JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Jacksonville’s Glen Kernan golf club is transforming private golf culture in Northeast Florida with a renewed focus on exclusivity, luxury, and community. Known as the jewel of Hampton Golf’s portfolio, the club has undergone a major renovation to offer a high-end, intimate golf experience.
Travis Norman, chief operating officer of Hampton Golf, explained the vision behind Glen Kernan. “This is a special property, and we want to really carry on the legacy of what the Hodges family… visioned, which was this high-end luxury experience in private golf club management,” Norman said.
John Ossi, a founding member and former PGA Tour insider, praised the club’s revitalization. “The gem, the special feel was missing. That’s what Travis and the whole team with Hampton Golf and Corner Lot Development brought — a club that wasn’t lively into a club that’s special now,” Ossi said.
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Membership is capped at 250 full-golf members, creating a rare level of access. Norman noted, “When you have time away from taking the kids to volleyball or soccer… here at Glen Kernan, you can get that in.” The invite-only membership fosters a community of like-minded individuals, with a relaxed, no-tee-time golf experience.
The club attracts a notable roster of members including sports stars like Trevor Lawrence, Tim Tebow, and Jim Furyk, adding to its unique culture. Ossi said, “It brings the ethos to the course… Members enjoy being here and the private, ultra-exclusive feeling.”
Designed by Jim Furyk, the course blends challenge and playability for all skill levels. Norman shared Furyk’s passion for detail, aiming to create memorable experiences for every golfer.
Glen Kernan also offers extensive amenities beyond golf, including wellness facilities, tennis and pickleball courts, an Olympic-sized pool, and unique stay-and-play cottages. Norman described the cottages as “hospitality suites” where members and guests receive personalized service tailored to their preferences.
The club’s reopening earlier this year coincides with a booming golf culture in Northeast Florida. Norman said, “Jacksonville is absolutely… It’s got the foundation of the tour and everything that’s happening there.”
Looking ahead, Ossi envisions Glen Kernan as “one of the finest golf communities in the United States,” while Norman hopes members will feel “extremely proud of their club” and cherish the friendships and memories made there.
Listen to the latest episode of our podcast, This Week in Jacksonville: Business Edition to hear more details on the design and the impact of this newly renovated club.
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