300 Conservatory Drive,
Palm Coast, Florida FL 32137
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Brad Hauer (Director of Golf)Academy
The Golf Academy at Hammock BeachThe Course:
18 holes. Open parkland. Gently undulating terrain
Surroundings:
Woodland, wetland and (in future) a few luxury residences.
Designer:
A Tom Watson Signature Design
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32 miles NW of Daytona Beach (Intl Airport)
From I-95 take exit 289 (Palm Coast) and follow Palm Coast Pkwy, direction Palm Coast East / A1A Beaches. After 3 mi cross toll bridge ($2, minimum, cash only) and follow Hammock Dunes Pkwy. After 2 mi, at third stop sign, turn right into 16th Rd. Take the first left to the guard gate entrance of Club at Hammock Beach.
Hammock Beach (Conservatory)
Hammock Beach Resort (Conservatory course): As one of two excellent and contrasting golf courses at the Hammock Beach Resort, the Conservatory course represents one of Tom Watson's best designs, and one of Florida's highly-rated championship layouts. You'll need to stay at the Resort if you want to play this course, which is generally reserved for members and resort-guests, with very limited possibilities for outside visitor play.
A nod to Watson's affinity for British links-style golf, the Conservatory layout is highlighted by 140 sand and coquina bunkers and three sod-faced bunkers, as well as waterfalls, babbling brooks and veneered stone work. The open parkland layout, linksy at times, contains an array of wonderfully crafted, memorable and challenging holes. Definitely a course to go out of your way to play.
Stay&Play at Hammock Beach: luxury accommodation available nearby (9 mi); see Where2Stay section below.
Resort guests (staying at Hammock Beach Resort) can book to play on weekdays and weekends.
Must book in advance.
Non-metal spike facility. Golf carts compulsory for visitors. Golf carts are fitted with GPS.
Excellent
The Conservatory course has hosted both US PGA Tour and Champions Tour events (see our Tournaments section >by Venue >Hammock Beach).
Located approx 9 miles by road from the Ocean Course clubhouse, the clubhouse at the Conservatory Course evokes the design of a British style conservatory. Its high glass dome and luxurious appointments were perhaps inspired by two buildings in London, the Palm House at Kew Gardens and the original Crystal Palace, built for the Great Exhibition in 1851.
Florida's 52nd best course (Golf Digest, 2023/24).
200 Ocean Crest Drive, Palm Coast, FL 32137
+1 (386) 246 5500
Visit websiteLocated in north-east Florida, beside the Atlantic Ocean, you'll find one of the State's best family and golf resort destinations. Hammock Beach Resort offers luxury accommodations, golf by Nicklaus and Watson, a rejuvenating spa, state-of-the-art fitness centre, great dining, harborside tennis and a multi-level water park. Accommodations range from one to four bedroom suites, as well as condos and two and three bedroom villas. Most units offer scenic views overlooking the ocean, golf course and/or the Intracoastal Waterway.
Hammock Beach (Ocean course)
Hammock Beach (Conservatory course) (9 mi).
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