Frederica Golf Club

Frederica Golf Club occupies a distinctive setting on Saint Simons Island, one of Georgia's barrier islands along the Atlantic coast. Designed by Tom Fazio and opened in the late 1990s, the course takes its name from Fort Frederica, the colonial-era British settlement established nearby in the 1730s. The layout reflects Fazio's characteristic approach to working with natural terrain, incorporating the island's live oaks, salt marshes, and tidal waterways into the routing. The course sits within a private residential community and serves as the centerpiece of the development. The design navigates relatively flat coastal topography, with elevation changes created through strategic shaping and the integration of existing landscape features. Several holes play alongside or over marsh areas, introducing both visual drama and strategic considerations related to prevailing coastal winds. The live oak canopy provides definition and framing throughout the property, a signature element of Lowcountry golf architecture. Fazio's design emphasizes playability across different skill levels while maintaining challenge through green complexes and hazard placement rather than excessive length. Frederica operates as a private club serving its membership and the surrounding residential community. The course benefits from the temperate coastal climate that allows for year-round golf, though summer heat and humidity are typical of the region. The club represents one of several notable golf facilities on Saint Simons Island, contributing to the area's reputation as a golf destination within Georgia's Golden Isles.