
North Hampton Course
North Hampton Golf Club




About this course
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.
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.
Best in World
Best in USA
Best in FL
Quick facts
- Location
- Fernandina Beach, FL, USA
- Access
- Public
- Year built
- 2001
- Holes
- 18
- Designer(s)
- Arnold Palmer, Ed Seay
- Par
- 72
- Length
- 7,080 yards
- Difficulty
- 75/144
- Course Vaults score
- 6.6
Getting there
Most arrivals to North Hampton Golf Club touch down at Jacksonville International Airport, a straightforward forty-minute drive northeast along I-95 and A1A toward the barrier island charm of Fernandina Beach. Private aviation is accommodated at Fernandina Beach Municipal Airport, a discreet gateway just minutes from the club's entrance. The final stretch crosses the Intracoastal Waterway and winds through moss-draped live oaks and tidal marshland, delivering guests to one of Amelia Island's most serene and understated golf sanctuaries.

FAQ
Common questions about North Hampton
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
North Hampton has a Course Vaults score of 6.6 out of 10 based on 15 logged golfers.
North Hampton was designed by Arnold Palmer and Ed Seay.
Yes. North Hampton is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.
Par at North Hampton is 72.
North Hampton plays 7,080 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.
The slope rating at North Hampton is 144.



