Hammock Beach Golf Resort & Spa: Ocean Course
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.
About
Awards
Ranking history:
100 Greatest Public: Ranked from 2005-'14.
Highest ranking: 38th, 2011-'12.
Best in State: Ranked 12th, 2011-'12. Ranked inside the top 15, 2007-'10. Ranked inside the top 20, 2005. Ranked 24th, 2013-'14. Ranked inside the top 25, 2003. Ranked 42nd, 2023-'24. Ranked 43rd, 2021-'22. Ranked 48th, 2025-'26.
Previous ranking: 42nd.
2025-'26 ranking: 48th.
Panelists
Ratings from our panel of 1,900 course-ranking panelists
100 GREATEST/BEST IN STATE SCORES
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Reviews
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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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“Fun course with some great ocean front holes. Not as demanding as many Nicklaus courses."
Read More2019
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“Beautiful holes right on the Ocean. Great condition and fun to play."
Read More2018
