What World Golf Village does

World Golf Village is a 6,300-acre master-planned residential golf community located between St. Augustine and Jacksonville in Northeast Florida, with 2,700 acres (44% of the land area) preserved as nature preserves. The community is organized around two championship golf courses — King & Bear, co-designed by Arnold Palmer and Jack Nicklaus, and Slammer & Squire, designed by Bobby Weed with input from Sam Snead and Gene Sarazen — and centers on the World Golf Hall of Fame and IMAX 3D Theater, established through a strategic partnership with the PGA TOUR. The operating entity is Davidson Realty Inc., a private Florida corporation, with Fletcher Management Company (a Ponte Vedra-based firm with $250M+ in assets, developing master-planned golf communities in the southeastern US for over 40 years under founders Paul and Jerome Fletcher) having become the major investor in 2012.

The community comprises approximately 47 named neighborhoods (nearly 20 primary), offering single-family homes, patio homes, condominiums, townhomes, and active-adult communities priced from the $200,000s to $2 million. Home sales are channeled through Davidson Realty's on-site brokerage and a network of approved builders including Lennar Homes, D.R. Horton, Dream Finders Homes, Providence Homes, Arthur Rutenberg Homes, Standard Pacific Homes, and several regional builders. The buyer base spans family home buyers (primary segment, drawn by St. Johns County's #1-ranked school district among Florida's 67 districts), active adults and retirees (with dedicated 55+ and lifecare neighborhoods like The Cascades and Glenmoor), golf enthusiasts seeking championship-course residence, and first-time homebuyers seeking entry-level access to a premium community.

Revenue is generated primarily through residential real estate transactions and home builder partnerships (licensing/designation arrangements), supplemented by commercial property sales within the development. Marketing channels include a comprehensive website, an active blog authored by Sherry Davidson, social media across Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Pinterest, and YouTube, community events (B2B Coffee, women's tennis, yoga, Bunco, Walk It Off Club), and referral partnerships with mortgage lenders Atlantic Trust Mortgage and Cornerstone Home Lending and beach club Serenata Beach Club. The community received the ENVY Award for environmentally sensitive building in recognition of its nature preserve commitment.

Name

World Golf Village

Legal name

Davidson Realty Inc.

Website

https://worldgolfrealestate.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Short description

World Golf Village is a 6,300-acre master-planned golf community in Northeast Florida (St. Augustine/Jacksonville), operated by Davidson Realty Inc. with Fletcher Management Company as majority investor, selling homes from $200K to $2M across nearly 20 neighborhoods anchored by two championship golf courses and the World Golf Hall of Fame.

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Product category

Residential Real Estate / Master-Planned Golf Community

NAICS

Golf Courses and Country Clubs (713910)

SIC

Land Subdividers & Developers (No Cemeteries) (6552), Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997)

akta.pro primary industry

Golf Courses & Golf Facilities (MPAKAEAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Luxury Golf Resorts (THAGACAH), Golf Clubs & Tournament-Host Clubs (Professional/Elite Golf Clubs) (MPAKABAE)

Keywords

• Master-planned community
• Residential real estate
• Golf course homes
• Active adult living
• Home builder partnerships

Headquarters

HQ city

Saint Augustine

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Infrastructure, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Personnel, Others

Revenue model

1. Real Estate Sales: Revenue is generated through the sale of residential properties within the community. Davidson Realty serves as the primary real estate brokerage facilitating transactions across nearly 20 neighborhoods ranging from patio homes to estate homes.
2. Home Builder Partnerships: Multiple home builders operate within the community, each paying fees or licensing arrangements to be designated builders. Builders include Lennar Homes, D.R. Horton, Dream Finders Homes, Providence Homes, Arthur Rutenberg Homes, and others.
3. Commercial Property: Commercial real estate opportunities exist within the development for businesses seeking to serve the residential community.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

World Golf Village is a 6,300-acre master-planned residential golf community in Northeast Florida that sells homes across nearly 20 neighborhoods — ranging from entry-level patio homes in the $200,000s to custom estate homes up to $2 million — anchored by two championship golf courses (King & Bear and Slammer & Squire), the World Golf Hall of Fame and IMAX 3D theater, resort-style amenities, and 44% preserved nature land. Sales are facilitated by Davidson Realty Inc. with a network of approved home builders and preferred mortgage lender partners.

