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Amelia Island Plantation

The Golf:


Oak Marsh

This Resort, who was rewarded by the ' AAA-Four Diamond ', is situated at the northeast of Florida in a magnificent natural environment in front of the Atlantic Ocean, at 45 minutes by car from Jacksonville's downtown. Classified "Silver Medal Golf Resort" by the Golf Magazine, Amelia Island claims 54 international holes.
The Amelia Links, drawn by Pete Dye and Bobby Weed, possesses a configuration of 36 holes including two signed golf courses: Oak Marsh and Ocean Links.

Oak Marsh is considered for its narrow fairways and its small greens, which twist along the seawater swamps and the famous oaks covered with moss of the Amelia Island.

Ocean Links
Ocean Links possesses 10 holes containing lagoons and swamps, and good part of the plan which takes place in the middle of dunes, at the sea border. Due to the beauty of its environment, we can say that this golf course represents as well a ballad in nature as a golf round.


Long Point

 

 

The Long Point golf course, which is a creation of Tom Fazio, is a 18 holes clearly conceived among swamps and very high dunes of sand of the Atlantic Ocean. Long Point is the first golf course of the members of the club.

The school of Amelia Island's golf directed by Ron Philos ' School of Golf, is situated on the prestigious Long Point Golf Course. It possesses its own training center. The pro shop offers at disposal the rent of material, special gifts, accessories and golf clothes.


The Resort:

Amelia Inn & Beach Club
This hotel situated in front of the sea offers at disposal 249 luxurious rooms all possessing a private balcony with a magnificent sight on the ocean. Proposing as well a beautiful swimming pool at two levels.
Les Villas d'Amelia: possessing 1, 2 or 3 rooms, completely equipped, fitted out and maintained with care, every villa which is unique have a magnificent sight on the ocean, on the golf courses, the tennis courts or restful widened swampy of the island. Every set of villas possess their own swimming pool.
Activities: entertainment programs for families, activities linked with the nature, fishing, shops, health center, and spa.

Information:
Amelia Island Plantation
6800 First Coast Hwy • Amelia Island, Florida 32034
Phone: 904.261.6161 - Fax: 904.277.5945

More infos: [www.aipfl.com]

Reservation: realestate@aipfl.com

 

 

 



Baymeadows Golf Club

Created by Desmond Muirhead, this semi-private traditional golf course was redrawn in 1991 by Mark McCumber. Making a maximal length of 6345 metres, it offers four different departures, in order to allow players of any level to appreciate a pleasant and fair game. The water comes into play on 10 holes. Important renovations made in 1991 allowed to improve the game conditions and the opportunities proposed by the clubhouse. The Baymeadows's goalis to offer to players a quality golf course and a warm service, at a moderate price. On the other hand it is necessary to know that in the morning, only the members of the club can practise the golf course.

Green fees:
Golf course 18 holes: starting at $20.

Information:
Baymeadows Golf Club
7981 Baymeadows Cir W
Jacksonville, FL 32256
Phone: (904)731-5701 - Fax (904)733-0236



Champions Club at Julington Creek

Created in 1992 by the architects Bob Walker and Steve Melnyk, this golf course 18 holes seems outside time by its design. Indeed it offers a very pleasant retreat in an environment drawn in the signboard. The plan twists among majestic trees and twinkling lakes, bringing numerous challenges for players of any levels. It includes more than 40 bunkers, arranged throughout 18 holes. Four different departures allow golfers to be able to play according to their competence. The club offers at disposal a complete set of training. A pro shop, wardrobes and showers, a restaurant and a bar, lessons.

Green fees:
Golf course 18 holes: from 47 $ to 65 $

Information:
Champions Club at Julington Creek
1111 Durbin Creek Blvd
Jacksonville, Florida 32259
Saint Johns County
Phone (904) 287-GOLF (4653)
Fax ( 904 287-2044 )

More infos: [www.championsclubgolf.com]

 




Cimarrone Golf & Country Club

It is considered as being a part of the best golf courses in Florida. Possessing several interlaced lakes and a natural ability lived by the wild fauna and flora, this golf course offers an exciting round along numerous scenic sights. For this year, passages for carriages were added and certain greens renewed. The golf course, which is very well maintained, contains sculptured and well-surrounded greens, spacious and wave-like fairways surrounded by trees. It was classified n°44 over 100 golf courses in Florida. In 2001, Cimarrone was attributed 4 stars by the Golf Digest's Golf 3Places to Play". At disposal: club house with bar, pro shop, driving range on herb, putting and chipping greens, rent of material, golf lessons.

