World Golf Village

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World Golf Village
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Club information
Location St. Johns County, near Jacksonville, Florida
Established1998
TypePrivate
Operated byHonours Golf
Events hosted Liberty Mutual Legends of Golf
Shell's Wonderful World of Golf
Website worldgolfvillage.com/
King & Bear
Designed by Arnold Palmer
Jack Nicklaus
Bobby Weed
Par 72
Length7,279
Course rating 75.2
Slope rating 141
Course record64
Slammer & Squire
Designed by Sam Snead
Gene Sarazen
Bobby Weed
Par 72
Length6,939
Course rating 73.8
Slope rating 135
Course record64

The World Golf Village (WGV) is a golf resort in St. Johns County, Florida, United States, located between Jacksonville and St. Augustine. [1] It was created by the PGA Tour and showcases the World Golf Hall of Fame. In addition to the resort the World Golf Village features residential and commercial developments. [2] There is also a census-designated place with the same name.

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Development

The 6,300-acre (2,500 ha) parcel was approved in the 1990s as a "Development of Regional Impact" (DRI) under Section 380.06 of the Florida Statutes, [3] and eventually have 18,000 residents. A new interchange on Interstate 95 in Florida was constructed to permit direct access to the site, which was expected to host a million visitors each year. [4]

Kelly Lake was created at the center of the village, surrounded by a 1.2-mile (1.9 km) brick Walk of Champions, which features a large flagstone for each Hall of Fame member, with their name and signature etched in granite. [4] A large building on the west side houses the hall of fame, theater, cafe and 110-foot shrine tower. The "Shops of World Golf Village" are situated on the north and east sides, and the Renaissance Hotel and convention center are to the south. [5]

World Golf Foundation

The Ladies Professional Golf Association created a hall of fame in 1951. It was inactive until 1967, when it moved into a physical location in Augusta, Georgia and was renamed the LPGA Tour Hall of Fame. In the early 1990s, the PGA Tour was contemplating a Hall of Fame close to their north Florida headquarters. Deane Beman asked LPGA commissioner Charlie Mechem if there was interest in a joint Golf Hall of Fame. When they responded in the affirmative, the United States Golf Association was contacted, as was The Royal and Ancient Golf Club of St Andrews. Both agreed to collaborate, and PGA of America closed the Pinehurst World Golf Hall of Fame, while the LPGA decided to merge their HOF into the new facility.

An independent entity, the World Golf Foundation (WGF), was formed in 1994 to promote and honor the game and those who made significant contributions. The Board of Directors included representatives from the world's major golf organizations. The WGF owns and controls the World Golf Hall of Fame. [6]

Hall of Fame

The foremost attraction at World Golf Village is the World Golf Hall of Fame, which superseded the PGA of America facility at Pinehurst, North Carolina in May 1998. [7] The Hall of Fame has a permanent display with biographical information for every individual inducted. There are also sections devoted to the history of golf, heritage, organizations, course design, equipment, attire and trends. The Trophy Tower contains a collection of all the major tournament trophies (and many of the minor ones). Many of the displays are interactive and give the visitor a "hands on" experience. Featured exhibits change yearly, and a round on the 18-hole putting course is included with museum admission. Additionally, there is a Challenge Hole with an island green similar to the signature hole at TPC Sawgrass, the par 3, 17th. [8]

Golf

Hall of Fame building at World Golf Village WorldGolfVillage.JPG
Hall of Fame building at World Golf Village

Courses

The resort features two championship golf courses: the King & Bear, designed jointly by Arnold Palmer and Jack Nicklaus, and the Slammer & Squire, a collaboration of Sam Snead and Gene Sarazen. Both courses consistently receive 4.5 stars rating (out of 5) by Golf Digest . [9] Both courses have hosted professional tournaments including the Liberty Mutual Legends of Golf, a Champions Tour event, and Shell's Wonderful World of Golf , as well as other nationally televised events.

Academy

The PGA TOUR Golf Academy opened at WGV in 2000 as a one-stop facility to help players improve all facets of their golf game. Their instructors are experienced PGA and LPGA professionals who provide clinics, schools, private lessons, development programs and camps for juniors using the latest technology. [10]

Based on the success of the program, branches have been established at TPC Sawgrass, TPC Scottsdale, TPC Las Vegas, TPC San Antonio and six other resort locations in the United States. The academy at World Golf Village trains and certifies all instructors at TOUR academies. [10]

Accommodations

Four hotels/motels were constructed in anticipation of tourism at the center. The largest is the Renaissance Resort at World Golf Village, followed by the Laterra Resort & Spa. The Grande Villas and The Residences at World Golf Village also provide unique accommodations.

