King and Bear Golf Course at World Golf Village
About
The King & Bear Course at World Golf Village is named for its designers, Arnold Palmer and Jack Nicklaus. It is the first and only collaboration between the two legendary golfers. Combining the contrasting styles of the two designers created a challenging course that incorporates features from both traditional Scottish-links courses and new traditions in American golf. The course is known for the numerous lakes bordered by large coquina rock that come into play throughout. The front nine is dotted with loblolly pines while decades-old oak trees provide shade for the back nine. In addition to King & Bear, World Golf Village also offers another excellent 18-hole course, Slammer & Squire.
Tee | Par | Length | Rating | Slope |
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Stone | 72 | 7279 yards | 74.6 | 141 |
Black | 72 | 6855 yards | 72.5 | 138 |
Blue | 72 | 6506 yards | 70.6 | 133 |
Blue/White Blended | 72 | 6217 yards | 69.2 | 132 |
White | 72 | 5987 yards | 68.4 | 129 |
White (W) | 72 | 5987 yards | 74.3 | 136 |
White/Green Blended (W) | 72 | 5501 yards | 71.4 | 128 |
White/Green Blended | 72 | 5501 yards | 66.1 | 117 |
Green (W) | 72 | 5119 yards | 69.4 | 123 |
Green | 72 | 5119 yards | 64.7 | 110 |
Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
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Stone M: 74.6/141 | 426 | 435 | 227 | 383 | 546 | 194 | 573 | 462 | 448 | 3694 | 436 | 163 | 412 | 557 | 200 | 360 | 467 | 427 | 563 | 3585 | 7279 |
Black M: 72.5/138 | 399 | 412 | 208 | 354 | 532 | 180 | 542 | 437 | 430 | 3494 | 406 | 148 | 373 | 531 | 179 | 334 | 441 | 409 | 540 | 3361 | 6855 |
Blue M: 70.6/133 | 381 | 393 | 181 | 343 | 519 | 157 | 529 | 416 | 407 | 3326 | 375 | 137 | 349 | 521 | 154 | 311 | 416 | 390 | 527 | 3180 | 6506 |
Blended B-W M: 69.2/132 | 371 | 353 | 181 | 343 | 497 | 157 | 508 | 389 | 407 | 3206 | 356 | 137 | 349 | 521 | 133 | 311 | 384 | 324 | 496 | 3011 | 6217 |
White M: 68.4/129 W: 74.3/136 | 371 | 353 | 167 | 309 | 497 | 147 | 508 | 389 | 329 | 3070 | 356 | 123 | 315 | 484 | 133 | 302 | 384 | 324 | 496 | 2917 | 5987 |
Blended W-G M: 66.1/117 W: 71.4/128 | 342 | 328 | 167 | 309 | 434 | 147 | 449 | 373 | 329 | 2878 | 307 | 123 | 315 | 436 | 133 | 302 | 310 | 324 | 373 | 2623 | 5501 |
Green M: 64.7/110 W: 69.4/123 | 342 | 328 | 146 | 257 | 434 | 125 | 449 | 373 | 257 | 2711 | 307 | 96 | 265 | 436 | 118 | 220 | 310 | 283 | 373 | 2408 | 5119 |
Handicap | 3 | 9 | 17 | 11 | 13 | 15 | 7 | 1 | 5 | 8 | 18 | 10 | 14 | 12 | 4 | 2 | 6 | 16 | |||
Par | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
Handicap (W) | 3 | 7 | 13 | 11 | 9 | 15 | 1 | 5 | 17 | 2 | 16 | 4 | 6 | 18 | 14 | 10 | 8 | 12 |
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Reviews
Reviewer Photos
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King & Bear, hole 11 Photo submitted by TimGavrichGP on 06/28/2022
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Photo submitted by u705588131 on 02/27/2022
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Photo submitted by u705588131 on 02/27/2022
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King & Bear 1st tee Photo submitted by Icanhackit on 11/12/2021
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Photo submitted by usgolfwu on 04/07/2020
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Photo submitted by usgolfwu on 04/07/2020
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Photo submitted by scrooge75 on 12/20/2013
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Photo submitted by scrooge75 on 12/20/2013
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Photo submitted by scrooge75 on 12/20/2013
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Hole 3 Photo submitted by u000006149247 on 10/09/2013
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Photo submitted by William2950144 on 07/04/2013
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Photo submitted by VernonG9044437 on 04/19/2013
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Photo submitted by VernonG9044437 on 04/19/2013
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Photo submitted by VernonG9044437 on 04/19/2013
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#14 Photo submitted by u000007030060 on 04/08/2013
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Houses along #14. Photo submitted by u000007030060 on 04/08/2013
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#1 Photo submitted by u000007030060 on 04/08/2013
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Boardwalk from #1 green to #2 tee. Photo submitted by u000007030060 on 04/08/2013
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Photo submitted by u000005782350 on 02/05/2013
Greens
They just aerated the greens and fairway did not indicate thus on hot deal. Sand and bumpy as expected. Offered discount to play again before Oct 1st.
