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West/South at Fernandina Beach Golf Club
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Just north of the Jacksonville Airport, Fernandina Beach Golf Club offers three 18-hole courses that are conveniently located within distance of both Jacksonville and the beach. There are three distinct nines at the club that create three different 18-hole combinations. The West/South combination is the tournament course at Fernandina Beach Golf Club. The West nine is long and there is a challenging par-5 that is one of the most difficult on the golf course. The South nine features an abundance of trees and water hazards, putting a heavier emphasis on accuracy rather than distance in scoring well. The golf course is also considered a perfect example of scenic Florida golf with native foliage and wildlife throughout.
| Tee | Par | Length | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue | 72 | 7001 yards | 72.6 | 118 |
| White | 72 | 6525 yards | 70.5 | 116 |
| Gold | 72 | 5853 yards | 67.7 | 115 |
| Gold (W) | 72 | 5840 yards | 74.2 | 126 |
| Red | 72 | 5290 yards | 65.4 | 103 |
| Red (W) | 72 | 5290 yards | 70.7 | 119 |
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue M: 73.2/129 | 407 | 607 | 418 | 360 | 491 | 227 | 426 | 561 | 186 | 3683 | 499 | 398 | 168 | 591 | 379 | 398 | 169 | 337 | 379 | 3318 | 7001 |
| White M: 71.7/126 W: 78.0/134 | 390 | 590 | 391 | 341 | 471 | 205 | 404 | 538 | 172 | 3502 | 475 | 385 | 147 | 501 | 356 | 354 | 140 | 309 | 356 | 3023 | 6525 |
| Gold M: 69.2/121 W: 75.0/128 | 332 | 488 | 313 | 339 | 456 | 144 | 318 | 433 | 157 | 2980 | 401 | 341 | 109 | 420 | 260 | 261 | 116 | 285 | 272 | 2465 | 5445 |
| Red M: 66.2/110 W: 71.4/120 | 325 | 483 | 304 | 329 | 446 | 139 | 313 | 428 | 147 | 2914 | 401 | 331 | 103 | 415 | 255 | 251 | 109 | 239 | 272 | 2376 | 5290 |
| Orange M: 64.0/106 W: 68.9/114 | 293 | 405 | 312 | 278 | 411 | 130 | 307 | 400 | 107 | 2643 | 382 | 305 | 95 | 403 | 248 | 246 | 101 | 233 | 265 | 2278 | 4921 |
| Handicap | 3 | 1 | 9 | 13 | 15 | 11 | 7 | 5 | 17 | 10 | 2 | 18 | 8 | 12 | 6 | 14 | 16 | 4 | |||
| Par | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 37 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 73 |
| Handicap (W) | 7 | 1 | 11 | 9 | 5 | 17 | 13 | 3 | 15 | 2 | 4 | 18 | 8 | 14 | 12 | 10 | 16 | 6 |
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Photo submitted by u8595392 on 01/20/2026
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Photo submitted by TAEngland80 on 06/30/2025
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Photo submitted by BartWLaird on 07/20/2024
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Photo submitted by u000004968847 on 02/25/2023
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Sometimes you get behind a turtle. Photo submitted by mizzoumarv on 10/12/2022
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Photo submitted by adackjack on 04/13/2022
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Photo submitted by KenS1972 on 02/06/2022
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Photo submitted by u249656990 on 03/18/2020
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Photo submitted by u249656990 on 03/18/2020
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Photo submitted by u249656990 on 03/18/2020
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Photo submitted by u249656990 on 03/18/2020
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Andrew on the South nine. Photo submitted by Doug3188839 on 09/25/2012
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Grinding on the back nine Photo submitted by Doug3188839 on 09/25/2012
decent municipal course
Course was in decent "winter condition". absolutely no pressure and we had a relaxing 4 hr round INCLUDING very tasty breakfast omelets. Friendly staff
Good local course
First time playing here this year. Tremendous improvement from last year. West course was in good shape but the South course (the better course) was far better than I expected. It had been neglected in the past but now it shows that it has been greatly improved.
Very enjoyable round of golf with enough challenges to test your game.
Great to hear you talk of our improved course conditions. A good mix of challenge and enjoyment always makes for a memorable round. Hope to have you back again soon!
Not much maintenance going on
Duck poop on the greens. Leaves everywhere. Some bare spots on fairways. But fun course. Great for beginners. Unfortunately they didn’t have a starter so tee times ment very little. We were stacked up behind these folks that we should have been paired with. Very slow 18.
Thank you for your feedback. We’re truly sorry to hear that your experience at did not meet your expectations. Our goal is to provide a much improved golfing experience. Whether it’s course conditions, customer service, or any other issue—we are continuing to make improvements so your next round will be more enjoyable.
Never again
Staff in pro shop were nice. Starter was grumpy. There was a tournament with 58 players out In front of us. We were given a different course combination to help cope with this, but it didnt really help. We caught up with the 6 ball, yes I did mean six ball, of the last group in the tournament after 6 holes. When we finally made it to the turn there were 4 carts lined up, so we tried a different 9. Sadly this was following the 6 ball. 1 hour later and 3 holes we called it quits. The greens were good, the fairways poor. The worst experience we have had in Amelia island.
Much improved
Expectations were low given previous experiences. We were pleasantly surprised by the improvements to the South and West courses. While they are far from “country club” levels, the course is vastly improved. No more bare dirt fairways and spotty greens. The greens are very good and the fairways have real grass on them.
Thank you for your feedback! We're so glad to hear that the improvements to the course exceeded your expectations.
Thanks again for sharing your thoughts!
Fern Beach Public Course Review
Unfortunately, the course has not gotten any better over the years. The fairways are rock hard, the greens are just Ok, and the tee boxes are hit or miss. The range is closed due to insurance claim issues from the hurricane. The layout is good and the staff are very friendly, I really want the course to be great, but sadly it’s not.
Course is improving
This course has dealt with some mismanagement in the past and was starting to overcome that when they got about a foot of rain from a tropical system that set them back a little. I can't wait to see how they improve in the spring and the summer. The greens were not overseeded, but the majority are in good to great shape. They putt true but are not fast. They are soft to land on. Fairways are mostly in good shape. The layout makes it challenging and fun. They probably are more like a 3.5 on course conditions, but since they have some of the better greens right now, I gave them a 4.
Midday golf
Golf course was nice. Been playing at this courses for 43 years
Great course
Wonderful course. Was able to play as a single for all 18 holes with no one behind or ahead of me. Really relaxing. Grounds are well kept, staff very friendly, and views were great. Love this place
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Sounds like a great day on the course! A relaxed round with good food and friendly staff—can’t ask for much more. Glad you had a great experience!