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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.
| Tee | Par | Length | Rating | Slope |
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| Gold | 72 | 6878 yards | 74.0 | 139 |
| Blue | 72 | 6349 yards | 71.6 | 136 |
| Blue/Black | 72 | 6082 yards | 70.4 | 131 |
| Black | 72 | 5872 yards | 69.4 | 127 |
| Black/White | 72 | 5546 yards | 67.9 | 122 |
| White (W) | 72 | 5290 yards | 71.7 | 129 |
| White | 72 | 5290 yards | 66.7 | 118 |
| White/Green (W) | 72 | 4992 yards | 69.3 | 119 |
| White/Green | 72 | 4992 yards | 64.7 | 107 |
| Green | 72 | 4706 yards | 64.1 | 113 |
| Green (W) | 72 | 4706 yards | 68.4 | 117 |
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gold M: 73.1/140 | 551 | 371 | 385 | 206 | 557 | 382 | 218 | 396 | 420 | 3486 | 366 | 384 | 196 | 587 | 360 | 356 | 431 | 164 | 548 | 3392 | 6878 |
| Blue M: 70.5/133 W: 76.6/143 | 521 | 337 | 372 | 176 | 521 | 356 | 190 | 363 | 389 | 3225 | 339 | 357 | 160 | 538 | 338 | 325 | 407 | 147 | 513 | 3124 | 6349 |
| Blue/Black M: 69.4/128 W: 75.1/140 | 521 | 337 | 333 | 151 | 489 | 356 | 164 | 363 | 373 | 3087 | 339 | 357 | 160 | 493 | 338 | 325 | 383 | 122 | 478 | 2995 | 6082 |
| Black M: 68.5/124 W: 73.9/137 | 469 | 312 | 333 | 151 | 489 | 337 | 164 | 343 | 373 | 2971 | 327 | 333 | 135 | 493 | 321 | 309 | 383 | 122 | 478 | 2901 | 5872 |
| Black/White M: 67.1/116 W: 72.0/131 | 428 | 312 | 333 | 119 | 489 | 301 | 134 | 343 | 340 | 2799 | 327 | 296 | 120 | 456 | 321 | 309 | 383 | 98 | 437 | 2747 | 5546 |
| White M: 66.1/111 W: 70.6/124 | 428 | 276 | 296 | 119 | 456 | 301 | 134 | 309 | 340 | 2659 | 311 | 296 | 120 | 456 | 280 | 282 | 351 | 98 | 437 | 2631 | 5290 |
| White/Green M: 64.7/107 W: 69.3/119 | 390 | 276 | 296 | 119 | 436 | 301 | 134 | 284 | 274 | 2510 | 242 | 296 | 120 | 440 | 280 | 282 | 326 | 98 | 398 | 2482 | 4992 |
| Green M: 63.6/104 W: 67.6/112 | 390 | 253 | 266 | 94 | 436 | 264 | 103 | 284 | 274 | 2364 | 242 | 259 | 85 | 440 | 266 | 251 | 326 | 75 | 398 | 2342 | 4706 |
| Handicap | 17 | 13 | 11 | 9 | 15 | 5 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 8 | 6 | 16 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 2 | 18 | 4 | |||
| Par | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap (W) | 11 | 13 | 7 | 17 | 5 | 9 | 15 | 3 | 1 | 14 | 10 | 18 | 4 | 8 | 12 | 2 | 16 | 6 |
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Photo submitted by Whynocar39 on 05/23/2026
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Photo submitted by NReed99 on 03/10/2026
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Photo submitted by u314164693340 on 03/09/2026
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Photo submitted by CodyWheaton on 12/14/2025
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Peninsula green hole 17 Photo submitted by jlnesby on 06/01/2025
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Photo submitted by Tappestry on 05/28/2025
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Photo submitted by u367883072 on 05/28/2025
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17 th hole Island green Photo submitted by tomkos13 on 05/10/2025
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View from hole 18 Photo submitted by WithoutADaut on 12/29/2024
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Photo submitted by dillonswaim on 12/26/2024
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Hole 17 Photo submitted by Jsimon15 on 10/05/2024
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Photo submitted by u7610237 on 08/01/2024
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Photo submitted by u7610237 on 08/01/2024
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Photo submitted by Strick533 on 07/23/2024
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Photo submitted by rodeotay84 on 06/29/2024
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Photo submitted by rodeotay84 on 06/29/2024
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Photo submitted by BigdadyTee1 on 12/24/2023
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Photo submitted by Laxbro904 on 07/13/2023
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Excellent fairways and greens. Photo submitted by Whorne on 06/05/2023
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#17 …Par 3 Photo submitted by Bill7442039 on 03/18/2023
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Photo submitted by Houcher144 on 11/16/2022
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Photo submitted by Houcher144 on 11/16/2022
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Photo submitted by llDirtyDavell on 10/24/2022
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Photo submitted by TampaDrew on 07/31/2022
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Nice views of river/marsh Photo submitted by u314160599114 on 07/24/2022
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Semi island green Photo submitted by u314160599114 on 07/24/2022
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Photo submitted by wbricker on 07/01/2022
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Photo submitted by marick on 04/03/2022
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Photo submitted by u000003439932 on 01/29/2022
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Photo submitted by u314160107091 on 02/26/2021
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Photo submitted by u314160107091 on 02/26/2021
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Beautiful sunset on hole 18! Photo submitted by Ra2201914 on 11/30/2020
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Enjoying the beautiful Amelia River course! Photo submitted by Ra2201914 on 11/30/2020
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Photo submitted by u281248119 on 08/03/2019
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Par 3 Photo submitted by u291767851 on 01/09/2018
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Marsh view at 18 Photo submitted by u291767851 on 01/09/2018
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Signature Island Green. Birdie made my day! Photo submitted by u291767851 on 01/09/2018
Greens were superb.
