The Amelia River Club
Aerial view from 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%
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58 out of 65 reviews
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4.4
95 Reviews (95)
5 Stars
50
4 Stars
34
3 Stars
9
2 Stars
2
1 Stars
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Conditions
4.2
Value
3.9
Layout
4.5
Pace
4.3
Amenities
4.3
StaffFriendliness
4.7
89.5%
Recommend this course
85 out of 95 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
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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5.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 10
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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First Time Playing

Great Course!

Great course for the money. Wide open and greens were in fabulous shape!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Conditions Good
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Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
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Reviews 11
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Not too bad!!

Excellent layout. Course is in great shape. Pace of play was very slow. Clubhouse and driving range was very good. I would play again!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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First Time Playing

Simple yet enjoyable course

The course has a pretty standard layout for the front nine but the back nine contains a fun “drivable” dog leg left par 4 over water as well as a par 3 that has an island hole feel. The staff was extremely friendly &

Inviting.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 10
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Not bad

Pro shop and practice facilities were pretty nice and seemed brand new. Course was in an ok condition but I got a good deal on golf now, I couldn’t imagine paying 170$ for that course.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Reviews 11
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Must play!

The staff were well mannered and professional from the minute I got there to the minute I left. While there wasn't drinking water on the course, the starter still was very accommodating on giving me plenty of water for the round. The course was in fantastic shape and the greens were basically perfect and rolled true. The pro shop was also very nice with alot of merchandise to choose from. Give this club a shot and you won't be disappointed.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 39
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 10
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great bargain on Amelia Island

Played this course on trip to Amelia Island. Discounted rate for Florida/Georgia residents. Course had recovered from recent aeration, and it didn’t affect putting. Fun layout with some nice views. Driving range is mats with TopTracer. Price for 45 range balls was $24, which is steep. Starter and bag loaders were great. Offered ice water towels before teeing off. Ice machine and water before teeing off or at the turn essential this time of year. Snack bar and beverage cart had reasonable prices. A great experience all around.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Great Overall Experience

Had a great time playing Amelia River. The course was in amazing shape, they had GPS in the carts and Trackman on the range. I saw the beverage cart multiple times during my round and staff was very friendly. Finished my round in under 4 hours. Highly Recommend!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
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 3
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Good Experience

Generally very friendly staff and good pace of play. Course marshals come by regularly to check pace and offer ice cold towels on steamy days. Very nice touch. Greens are slower than they should be for a course like this, but fun layout.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 28
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Fun track with friendly staff

My husband and I played here twice in one week during a visit to family. We enjoyed the golf, challenging but with several wide open fairways. The rough wasn't too deep, and bunkers were in good shape. We were most impressed by the staff! The starters were friendly and helpful, and on the 17th we enjoyed crossing paths with Greg who was out delivering ice cold towels - perfect! The only surprise was the cost of the range balls - $30 for a bag of 35-40 ball! But the range has Trackman available, so that explains the cost. Just something to beware of.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 11
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Solid Course

Definitely a fun course to play while on vacation. Greens and fairways have been verticut but it didn’t affect the conditions. The greens still rolled true. The layout was good and everyone was very nice. Not sure it’s quite worth $189, so glad we got it on a hot deal.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 29
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Amelia River Club

Two us were in the area for several days and looked around for a golf course to play while we were on Amelia Island. I booked the course on GolfNow and was looking forward to play there and we had a good time and enjoyed the course. The greens were in good shape and ran true(could have been cut shorter) the fairways were ok and had been groove cut so we just allowed moving the ball to full grass pieces and out of the grooves. Pace of play felt kind of slow but we were a twosome and never went more that 6 minutes behind pace. The driving range was expensive because each bay had a trackman to record and view your shot shapes and speed, 30$ for about 40 balls. Staff was friendly and helpful for everything. We had a good time.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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