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The Amelia River Club
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4.5
1584 Reviews (1584)
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1 Stars
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4.3
Value
4.1
Layout
4.5
Friendliness
4.7
Pace
4.4
Amenities
4.3
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4.3
65 Reviews (65)
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Conditions
4.0
Value
3.8
Layout
4.4
Pace
4.2
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4.2
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4.6
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4.4
93 Reviews (93)
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Conditions
4.2
Value
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Layout
4.5
Pace
4.3
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4.7
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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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Tees
Tee Par Length Rating Slope
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
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Scorecard
Scorecard for The Amelia River Club
Metrics:
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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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)

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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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enophile1
Played On
Reviews 10
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played

Great Layout

The course has a great layout. Holes are fair with many good scoring opportunities. Number 18 is a beast - especially if you don’t hit a great tee shot. Enjoyable course to play. Got a great discount on GolfNow.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
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mspresley
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Reviews 14
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
2.0
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First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
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joshwill86
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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rth15
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Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Ronjk
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Reviews 12
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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RandySwarney
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Reviews 6
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Wet weather

Good, Not great

The course was a good, not great, value with our discounted GolfNow tee time....certainly not near worth the $169-$189 rate I was quoted from the pro shop. Driving rage was closed...Greens were recently aerated and sanded, fairways recently blade aerated. Pace of play was awful...we were a twosome sent out behind 4 walkers, who were actually held up by the very slow foursome in front of them....no ranger in sight to speed up play...2:15 tree time, finished up at 7:10 (with about a 15 min rain delay) got off the 1st green and met the cart girl who informed us that she was finished for the day.... loved the course set up, but lots of recent or unmarked GUR...

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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reddyb
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Reviews 75
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
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Cooter14
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Amelia River has it all.

Great course. Great amenities and overall great time. From the time we dropped our bags and climbed into the cart until we finished, it was a top notch experience. And only getting better with the enhancements they at doing to the range.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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ahea17
Played On
Reviews 26
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Absolutely fantastic!

One of the best-kept courses you will find! Beautiful tee boxes, fairways and greens. Played it after a night of heavy rain and it drained incredibly well. Greens were fast and true. Staff was incredibly friendly and welcoming — highly recommend! Well worth the trip from Jacksonville or South Georgia

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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reddyb
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Reviews 75
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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jlnesby
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Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Exceptionally well maintained course

Simple review: Great layout, excellent fairways and greens.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
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dverlezz
Played On
Reviews 39
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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u000005947506
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Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Tappestry
Played On
Reviews 55
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Phenomenal shape right now.

Near perfect. Greens awesome! Fairways well done. Tee boxes great. Incredibly manicured course compared to most public courses around Jax. If you get a deal time, jump on it.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
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u367883072
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Best Greens-Best Staff

Best greens I’ve ever played in Florida. Staff went above and beyond from the initial greeting At the bag drop to returning the cart at the end. As a bonus had a nice 50% off clothing selection.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
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JRoldan75
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great Place to Play

Wonderful course that is always in great condition. Only wish the range balls we’re cheaper.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Vcrawfish
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Best value for the money

Compared to the majority of courses in Jacksonville., this course provides a good get away for a great price. Layout was generally challenging. Greens were a bit slow but in great shape. I would definitely play here again. .

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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philipps0303
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
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u314163866213
Played On
Reviews 1
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 Excellent
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Sleeprn35
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Was in great condition one green had some breakthrough poana but did not affect the putt. And on hole 9 the green side bunker was under repair. Overall course is in great condition compared to others in the area right now.

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