The Amelia River Club
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4.5
1584 Reviews (1584)
5 Stars
916
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%
Recommend this course
1500 out of 1584 reviews
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4.3
65 Reviews (65)
5 Stars
31
4 Stars
25
3 Stars
7
2 Stars
2
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.0
Value
3.8
Layout
4.4
Pace
4.2
Amenities
4.2
StaffFriendliness
4.6
89.2%
Recommend this course
58 out of 65 reviews
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4.4
96 Reviews (96)
5 Stars
51
4 Stars
34
3 Stars
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2 Stars
2
1 Stars
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Conditions
4.2
Value
4.0
Layout
4.5
Pace
4.3
Amenities
4.3
StaffFriendliness
4.7
89.6%
Recommend this course
86 out of 96 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
1584 Reviews (1584)

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 26
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

OK course

Nice course to try but if you have difficulty getting under the ball on very shortly trimmed fairways. This course will be challenging as their fairways have super short grass. Near the green you can putt it up 50’ out. The greens were very inconsistent, some were slow and others with the ball never stopping. Difficult to deal with but manageable. .

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Poor
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Beautiful Course, cost more than it should

The layout is great but for$150 it should be in much better shape and the greens should be faster. The people that work there are friendly helpful and the food is good.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 11
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Best of the rest

Best golf course in Amelia Island! Really enjoyed it, would suggest they keep restaurant open longer to to serve afternoon golfers who finish at dark,

Conditions Good
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 Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Good Course, pricey

Like playing this course when in town but it is a bit pricey. If you reserve after 2pm they give you free range balls, otherwise you pay for them. The course was not lush & green but they have had a cold winter & not much rain. Greens are challenging.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

5 stars

Great course conditions, great layout/design, great location, nice members. Lots of hidden water on the course though, so be sure to check the map on the cart before picking your shot!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Outstanding! We will be back.

A 10 for us! Challenging but without the Pete Dye intensity that is just NOT a good fit for PA golfers coming from weeks of VERY COLD weather. Trackman on range for artificial tees. Staff could not have been more helpful and was great to work with. Fast challenging greens with grain and wind, but consistent. Next to an airport so small jet take offs a highlight of the hour- sans any birdies. Island green, fast play, a few alligators... we were very happy with our 3 rounds. Eric & Leo

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
2.0
First Time Playing

Course has a cool layout but conditions were awful. Nowhere near the conditions to be charging $150, this is more like a $60-$80 course at best. The greens were covered in sand with ZERO mention of that from the pro shop who told me the course is in great conditions. It felt like I was putting on the beach.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Average
Pace Average
Played On
Reviews 3
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Good Course

Should you play the course if you’re in the area? (Yes)

Is the price worth it if you can get the resident price? (Yes) If not, it’s not really worth it, but that’s just me. I’ve played some great courses throughout Florida, and this one is okay. Would I play it again? (Yes) It’s a fun course with some character, however, would ask management to please get some cart girls out on the course. Tough not having any water stations nor cart girls!! Overall 3.75 out of 5 stars.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 12
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Fun challenging course

Nice track, challenging holes, very good on island golf

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
3.0
First Time Playing

Overpriced

As a twosome, we were frustrated by the pace which likely was not slower than a 4 hr 15 min round. Fairways are showing signs of heavy winter play. $20 for a bag of range balls is ridiculous as is the green fee we paid through GN. It’s island golf, but still too much. Not again.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 12
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 4
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 13
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Winter golf

The course was in good shape for the winter weather.

Watch for the alligator on 3 tee and 7 green..

Enjoyed the TPC type island 17th green.

I was disappointed by no water fountain in the pro shop.

Otherwise it is a great course to play on the island.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Great course

Great course, well kept up. Fun shot shapes and good greens

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

Well maintained

The course is in great shape. Pace of play was perfect. I’d recommend going

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser

Nice round

Greens were in great shape. No drinking water on course

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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