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Amelia National Golf & Country Club

Fernandina Beach, Florida

Semi-Private · 18 Holes · Par 72 · 7,137 yds · $55–$100 · 4.2

A Tom Fazio design on Amelia Island north of Jacksonville, Amelia National offers semi-private access to championship golf through moss-draped oaks and marshland. The 7,137-yard layout features Fazio's trademark bold shaping, strategic water features, and a coastal lowcountry ambiance.

History & Heritage

Amelia National was designed by Tom Fazio and opened in 2006 as a gated residential golf community near Amelia Island on Florida\'s northeast coast. Fazio threaded the layout through mature hardwoods and natural wetlands using the existing coastal-forested terrain.

Rated 74.9/138 slope. Regarded as one of the best private courses in the Southeast since opening. A Fazio-led renovation was underway as of 2025 to refresh the original design. Located five minutes from Amelia Island\'s historic downtown.

Signature Holes

5
Hole 5 Par 3 · 175 yards

One of the most photographed holes — framed by towering oaks and water. The coastal forest setting with Spanish moss creates a distinctly Lowcountry atmosphere.

What to Expect

Visually spectacular Fazio layout with generous fairways set against ancient live oaks, Spanish moss, and coastal forest. French Provincial clubhouse anchors the community. The course rewards positioning over brute length.

Coastal breezes off nearby Amelia Island affect club selection on exposed holes. Semi-private access at $55-100.

Playing Tips

Choose the right angle into Fazio\'s well-defended greens — positioning matters more than distance.

Coastal breezes affect exposed holes. The 138 slope from the tips is legitimate; play the right tees.

Highlights

  • Tom Fazio design on Amelia Island
  • Moss-draped oaks and marshland routing
  • Semi-private access to championship golf

Frequently Asked Questions

Is it on Amelia Island?
Near Amelia Island — five minutes from the historic downtown in Fernandina Beach.
Who designed it?
Tom Fazio (2006). A Fazio-led renovation was underway as of 2025.

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