[2] In the early 1900s, Ponte Vedra was primarily an area of sand dunes, swamps, alligators, and palmetto trees.

After World War I ended, demand for the minerals decreased and the company decided to transform the beachfront property into a resort community, crowded with small seaside cottages.

The purchase contained more than 16,000 acres (65 km2) of land in northeast Florida including the Ponte Vedra Inn and Club.

A new clubhouse, pro shop and 3-story parking garage were the largest improvements, but the inn saw the addition of 20 guest rooms, as well as refreshing the existing structures.

In 1997, Bobby Weed redesigned the entire course and then again in 2007, fixing irrigation issues, enhancing the landscaping, and changing the routing on several holes.