THE PONTE
VEDRA INN & CLUB, Est. 1928
Just the mere mention of the Ponte Vedra
Inn & Club conjures up images of quiet opulence, of grace, of stateliness
and history. A Florida landmark since its celebrated opening in 1928, this 300
acre oceanfront resort located in fashionable Ponte Vedra Beach is a perfect
refuge for recreation, relaxation, romance, and reflection. Three generations of
guests have been indulged in a world of deluxe accommodations, fine cuisine, top
recreation, and the finest in classical service.
Golf has been a way of life in
Ponte Vedra Beach since the Inn & Club introduced the first course to the
area in 1928. Today, Ponte Vedra is recognized as one of the golf capitals in
the East.
Just steps from the ocean, the resort offers two picturesque
18-hole courses, each with its own distinct seaside links flavor. Meandering
lagoons, undulating fairways, elevated Bermuda greens protected by steep-faced
bunkers, and a prevailing seabreeze provide for every kind of shotmaking
challenge imaginable.
The
Ocean Course
Designed in 1928 by famed British architect, Herbert Bertram
Strong, the Par 72, 6,574-yard Ocean Course represents the area's first resort
golf experience. Lacking earth moving equipment, Strong used 100 mules dragging
slip pans to shape course contours, dredge lagoons and build up a series of
earthen mounds that dot the fairways creating dramatic
undulations.
Praises have followed the Ocean Course from the very
beginning. In 1939, the Ocean Course was selected as the host for the
prestigious Ryder Cup Matches. Unfortunately, just months prior to the scheduled
event, it was cancelled due to the onset of World War II. In 1942, after
completing a match, golf legend Bobby Jones commented, "it's a course to
challenge professionals." Five times in its history, the Ocean Course has
proudly served as the site for the U.S. Open qualifying round.
The Ocean
Course's ninety-nine strategically positioned sand bunkers enhance the beauty
and increase the challenge of the golf experience.
Designed to
accommodate defensive pin positions, the elevated greens place a demand on
thoughtful and accurate approach shots.
The course's signature hole is
the par 3, 150 yard 9th, which is thought to be the first-ever island green
designed.
