The Golf Club of Fleming Island

The Golf Club of Fleming Island is a Bobby Weed design located in Clay County, Florida, approximately twenty miles south of Jacksonville. Opened in the late 1990s, the course occupies gently rolling terrain characteristic of northeastern Florida's interior, with mature live oaks, longleaf pines, and natural wetlands shaping the routing. Weed, a longtime associate of Pete Dye who established his own practice in the region, incorporated strategic bunkering and water features that come into play on roughly half the holes, creating risk-reward decisions throughout the round. The layout measures over 7,000 yards from the championship tees and features several holes where water runs along fairways or guards greens, requiring thoughtful club selection and course management. The property's natural elevation changes—modest by Florida standards but noticeable in this relatively flat region—add visual interest and variety to the shotmaking. Weed's design emphasizes playability for members while maintaining challenge from the back tees, with multiple teeing grounds accommodating different skill levels. The club operates as a private facility serving the Fleming Island residential community, which developed significantly during the 1990s and early 2000s as suburban growth extended south from Jacksonville. The course reflects the era's design priorities: a parkland aesthetic with defined corridors, strategic water hazards, and conditioning standards suited to year-round play in Florida's climate. It functions primarily as a membership amenity rather than a tournament venue, hosting club competitions and regional amateur events.