
West/South Course
Fernandina Beach Golf Club




About this course
Fernandina Beach Golf Club operates two nines—West and South—designed by Ed Matson and Tommy Birdsong. The course sits on Amelia Island, Florida's northernmost barrier island, where the coastal landscape provides a setting of maritime forests, salt marshes, and tidal influences characteristic of the region's transitional zone between the Atlantic coast and inland waterways. The West and South combination reflects the design sensibilities typical of courses built to serve both residents and visitors in northeast Florida's coastal communities. The routing works through terrain that includes elevation changes modest by barrier island standards, with holes framed by live oaks, palmettos, and native vegetation. Water features—ponds and tidal areas—come into play on several holes, requiring strategic decisions off the tee and on approaches. Fernandina Beach Golf Club functions as a semi-private facility, offering memberships while also welcoming outside play. The club serves the local golfing community on Amelia Island, an area known for its historic downtown district and resort amenities. The course provides a straightforward test suitable for a range of skill levels, with enough length and hazard placement to challenge better players while remaining accessible to recreational golfers. The clubhouse and practice facilities support both daily-fee rounds and member activities, fitting the operational model common to Florida's coastal golf properties that balance tourism with year-round local play.
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
- 1920
- Holes
- 18
- Designer(s)
- Ed Matson, Tommy Birdsong
- Par
- 73
- Length
- 6,999 yards
- Difficulty
- 70.7/119
- Course Vaults score
- 6.0
Getting there
Jacksonville International Airport lies just thirty miles south, making Fernandina Beach Golf Club an effortless extension of arrival on Florida's First Coast. The drive north traces the Intracoastal Waterway before crossing onto Amelia Island, where salt marsh gives way to maritime oak and the unhurried rhythm of a barrier island untouched by high-rise sprawl. Those arriving by private aircraft often favor Fernandina Beach Municipal Airport, a quiet field mere minutes from the club's entrance on the island's southern end. The final turn delivers you to a low-profile clubhouse tucked discreetly among the dunes, where the Atlantic breeze and the rustle of sea oats announce your arrival at one of Northeast Florida's most understated retreats.

FAQ
Common questions about West/South at Fernandina Beach Golf Club
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
West/South at Fernandina Beach Golf Club has a Course Vaults score of 6.0 out of 10 based on 11 logged golfers.
West/South was designed by Ed Matson and Tommy Birdsong.
Yes. West/South at Fernandina Beach Golf Club is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.
Par at West/South is 73.
West/South plays 6,999 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.
The slope rating at West/South is 119.






