King & Bear and Slammer & Squire courses. “We’re excited to welcome golfers back to enjoy these improvements and experience a course that is both visually stunning and exceptionally playable.” The King & Bear Golf Course is renowned for its scenic beauty, with fairways framed by pristine lakes, towering loblolly pines, and majestic oak trees. Most notably, the course is the only design collaboration between two of golf’s greatest legends, Arnold Palmer and Jack Nicklaus. Cabot Citrus Farms On the west side of Florida, about 45 minutes north of Tampa, Cabot Citrus opened last year and is looking forward to seeing more golfers visit this outstanding location in 2024-25 winter season. The property was the former World Woods Golf Club and boasts dramatic elevation changes, sandy soil, and rolling Hammock Beach’s accommodations include a variety of guestrooms, suites, condos and villas, many of which overlook the Nicklaus Ocean Course and the Atlantic Ocean in the resort’s main tower. The resort is planning a 200-room boutique hotel where the Lodge now stands. “It will be a game-changer,’’ said Verdell Eckberg, director of sales and marketing at Hammock Beach. “There’s not going to by anything like in the general area.’’ The King & Bear Golf Course At World Golf Village Farther north at St. Augustine, the King & Bear Golf Course at World Golf Village reopens this month after an extensive fivemonth, $2.5 million restoration. All 18 greens were resurfaced, as well as the chipping and putting areas with TifEagle Bermuda grass which provides a smoother, more consistent surface. The practice areas were also upgraded with new grass, ensuring lush, healthy turf yearround. Improvements also included significant upgrades to the irrigation and drainage systems to promote water conservation, enhance turf health, and provide optimal playing conditions throughout the year. All bunkers were refreshed with new liners and sand, with eight receiving full renovations to improve drainage and consistency. “Our goal with this restoration was to elevate the playing experience while maintaining the integrity of the course’s original design,” said Lon Grundy, Chief Operating Officer of World Golf Village’s
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