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1521 Reviews (1521)
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Conditions
4.4
Value
4.3
Layout
4.6
Friendliness
4.8
Pace
4.4
Amenities
4.4
95.8%
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4.5
25 Reviews (25)
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Conditions
4.4
Value
4.0
Layout
4.5
Pace
4.5
Amenities
4.4
StaffFriendliness
4.8
88.0%
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4.7
121 Reviews (121)
5 Stars
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4 Stars
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Conditions
4.5
Value
4.2
Layout
4.6
Pace
4.5
Amenities
4.4
StaffFriendliness
4.9
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115 out of 121 reviews
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About

Holes 18
Type Semi-Private
Par 72
Length 6860 yards
Slope 139
Rating 74.0

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 6,823 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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Course Details

Year Built 2000
Greens TifEagle Grass
Golf Season Year round
Architect Tom Jackson (2000)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
GPS Yes
Pull-carts No
Caddies No
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, AMEX, Discover welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Walking Allowed No
Dress code Collared shirts, mock turtlenecks, or golf-specific shirts are required. Trousers, tailored shorts (no more than 4 inches above the knee). Denim, sweatpants, cargo shorts/pants, and athletic-style shorts are not permitted.

Food & Beverage

Restaurant, Beverage Carts

Available Facilities

Clubhouse

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4.6
1521 Reviews (1521)

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Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
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Previously Played

Only course open right now due to the rain this year.

The staff were friendly. The carts were in good shape. The course was in need of some drying out time and TLC. Not really the staffs fault. They are playing the hand that the rain has dealt them. At least they were open. I got the tee time on golf now for half price. It was worth what I paid for it but no way would I play it for the advertised rate. 50 to 60 bucks should be a fair price for an average course. It is pretty cool watching the small planes take off and land at the airport that borders several of the holes. Overall an OK course to get out and enjoy a morning or afternoon round.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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First Time Playing

Wet but still great

Course had lots of water in places, driving range was closed due to flooding, but other than being cart path only was very worth the trip to Amelia Island. Will definitely return soon to play under better weather conditions. Zero complaints

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 28
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Early September 2024

The fairways and greens are the best features. 18th fairway was spotty. Four sets of tees well spaced. Green speed was reflective of hot season, heavy play, and recent wet weather, but greens were consistent. Tee boxes and rough around greens were a mixed bag, again probably reflective of late summer conditions. Despite a full tee sheet, play moved very reasonably. I wouldn’t call this course a bargain, but I would definitely play it again.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

The River

Amelia River is the best course for the money on Amelia Island. Greens in great shape and the course is fun, fair, but gettable if you keep it in the short grass.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Challenging yet friendly course!

I so enjoyed this course! The greens and fairways were in excellent condition! A true roll on the greens! Not too intimidating for the recreational golfer. Perfect!

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 09/06/2024

Thank you for your kind words! We hope to see you again at the course very soon for another 5-star experience. Thanks for choosing TOP PICK
The Amelia River Club.

Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played

Amelia River

Course in great condition. I’m a member of a private club and the course was in as good a condition as my club. Pro shop well maintained

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 09/06/2024

Thank you for your kind words! We hope to see you again at the course very soon for another 5-star experience. Thanks for choosing TOP PICK
The Amelia River Club.

Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Amelia River Review

The course is in great condition. The staff is very professional and polite. The greens are fast and challenging. Definitely recommend to play.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
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Commented on 09/06/2024

Wow! We are so happy you enjoyed your round! We look forward to seeing you again soon at TOP PICK
The Amelia River Club.

Played On
Reviews 27
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart

Nice course on Amelia Island

Last year when we visited Amelia Island, almost everyone we spoke to about golf recommended this course. We're glad we got the chance to play it! We were paired with a member, Don, and he was very helpful in guiding us around the course. It was raining when we first arrived, so maybe that scared some regulars off, and that made the pace of play great. I know they've had a lot of rain in the past few weeks, so the bunkers weren't great, but understandable. Would definitely play here again.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 09/06/2024

Thank you so much for the great review. We are glad you had an incredible time, and we hope to see you again soon! Thanks for choosing TOP PICK
The Amelia River Club.

Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great value

Love that they give Fl/Ga rate. Paired up w/a twosome and got around in about 3:30 on a busy Friday morning. Staff was helpful and nice. Tom the starter told me stories of the good ole days while we waited to tee off. Course was in great shape. Great time out there.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Commented on 09/06/2024

Thank you so much for the great review. We are glad you had an incredible time, and we hope to see you again soon! Thanks for choosing TOP PICK
The Amelia River Club.

Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 28
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 36
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

As always, had an enjoyable round and course is in good shape. Know on Mondays there is no on course cart service...told due to not enough cost benefit. However, in this Fl heat and humidity it would be nice to see a beverage cart with ice and water/gatorade to replace whats been consumed., if you haven't tried the slaw dog, it's amazing...as are the cookies.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Commented on 08/30/2024

Hi, thank you so much for leaving us with your feedback. We value our customer experience, so your review is important to us. We will make note and we hope to see you back at TOP PICK
The Amelia River Club!

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