Men's | Ladies' | |||
| Stone | 7279 | 75.2 | N/A | 141 | N/A | 72 |
| Black | 6855 | 73.7 | N/A | 139 | N/A | 72 |
| Blue | 6506 | 71.6 | N/A | 135 | N/A | 72 |
| White | 5987 | 68.8 | 74.9 | 128 | 137 | 72 |
| Green | 5119 | N/A | 70.1 | N/A | 123 | 72 |
Slammer & the Squire Course at World Golf Village
Architect: Bobby WeedDescription:
Designed by Bobby Weed with input and inspiration from both Slammin Sammy Snead and Gene The Squire Sarazen, this classic layout meanders naturally through native flatwoods and hardwood hammocks bordering wetland preserves and a wildlife habitat. The course is nestled into the existing surroundings so as not to disturb the areas pristine natural setting.
In the spirit of the World Golf Villages mission, The Slammer &The Squire is challenging without unfairly penalizing the amateur player. Par is 72, with five sets of tees per hole to accommodate all levels of play.
Lakes provide strategic challenges, while gently rolling fairways, tees, and greens feature a new Florida breed of Bermuda grass that ensures delightfully unparalleled playing conditions.
In the spirit of the World Golf Villages mission, The Slammer &The Squire is challenging without unfairly penalizing the amateur player. Par is 72, with five sets of tees per hole to accommodate all levels of play.
Lakes provide strategic challenges, while gently rolling fairways, tees, and greens feature a new Florida breed of Bermuda grass that ensures delightfully unparalleled playing conditions.
Rating/Slope
| Tees | Yardage | Rating | Slope | Par | ||
| Men's | Ladies' | Men's | Ladies' | |||
| Scratch | 6939 | 73.8 | N/A | 135 | N/A | 72 |
| Black | 6660 | 72.5 | N/A | 124 | N/A | 72 |
| Blue | 6129 | 69.7 | N/A | 123 | N/A | 72 |
| White | 5711 | 72.5 | N/A | 124 | N/A | 72 |
| Green | 4996 | 69.1 | N/A | 116 | N/A | 72 |
Dining
The World Golf Village Renaissance Resort offers guests a choice of excellent restaurants and a good-time lounge. Cypress Pointe Restaurant & Lounge is a casually elegant restaurant located in the Resort's lush, 10-story atrium. There, you can dine on the freshest seafood, juiciest steaks and most incredible cooked-to-order selections imaginable.
For more casual fare, the World Golf Hall of Fame Café offers gourmet deli sandwiches, hearty green salads and delicious desserts.
You may also choose to experience the golf-themed restaurant: Murray Bros. Caddy Shack, a new, fun-dining restaurant and lounge created by golfer/comedian Bill Murray and his five brothers.
For more casual fare, the World Golf Hall of Fame Café offers gourmet deli sandwiches, hearty green salads and delicious desserts.
You may also choose to experience the golf-themed restaurant: Murray Bros. Caddy Shack, a new, fun-dining restaurant and lounge created by golfer/comedian Bill Murray and his five brothers.
Meetings
Adjacent to a 40,000 square foot free-standing convention center, the World Golf Village Renaissance Resort welcomes your group with impressively appointed luxury accommodations, flexible rates and our highly acclaimed standards of first-class service.
Activities
- Golf
- Tennis
- Spa
- Fitness Facilities
- Swimming
- Fishing
- Sailing
- Golf School
- Putting Green



