Golf in Jacksonville FL

Re: Golf in Jacksonville FL

Dallin H — Wed, 09 Oct 2013 12:09:35 GMT

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[quote user="Joshua L"]

Make the drive down and Play Sawgrass. You won't regret it.

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There are two courses Valley and Stadium...the Stadium is where they play the Players Championship so it is a must play. The Valley is equally interesting but definitely a more resort course feel. I would check both out if you have the time. The caddies there are important since the rough on both courses makes finding your ball almost impossible if it let grow.

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I second that. I played both courses with Chris and I totally agree. I was having a horrible time finding my ball in the rough and reading putts, but our forecaddie was a great help! After being there for 6 years, he obviously knows the course.

Re: Golf in Jacksonville FL

Steve M — Tue, 08 Oct 2013 23:37:12 GMT

had a chance to play both the Stadium and Valley courses in January. LOVED both. One thing to keep in mind is that the Stadium course is nearly always cart path only and you might actually walk more by riding than by walking. The Valley allows you on the grass.

I'd see what the difference is rates would be to play with a caddie rather than the fore caddie, which you still have to tip.

Also, if you stay at the Marriott, you can book tee times further out.

Enjoy!!!!!

Steve

Re: Golf in Jacksonville FL

Hotsauce — Tue, 08 Oct 2013 22:39:18 GMT

Wow it's been awhile since I looked at this thread. I actually did go play the Stadium course and it is indeed awesome. it's not something I'd do all the time ($$$$$), but it's definitely something every golfer should do once. Hitting the green at 17 was one of the shining moments in my "golf career"

Re: Golf in Jacksonville FL

Chris92009 — Tue, 08 Oct 2013 20:36:38 GMT

[quote user="Joshua L"]

Make the drive down and Play Sawgrass. You won't regret it.

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Re: Golf in Jacksonville FL

Keith L — Sun, 29 Sep 2013 19:15:04 GMT

Heading down in two weeks thanks everyone the the info

Re: Golf in Jacksonville FL

Greg F — Wed, 03 Apr 2013 01:06:56 GMT

Josh, Make sure you play the Stadium course at TPC Sawgrass. It is worth the money! There are numerous courses in the St. Augustine area just south of Jacksonville. One is South Hampton. We were in Jacksonville for 60 days two years ago and joined SH for 2 months. Great People, challenging course. Here is their link. http://www.golfsouthhampton.com/ They had some sister courses, but that might have changed. There are other courses nearby like Cimmeron, but we did not play there. Someone else in our group just played public courses in Jacksonville and also had a good time.

If you have 3 days for instruction, I recommend Golfmadesimple.com. They cost a little more than most, but it is worth it. They are in St. Aug. and the school is in Palm Coast, Fl.

Make sure you get down to Palm Valley Fish Camp http://www.palmvalleyfishcamp.com/ one night for dinner. I recommend you go early on in your trip as you will want to go back. If you like Pizza there is http://www.alspizza.com/ in Ponte Vedra, across the street and just north of Sawgrass.

Have fun, we did!

Re: Golf in Jacksonville FL

Hotsauce — Wed, 23 Jan 2013 20:19:41 GMT

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Sawgrass is great too. I've played all of them but you got to play the stadium.

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Was it hard to get on the Stadium? I'm flexible in my time and it'll be on a weekday. I've looked online, but I've had a tough time booking a tee time.

Re: Golf in Jacksonville FL

Skylar T — Wed, 23 Jan 2013 14:15:26 GMT

Oh, I was suggesting that for Wilson N.

Re: Golf in Jacksonville FL

Skylar T — Wed, 23 Jan 2013 03:51:03 GMT

Sawgrass is great too. I've played all of them but you got to play the stadium.

Re: Golf in Jacksonville FL

Hotsauce — Wed, 23 Jan 2013 00:46:06 GMT

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Check out Old Corkscrew. It's an incredible Jack Nicklaus design and is one of the best courses in the area. You will not be disappointed.

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5 hours is a bit long... If I'm ever in Fort Myers I'll check it out

Re: Golf in Jacksonville FL

Hotsauce — Wed, 23 Jan 2013 00:43:30 GMT

[quote user="Joshua L"]

Make the drive down and Play Sawgrass. You won't regret it.

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I'm honestly thinking about that. I'll be down there in two weeks. Can you call to make a tee time? If I go I want to play the stadium course. It's a bucket list thing...

Re: Golf in Jacksonville FL

Skylar T — Fri, 18 Jan 2013 05:11:57 GMT

Check out Old Corkscrew. It's an incredible Jack Nicklaus design and is one of the best courses in the area. You will not be disappointed.

Re: Golf in Jacksonville FL

Wilson N — Fri, 04 Jan 2013 18:54:33 GMT

Our team is going to Fort Meyers Beach, FL for spring break and we are still looking for courses to play. Do you have any suggestions in that area?

Re: Golf in Jacksonville FL

Joshua L — Fri, 07 Dec 2012 03:49:29 GMT

Make the drive down and Play Sawgrass. You won't regret it.

Re: Golf in Jacksonville FL

Skylar T — Fri, 07 Dec 2012 02:45:41 GMT

Well, I live in south florida so let me know if you need a good track down here because I know all of them.