The Golf Club at South Hampton
The Golf Club at South Hampton in St. Augustine, Florida, presents an 18-hole public course with wide fairways, strategic doglegs, and a layout that welcomes golfers of all skill levels. Its open design paired with challenging bunkers and rolling terrain offers a balanced round near Florida’s historic coast.
Course Overview
The Golf Club at South Hampton offers an 18-hole public layout located in historic St. Augustine, Florida. This course presents a blend of open fairways and thoughtfully placed doglegs that challenge strategy without overwhelming distance. Spanning over 7,000 yards from the back tees with a par of 72, South Hampton caters to a broad spectrum of golfers—from those seeking a relaxed round to players aiming for a test of course management and shot shaping.
Stretching across gently rolling terrain, the course features wide fairways that encourage a free-swinging style, yet wells of bunkers and natural undulations punctuate the landscape, demanding precision as you approach the greens. The green complexes reveal a patchwork of subtle challenges; while some areas show wear, typical of a busy public course, they reward thoughtful putting and controlled approach shots. Expect to encounter thoughtfully positioned bunkers that frame key landing zones and compel a careful balance between aggression and caution.
Beyond the fairways, the course is home to seasonal wildlife glimpses, adding a dynamic element to your round and connecting golfers with Florida’s natural environment. The practice facilities stand out for their quality, featuring a driving range, multiple chipping areas, and a putting green, all designed to prepare players for the conditions they will face on course.
Visitors will find the pro shop staff attentive and ready to assist, while upgraded golf carts and maintained tee boxes enhance overall playability. The pace of play flows smoothly, a welcome feature given the course's popularity and accessible layout. While some greens may require patient strokes, South Hampton’s wide openness and array of shot options encourage enjoyable rounds across all skill levels.
Situated just off S Hampton Club Way, the club is an approachable destination for locals and travelers seeking a fair yet engaging course in the St. Augustine area. Players aiming to test their shot selection and enjoy a walk can find satisfaction here, though it’s best to plan visits during drier periods to experience the course near its peak condition.
Course Highlights
The course's openness allows for aggressive drives with a series of doglegs adding strategic depth. Bunkers are well maintained with realistic sand conditions, and the practice area exceeds typical public course standards with a full driving range and multiple short game areas. Wildlife sightings enhance the setting, while the overall layout balances challenge with approachability for a variety of players.
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Guest Reviews
Andrew Strong
Sam Foster
Been to South Hampton multiple times. You can tell they are always looking to improve their course. Pace of play is smooth. Course has a nice play. Golf carts are improved. You will definitely see wild life.
Ovell Scott III
Played course on January 14th, 2024. Pro shop experience was okay. The guy at the front desk kinda seemed over the whole day which made the experience not so great but I get it. We have all had those days. The practice facilities are above average. Good range, multiple chipping greens, and a putting green. As for the course it is pretty wide open and allows you to swing the driver freely. There are a lot of dog legs on the course and makes you think of the next shot. The tee boxes are in good shape. The fairways have a few hard spots but not many. Bunkers have actual sand inside which make bunker shots realistic. As for the greens, they are not terrible but have some rough spots that need some attention. The greens also are bumpy which make it hard to be consistent on putting at times. However, course was fun to play and if I am ever in the area again, I would definitely play this course again.
Jon Crenshaw
Working on the greens. Some of them were good.
Sam Foster
Been to South Hampton multiple times. You can tell they are always looking to improve their course. Pace of play is smooth. Course has a nice play. Golf carts are improved. You will definitely see wild life.
SD
Nice course
MLH
Visited this course on 5/5/25 and the greens were as bad as I have ever seen. Fairways and T boxes playable. Bunkers very hard. No need to take putter at all. Impossible to putt on these greens. Absolutely not worth $70 at all. Save your time and money.... play elsewhere. Photos of hole 18 and it was one of the best.
Derrick Hoxie
Played this course on 15 May, 2025. The rains last week brought some life to the fairways and tee boxes, as generally the grass was decent to hit from. The greens are in sad shape, as all of the recent reviews have remarked. It does appear they are keeping the hole location in the better part of each green. I was able to 2-putt 16 of the 18 greens, as once I got the ball within 3-5 feet of the hole, the grass was fairly reliable. On a positive note - the entire staff was very friendly.
Bob
The course was in FAIR CONDITION as best. The greens were not good at all. You could putt on them but there was damage all over them. Fairways were passable. It seems like they are trying to get it back in shape. For the cost of $75 it was NOT WORTH THE MONEY. Sorry SH, shouldn’t charge that much for that condition.
Yaroslav Ilechko
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Course Details
Access & Location
315 S Hampton Club Way, St. Augustine, FL 32092, USA
Main clubhouse with pro shop, locker rooms, and snack bar
Walking is permitted and encouraged; the terrain is mostly flat to gently rolling. Comfortable walking shoes and hydration are advised due to Florida’s climate.
Open to the public with tee time reservations recommended, especially on weekends and holidays.
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