Destination: St. Augustine, Fla.

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The World Golf Hall of Fame is located at World Golf Village, where you can play the King & Bear course.

Nov. 23, 2010
By LINKS Magazine

Almost 450 years old, this picturesque Spanish Colonial city is a delightful mix of Old World charm and modern-day attractions.

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WHERE TO PLAY

Ponte Vedra Inn & Club (Ocean): Dating to 1928, Herbert Strong's layout near the Atlantic Ocean hosted the 1939 Ryder Cup. And the 157-yard 9th has one of the first island greens ever built.

St. Johns Golf & Country Club: This 7,236-yard semi-private layout is an Audubon International Cooperative Sanctuary, making a round a welcome north Florida golf experience.

World Golf Village (King & Bear): The only course designed by Arnold Palmer and Jack Nicklaus features numerous hazards and the finishing stretch two long par 4s followed by a par 5 is memorable. The Village has another layout, Slammer & Squire.

WHERE TO STAY

Casa Monica: First opened in 1888, this majestic hotel in the heart of downtown was renovated 10 years ago and the distinctive Moorish Revival architecture shines once again.

Ponte Vedra Inn & Club: Now a Florida landmark, this resort has been enticing visitors to its oceanfront rooms and sun-splashed amenities for more than 80 years.

Renaissance Resort at World Golf Village: Having just completed a $10 million renovation, this 10-story atrium hotel is the perfect base from which to explore the Hall of Fame.

WHERE TO EAT

Opus 39: The work of local artists hanging on the walls changes as frequently as chef Michael McMillan's menu, so diners never tire of return trips to this eatery in the historic district.

Reef: One of the few truly oceanfront restaurants in northeast Florida, the Reef features simply elegant dishes like pecan-crusted mahi mahi.

95 Cordova: Complementing the New World, Middle Eastern and Asian dishes at this restaurant in the Casa Monica is the d�cor: lavish antiques, silk fabrics and hand-painted 24-karat gold ceilings.