Product overview

World Golf Village is a master-planned golf course community in Northeast Florida operated by Davidson Realty. The core offering is The Neighborhoods of World Golf Village — a portfolio of nearly 20 distinct residential neighborhoods offering single-family homes, condominiums, townhomes, patio homes, and active adult communities priced from the $200,000s to $2 million. The product ecosystem includes a property search platform, a network of approved home builders (Dockstreet Communities, Cornerstone Homes, Homes by Deltona, Legacy Builders of North Florida, Providence Homes, Standard Pacific Homes), mortgage lender referral partnerships, commercial property services, and a community events program. The communities are organized around two golf courses (King & Bear and Slammer & Squire) with amenities including swim & tennis centers, nature preserves, and proximity to St. Augustine and Jacksonville.

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Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• The Neighborhoods of World Golf Village A 6,300-acre master-planned golf course residential community offering homes across nearly 20 distinct neighborhoods — including single-family estates, condominiums, townhomes, patio homes, and active adult communities — priced from the $200,000s to $2 million. Anchored by two championship golf courses (King & Bear and Slammer & Squire), the World Golf Hall of Fame and IMAX 3D Theater, swim & tennis centers, and 44% preserved nature land. Targeted at families, active adults, golf enthusiasts, and first-time buyers seeking primary residence in Northeast Florida (St. Augustine / Jacksonville).
• Home Builder Network Partnership network of approved regional and national home builders operating within World Golf Village neighborhoods, including Lennar Homes, D.R. Horton, Dream Finders Homes, Providence Homes, Arthur Rutenberg Homes, Standard Pacific Homes, Cornerstone Homes, Dockstreet Communities, Homes by Deltona (Lattera Links), Legacy Builders of North Florida, and Inland Homes. Builders sell directly to buyers through model homes and on-site sales offices within their respective neighborhoods.
• Property Search Platform Online property search tool hosted on Davidson Realty's website that allows prospective buyers and renters to filter available homes for sale and rent within the World Golf Village community by price, location, and property type. Serves as the primary digital entry point for homebuyers researching available inventory.
• Commercial Property Services Commercial real estate services for businesses seeking to locate within or near the World Golf Village residential community. Contact handled through Sam Davidson at 904-502-2397. Provides commercial parcels and properties serving the residential population.
• Mortgage Lender Referral Service Referral service connecting prospective World Golf Village homebuyers with preferred mortgage lenders, including Atlantic Trust Mortgage (founded 2003 in Jacksonville, FL) and Cornerstone Home Lending (operating since 1988 as a full-service mortgage banker). Provides buyer financing pathways and generates referrals through the lending process.
• Community Events Program Organized calendar of community lifestyle events including WGV Ladies Bunco, Women's Tennis, Yoga Class, Walk It Off Club, Business to Business Coffee networking, and First Friday Art Walk. Events are open to the public or residents only and serve to build community engagement and word-of-mouth referrals among prospective buyers.
• Serenata Beach Club Membership Access Marketing partnership with the private Serenata Beach Club located in Ponte Vedra Beach (about 20 minutes from World Golf Village), giving residents access to beachfront amenities including pools, fitness center, dining, and family activities through club membership.

