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West/South at Fernandina Beach Golf Club
Rating Snapshot
5 Stars
99
4 Stars
353
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
5 Stars
12
4 Stars
24
3 Stars
16
2 Stars
3
1 Stars
5
Conditions
3.4
Value
3.6
Layout
4.1
Pace
4.0
Amenities
3.5
StaffFriendliness
4.3
5 Stars
27
4 Stars
60
3 Stars
19
2 Stars
4
1 Stars
7
Conditions
3.7
Value
3.9
Layout
4.1
Pace
4.2
Amenities
3.7
StaffFriendliness
4.4
AI summaries based on real golfer reviews
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 6861 yards
Slope 118
Rating 72.6
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.
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Fernandina Beach Golf Club
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| Tee | Par | Length | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue | 72 | 6861 yards | 72.6 | 118 |
| White | 72 | 6537 yards | 70.5 | 116 |
| Gold | 72 | 5997 yards | 67.7 | 115 |
| Gold (W) | 72 | 5997 yards | 74.2 | 126 |
| Red | 72 | 5341 yards | 65.4 | 103 |
| Red (W) | 72 | 5341 yards | 70.7 | 119 |
Scorecard for West/South
Metrics:
| 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 |
Hot Deals at Fernandina Beach Golf Club
1-3
Course Details
Year Built 1920
Fairways Bermuda Grass
Greens Bermuda Grass
Golf Season Year round
Architect Ed Matson
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, RestaurantAvailable Facilities
Clubhouse, Banquet Facilities
Reviews
3.7
Reviewer Photos
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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
I Recommend This Course
Great Progress
Coming along very very nicely from a long time user.
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
I Recommend This Course
Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Moderate
I Recommend This Course
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
I Recommend This Course
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
I Recommend This Course
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Tee boxes terrible condition and greens average at best.Clubs I rented were bad and I would never play again .😬
Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
OK, but
The course always seems to have one of its three 9 hole segments closed. Why, I have no idea. The overall course is up and down on grass and dirt on the tee boxes, fairways and greens. We try not to play it too often, but always want to just to see if its better than last time - it's not. Sorry, no blame on the staff, etc, because we all know it's a funding issue. The course needs water, needs grass, and a cart attendant, cart girl, and ranger.
Conditions Fair
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On 04/17/2025
Reviews 13
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
I Recommend This Course
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
I Recommend This Course
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
I Recommend This Course
Good value for the money
The only problem are the greens but they are working on them
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On 04/03/2025
Reviews 13
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On 04/01/2025
Reviews 13
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
I Recommend This Course
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Played On 04/03/2025
Reviews 13
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On 04/02/2025
Reviews 8
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
April Golf
2nd time here. Played North/West. The course had some bare spots but also had green grass on the fairways. Greens were bumpy and quite slow and not very true. Used the “Hot Deal” on golf now. Options were limited in surrounding area. Would not pay full price to play here and with the Hot Deal, thought it was still over-priced.
Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On 04/01/2025
Reviews 13
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On 03/24/2025
Reviews 13
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
I Recommend This Course
Fairway
Course is kinda boring. Back and forth hold. Fairways could use work but the greens were in pretty good shape. . I the starter the day we were there, I believe his name was Rich, was very jice
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
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