
Florida· Public
Short Grass is the free golf app used by golfers at World Golf Village - King & Bear to log rounds, track their USGA handicap index, and run Nassau, Low Medal, and Skins bets — all on the course, in real time.
The King & Bear Golf Course at World Golf Village stands as the only golf course in the world co-designed by legendary golf icons Arnold Palmer and Jack Nicklaus. Opened in 2000, this championship layout offers a unique blend of their distinct design philosophies, resulting in a challenging yet immensely enjoyable experience for golfers of all skill levels. The course is characterized by its expansive, rolling fairways, strategic bunkering, and large, undulating greens that demand precision and thoughtful shot-making.
Palmer's influence is evident in the more open, player-friendly holes that encourage aggressive play, while Nicklaus's touch is seen in the strategic placement of hazards and the emphasis on shot-making from the tee to the green. The course winds through mature pine forests, natural wetlands, and pristine lakes, creating a serene and picturesque backdrop for your round. Water comes into play on many holes, adding both beauty and challenge, particularly on the back nine.
Playing The King & Bear is an experience in itself, offering a journey through a meticulously maintained course that consistently ranks among Florida's best. From the moment you step onto the first tee, you'll appreciate the seamless integration of natural beauty with world-class golf design. The course provides a memorable test of golf, where every club in your bag will be called upon, and strategic thinking is rewarded as much as powerful hitting.


All tees play to par 72. Source: www.worldgolfvillage.com/golf/king-bear.
Free for all golfers
No credit card required
Short Grass is built for golfers who play courses like World Golf Village - King & Bear — where every stroke counts and the bets make it interesting.
Log your round at World Golf Village - King & Bear and your handicap differential is calculated automatically using the official USGA World Handicap System formula. No spreadsheets required.
See how your game evolves across every round at World Golf Village - King & Bear. Track your scoring average, best rounds, and improvement over time with visual charts.
Identify your weakest holes on the World Golf Village - King & Bear layout. Discover exactly which holes are costing you strokes and where you can pick up shots.
Set up Nassau, Skins, Low Medal, and Short Grass bets before you tee off. The app tracks the money in real time as you play.
Connect with the golfers you play with at World Golf Village - King & Bear. Compare handicaps, view each other's scorecards, and settle bets through the app.
See where you rank among Short Grass members who play at World Golf Village - King & Bear. Compete on gross and net leaderboards by course.
Whether your group plays a weekly Nassau or a Skins game on the back nine, Short Grass handles the maths so you can focus on your game. All bets support gross and net (handicap-adjusted) scoring.
Three separate bets — front nine, back nine, and overall 18. The classic format for any foursome at World Golf Village - King & Bear.
Lowest gross or net score wins the pot. Choose Full 18, Front 9, Back 9, or Front & Back 9 together.
Win a hole outright to claim the skin. Ties carry over, building the pot on World Golf Village - King & Bear's toughest holes.
Points for hitting fairways and greens. Rewards the ball-strikers in your group.
Hole-by-hole head-to-head with full handicap strokes applied. Perfect for a challenge match.
Based on golfer reviews on Google Maps
459 reviews
Explore other courses in St. Johns County, Florida tracked on Short Grass.
Recent reports from golfers who played here
No recent condition reports
Be the first to report conditions at World Golf Village - King & Bear
Set up your Short Grass account before your next tee time at World Golf Village - King & Bear. It takes two minutes and it's completely free.