Amelia River Golf Club (formerly known as Royal Amelia) is renowned as one of the best-conditioned courses in the area with incredibly smooth TifEagle greens, sculpted around a forest of majestic live oaks, sabal palms, pines and wax myrtles. This par 72 track, designed by Tom Jackson, plays 6,823 from the back tees, is always in pristine shape with well-manicured rolling fairways, smooth bunkers and greens that challenge all skill levels. The Amelia River Golf Course is unique in character, a treat to play and always in pristine condition, Amelia River Golf Club is now locally owned by the Sheffield Family and is accepting new members. You can enjoy all the convenience and value of a community golf club without the high monthly cost and long term commitment of a private club. Stop by the club or call for more information; the number is listed below.
Amelia River is a challenging, 18-hole layout where ball control and accuracy are keys to a great game. The first hole follows along the border of the Fernandina Beach Municipal Airport, as do 5 and 13. The fairways on these three holes are wide and open giving the golfer a sense of a traditional Scottish links course. Enjoy these holes while you can because the rest contain individual and groups of trees that, while adding beauty to the course, require cautious ball placement.
The 6th hole is a good example of the course's challenges. The landing area off the tee is very wide. However, the uphill fairway requires a blind shot. At the top of this hill, a group of trees on the left calls for a high and long shot to reach the green. To add to the challenge there are four bunkers along the front and left of the green.
Large greens and rolling fairways are a trademark of Amelia River. The par five 13th hole is remarkable for its beauty. The par four 14th hole presents the more skilled golfer with a tantalizing risk-reward proposition; water is in play all the way from the tee box to the green requiring either a long shot to the green or a conservative shot to the right on the open fairway and then there are three bunkers protecting the green. Our signature 17th hole is a par three surrounded by water demanding an accurate shot to the island green. The final hole ends at the edge of the Amelia River and its expansive tidal marsh.
Course Specifications:
The course was designed and built by Tom Jackson. The 18-hole, par 72 course plays 6,823 yards off the Champion tees for a course rating of 72.8 and a slope 137. With four sets of tees to make play enjoyable to players of all levels of skill.
Green Fees:
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How to get There:
Amelia River Golf Club is just a short 45-minute drive from downtown Jacksonville, and 29 miles northeast of the Jacksonville International Airport.
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Contact:
Amelia River Golf Club4477 Buccaneer Trail,Amelia Island Fl., 32034. 904-491-8500.
