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With 99 holes of golf, including two TPC courses,
the Sawgrass Marriott Resort ranks as the second largest golf resort in America (behind Pinehurst).
Pro Shop: 904-285-6400
Beach. Though located inland, the Sawgrass Marriott does have its own beach club on the Atlantic, a 10-minute drive (or shuttle ride) away.
Golf Courses. Sawgrass is famous for its 99 holes of golf, including two TPC courses, Stadium and Valley.
Fitness Center. The hotel has a small fitness center.
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The resort has 508 rooms, suites, and villas. In addition to basic rates, it offers Deluxe TPC Golf Packages.
Travel Instructions. By Air: The resort is a 37 miles southeast of Jacksonville Airport, which has frequent service by many major and commuter airlines. Car rentals and surface transportation are available at the airport. From the airport, take I-95 South to 9A (second exit), which veers to the right onto St. Johns Bluff Road. Follow St. Johns Bluff Rd. to Butler Blvd. (S.R. 202) and turn left (east). Butler will end at A1A. Turn right onto A1A heading to St. Augustine/Ponte Vedra (south) and continue 3.5 miles to Sawgrass. Turn right on PGA Tour Blvd. At the first stop sign take a left and the resort will be straight ahead. By car: the resort is located off A1A and quickly accessible from I-95.
General Tourist Information. Visit the Jacksonville and the Beaches Convention and Visitors Bureau website or contact them at 3 Independent Dr., Jacksonville, FL 32202; (904) 798-9148 or (800) 733-2668.