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%
Recommend this course
58 out of 65 reviews
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4.4
92 Reviews (92)
5 Stars
47
4 Stars
34
3 Stars
9
2 Stars
2
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.2
Value
3.9
Layout
4.4
Pace
4.3
Amenities
4.3
StaffFriendliness
4.7
89.1%
Recommend this course
82 out of 92 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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4.0
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Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Reviews 7
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Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Average
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Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
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Difficulty Moderate
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Reviews 33
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Conditions Fair
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Reviews 5
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4.0
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First Time Playing

Really liked the course. Staff was great, course was in good shape, and not too difficult but not easy.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
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Reviews 4
Skill Advanced
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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First Time Playing

Nice course and attentive staff

Course was in very good shape. Fun course as it had a little of everything. I’d definitely play it again

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 3
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Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played

Great course

Had a great time wind was a little much but overall great day. Tom the starter was great and helpful!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 5
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Skill Intermediate
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I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
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 12
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
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Previously Played

Very nice layout

The course holes are interesting and fun to play. Fairly wide fairways. A bit overly restrictive on cart movement. The greens were much slower than they normally are. Pace of play was slower than normal, but not terrible.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Windy weather
Used cart

Nice Course

The course is in great shape for this time of the year. Greens are nice and roll true. The staff was super friendly and helpful! Love the outside FREE water station...will come in very handy as the Spring and Summer heat arrives. Didn't enjoy my round as much due to the cold weather and gusty winds. Will definitely play again on another GN HOT RATE!!

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played

Do I care

Friendly staff, course, especially greens in good shape. Play was fast.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Windy weather
Used cart

Enjoyed the course although a lot of wind hard on club selections. Not cheap but would play again

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 12
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 17
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 17
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Liked it so much we came back

We loved The Amelia River Club so much we came back. Foursome played in 3:45 and never had an issue with the course conditions or pace.

Thanks for a great day!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Overpriced

Way overpriced. Greens weren't even mowed. Paid 125 on golfnow as a hot deal. Lol. Worth about 60 bucks.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 37
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Nice course

Love this course. Some of the “island” type greens were fun! Staff very friendly Grill had a good cheeseburger and tator tots…driving range was good. Kinda pricey for my caddie to come…$30 plus tax

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