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3.7
920 Reviews (920)
5 Stars
101
4 Stars
355
3 Stars
250
2 Stars
112
1 Stars
102
Conditions
3.5
Value
3.8
Layout
4.0
Friendliness
4.4
Pace
4.2
Amenities
3.7
83.4%
Recommend this course
638 out of 920 reviews
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3.6
63 Reviews (63)
5 Stars
14
4 Stars
25
3 Stars
16
2 Stars
3
1 Stars
5
Conditions
3.4
Value
3.7
Layout
4.1
Pace
4.0
Amenities
3.5
StaffFriendliness
4.3
81.0%
Recommend this course
51 out of 63 reviews
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3.8
109 Reviews (109)
5 Stars
27
4 Stars
53
3 Stars
18
2 Stars
4
1 Stars
7
Conditions
3.7
Value
3.9
Layout
4.1
Pace
4.2
Amenities
3.7
StaffFriendliness
4.4
85.3%
Recommend this course
93 out of 109 reviews
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Course Highlights
Three distinct 9-hole layouts offer varied challenges, with consistently smooth greens and improving fairway conditions that reward accurate ball-striking. Exceptionally friendly staff and a brisk pace of play make this course an outstanding value for the area.

About

Holes 18
Type Public/Municipal
Par 72
Length 6240 yards
Slope 119
Rating 69.9

South/North is one of three golf courses at Fernandina Beach Golf Club. The facility is home to three distinct nines that form three different 18-hole combinations. Winding through thick forests of oaks and pines, Fernandina Beach Golf Club's South/North course offers a glimpse at native Florida wildlife. The South nine depends more on accuracy rather than distance while the north nine, the shortest in length of the three, features undulating greens. Water hazards also come into play throughout the golf course. Fernandina Beach's 27 unique holes are made even more appealing by the affordable rates and convenient proximity to Jacksonville and the beach.

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Course Details

Year Built 1920
Fairways Bermuda Grass
Greens Bermuda Grass
Golf Season Year round
Architect Tommy Bird Songs

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Golf School/Academy Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Walking Allowed Yes
Dress code Collared shirt, no cutoffs, denim OK

Food & Beverage

Snacks, Restaurant

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Banquet Facilities
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Reviews

3.7
920 Reviews (920)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 17
Watching the Game 10
Brunch 9
Course Challenges Include:
Bunkers 17
Narrow Fairways 16
Water Hazards 14
This course/club is great for:
Locals 24
Seniors 17
Walkers 17
This Course's Location is:
Convenient to the City 25
Worth the Drive 14
Near the Airport 12

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Reviews 19
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Beach golf

For one the app that I use to keep my score didn’t work because they have 3 ,9 holes and the course changes it up to accommodate the players which is a good thing but I like to keep my scores on my golf app called the GRINT. It’s a very good app. Pace of play was slow even though they have 27 holes . The couple in front of us left before they were done with the last 9 . The employees and food were excellent . That have gas golf carts. I like electric because they are more quiet and easier to use. Overall I would give 3 stars . I will most likely not come back. There are nicer courses closer to me that are much better to play .

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Fair
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 34
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Previously Played

Help!

Greens are in great condition. The layout is very good. Outward aesthetics are wonderful. Unfortunately, the conditions on the fairways are terrible. There are many areas with no grass at all, just sand/dirt and weeds. It seems it would not take too much to turn this into into an outstanding track, but as it sits now, it’s below average muni.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 20
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Not a good buy.

For $49 a round, this is definitely not worth it. Hardly any grass anywhere on tees or fairways. Greens are OK if you like brown. Practice facility is top notch however, with top track tracer technology. Nice place to practice, but would go elsewhere to actually play the course.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 29
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Nice layout but needs a lot of work

We escaped from the cold weather up North and, so, enjoyed having a sunny slightly breezy day in the 60s to play a round of golf in a nice setting. The course has many interesting holes, some with water, trees, sand traps and other challenges in just the right places. But the condition of the West and South nines that we played interferes with the game too much for us to be satisfied it’s the experience. Hardly any grass on fairways, especially in the fifty or so yards leading up to the greens, so every shot is from a very tight lie. The greens were quite bald and hard. The sand traps were very playable - very soft, brown sand. The golf carts are old gas powered ones, pretty noisy and a bit jumpy and the brake on ours didn’t engage very often. The cart paths are all torn up, making for a very bumpy ride. Hardly any grass on most tee boxes, some were just sand. But, it was a nice day to be out and few other golfers were out there, so the pace of play was fine.

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 9
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Good day for golf

South course is in terrible condition. Tee boxes have no grass, fairways have little grass

Conditions Poor
Value Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Previously Played

Times gone by

This place would be GREAT if there was grass on more of the tee boxes and fairways. The greens were getting a little "weedy". Check out their putting green- pretty representative of the course. I've played there a dozen times and played the North course only once. Btw... been there a dozen times ONLY under $40- it's worth that, maybe worth a little less in the condition it's in.

The layout is pretty cool and it's a thinker's game- just be ready for dirt patches to cost you yardage- play your distances with only carry in mind.

This will not be the first course in the area I'll bring visitors to when showing off local golf.

I will say the staff is nice and friendly and the golfers there are super nice as well.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 7
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Walked
Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 8
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Average Course but has 3 Nine hole layouts

The course conditions need a lot of work. I know they are trying to address it as much as a municipal course can within the City budget. Staff is very friendly, I will continue to play there as one of my course choices.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
Previously Played

Horrible condition!

Course is in horrific condition. No grass in the fairways. Told me juniors play free after 1, changed their mind because grandson looks older than he is. Wouldn't let us start 15 minutes early with no one on the tee box. Ended up getting off late because a 4some teed off 5 minutes before our time. No starter, no one managing slow play. I'll never be back.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Poor
Pace Average
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Previously Played

Run down

Course is really run down from when we played before. Billy Casper Management had it looking great but maintenance way off since the City took it over in 2020. Tee boxes are all sand, lots of wet, soggy areas, and no rangers in sight for 5 someday slowing everyone down. Very disappointed.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 13
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

3- nine hole courses

Never crowded. Can get a tee time as a walk-on. Fairways and some tee boxes could be in better shape. But I woukd recommend

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
Previously Played

Trash

This course was worth dealing with thr poor conditions when they only charged 25 bucks for a round. now its no less than 40. why would anyone pay that when they can go around the corner to amelia river for 50 and play a great course with far better amenities. this place needs to improve and charging people more aint it chief.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Fair
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 61
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great municipal course

Challenging and long from the white tees. Especially the 500+ yard par 5’s.

Great value using GolfNow specials.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
1.0
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

worst course ever!

This is the worst course we have ever played. Nothing but mud and sand on some of the tee boxes. Fairways had a LOT of bad places that were unplayable,,, hitting off packed dirt. Often, little grass to hit off from. Trees growing out over fairways and tee boxes. Some ladies tees were in the rough. This course should not even be on your list of courses to play! I play about 4 times a week, a 7-9 handicap, and couldn't wait to get off course!

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Fair
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great Value for 18 holes

FBGC is a great value for golfers looking to enjoy 18. They have three nine hole courses.

The course conditions are average and there really is no Clubhouse other than a cafe.

Not the course if you are looking for great course conditions and a 19th hole.

It is the good course for average golfers or those looking to not spend a lot to play.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
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