Attractions

One of the most popular attractions is the IMAX Theater, which plays the latest movies and documentaries in a 300-seat theater with an 80-foot (24 m)-wide by six-story-high screen.

The Murray Brothers Caddyshack restaurant is located along the Walk of Champions and is owned by actor Bill Murray and his five brothers. Their slogan is, "Eat, Drink and Be Murray!" [4] Villagio Bar and Grill and a Starbucks are located within the Renaissance Resort. The Fairways Café is part of the World Golf Hall of Fame and offers casual and takeout fare.

The 31,000 sq ft (2,900 m2) PGA Tour Stop (now closed) was situated along the Walk of Champions, and was the largest golf store in Florida. [11]

Historic St. Augustine and the beaches of the Atlantic Ocean are nearby, and WGV is part of the Greater Jacksonville Metropolitan Area, with over 1 million residents. [12]

Demographics

World Golf Village
Census-designated place
Coordinates: 29°59′31″N81°28′7″W / 29.99194°N 81.46861°W / 29.99194; -81.46861
CountryFlag of the United States.svg  United States
StateFlag of Florida.svg  Florida
County   St. Johns
Area
 • Total27.24 sq mi (70.55 km2)
 • Land26.86 sq mi (69.57 km2)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total22,117
 • Density823.42/sq mi (317.91/km2)
Time zone UTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code
32092
Area code 904
GNIS feature ID2583391 [13]
Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
2010 12,310—
2020 22,11779.7%
U.S. Decennial Census [14]

The World Golf Village CDP had a population of 22,117 at the 2020 census, up from 12,310 at the 2010 census. [15] It was defined as a CDP in advance of the 2010 census. [16] It is part of the Jacksonville, Florida Metropolitan Statistical Area.

As of the 2020 United States census, there were 22,117 people, 7,717 households, and 6,704 families residing in the World Golf Village CDP. 2,398 households had children under the age of 18. 4.8% of the population were under 5 years old, 23.2% under 18 years old, and 19.5% were 65 years and over. The median age for the CDP was 41.4 years old. 49.9% of the population were female. [15]

The racial makeup of the city is 84.9% White, 8.3% African American, 0.0% Native American, 4.2% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 7.5% from other races, and 4.9% from two or more races. 13.5% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race. [15]

The median household income was $103,019. 6.6% of the population lived below the poverty threshold, including 7.3% of those under 18 and 2.1% of those over 65. 93.3% of the population 25 years and older had a high school degree or equivalent or higher and 48.7% of that same population had a bachelor's degree or higher. 9.0% of the population were veterans. [15]

Education

Tocoi Creek High School, in the World Golf Village CDP Tocoi Creek High School.jpg
Tocoi Creek High School, in the World Golf Village CDP

The community is within the St. Johns County School District. [17]

Zoned elementary schools include: Mill Creek Academy, [18] Picolata Crossing, [19] and Wards Creek. [20]

Boundaries of two middle schools include portions of World Golf Village: Mill Creek and Pacetti Bay: [21] [22]

All residents are zoned to Tocoi Creek High School. [23]

Other development

The 40,000 sq ft (3,700 m2) St. Johns County Convention Center was constructed within the WGV and is connected to the Renaissance Resort. Westminster St. Augustine, a Life Plan Community, is also located in WGV and offers Independent, Assisted, Skilled and Memory Care - all within the same gated campus. A "Blue/Green" timeshare resort with sales office is also within WGV. Individual subdivisions exist within WGV which offer homes/homesites for those looking for an active Florida lifestyle within a golfing resort. [4]

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References

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  2. ↑ Conte, Christian: “World Commerce Center office condos planned” Jacksonville Business Journal, August 11, 2006
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  17. ↑ "2020 CENSUS - CENSUS BLOCK MAP (INDEX): World Golf Village CDP, FL" (PDF). U.S. Census Bureau . Retrieved 2022-08-02. - Compare to the school zone maps.
  18. ↑ "2022 - 2023 St. Johns County School Attendance Zones Mill Creek Academy" (PDF). St. Johns County School District. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2022-08-02. Retrieved 2022-08-02. - Maps from here.
  19. ↑ "2022 - 2023 St. Johns County School Attendance Zones Picolata Crossing Elementary School" (PDF). St. Johns County School District. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2022-08-02. Retrieved 2022-08-02. - Maps from here.
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  22. ↑ "2022 - 2023 St. Johns County School Attendance Zones Pacetii Bay Middle School" (PDF). St. Johns County School District. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2022-08-02. Retrieved 2022-08-02. - Maps from here.
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