World Golf Village facts for kids
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| Location | St. Johns County, near Jacksonville, Florida |
| Established | 1998 |
| Type | Private |
| Operated by | Honours Golf |
| Tournaments 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 |
| Length | 7,279 |
| Course rating | 75.2 |
| Slope rating | 141 |
| Course record | 64 |
| Slammer & Squire | |
| Designed by | Sam Snead Gene Sarazen Bobby Weed |
| Par | 72 |
| Length | 6,939 |
| Course rating | 73.8 |
| Slope rating | 135 |
| Course record | 64 |
The World Golf Village (WGV) is a fun golf resort in St. Johns County, Florida, USA. It's located between the cities of Jacksonville and St. Augustine. The PGA Tour created it, and it's home to the famous World Golf Hall of Fame. Besides the resort, WGV also has homes and shops. It's even a small town itself!
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Building the World Golf Village
The World Golf Village was built on a large piece of land, about 6,300 acres. This big project was approved in the 1990s. A new exit was built on Interstate 95 in Florida to make it easy to get to the village. People expected about a million visitors each year!
At the center of the village is Kelly Lake. Around the lake, there's a 1.2-mile brick path called the Walk of Champions. This path has special stones for each person in the Hall of Fame. Their names and signatures are carved into the stones. A large building holds the Hall of Fame, a theater, a cafe, and a tall shrine tower. There are also shops and a big hotel with a convention center.
The World Golf Foundation
The Ladies Professional Golf Association started a Hall of Fame in 1951. Later, in the 1990s, the PGA Tour wanted to create its own Hall of Fame in Florida. They asked the LPGA if they wanted to join forces. The United States Golf Association and The Royal and Ancient Golf Club of St Andrews also agreed to help. This led to a new, combined Hall of Fame.
In 1994, a group called the World Golf Foundation (WGF) was created. Its job is to celebrate and promote the game of golf. The WGF owns and manages the World Golf Hall of Fame.
Explore the Golf Hall of Fame
The main attraction at World Golf Village is the World Golf Hall of Fame. It opened in May 1998.
Inside the Hall of Fame, you can find information about every person who has been honored there. There are also sections about golf's history, how courses are designed, and different golf equipment. The Trophy Tower displays many important golf trophies. Many exhibits are interactive, letting you get a "hands-on" experience. New exhibits are added every year. Your ticket also includes a round on an 18-hole putting course. There's even a special Challenge Hole with an "island green," just like the famous 17th hole at TPC Sawgrass.
Golf Courses and Academy
Championship Golf Courses
The resort has two amazing championship golf courses. The King & Bear course was designed by golf legends Arnold Palmer and Jack Nicklaus. The Slammer & Squire course was created by Sam Snead and Gene Sarazen. Both courses often get high ratings from Golf Digest. They have also hosted professional tournaments, like the Liberty Mutual Legends of Golf.
Improve Your Golf Game
The PGA TOUR Golf Academy opened at World Golf Village in 2000. It's a place where players can learn to improve all parts of their golf game. The teachers are experienced golf professionals. They offer classes, private lessons, and camps for young golfers. They use the latest technology to help you learn.
Because the academy was so successful, other branches have opened at places like TPC Sawgrass. The academy at World Golf Village also trains and certifies all the instructors for other TOUR academies.
Places to Stay
There are several places to stay at World Golf Village for visitors. The largest hotel is the Renaissance Resort at World Golf Village. Other options include the Laterra Resort & Spa, The Grande Villas, and The Residences at World Golf Village.
Fun Attractions
One popular attraction is the IMAX Theater. It shows the latest movies and documentaries on a huge screen that is 80 feet wide and six stories high!
You can also eat at the Murray Brothers Caddyshack restaurant. It's owned by actor Bill Murray and his five brothers. Their motto is, "Eat, Drink and Be Murray!"
Other dining spots include Villagio Bar and Grill and a Starbucks inside the Renaissance Resort. The Fairways Café is part of the World Golf Hall of Fame and offers casual food.
The PGA Tour Stop, which was a very large golf store, used to be located here but is now closed.
Historic St. Augustine and the beaches of the Atlantic Ocean are close by. World Golf Village is also part of the larger Greater Jacksonville Metropolitan Area.
World Golf Village Community
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Florida |
| County | St. Johns |
| Area | |
| • Total | 27.24 sq mi (70.55 km2) |
| • Land | 26.86 sq mi (69.57 km2) |
| Population
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| • Total | 22,117 |
| • Density | 823.42/sq mi (317.91/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
32092
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| Area code(s) | 904 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2583391 |
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2010 | 12,310 | — | |
| 2020 | 22,117 | 79.7% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
World Golf Village is also a small community. In 2020, about 22,117 people lived there. This was a big jump from 12,310 people in 2010. It is part of the larger Jacksonville area.
In 2020, there were 7,717 households in World Golf Village. About 2,398 of these households had children under 18. The average age of people living there was 41.4 years old. Almost half of the population (49.9%) were female.
Most residents (84.9%) were White. About 8.3% were African American, and 4.2% were Asian. About 13.5% of the population were Hispanic or Latino. The average household income was $103,019. Most adults (93.3%) had a high school degree or more education.
Education in the Area
The schools in the World Golf Village community are part of the St. Johns County School District.
Children living here can go to elementary schools like Mill Creek Academy, Picolata Crossing, and Wards Creek. For middle school, students attend either Mill Creek or Pacetti Bay. All high school students in the area go to Tocoi Creek High School.
Other Developments
The St. Johns County Convention Center is also located within World Golf Village. It is connected to the Renaissance Resort. Westminster St. Augustine is a community for older adults, offering different types of care. There is also a timeshare resort called "Blue/Green." Many individual neighborhoods exist within World Golf Village. These offer homes for people who want to live an active lifestyle in a golf resort.
See also
In Spanish: World Golf Village para niños
