
Amelia River Course
Amelia River Golf Club




About this course
Amelia River Golf Club, set amid the serene low country of Fernandina Beach, is a traditional layout that rewards strategic play. The course, carved through the mature maritime forest so typical of Amelia Island, emphasizes accuracy over sheer power. Expect doglegs that favor the thoughtful shot-maker and greens that demand a deft touch. Designed by Tom Jackson, Amelia River embraces a classic design philosophy, avoiding the more penal elements of modern architecture. While not a championship venue in the formal sense, the course provides a stern but fair test for golfers of all skill levels, and has become a popular destination for local and visiting golfers. A gathering spot for a relaxed membership, Amelia River is more than just a round of golf. The nineteenth hole often finds players reliving their successes and near misses. Local lore holds that the secret to a low score at Amelia River lies not just in your swing, but in the post-round camaraderie and the stories shared over a cold drink.
Rankings
Ranked by CV ratings from golfers who've played this course. Positions are shown worldwide, by country, and by state; the Public column compares courses anyone can play.
Best in World
Best in USA
Best in FL
Quick facts
- Location
- Fernandina Beach, FL, USA
- Access
- Public
- Year built
- 1973
- Holes
- 18
- Designer
- Tom Jackson
- Par
- 72
- Length
- 6,808 yards
- Difficulty
- 72.3/127
- Course Vaults score
- 7.5
Getting there
The journey to Amelia River Golf Club begins at Jacksonville International Airport (JAX), roughly forty minutes south of Fernandina Beach, or alternatively at the more intimate Fernandina Beach Municipal Airport (FRR) for those arriving by private aircraft. From JAX, the drive north traces the Florida coast through marshland and maritime live oak before crossing onto Amelia Island, where the landscape shifts from commercial sprawl to the quieter, salt-tinged air of the barrier island. The final miles wind through the historic streets of Fernandina Beach - a nineteenth-century port town with Victorian charm - before arriving at Amelia River Golf Club, where the course unfolds along tidal waters and native coastal vegetation, a fitting reward for the unhurried passage through old Florida.

FAQ
Common questions about Amelia River
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
Amelia River has a Course Vaults score of 7.5 out of 10 based on 26 logged golfers.
Amelia River was designed by Tom Jackson.
Yes. Amelia River is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.
Par at Amelia River is 72.
Amelia River plays 6,808 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.
The slope rating at Amelia River is 127.