Green fees:
Golf course 18 holes: starting at $49

Information:
Cimarrone Golf & Country Club
2690 Cimarrone Blvd, Jacksonville, FL 32259
Phone: 904-287-2000

More infos: [www.cimarronegolf.com]

 

 



Eagle Harbor Golf Course

Drawn by Clyde Johnston, this semi-private golf course figures among the best golf courses in Jacksonville. Cleverly fitted out in the heart of a forest of big pines, it is an exciting course, rich in challenges and permanently maintained in excellent conditions. It has multiple departures, greens of different sizes, wave-like fairways and a big variety of bunkers of sand and herb. Besides thet it is surrounded by numerous lakes, with its impressive arrangement it became one of the most popular golf courses in the region. The club offers a complete range of services.

Green fees:
Golf course 18 holes: from $36 to $65 .

Information:
Eagle Harbor Golf Course
2217 Eagle Harbor Pkwy
Orange Park, Florida 32073
Clay County
Tél.: (904) 269-0508 - Fax (904) 269-0168

Reservation: shanlon@eagle-harbor.com

 

 



Hidden Hills Golf Course

Created in 1966, this private golf course 18 holes par-72 was drawn by Arnold Palmer. Situated in a magnificent environment decorated with pines and oaks, the ground contains numerous changes of rise, what is unusual in the north region of Florida. The golf course asks for precision in the shots to get good scores. Water traps come into play on 12 holes. The hole of signature is the number 11, a par-5 of 559 metres which requires an approach shot towards a green arranged in island. The club offers a complete range of services to his members.

Green fees:
Golf course 18 holes: from $22 to $70

Information:
Hidden Hills Golf Course
3901 Monument Rd
Jacksonville, FL 32225
Phone: (904)641-8121- Fax: (904)645-7365



Hyde Park Golf Club

Created in 1925 by the Scottish architect Donald Ross, Hyde Park's golf course is the oldest of Florida. The magnificent design makes it one of the favourite golf courses for the golfers of the region. Rippling hills, magnificent Spanish oaks and great pines characteristical of the South, makes Hyde Park an unforgettable golfic experience. Hyde Park was a stage of the Men's and Lady's PGA Tour of the 40s and 50s. By welcoming several Opens, legendary golfers such as Byron Nelson, Sam Snead, Ben Hogan, came to play.

Green fees:
From Monday till Friday: golf course 18 holes from 22 $ to 36 $ according to the period.

Information:
Hyde Park Golf Club - Public
6439 Hyde Grove Ave
Jacksonville, Florida 32210
Duval County
(904) 786-5410

More infos: [www.hydeparkgolf.com]

Reservation: hydegolf@bellsouth.net

 

 

 

 



Golf Club of Jacksonville

Drawn by Bobby Weed in 1988, this excellent international public golf course 18 holes is integrated into a natural ability with wave-like fairways and natural spaces lined with trees. It contains narrow fairways and water plans which enter in the game on numerous holes, under the shape of small lakes. The golf course is permanently maintained in optimal conditions. Besides an excellent quality of game, the club offers at disposal one of the best training opportunities of the state of Florida. A golf course to be added on the golfers list visiting the region of the Florida.

Green fees:
Golf course 18 holes: from 26 $ to 48 $, according to the hour of the day

Information:
Golf Club of Jacksonville
10440 Tournament Ln
Jacksonville, Florida 32222
Duval County
Phone: (904 779-0800)



Jacksonville Beach Golf Club

Created in 1959, this local golf course of Jacksonville is a course at the same moment pleasant to play and rich in challenges, which is directed to a wide public. Taking place on a flat ground with very few trees, it offers the opportunity for the novice players to train themselves. Very present in game the wind is there, on the other hand, to bring some difficulty for the most advanced players. Bunkers in every hole and water traps add to the game's difficulty. These last years ten new greens were added, of double size with numerous undulations. The club house, recently renewed and reopened, offers a complete range of services.

Green fees:
Golf course 18 holes: from $35 to $42

Information:
Jacksonville Beach Golf Club
605 S Penman Rd
Jacksonville, Florida 32250
Duval County
Phone: (904) 247-6184

 

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