The Amelia River Club
About
The Amelia River Club is located on Amelia Island, just north of Jacksonville and within minutes of the historic town of Fernandina Beach. Renowned as one of the best-conditioned courses in the area with incredibly smooth greens, sculpted around a forest of majestic Live Oaks, Sable Palms, Pines and Wax Myrtles.
This par 72 track, designed by Tom Jackson, plays to a yardage of 6,878 from the back tees. It's pristine condition features well manicured rolling fairways, smooth bunkers and greens that challenge all skill levels. This course is unique in character and is a treat to play.
The Amelia River consists of 18 holes of challenging golf where ball control and accuracy are keys to a great game. The fairways are wide and open, giving the golfer a sense of a traditional Scottish links course on some holes and a narrow tree lined experience on others. The 13th hole is a good example of the course’s challenges. This long par five runs along the border of the Fernandina Beach Airport and is a strategic three shot hole. Too long and left at lay up and you will have to deal with a water hazard. The wind can play havoc with this hole as it reminds one of an open links style design. In contrast #9 is a tree lined par four with very little room for error and includes a forced carry over Alligator Creek.
The signature 17th hole is a par three surrounded by water demanding an accurate shot to the island green which closely resembles another very famous golf hole in our area! The final hole ends at the edge of the Amelia River and its expansive tidal marsh.
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Awards & Recognition
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Top Courses in Florida(2024 #23)
Golfer Photos
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Photo submitted by u314162690193 on 10/12/2026
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Photo submitted by Whynocar39 on 05/23/2026
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Photo submitted by NReed99 on 03/10/2026
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Photo submitted by u314164693340 on 03/09/2026
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Photo submitted by CodyWheaton on 12/14/2025
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Peninsula green hole 17 Photo submitted by jlnesby on 06/01/2025
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Photo submitted by Tappestry on 05/28/2025
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Photo submitted by u367883072 on 05/28/2025
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17 th hole Island green Photo submitted by tomkos13 on 05/10/2025
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View from hole 18 Photo submitted by WithoutADaut on 12/29/2024
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Photo submitted by dillonswaim on 12/26/2024
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Hole 17 Photo submitted by Jsimon15 on 10/05/2024
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Photo submitted by u7610237 on 08/01/2024
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Photo submitted by u7610237 on 08/01/2024
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Photo submitted by Strick533 on 07/23/2024
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Photo submitted by rodeotay84 on 06/29/2024
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Photo submitted by rodeotay84 on 06/29/2024
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Photo submitted by BigdadyTee1 on 12/24/2023
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Photo submitted by Laxbro904 on 07/13/2023
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Excellent fairways and greens. Photo submitted by Whorne on 06/05/2023
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#17 …Par 3 Photo submitted by Bill7442039 on 03/18/2023
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Photo submitted by Houcher144 on 11/16/2022
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Photo submitted by Houcher144 on 11/16/2022
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Photo submitted by llDirtyDavell on 10/24/2022
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Photo submitted by TampaDrew on 07/31/2022
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Nice views of river/marsh Photo submitted by u314160599114 on 07/24/2022
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Semi island green Photo submitted by u314160599114 on 07/24/2022
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Photo submitted by wbricker on 07/01/2022
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Photo submitted by marick on 04/03/2022
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Photo submitted by u000003439932 on 01/29/2022
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Photo submitted by u314160107091 on 02/26/2021
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Photo submitted by u314160107091 on 02/26/2021
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Beautiful sunset on hole 18! Photo submitted by Ra2201914 on 11/30/2020
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Enjoying the beautiful Amelia River course! Photo submitted by Ra2201914 on 11/30/2020
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Photo submitted by u281248119 on 08/03/2019
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Par 3 Photo submitted by u291767851 on 01/09/2018
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Marsh view at 18 Photo submitted by u291767851 on 01/09/2018
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Signature Island Green. Birdie made my day! Photo submitted by u291767851 on 01/09/2018
Golfer Reviews
Somewhat Over-rated
The staff were very friendly and welcoming and the amenities were above average, including the driving range and grill. The course had a nice layout with interesting holes. However, I was disappointed in the course conditions. The greens were very good, but some of the tee boxes and fairways were thin. The grass around the greens was often lumpy and inconsistent, making chipping a challlenge, and some traps needed more sand. There were areas off some of the fairways with little to no grass. There was no water on the course, but a cart person made regular rounds.
Bottom line is I am surprised at how highly the course is rated, and given the price and so-so course conditions, I was rather disappointed.
Windy!!
Such an amazing course! It was our first time out and the winds were 20-30 mph the entire time. Had a blast and will be back. Shot my lowest yet from the blue, 79.
Nice Course
My wife and I really enjoyed playing Amelia River. The course was in really good shape after all the rain we have received. The staff were exceptional and I would definitely play this course again.
After 4 days of solid rain...
The course was under water on a lot of holes, cart path only. That being said, the course was beautiful the layout was very playable. Would love to play it when it's dry. The staff was extremely friendly and helpful when asked a question. Definitely going back.
Love this place
Never disappoints. Well maintained and great staff.
Enjoyable
Saturday afternoon 3pm tee time. Went out 15 minutes early as tee box open. Caught walking twosome on 17. Very good shape especially for end of summer. Greens ran very nice for 4 weeks after aeration. Firm and relatively fast (ball ran out well)
Definitely worth it at that price point. Staff was really nice and helpful being my first time there.
I typically play across the street at the muni course but for a few extra $$ worth taking this in.
A typical great day at Amelia River
We got a GolfNow hot deal for $72 which is pretty much the bargain of the century. The staff was friendly as always, the greens were in amazing shape. The fairways were a little scratchy in a couple of places because it looks like they might’ve just done some maintenance on them, but there were still virtually no bad lies.
If you’ve never played here, get here as soon as you can, and if you can find a GolfNow hot deal for less than 100 bucks, sprint, don’t walk to play this course.