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• PGA TOURcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic partnership with PGA TOUR for the World Golf Hall of Fame, which serves as the community's hallmark and centerpiece. The Hall of Fame and IMAX 3D Theater are key attractions that draw visitors and establish the community's golf destination identity.
• Home Builders (Lennar, D.R. Horton, Dream Finders, Providence Homes, Arthur Rutenberg, etc.)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRegional and national home builders create homes within the community's nearly 20 neighborhoods. Builders include Lennar Homes, D.R. Horton, Dream Finders Homes, Providence Homes, Arthur Rutenberg Homes, Standard Pacific Homes, Cornerstone Homes, Dockstreet Communities, Homes by Deltona, Legacy Builders of North Florida, and Inland Homes.
• Atlantic Trust MortgageminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLocal mortgage company founded in Jacksonville, FL in 2003. Provides mortgage financing options to World Golf Village homebuyers. Led by Scott Goldstein, Mark Sherman (Sales Manager), and Wade Swindell.
• Cornerstone Home LendingminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFull-service mortgage banker operating since 1988. Offers array of mortgage options and home loan programs with competitive pricing from national investors. In-house processing, underwriting, and funding services.
• Serenata Beach ClubminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPrivate beach club located in Ponte Vedra Beach, 20 minutes from World Golf Village. Offers members beachfront amenities including pools, fitness center, dining, and family activities. Marketing partnership provides residents access to beach club membership.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Celebration (Disney-built community): Celebration is a well-known Florida master-planned community originally developed by The Walt Disney Company. Comparable to WGV in being a master-planned, amenity-rich Florida community with neighborhood structure, though it is more built-out and not golf-themed.
• The Villages: The Villages is the largest master-planned retirement community in the U.S., located in central Florida. Like World Golf Village, it is a master-planned, amenity-rich community built around golf and lifestyle, but it operates at a vastly larger scale and is focused on the 55+ demographic.

Direct peers

• Babcock Ranch: Babcock Ranch is a large-scale master-planned community in Southwest Florida developed with significant preserved land and sustainability focus. Like WGV, it combines substantial nature preserves with residential neighborhoods, builder partnerships, and lifestyle amenities — a comparable Florida master-plan model.
• Nocatee: Nocatee is a large master-planned community in Ponte Vedra / Northeast Florida, the same submarket as World Golf Village. It offers comparable family-oriented neighborhoods, resort-style amenities, builder partnerships, and price segmentation, making it the most directly comparable peer in the immediate geography.
• Ave Maria: Ave Maria is a master-planned community in Southwest Florida built around a town center, university, and amenities. Like WGV, it is a self-contained Florida master plan with residential neighborhoods, builder partnerships, and lifestyle programming at multiple price points.
• Mediterra (Naples, FL): Mediterra is a luxury master-planned golf community in Naples, Florida with two championship golf courses and luxury estate and villa product. Directly comparable to WGV's golf-course-anchored luxury segments (e.g., OakGrove Estates, Clubview Estates).
• Palencia (master-planned community): Palencia is a master-planned golf community located in St. Augustine, FL — effectively adjacent to and competing in the same submarket as World Golf Village. It offers golf, tennis, pools, and family-oriented neighborhoods at overlapping price points, making it a directly comparable peer.
• Grey Oaks Country Club (Naples, FL): Grey Oaks is a luxury golf and country club community in Naples, Florida offering estate homes, villas, and condos centered on championship golf. Comparable to WGV's luxury/golf-centric buyer segment and amenity model.

Emerging players

• K. Hovnanian's Four Seasons at Monmouth Meadows: K. Hovnanian operates master-planned active-adult communities nationally, including near Florida. Comparable to WGV's active-adult/lifecare neighborhoods (e.g., The Cascades, Glenmoor) in targeting the 55+ buyer with amenity-rich, low-maintenance product.
• TPC Sawgrass / TPC Communities: TPC Sawgrass is a championship golf destination and surrounding residential community in Ponte Vedra Beach, FL — the same Northeast Florida corridor as World Golf Village. Comparable as a PGA TOUR-affiliated, golf-centric residential community with strong tournament-host cachet.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/WorldGolfVillag
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/DavidsonRealty
• Facebookfacebook.com/WorldGolfVillage
• Instagraminstagram.com/worldgolfvillage
• Pinterestpinterest.com/worldgolf

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Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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