Amelia Island Golf Resort

Long Point occupies a distinctive stretch of Amelia Island's northeastern coast, designed by Tom Fazio and opened in 1987 as part of what was then the Amelia Island Plantation resort. The course sits on a narrow peninsula bounded by the Atlantic Ocean to the east and the Intracoastal Waterway to the west, giving it a maritime character uncommon in Florida golf. Fazio routed the layout to take advantage of this dual-water setting, with several holes playing along marsh edges and offering views across tidal creeks and salt grass. The land itself is relatively flat, typical of barrier island terrain, but the architect introduced contouring and strategic bunkering to create definition and challenge. The routing moves through different landscape zones—some holes thread through maritime forest corridors of live oak and palmetto, while others open to wider vistas of wetland and water. The oceanfront stretch provides the most memorable scenery, though prevailing winds off the Atlantic can significantly affect play. Fazio's design emphasizes strategic options rather than forced carries, with generous fairways that reward positioning for approach angles into well-defended greens. Long Point has served as a venue for various professional and amateur competitions over the decades, though it remains primarily a resort course accessible to visitors staying at the property. The layout reflects Fazio's mid-career style—polished presentation, clear sightlines, and a balance between challenge for skilled players and playability for resort guests navigating coastal conditions.