Overview
Top Features
- The challenging layout measures 7,279 yards from back tees, offering a challenge for avid golfers, and 5,119 yards from forward tees for beginners
- Scenic Setting: Situated amidst pristine lakes, beautiful loblolly pines, and stately oak trees
- A collaboration of legends, designed by Arnold Palmer and Jack Nicklaus, two iconic figures in golf history
Course Tips
- Given the importance of driving, players should prioritize honing their driving abilities.
Details
From the minds of Jack Nicklaus and Arnold Palmer - These two PGA TOUR legends have come together for the first time ever to design a course.
Opening in November 2000 the King & Bear is a one of kind co-design from two golf legends, Jack Nicklaus and Arnold Palmer. Set in World Golf Village amongst loblolly pines and bordered by lakes with large coquina rocks this track offers a unique golfing experience. Most recently the club hosted the Korn Ferry Tour's King & Bear Classic in June 2020. The championship course has also frequently been on Golf Advisors Golfers' Choice: Best of Florida golf courses. In 2021 King & Bear was rewarded as a distinguished golf destination and the clubhouse restaurant AJ's Kitchen & Cocktails was honored by Golf Inc. with the Golden Fork Award for best new amenity. Well then, are you ready for a World Golf Village Experience? Book your tee time today!
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King & Bear
From the minds of Jack Nicklaus and Arnold Palmer - These two PGA TOUR legends have come together for the first time ever to design a course.

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