Named for its legendary co-designers, Arnold Palmer and Jack Nicklaus, the King & Bear Course is a proper one-off, and it's still the only layout the two World Golf Hall of Famers worked on together.
What stands out straight away is the movement in the land. For Florida, there's more elevation change than many resort courses in the region, which gives the layout proper shape and makes club selection more interesting than you might expect. Off the tee, fairways are generally generous and inviting, so you can swing freely, but it's on approach that the course asks questions. Greens are well protected and you'll score best if you pick sensible targets, avoid short-siding yourself and take your chances when they're there.
World Golf Village is also a strong base for a multi-round stay. You've got a full 36 holes on site, with the Slammer & Squire offering a different look alongside King & Bear, so your trip doesn't feel like the same round on repeat. And if you fancy ticking off a true bucket-list venue, TPC Sawgrass is under an hour away, which makes it easy to add the Stadium Course (yes, the island-green 17th) into your itinerary.
Play King & Bear as part of your next Florida golf holiday with Your Golf Travel.
Who is this for?
Golfers and groups who want a straightforward Florida resort base, two contrasting courses on site and the option to add Sawgrass without long transfers.
Who is it best for?
Mid to low handicaps who enjoy plotting their way around, plus anyone building a north Florida or Jacksonville-area golf break.
