Windsor Parke Golf Club

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The Golf Course at Windsor Parke Golf Club

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Fast Facts

Holes: 18
Par: 72
Maximum yardage: 6,765
Course rating / slope (back tees): 72.6 / 132
Architect: Arthur Hills
Year opened: 1990
Course type: Daily Fee with public tee times
Playing season: Year-round (Northeast Florida climate)
Grass: Bermuda grass greens and fairways

Course Overview

Windsor Parke Golf Club is a semi-private, 18-hole championship golf course in Jacksonville, Florida, located at 13823 Sutton Park Dr N, Jacksonville, FL 32224, near Hodges Blvd and Butler Blvd.

Designed by architect Arthur Hills and opened in 1990, the course has hosted multiple USGA qualifying events, including the U.S. Open, U.S. Amateur, U.S. Publinks, and U.S. Senior Amateur.

Windsor Parke is recognized by the National Golf Course Owners Association (NGCOA) as Jacksonville’s first certified “Beginner Friendly” golf course, making it suitable for new golfers while still providing a full championship test from the back tees.

Playing Characteristics

Style: Parkland layout routed through residential corridors, with water hazards in play on many holes.
Greens: Bermudagrass greens with moderate undulation.
Fairways: Tree-lined Bermuda fairways with some rolling contours and elevation changes for the region.
Hazards:
- Multiple lakes and ponds
- Fairway and greenside bunkering
Set-up: Multiple tee boxes designed to accommodate beginners, casual players, and competitive golfers.

Typical 18-hole rounds are planned for a 4 to 4.5-hour window, depending on tee time, traffic, and course conditions

Signature Holes

Hole 16, Par 4, 457 Yards

A picturesque straightaway hole invites an aggressive line, but safer play is to aim down the left. Approach: favor the front of the green while misses left are friendlier.

Hole 9, Par 4, 413 Yards

The 3rd hardest hole on the course. Take one more club if the pin is back. Avoid the short-sided bunker; up-and-down percentages drop quickly.

Golf Shop

The golf shop at Windsor Parke provides equipment and apparel necessary to play the course:

Golf balls, tees, gloves, and other essentials
Men’s and women’s shirts, outerwear, hats, and accessories
Basic on-course supplies (sunscreen, markers, small accessories)

Practice Facilities

Windsor Parke offers a full practice set-up for warm-up and dedicated practice:

Driving range with grass or mat stations
Short-game area for chipping and pitching
Putting green near the clubhouse

Scorecard

Men – Rating/Slope

Green Tee 72.6 132
Blue Tee 71.1 130
White Tee 69.3 122
Gold Tee 66.8 118
Red Tee 65.4 116

Women Rating/Slope

White Tee 75.7 131
Gold Tee 72.8 131
Red Tee 71.3 120

FAQ

Is Windsor Parke open to the public?

Yes. Windsor Parke is a semi-private club with public tee times available daily, using dynamic pricing for green fees

What is the par and yardage of Windsor Parke?

Windsor Parke is an 18-hole, par-72 course. Public course directories list the back tees at approximately 6,765 yards, with multiple forward tee options down into the mid-5,000-yard range.

What type of grass is used on the course?

Course listings identify Bermuda grass on both the greens and fairways, consistent with typical Jacksonville-area construction.

Who designed Windsor Parke, and when did it open?

The course was designed by Arthur Hills and opened in 1990.

Has Windsor Parke hosted major events?

Yes. Windsor Parke has been a qualifying site for USGA championships including the U.S. Open, U.S. Amateur, U.S. Publinks, and U.S. Senior Amateur.

Is the course beginner friendly?

Yes. The National Golf Course Owners Association recognizes Windsor Parke as Jacksonville’s first “Beginner Friendly” certified golf course, with multiple tee options and programs that support new golfers.

What practice facilities are available?

Windsor Parke offers:

A driving range
Short-game/chipping area
Putting green

Can I bring a non-golfing rider?

Additional riders are allowed when carts are available for a $22 rider fee, but no additional riders are permitted on Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays, or holidays.

Does Windsor Parke offer rental clubs?

Yes. TaylorMade rental clubs are available, subject to availability and a potential refundable deposit.