Father son trip to Florida I need some help

theminnow · January 26, 2014

We are going to the TPC of Sawgrass and the World golf village the 1st week of April can anyone tell me places we should eat, and any other courses to play in that area that are really worth playing, and if there are places or things in these areas that would should see while we are there thank you.

mac94 · January 26, 2014

St. Johns CC isn't bad. Play Valley at TPC also. Skip Squire and Slammer.

Big Dozer · January 27, 2014

+1 on skip WGV. I like st. johns but that's me. Some good golf in Amelia island as well. Couple other good courses on CR 210 as well near St. Johns.

Golfinwill · January 28, 2014

All these places mentioned are good.

Amelia Island is a hike from PVB, but is doable if you want to.

Where are you staying, I can give some great suggestions for places to eat as well. OP how old is your son?

mac94 · January 28, 2014

King and Bear was not bad at WGV. Squire and Slammer was not much more than a local muni.

JWBAMA23 · January 29, 2014

I live in St. John's county and I can tell you tons of places in the area. Personally I like both WGV courses and from a manicured stand point they are nicer than TPC but they are your typical wide open layout resort style course. If you are staying at WGV definitely check out Outback Crab Shack. If you are staying in PVB then there are numerous great places to eat. But do your self a favor and hit up St. John's golf and country club. This is my home course and for the price you can't beat it. Super fast greens as well.

67VIP · February 3, 2014

WGV King & Bear is nice, Slammer & Squire nothing special...typical Florida course. TPC is very expensive and not going to be in that good of condition, Hammock Beach Ocean Course is very nice too, but my favorite in the area was Ponte Vedra Inn & Club Ocean Course...immaculate track and Ryder Cup venue (but canceled due to WWII). If you're willing to make a day trip, you aren"t that far from Harbour Town Golf Links on Hilton Head...well worth the drive if you can get on. I played it a few years ago the week after Thanksgiving and it was the most emerald green, immaculately maintained course I've ever seen...over-seeded tee to green, tree line to tree line. 198 miles from TPC Sawgrass to Harbour Town according to Google maps, most of it I-95.

mac94 · February 3, 2014

Yes, PV Inn and Club Ocean is a lot of fun.

kemau · February 3, 2014

OP check back in to let us know where you're staying....that makes a huge difference for what we can recommend given that jacksonville and its surrounding area covers quite a bit of distance. there are plenty of tracks to play but depends on what side of town you're on