The Amelia River Club
Aerial view from The Amelia River Club.
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4.5
1585 Reviews (1585)
5 Stars
917
4 Stars
542
3 Stars
91
2 Stars
22
1 Stars
13
Conditions
4.3
Value
4.1
Layout
4.5
Friendliness
4.7
Pace
4.4
Amenities
4.3
92.8%
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1501 out of 1585 reviews
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4.3
66 Reviews (66)
5 Stars
32
4 Stars
25
3 Stars
7
2 Stars
2
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.1
Value
3.9
Layout
4.4
Pace
4.2
Amenities
4.3
StaffFriendliness
4.6
89.4%
Recommend this course
59 out of 66 reviews
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4.4
91 Reviews (91)
5 Stars
46
4 Stars
34
3 Stars
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2 Stars
2
1 Stars
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Conditions
4.1
Value
3.9
Layout
4.4
Pace
4.3
Amenities
4.3
StaffFriendliness
4.7
89.0%
Recommend this course
81 out of 91 reviews
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Course Highlights
Exceptionally friendly staff and well-maintained conditions make this Amelia Island course a consistent favorite among recent players. The thoughtful layout, quality amenities, and smooth pace of play deliver strong value for golfers visiting the area.

About

Holes 18
Type Semi-Private
Par 72
Length 6878 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 6,878 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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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 Appropriate golf attire.

Food & Beverage

Restaurant, Beverage Carts

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Banquet Facilities

Accolades

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Reviews

4.5
1585 Reviews (1585)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 19
Watching the Game 10
Brunch 9
Course Challenges Include:
Water Hazards 28
Forced Carries 23
Bunkers 22
This course/club is great for:
Locals 20
Wildlife/ Scenic Views 20
Advanced Golfers 18
This Course's Location is:
Worth the Drive 30
Near the Airport 15
Convenient to the City 14

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Reviews 5
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Great Course

This was a really great course and an amazing value for the course you get to play. The course has multiple personalities. One hole you have a decent amount of room for error and the next you are deciding which club is the best bang for distance and accuracy. Hole 14 temps you to go for the green. But there is only about 40 yards of safe landing area. Long you are in the woods, short and your ball drowns. I was lucky to have my 3 wood stick the green with about a foot to spare.

The staff is very friendly.

Go play this gem.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 19
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Awesome FL Rate

Was able to book easily on GN with FL Rate. The hurricane did not affect the course at all.

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

Course was in very good condition for all the weather we have had past two weeks. Felt like greens rolled differently though between front and back 9. Play was slower than usual and backed the tees up with groups due to two slow groups in front of us. Will be back though as we really enjoy the staff and course.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great course

We had 2 threesomes go out and the starter is knowledgeable about the course. The layout is great and condition was fantastic with lots of scoring opportunities but some longer holes to keep you honest. If you can grab a hot deal or are a resident I would highly recommend playing here.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 39
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Good Track

Great course for a relaxing round. Most holes will be driver, iron, etc…not too much decision making for shots.

15 is an enticing par four, with green reachable from tee - risk of water or going long. 16 has island green, pretty hole.

Staff were great, looks like a larger clubhouse is underway.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 6
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Awesome

Course is always in great shape. The greed roll true. Best greens in north east Florida

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Pleasantly surprised

I was in the area for a wedding and had time to get a round in and found Amelia River Club. When I got there the staff was great. Everything when smooth with early check in and prepay range balls. The course was in great shape. The greens were soft and rolling true. I would recommend this course to anyone in the area or traveling by with time to spare. This course is in better shape than the major I play at home in the palm beach and Broward area.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart

Pat's First Experience

Well worth the distance traveled and the cost. One of the best manicured Public/Private courses that I've played in northeast FL. Tees, fairways, bunkers and greens ALL in very good shape. Food that was purchased at the grill following the round was top notch!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Great course

The course is nice with wide fairways. The pace was incredibly fast and we finished under 4 hours. The only issue is the busy airport next door. This course has the fastest greens that I have played in the Jacksonville area. They are not ridiculously fast but faster than the slow greens I have play elsewhere.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Amazing service and course conditions

Staff is very friendly and helpful. Amazing how quickly they cleaned up the course after Helene to make it playable. Great condition and great experience. High 5 to the maintenance staff.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Nothing Special

Starter took her job way too serious. Spent five minutes rattling off all the do’s and don’ts upon my arrival. Not very welcoming. Honestly this was a nice course in pretty good condition but way overpriced. There were no perks at all. No beverage cart was available even though it was a very hot day. I will not play here again!

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

Enjoyable course

I played the River Course twice during my week's stay on Amelia Island. I found the course challengeing playable and enjoyed playing there

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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