Unlike any other sports hall of fame, the World Golf Hall of Fame honors both men and women and combines the prestige and talents of 26 of the world’s best golf organizations. The Golf Hall of Fame recognizes the legends of our time and educates golfers of all ages on the impressive heritage, techniques, course designs, equipment, and future direction of the game. The WGHF truly captures the magnificent history and spirit of the game.
Plus, the World Golf Hall of Fame is only a plane ride away, and is tucked away in St. Augustine, Florida. With the purchase of an admission ticket, you are granted a two-day pass to the 75,000 square foot museum and also have the opportunity to play a round on the 18-hole natural putting course as well as a shot on the ‘Challenging Hole.’
After you warm up on the 18-hole putting course, you’re probably going to want to play a full round. At the World Golf Village Resort, the official resort and courses of the World Golf Hall of Fame, you can choose from the King & Bear course or the Slammer & Squire course.
The King & Bear Course
Combining the legendary talents of Arnold Palmer & Jack Nicklaus, the King & Bear course is the only collaboration from two of golf’s greatest legends. As a “driver’s” course, these well-known rivals came together to create a challenging and remarkable course that tests your power while weaving through picture perfect lakes and Loblolly pines and oak trees. Furthermore, you can experience “the wide fairways of Nicklaus and the fast greens of Palmer,” when you play the King & Bear course.
The Slammer & Squire Course
Designed by Bobby Weed, with the help of consultants Sam “The Slammer” Snead and Gene “The Squire” Sarazen, the Slammer & Squire is an 18-hole championship course. With beautiful views of the World Golf Hall of Fame, this course offers golfers two unique nines and plenty of water hazards to create the perfect challenge.
According to testimonials from Trip Advisor, the World Golf Hall of Fame is “Well worth a visit for golfers” and a “Great experience.” Feel the history, prestige and spirit of the game of golf on your next trip to the World Golf Hall of Fame and World Golf Village Resort.