Hammock Beach Golf Resort & Spa: Ocean Course
Palm Coast, FL•Private
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Hammock Beach Golf Resort & Spa: Ocean Course
105 16th Rd E
Palm Coast, FL 32137-3258
United States
Overview
This scenic Jack Nicklaus-designed South Florida track has six holes that play along the Atlantic Ocean, with a challenging four-hole finishing stretch nicknamed “The Bear Claw.” The course, which hosted the 2003 U.S. Women's Amateur Public Links, is one of two at the resort and features a classic Nicklaus design: generous fairways and well-protected greens.
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“Fantastic Oceanside layout onsite at resort, very enjoyable course setup and aesthetics. Has sister Conservatory course nearby to work into rotation on visit there!"
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“The more scenic of the two courses at Hammock Beach. The holes that run alongside the ocean are well done, with the 9th the most difficult hole on the course in my opinion. Several greens have significant drop offs on all sides, resulting in difficult up and downs from either bunkers or grass. Most holes are boarded by unplayable areas like trees or hazards, making this course also the more difficult of the two, especially when the wind blows. I enjoyed the course and would play again."
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“The more scenic of the two courses at Hammock Beach. The holes that run alongside the ocean are well done, with the 9th the most difficult hole on the course in my opinion. Several greens have significant drop offs on all sides, resulting in difficult up and downs from either bunkers or grass. Most holes are boarded by unplayable areas like trees or hazards, making this course also the more difficult of the two, especially when the wind blows. I enjoyed the course and would play again."
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“The Ocean Course at Hammock Beach is soon to host the Furyk and Friends Champions Tour event. The players there will certainly take note of the dueling 9th and 18th holes, both of which play parallel to the beach on the Atlantic Ocean, exposed to its unpredictably strong winds."
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“Hammock Dunes Ocean Course is one that requires your full attention from its splendid views of that Atlantic while challenging you every step of the way throughout your round. The fairways are fairly generous but the stiff breeze and well protected greens are what standout when playing this Jack Nicklaus design."
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“Enjoyable to play- very good golf course- conditioning is only weakness"
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“challenging, beautiful holes on the ocean. Would play Hammock Beach Ocean at any opportunity."
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“Really good course that builds to a climax with the last 5 holes. Lots of fun. In good shape. Nice distinctive holes with none being really like the other."
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“Typical older Nicklaus design with wide fairways but very difficult green approaches. Ocean visible on only 5 holes; most holes are inland."
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“Beautiful course with six holes on the ocean."
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