North Hampton at North Hampton Golf Club

North Hampton Golf Club sits on Amelia Island near Fernandina Beach in northeastern Florida, designed by Arnold Palmer and Ed Seay and opened in the late 1980s. The course occupies land characteristic of the region's coastal plain, with relatively modest elevation changes but substantial natural vegetation including maritime forest, wetlands, and native grasses that define playing corridors and frame strategic decisions. Palmer and Seay routed the layout to incorporate these environmental features while creating a variety of hole types that test different aspects of a golfer's game.

The design reflects Palmer's playing philosophy of rewarding aggressive, well-executed shots while offering recovery options for more conservative approaches. Water hazards appear on multiple holes, typical of Florida golf architecture, and the bunkering style follows the era's aesthetic with sculpted sand features positioned to challenge approach shots and greenside play. The greens themselves offer contour and movement sufficient to make putting a meaningful part of scoring without becoming overly severe.

North Hampton serves as a semi-private facility and functions as an amenity within a residential community on Amelia Island. The club provides a traditional country club experience with dining and social programming alongside golf. The course appeals to both residents and visitors seeking a Palmer design in a coastal Florida setting, where the combination of natural landscape and strategic architecture creates a complete round without requiring extreme length or difficulty to maintain interest.