The 6,300-acre (2,500 ha) parcel was approved in the 1990s as a "Development of Regional Impact" (DRI) under Section 380.06 of the Florida Statutes,[3] and eventually have 18,000 residents.

A new interchange on Interstate 95 in Florida was constructed to permit direct access to the site, which was expected to host a million visitors each year.

[4] Kelly Lake was created at the center of the village, surrounded by a 1.2-mile (1.9 km) brick Walk of Champions, which features a large flagstone for each Hall of Fame member, with their name and signature etched in granite.

The "Shops of World Golf Village" are situated on the north and east sides, and the Renaissance Hotel and convention center are to the south.

Deane Beman asked LPGA commissioner Charlie Mechem if there was interest in a joint Golf Hall of Fame.

Both agreed to collaborate, and PGA of America closed the Pinehurst World Golf Hall of Fame, while the LPGA decided to merge their HOF into the new facility.

An independent entity, the World Golf Foundation (WGF), was formed in 1994 to promote and honor the game and those who made significant contributions.

There are also sections devoted to the history of golf, heritage, organizations, course design, equipment, attire and trends.

[8] The resort features two championship golf courses: the King & Bear, designed jointly by Arnold Palmer and Jack Nicklaus, and the Slammer & Squire, a collaboration of Sam Snead and Gene Sarazen.

Their instructors are experienced PGA and LPGA professionals who provide clinics, schools, private lessons, development programs and camps for juniors using the latest technology.

The 31,000 sq ft (2,900 m2) PGA Tour Stop (now closed) was situated along the Walk of Champions, and was the largest golf store in Florida.

[11] Historic St. Augustine and the beaches of the Atlantic Ocean are nearby, and WGV is part of the Greater Jacksonville Metropolitan Area, with over 1 million residents.

Westminster St. Augustine, a Life Plan Community, is also located in WGV and offers Independent, Assisted, Skilled and Memory Care - all within the same gated campus.