Cimarrone Golf Club - Golf Course in St Johns, FL

Grade Breakdown

Overall D 62/100

Course Condition F 58/100

Design & Challenge C 78/100

Amenities C 72/100

Value D 65/100

Service D 60/100

Reputation C 74/100

About This Course

Cimarrone Golf Club is a semi-private facility designed by David Postlethwait in 1988, earning a 4-star rating from Golf Digest and recognition as one of Florida's Top 100 courses. The course features water hazards on every hole with strategic risk-reward opportunities and multiple tee options ranging from 4,714 to 7,001 yards. However, course conditions are inconsistent with slow, furry greens year-round and patchy tee boxes. Pace of play is a significant concern with reports of 5-hour rounds and cart availability delays. Despite maintenance issues, the layout remains engaging for players seeking water-challenged golf in Jacksonville.

Course Info

Holes 18

Par 72

Yardage 7,001

Type Semi Private

Designer David Postlethwait

Year Built 1988

Terrain Flat

Walking Restricted

Practice Facilities

driving range putting green chipping area practice bunker

Signature Hole

Hole #9 - home of a golfer's second hole-in-one, risk/reward water hazard play

Details

Address 2800 Cimarrone Blvd, St Johns, FL

City St Johns, FL

Phone +19042872000

Website https://www.toasttab.com/catering/cim...

Who Should Play Here?

Beginner Playable

Beginners will find Cimarrone accessible with multiple tee options including the Mare tees at 4,714 yards. The course features well-defined fairways and forgiving layouts that won't punish high handicappers too severely.

Play shorter tees like Colt or Mare for more manageable yardage
Take advantage of the Mizuno club fitting system in the pro shop
Expect slow greens - aim for center rather than pin locations

Intermediate Recommended

Mid-handicap golfers will appreciate the strategic water hazards on every hole and risk-reward opportunities. The course tests course management with smaller greens requiring precision approach shots.

Plan for 5+ hour rounds due to pace of play issues
Use the Stallion or Mustang tees for balanced challenge
Water or marsh feature on every hole requires careful shot selection

Advanced Playable

Low-handicap players will find strategic complexity with water hazards on all holes and smaller greens demanding precision. The 7,001-yard championship tees provide adequate challenge but course conditions may limit scoring opportunities.