The Amelia River Club
Aerial view from The Amelia River Club.
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4.5
1568 Reviews (1568)
5 Stars
908
4 Stars
536
3 Stars
89
2 Stars
22
1 Stars
13
Conditions
4.4
Value
4.2
Layout
4.6
Friendliness
4.8
Pace
4.4
Amenities
4.3
94.6%
Recommend this course
1486 out of 1568 reviews
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4.3
58 Reviews (58)
5 Stars
28
4 Stars
22
3 Stars
6
2 Stars
2
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.1
Value
3.8
Layout
4.4
Pace
4.3
Amenities
4.3
StaffFriendliness
4.7
89.7%
Recommend this course
52 out of 58 reviews
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4.5
122 Reviews (122)
5 Stars
73
4 Stars
38
3 Stars
8
2 Stars
3
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.3
Value
4.1
Layout
4.5
Pace
4.4
Amenities
4.4
StaffFriendliness
4.8
92.6%
Recommend this course
113 out of 122 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

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Reviews

4.5
1568 Reviews (1568)

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 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 Excellent
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Commented on 07/26/2023

u314161955453, thank you for the awesome rating! We hope to see you again at the course very soon for another great experience, and thanks for choosing The Amelia River Club.

Played On
Reviews 36
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Think course was in best condition yet for the year. Staff is always friendly.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Commented on 07/26/2023

Hello, Doughking. Thank you for visiting us at The Amelia River Club. We appreciate your 4-star rating and review. We hope you join us for another round soon.

Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Wet weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 07/25/2023

Hi, u314160255244. We would love to hear more about your positive experience on our course. Please contact us to share with us your favorite part of your experience. Thanks for golfing at The Amelia River Club!

Played On
Reviews 29
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Awesome Course

Unbelievably awesome course for the money. Great layout with open fairways and some tight fairways....Greens were nice....Highly recommend this course

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 07/25/2023

Hello, billrice1. Thank you for reviewing the course. Your feedback about the price of our course is important to us. We always want to make sure we are offering golfers a competitive price for their round. It is our goal to give visitors the best chance to get out and play more. Thank you for playing The Amelia River Club. We hope to see you again soon.

Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Best course open to the public around

Course is in great shape. Not an overly difficult course but still fun to play. Wish there was water around the course, not just at the clubhouse.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Commented on 07/24/2023

Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We appreciate your feedback and are glad to hear that you enjoyed the course's condition and had fun playing. We will take your suggestion regarding the availability of water on the course into consideration.

Played On
Reviews 18
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Commented on 07/21/2023

Hello and thank you for your 5-star rating! We're delighted you enjoyed your round. Please book another round with us soon, and thanks for choosing The Amelia River Club!

Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
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Commented on 07/20/2023

u567426732, thank you for the awesome rating! We hope to see you again at the course very soon for another great experience, and thanks for choosing The Amelia River Club.

Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Commented on 07/19/2023

Hi, u964279223. We would love to hear more about your 4-star experience on our course. Please tell us what we can do to earn that last star, and thanks for golfing at The Amelia River Club!

Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 07/18/2023

u000005439588, thank you for the awesome rating! We hope to see you again at the course very soon for another great experience, and thanks for choosing The Amelia River Club.

Played On
Reviews 21
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great Choice

Impeccable golf course and staff, if in this area it should be the number one golf course to play.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 07/18/2023

Thank you for your kind words about our golf course and staff. We are delighted to hear that you had a great experience with us. We appreciate your feedback and hope to see you again soon!

Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Great Course!

Had a fantastic time playing here on a Sunday morning. Great price for a 9:30 tee time, course layout is fun and not too hard, great greens and fairways. Wasn’t in a bunker all day but my friend said the sand was kinda hard, I’m assuming from all the rain that Fernandina gets. The facilities were nice and the staff was super friendly. The ham and pimento cheese sandwich at the turn was AMAZING. Will definitely be back!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 07/18/2023

Thank you for your review! We appreciate your positive feedback and are glad to hear that you had a fantastic time at our course, enjoyed the layout, greens, fairways, facilities, and the friendliness of our staff. We apologize for any inconvenience caused by the hardness of the sand in the bunkers. We look forward to welcoming you back!

Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Good value

This is a great deal after 3:00. However, during weekdays you won’t see a ranger in the afternoon. We got stuck behind a foursome on the back nine. By the time we got to 18 there were three groups at the tee box backed up. Friendly staff. Driving range ok but $13 for a bag of range balls.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
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Commented on 07/12/2023

Thank you for leaving a review and sharing your feedback about our business. We apologize for the inconvenience caused by the lack of a ranger on weekdays in the afternoon and the slow pace of play on the back nine. We appreciate your kind words about our staff and will take your comments into consideration to improve our services. Thank you again for your review.

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 Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
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Commented on 07/12/2023

Hi, u314164277612. We appreciate you taking the time to review the course and rate us. Thank you for the 4 stars! We aim for a 5-star experience, so we always welcome feedback for improvement. Thank you for playing The Amelia River Club.

Played On
Reviews 13
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Commented on 07/10/2023

Hello RonGil. Thank you so much for taking the time to leave an excellent rating! We really appreciate your business. Please let us know what we can do for you in the future to earn that last star and thanks for choosing The Amelia River Club!

Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great course

Amelia River is always in great shape. It can get a little slow due to tourist play. Great deal is you can pick up a discounted tee time.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
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Commented on 07/10/2023

Thank you for taking the time to review our business. We appreciate your feedback and apologize for any inconvenience you may have experienced due to the slower pace of play during tourist season. We strive to provide a great golfing experience and we hope to see you again soon.

Played On
Reviews 10
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Commented on 07/10/2023

We would love to hear more about your positive experience on our course. Please contact us to share your favorite part of your experience and what we can do to earn that last star! Thanks for golfing at The Amelia River Club!

Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Course in good shape.

Not busy and definitely a step up in quality over the city course.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Commented on 07/10/2023

Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We apologize if there was anything negative about your experience, and we appreciate your feedback.

Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Fantastic Course. Highly Recommend.

Got a hot deal at half the price through Golf Now. Course was in excellent condition despite the summer rains and blazing heat. Well managed and very friendly staff! Will definitely be playing here again soon.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 07/10/2023

Thank you for sharing your positive experience with us and for taking advantage of our hot deal through Golf Now. We are glad to hear that our course was in excellent condition despite the weather and that our staff provided friendly service. We look forward to welcoming you back soon!

Played On
Reviews 21
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great course

Incredible golf course, every course should strive to become this golf course

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 07/07/2023

Thank you for your kind words about our golf course. We appreciate your positive feedback and are delighted that you had a great experience with us.

Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 07/07/2023

cbuck81, thank you for the awesome rating! We hope to see you again at the course very soon for another great experience, and thanks for choosing The Amelia River Club.

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