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The Amelia River Club

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The Amelia River Club
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4.6
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About

Holes 18
Type Semi-Private
Par 72
Length 6860 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 6,823 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 6860 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
Green 72 4706 yards 64.1 113
Green (W) 72 4706 yards 68.4 117
Track Rounds
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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

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 Collared shirts, mock turtlenecks, or golf-specific shirts are required. Trousers, tailored shorts (no more than 4 inches above the knee). Denim, sweatpants, cargo shorts/pants, and athletic-style shorts are not permitted.

Food & Beverage

Restaurant, Beverage Carts

Available Facilities

Clubhouse

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4.6
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JRenegar
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Amazing service and course conditions

Staff is very friendly and helpful. Amazing how quickly they cleaned up the course after Helene to make it playable. Great condition and great experience. High 5 to the maintenance staff.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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jccopp00
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Reviews 14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Nothing Special

Starter took her job way too serious. Spent five minutes rattling off all the do’s and don’ts upon my arrival. Not very welcoming. Honestly this was a nice course in pretty good condition but way overpriced. There were no perks at all. No beverage cart was available even though it was a very hot day. I will not play here again!

Conditions Average
Value Poor
Layout Fair
Friendliness Poor
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
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amyalcini
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Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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harrys34
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Enjoyable course

I played the River Course twice during my week's stay on Amelia Island. I found the course challengeing playable and enjoyed playing there

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Mdenio1
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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JRoldan75
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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winston13
Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played

Eulin

Course is great. Pick the tees to determine how hard you want it to be. Staff is great.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Excellent
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u812333153
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Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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u291767851
Played On
Reviews 59
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played

Held up well during rainy weeks

Course was cart path only but was is amazingly dry shape after 2 weeks of heavy rains.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
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VRgCxnrNyoM7e8uuCD0a
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Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Only course open right now due to the rain this year.

The staff were friendly. The carts were in good shape. The course was in need of some drying out time and TLC. Not really the staffs fault. They are playing the hand that the rain has dealt them. At least they were open. I got the tee time on golf now for half price. It was worth what I paid for it but no way would I play it for the advertised rate. 50 to 60 bucks should be a fair price for an average course. It is pretty cool watching the small planes take off and land at the airport that borders several of the holes. Overall an OK course to get out and enjoy a morning or afternoon round.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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JRoldan75
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Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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First Time Playing

Wet but still great

Course had lots of water in places, driving range was closed due to flooding, but other than being cart path only was very worth the trip to Amelia Island. Will definitely return soon to play under better weather conditions. Zero complaints

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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dverlezz
Played On
Reviews 27
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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u000003047024
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Early September 2024

The fairways and greens are the best features. 18th fairway was spotty. Four sets of tees well spaced. Green speed was reflective of hot season, heavy play, and recent wet weather, but greens were consistent. Tee boxes and rough around greens were a mixed bag, again probably reflective of late summer conditions. Despite a full tee sheet, play moved very reasonably. I wouldn’t call this course a bargain, but I would definitely play it again.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
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u00000370883
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Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

The River

Amelia River is the best course for the money on Amelia Island. Greens in great shape and the course is fun, fair, but gettable if you keep it in the short grass.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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3PuttingSucks
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Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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u7719045
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Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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u314164688953
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Love2Birdie
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Challenging yet friendly course!

I so enjoyed this course! The greens and fairways were in excellent condition! A true roll on the greens! Not too intimidating for the recreational golfer. Perfect!

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 09/06/2024

Thank you for your kind words! We hope to see you again at the course very soon for another 5-star experience. Thanks for choosing TOP PICK
The Amelia River Club.

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Reviews 2
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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u000003154218
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Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played

Amelia River

Course in great condition. I’m a member of a private club and the course was in as good a condition as my club. Pro shop well maintained

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 09/06/2024

Thank you for your kind words! We hope to see you again at the course very soon for another 5-star experience. Thanks for choosing TOP PICK
The Amelia River Club.

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