Great Course , Good Price, Great Pace
Always a pleasure playing this course, especially in the late afternoon as it's almost like having your own private course. Played 18 hours in 3 hours and the course was in great shape. The greens were in great shape and rolled true.
Second time playing
The over all course conditions were excellent. Would always come back but pace of play was slow waiting on tees does not help the need for speed is required to enjoy this course better . But don't let that discourage you, well worth the visit
absolutely fantastic.....
Exceeded all my expectations. Just a magnificent layout in absolutely perfect condition. I look forward to coming back.
Perfect Time
What a great day. We knew it was going to be extremely hot that day. 105 heat index. We saw the beverage cart 5 times, every water cooler had cold water in it and the best was when the ranger gave us the mango scented ice towels. And the golf course is in perfect condition!! Not a blade of grass out of place. Great day!!
Great condition
The course and staff were great but the course got backed up. We waited on every tee box for a while. It was not enjoyable. Can't say enough about the condition of the tee boxes, fairways, and greens. Would love to come back, just wish a ranger would have monitored pace a little better.
course is in excellent shape..greens are challenging but fair
Had a great experience and will play again. By far one of the best in Florida
Excellent
Course was in excellent condition. Greens were fast and rolled true. The staff were extremely polite and helpful.
beautiful layout.
At every teebox the views of the hloes were beautiful! Course was in great shape.
Excellent deal
I got a $25 coupon. So my rate was $44, a excellent bargain. But me and my playing partners. Didn't see the justification for $129 regular rates. Its a nice course. Apples were great. Layout was great. But it was just another florida course.
Great course
It was a fantastic experience, first time we played there, hopefully not the last. The course was still recovering from being aerated. Another week an it will be in fantastic condition. Loved it.
wide fairways
Loved the layout. Wide fairways and forward tees give an 18 handicapper a chance when water or waste areas guard one side of most holes. The greens have just about recovered from being aerated not long ago. Golfnow "hot deal" made the cost palatable for this pensioner.
Fun challenging course... very friendly and helpful staff.
We had a great time playing here. Maybe the northern Florida residents rates helped, but it was fun. The staff was very friendly and helpful. We enjoyed interacting with the starter (George) he came to meet us on the range and didn't rush us.. in fact, when we told him we were ready, he suggested we spend some time on the putting green. We did and he led us to the first tee... he told pictures for us on the first tee and showed us the barrel of cold apples. Watched us tee off and headed back for the next group. The course was in excellent shape and challenged us to hit the ball straight. We enjoyed the frequent appearance of a marshall asking us if we needed anything. We certainly enjoyed the mango scented cold towels on 15 and the closing holes. We ate in the facility and enjoyed our meals. We will be back.
Great course but slow play
Challenging course, must hit 'em straight. Most greens are well protected by sand. We played Friday afternoon and were very frustrated by a 5-10 minute wait on each hole, sometimes 2 groups on the tee as we arrived. Seemingly no marshals to regulate play time. 5 hour finish could have been closer to 4.
Great Layout
This facility was top notch all the way. Very friendly staff and the course was in great shape. Can't wait to go back.
Great golfing experience
Great layout. Each hole is well designed, easy on the eye, and fair to those who haven't played the course before. Fairways are not overly tight, and approach shots have clear line of sight. A first class experience from arrival until departure.
Best course we've played in Fl.
I've been waiting to play this course since we moved to Fl. from Mi.It is way overpriced and out of our price range but I booked enough plays on Golfnow to get a free round for 3 players here.The course is beautiful.It reminds me of the golf courses that we play in Mi. for a third of the price.The greens are smooth and fast and the fairways give you great lies.There is also grass in the rough,something I rarely see here in Fl.I wish I would be able to play it again but Golfnow has changed their format so I think that's out.
Great course
Great layout and conditions. Greens a little bumy but rolled fine. Course seemed to play longer than yardages. Played blue tees and around 6 par fourse was hitting 3 or 4 irons into the greens from 180-200 yds even though the holes were only 390-400 yds. Virtually no role due to soft conditions. Practice area top notch. Groups were spaced out and I don't recall having to wait anywhere to play a shot. Where was the GPS? There is no GPS. Great time I'll return if I have the chance.
Outstanding layout
I love the layout of this course. The variety of shots needed made this a fun course to play. Played it this year and last year and the greens complexes are always very well maintained. Outstanding practice areas. I used a Golfnow discount coupon, so the price listed on Golfnow isn't the price I paid. In my opinion, the green fees is overpriced, but I guess if that's what people will pay then that's what the course should charge. Other than that, my partner and I had a good time playing this course again.
Killer course
wide fairways, great condition...greens were fast and hard....but also very hard to read..got a good deal thru Golfnow...full price fee just barely worth it, but I would pay full if no other way....very friendly staff