FLORIDA

BAYMEADOWS GOLF CLUB
7981 BAYMEADOWS CIRCLE WEST
JACKSONVILLE, FL

When Desmond Muirhead and the legendary Gene Sarazen got together in the late 1960's to design Baymeadows, they wanted to offer the best possible experience for golfers of all skill levels. They succeeded beyond their wildest dreams!

You may get distracted while playing at Baymeadows - the setting is so nice that you might forget that you are there to play golf! Winding through the tall pines and tropical palm trees, the course offers lush, green fairways. Water comes into play on 8 holes. The course residents include many different species of birds, such as hawks, ospreys, and our magnificent pair of bald eagles!

Here is an idea of what you will find at Baymeadows. Our 7th hole is a picturesque par 4, measuring 397 yards from the back tee. Your tee shot should be aimed at the generous landing area, away from the water on the left. A well-struck second shot will easily clear the water and bunkers fronting the green. A birdie putt is a definitely possibility, once you have arrived on the undulating putting surface.

The par 5, 609 yard 8th hole is a real beauty that will challenge those who want to play the back tee. (Fortunately, most of us can play from much further forward by selecting the tee that best suits our game). You have plenty of fairway in which to land your tee shot. Your second shot should be aimed towards the right side of the fairway to set up the best angle to approach the green. The greenside bunkers are behind the green, so don't hit too much club. A good third shot will put you in position to make another birdie.

Our 13th hole is gorgeous par 3 that will remind you of the 17th hole at TPC Sawgrass. Its island green may at first make you a little nervous, but fortunately, you do not have far to go to reach the green. At 162 yards from the back tee, the hole can be reached by just about anyone, if you select the correct tee. The chance for a birdie or par is pretty good if you hit a decent tee shot.

The par 4, 18th is our signature hole. We give you a choice here. You can hit your tee shot down the left side, without much danger. If you are more adventuresome, you can go down the right side, where the 2nd shot is shorter but the fairway is far more undulating. At 434 yards from the back tee, it will take two good shots to make the putting surface. A good strategy may be to lay up short of the water fronting the green with your second shot, so you can pitch it close to the pin and save your par. A par on this challenging beauty is a great score!

The great thing about Baymeadows is that regardless of how you play the game, you will have an enjoyable time. Our generous fairways and medium-sized, undulating greens will be just the right formula for your golf game, regardless of how well you play