I have played many courses this year and I would have to say that the fairways and greens were the best that I have seen thus far.
Excellent
As far as a challenging course wonderful, people are very nice well keep, a great value for par or group to play.
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 The Amelia River Club.
Fun layout- good conditions!
This is one of the more player friendly layouts in North Florida. Love the fact that there are no houses or condos anywhere near the course. A wide range of tee boxes gives everyone the right level of challenge. It's gotten a little pricy lately but the new management has made some excellent improvements that more than justify the cost. I live in downtown Jacksonville so. This is a bit of a hike, but will definitely keep it on my rota of 4 - 5 really good tracks in the area.
Hi, jrg7500. 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.
Great Track!!
This course was a lot of fun, the course was in fantastic shape and the greens are amazing!! Staff were very friendly and accommodating!! The Bar and Grill was a great place to grab lunch and a beer afterwards. Definitely will be playing again!
Thank you for taking the time to review us, u314164064651. Your feedback is valuable, and we look forward to delivering you excellent service again soon. The Amelia River Club thanks you!
Hi, RGA68532C5E04D6FAC5E. 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!
We're glad you enjoyed your 5-star experience with us. Please comment or reach out to our team in the golf shop to let us know more about your round at The Amelia River Club!
u081199989, 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.
Nice improvements
I have not played there since last year. Nice improvements overall from club house to fairways to greens. I will play the course again
Hi, u998787134. 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.
hatman33, 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.
Another wonderful trip
Took a few of my work friends on a golf day..no other choice for me than Amelia River. The staff is perfect, course played very well, including the nicest tee boxes and greens to putt on. I got to take my father a Lil bit ago prior to his heart attack, and it's just as nice. Thanks to the staff and crew keeping it nice! I will be back next weekend!
Wow! We are so happy you enjoyed your round, u632934737! We look forward to seeing you again soon at The Amelia River Club.
We love hearing about our golfers' experiences, mkmcgowen. Please tell us more about what you enjoyed during your round. Thanks for choosing The Amelia River Club!
We're glad you enjoyed your 5-star experience with us. Please comment or reach out to our team in the golf shop to let us know more about your round at The Amelia River Club!
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!
Great Course, Great Experience
From the moment of check in, the course let's you know you are important and your experience matters. The conditions were excellent and the pace of play was perfect.
Hello, Sjkovary. Thanks so much for taking the time to write a review. We're so glad that you enjoyed your round at The Amelia River Club. Please visit us again soon!
u000004081546, 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.
Amelia River
Great course and great staff. For the price as a FL resident you can’t beat it. Love the layout especially the back 9. 17 has a sawgrass 17 look to it . If you’re visiting definitely come play.
Hello, u314160078003. 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.
We love hearing about our golfers' experiences, u000002004714. Please tell us more about what you enjoyed during your round. Thanks for choosing The Amelia River Club!
Nice track
The course is bouncing back nicely from the winter. Still a few greens with a little crabgrass. Fairways and rough are filling in. We need some rain. Overall good experience.
Hi, u000004968847. 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.
Great escape from too many rules.
This course is one of my favorites because of the staff.
They work with you and try to make things seamless. it's hard to do, because this place gets a lot of play. Best to tee off right after lunch to avoid numbers.
Hello, walshwp. 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.
Amelia River
I have played here often on for many years and watch this developed into an outstanding course. That’s well groomed and well-maintained. They’ve done a nice job.!
Wow! We are so happy you enjoyed your round, Manganbobby! We look forward to seeing you again soon at The Amelia River Club.
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Hello, Durhamdawg. Thank you for taking the time to review us. We were delighted to see that you enjoyed the course conditions and that you valued your experience. Thanks so much for choosing The Amelia River Club. We hope to see you again soon to deliver more of the courtesy and service you enjoyed.