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Jacksonville Beach Course

Jacksonville Beach Golf Course

Jacksonville Beach, FL, USA
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18 holesPar 726,547 yds71.4/124

About this course

Jacksonville Beach Golf Club offers a relaxed counterpoint to the area's more manicured, high-profile layouts. The course, woven into the fabric of Jacksonville Beach, is an unpretentious reminder of golf's accessible roots. Originally designed in the mid-20th century, the course presents a classic, straightforward test. Its relatively flat terrain, typical of coastal Florida, favors accuracy and course management over raw power. Mature trees line many fairways, creating a sense of enclosure and adding subtle challenges on approach shots. While not considered a championship venue, the course has, over the years, been a proving ground for local talent and a welcoming haven for recreational players. The club's appeal lies in its welcoming atmosphere and commitment to the community. This unpretentious nature extends to its modest clubhouse and casual dining, where the focus is on camaraderie and the enjoyment of a round well-played. It is a place where golf feels refreshingly authentic.

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.

3599

Best in World

3357

Best in USA

298

Best in FL

Quick facts

Location
Jacksonville Beach, FL, USA
Access
Public
Year built
1960
Holes
18
Designer
Bob Walker
Par
72
Length
6,547 yards
Difficulty
71.4/124
Course Vaults score
6.3

Getting there

Jacksonville Beach Golf Course is most conveniently reached via Jacksonville International Airport (JAX), situated roughly twenty minutes inland from the coast; visitors arriving by private aviation may also touch down at nearby Jacksonville Executive Airport (OBX), which offers a more intimate gateway to the region. The drive from either airport traces a straightforward path eastward through the flat, subtropical landscape of northeast Florida, crossing from the urban core into the quieter residential neighborhoods that define the beach communities. The final miles unfold along tree-lined local roads that open onto the Atlantic-facing terrain where Jacksonville Beach Golf Course sits, its fairways and greens framed by the salt marshes and coastal vegetation characteristic of Florida's First Coast. The entire journey - whether from JAX or the executive terminal - takes no more than thirty minutes, delivering you from the highway directly to the course with minimal ceremony, allowing the golf itself to become the focus of your arrival.

FAQ

Common questions about Jacksonville Beach

Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.

Jacksonville Beach has a Course Vaults score of 6.3 out of 10 based on 45 logged golfers.

Jacksonville Beach was designed by Bob Walker.

Yes. Jacksonville Beach is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.

Par at Jacksonville Beach is 72.

Jacksonville Beach plays 6,547 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.

The slope rating at Jacksonville Beach is 124.

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