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The Amelia River Club

4477 Buccaneer Trail, Fernandina Beach, Florida 32034, Nassau County
(904) 491-8500
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4.5
1613 Reviews
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About

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.

Holes 18
Par 72
Length 6878 yds
Rating 74.0
Slope 139
Type Semi-Private
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Dress code Appropriate golf attire.

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

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4.5
4.5 out of 5 stars, based on 1613 reviews
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  • Conditions
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  • Value
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  • Layout
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  • Friendliness
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  • Pace
    4.4
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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.

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

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u314159560126
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

Great First Experience

Barring the 20 mph wind gusts, the course conditions were great, especially considering hurricane Ian passed through just a few days ago. Great layout, tees, fairways and greens!

First Time Playing
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
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Commented on 11/01/2022

Wow! We are so happy you enjoyed your round, u314159560126! We look forward to seeing you again soon at The Amelia River Club.

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Doughking
Reviews 37
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

Windy

Again found a good online discount. Day was windy which makes this course a lot tougher. Greens were quick but rolled the same on all 18.

Previously Played
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 4.0
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Commented on 10/06/2022

Hello, Doughking. 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.

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Knightdamian
Reviews 6
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
Difficulty 4.0
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Commented on 10/04/2022

Knightdamian, 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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zoey0108
Reviews 17
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

Hackemup

Course in very good condition greens were spotless but somewhat slow

Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 3.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 3.0
Difficulty 3.0
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Commented on 10/04/2022

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.

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Arabie130
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

Course is gorgeous

Great course with amazing scenery and beautiful amenities

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First Time Playing
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 4.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 5.0
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Commented on 10/03/2022

Thanks so much for the great review, Arabie130. We look forward to welcoming you back to our course soon. Thanks for choosing The Amelia River Club.

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PaulVFerraro
Reviews 3
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 4.0
Difficulty 4.0
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Commented on 09/30/2022

PaulVFerraro, 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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u000007577906
Reviews 26
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Best value hot deal ever!

Great value, quality’ course ! Enjoyed more than The Ritz

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First Time Playing
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
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Commented on 09/30/2022

Hello, u000007577906. 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.

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u314163452414
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

Good course; would play again

I enjoy playing here. Good course and challenging. Fees are a bit higher (in my opinion) than they should be. I would not play here at $100 a pop which is typical.

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Previously Played
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 3.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 4.0
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Commented on 09/29/2022

Hello, u314163452414. 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.

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u287446406
Reviews 4
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Decent Course

They had needled the greens this past week so I may play again once they’ve recovered/mowed. The question is - is this course worth $130? Probably not. 8-min tee times cause a lot of backup. Fairways are in good shape and there are some great holes coupled with some throwaway holes. It’s just doesn’t give the vibe of a +$100 course. I was surprised after reading a lot of the reviews. It’s worth the few extra bucks to play Oak Marsh

4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 3.0
Layout 3.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 3.0
Amenities 3.0
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Commented on 10/03/2022

Hi, u287446406! 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 The Amelia River Club!

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zgolfer04
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
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Commented on 09/26/2022

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!

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u314163370501
Reviews 2
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 4.0
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Commented on 09/20/2022

Hello and thank you for your 5-star rating, u314163370501! We're delighted you enjoyed your round. Please book another round with us soon, and thanks for choosing The Amelia River Club!

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maleklinda
Reviews 5
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Good course

Good value for course of this caliber. Course met all my expectations. Plan to play it again.

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Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 4.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
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Commented on 09/15/2022

Hello, maleklinda. 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.

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u314162348092
Reviews 9
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 4.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
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Commented on 09/15/2022

Hello and thank you for your 5-star rating, u314162348092! We're delighted you enjoyed your round. Please book another round with us soon, and thanks for choosing The Amelia River Club!

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Doughking
Reviews 37
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

Not disappointed

Once again the staff were wonderful to interact with and the course is in better shape than the last time I played. Really enjoyable course.

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Previously Played
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 4.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
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Commented on 09/15/2022

Doughking, thanks for the amazing review and for choosing The Amelia River Club. We hope to see you again soon!

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u314161095158
Review 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Should be less expensive.

Very nice course. Greens very large and in good shape. I wouldn’t come back for the $105 it cost. Other courses are just as good and for less money. But, they have a captive audience.

Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 3.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 3.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 3.0
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Commented on 09/12/2022

Hello, u314161095158. Thanks so much for your review. We're so glad you enjoyed your round at The Amelia River Club. That's what we like to hear! We hope to see you again soon!

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addisongd4
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 4.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 3.0
Amenities 3.0
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Commented on 09/09/2022

Hello and thank you for your 5-star rating, addisongd4! We're delighted you enjoyed your round. Please book another round with us soon, and thanks for choosing The Amelia River Club!

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ksharrock
Reviews 5
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 4.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 3.0
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Commented on 09/09/2022

ksharrock, 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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u342212360
Review 1
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 4.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 4.0
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Commented on 09/06/2022

Hi, u342212360. 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.

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Doughking
Reviews 37
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

Fl rain

Even with all the rain,, greens were in great shape and only some low spots in fairways retained water. Great course and layout and staff is friendly. Only thing that keeps our group from routinely playing here is the higher greens fees than other nice courses within a 30 minute ride

Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 4.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 4.0
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Commented on 08/31/2022

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.

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flyby763
Reviews 7
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
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Commented on 08/29/2022

flyby763, 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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