King & Bear Golf Course at World Golf Village

Set against the picturesque backdrop of St. Augustine, the King & Bear stands as a rare testament to golf greatness: the only collaboration between two of the sport's most iconic legends, Arnold Palmer ("The King") and Jack Nicklaus ("The Golden Bear"). This isn't just a course—it's a celebration of their decades-old friendship and divergent design philosophies seamlessly woven into 7,279 yards of championship golf. The front nine offers a distinctive links-style feel with open fairways and native grasses, nodding to the historic heritage of America's oldest city. The back nine shifts dramatically to quintessential Florida golf: towering loblolly pines, 200-year-old oak trees, coquina rock waste areas, and shimmering water hazards that demand precision. Recently rejuvenated with a comprehensive $2.5 million restoration in 2024—including resurfaced greens with TifEagle Bermuda grass and upgraded irrigation systems—the course delivers that fresh, pristine playing experience. Hole 15, Palmer's signature risk-reward par-4, was hand-picked by Arnie himself as one of his "Dream 18" for Sports Illustrated. Groups will find excellent practice facilities, GPS-equipped carts, and the acclaimed AJ's Kitchen & Cocktails restaurant right in the clubhouse.