The Most Scrumptious Golf in Jacksonville

Amelia River Golf Club

★★★★☆ 3.8 (16)

"Amelia River is a phenomenal course. My dad plays it regularly, and when I visit from NY we play it over any of the other courses in the Fernandina Beach area.First, it is in excellent shape. Tee boxes, fairways, and greens are well-maintained - none of the dirt patches you can often find at public courses. Greens roll with good speed, without feeling like you're putting at Oakmont. This is all the more impressive with the amount of play the course gets - if the weather's nice (as it usually is) it's jammed. Fortunately the pace of play is still steady, unless you are the unlucky twosome stuck behind several groups of fours - usually don't have this issue, but it happens.Second, the layout of the course is fantastic, in my opinion. There are five sets of tee boxes, and two 'combo' tee options on the scorecard (note to course, add a gold/blue combo!). It's a true par 72, with no two holes being alike. Some run along the boundaries of the property where you can overlook the municipal airport and feel the winds coming off the ocean or intracoastal. Other holes take you through the Florida trees. Water and creek hazards are certainly prevalent but not overbearing. The par 3s, 4s, and 5s alike all have varying distances. Risky shots are tempting (never works out well for me). Alligators are often spotted chuckling at errant shots to the island-green par 3 17th.I believe the negative Yelp reviews are from a prior management regime. Highly recommend Amelia River for those looking for a unique, challenging, and well-rounded golf experience."

The Royal St Augustine Golf & Country Club

★★☆☆☆ 2.2 (29) • $$

"The course is a great value. The GPS on the cart was pretty spot on and the course was well groomed. It was a little confusing on a few holes trying to find our way...the golf path can end on a residential street and it's not too clear as to which way the path picks up. However, the course in general was challenging, in super condition and considering all the rain we've had lately..the drainage was fantastic. There is a drink girl who comes around on the cart, water coolers at every 3rd-4th hole and a decent club house that serves food and drinks. Only complaint; ladies bathrooms were absolutely disgusting. It doesn't take too much effort to ensure the toilet bowls are scrubbed out on a daily basis...it looked as though they had NEVER been cleaned!"

Slammer & Squire Golf Course

★★★★☆ 3.5 (21)

"The Slammer and Squire, the second of two courses on the PGA tour World Golf Village and Hall of Fame site in St Augustine Florida. Shorter than the famous King and Bear, which I will play next time, its a technical golfers dream! Played in the shadow of the World Golf Hall of Fame, I mean that literally, the sign is seen all over the course, it brings the tradition of the game to the forefront and reminds, even the most amateur golfer of the great who played the game before them! Also, you can book your tee time right through Yelp!When pulling up to Slammer and Squire, you share parking with the World Golf HOF! It humbling from the beginning or really, why are you playing? A gentleman in what I call a limo cart, picked our bags and us up and brought us to the pro shop to check in and get us ready for the round! The young man in the pro shop was super helpful and got us amped for our round. We had to check out the locker room and low and behold, there were lockers for the Slammer and Squire still in the locker room alongside champions of the course and other notables in golf! Designed by Gene Sarazen, "The Squire", and Sam Snead, "The Slammer", its a 6900 yard challenge for the golfer who doesn't live and die by the driver! That being said, you have to hit good drives, they just don't need to be 250 plus yards! The course has fairway bunkers on a great number of the holes and very few "straight" forward holes. Many a dog leg left or right in which the tee cannot see the green to include steep bunkers and fescue style palmettos! We had a memorable experience and was so appreciative of everyone we have met! If you are looking for a great experience on one of the best courses in the world, and truthfully, we aren't the best golfers in the world, check out Slammer and Squire, but book early, it does tend to get full!"

The Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island

★★★★☆ 4 (377) • $$$$

"Beautiful property with wonderful service and a friendly staff. Excellent restaurants on site, vibrant lobby bar with live music most days we were there and delicious sushi."

Top Of The Tee

★★★★★ 5 (2)

"Great place to spend a Saturday:-reasonable price for one hour per bay-great atmosphere-very clean-location is near shops & restaurantsCassie, you make an amazing bloody mary!"

Fiddlers Green Golf Course

★★★★☆ 4 (3)

"New world disc complex is an awesome new disc golf course out by Cecil field. It's usually $7 game but it's free on Mondays and Wednesday. This course is very unique because of all the sand dunes and nature trails along the course. I recommend renting a golf cart or you will be walking a great distance. It's only $10 to rent one. They keep adding on to the course to make it better every time I come. The staff is extremely helpful and friendly. If you love disc golf, you will love this place."

Fleming Island Golf Club

★★★☆☆ 3.3 (15)

"Enjoyed playing here last week. Course in great shape. Thank you for being open in these tough times."

Cimarrone Golf Club

★★★☆☆ 2.6 (31)

"It's getting back to where it was.....Over the past 5 years - condition here was going steadily downhill.....It was sold, and in the limited time the new owners have been here - the improvements are noticeable - they appear to be putting real $$$ into it: Looks like a really cool expanded back patio coming soon...15 which was a mess in the summer was roped off and allowed to grow in - not there yet, but it looks like it's going to be a great hole when it's done.....some greens a little sketchy, but again - it's obvious these guys are putting in the work for the condition to match the layout, which I think is the best in the area...."

Omni Amelia Island Resort & Spa

★★★☆☆ 3.2 (367) • $$$

"Stayed here for a conference and had a pleasant stay. The staff was quick and efficient on check in. The room was clean. Bathroom is a little older and the shower took me a little bit to figure out even with the directions on the wall. The amenities were decent. The property is huge and the rooms are located with outside doors past the elevators. The lobby has a bar that serves coffee during the morning hours and then switches to alcohol at night. The banquet style food we ate for our conference was really good for hotel standards. Everything was clean and well presented. The conference rooms were large and all our snacks throughout the day were delicious."

Golf Etc Ponte Vedra

★★★★★ 4.7 (3)

"David has help me achieve thing in golf that I could have only dreamed of after 3 back surgeries. I started at a 25+ handicap and now I'm a 9.5. I have learned so much about my golf swing and how to work around everything that I have had happen to me. David stays up on the technology and how to use it to teach all of his students. If you have a younger child that is interested in Golf you will not find a better teacher then David. He has a junior team he works with on a regular basis from one of the local schools. I have met a bunch of his students and the camaraderie that he has with them is amazing."

PGA TOUR Golf Academy

★★★★★ 5 (1)

"AMAZING!We were lucky enough to have a one hour golf clinic for our group of 8. Not only did we get a one hour clinic, we hung out for almost 2 hours. We had 2 instructors that split our group into 2 groups of 4. We worked on putting and chipping. The entire group used the tools we learned in one hour during our next 2 rounds of golf at World Golf Village. Everyone was so impressed with these tips.After the putting/chipping work, we went inside and hit out of the hitting bay/launch monitor. They hitting bay is in a garage type area with the door opening to a driving range. It's not like a hitting bay that you hit into a screen. You actually see your ball flight the entire time. I could not say enough about how great this experience was."

St. Johns Golf Club

★★★★☆ 3.5 (26)

"$35 for a round of golf with cart. I would say that's a great deal for this well kept, maintained, 6/10 challenging course. The fairways were very well maintained. However the greens were hard as a rock and the pin placement, well pros would have an issue trying to come close to making it. The carts were clean and even had gps with overview and distance to the hole features. A beer cart came around every so often and also the ranger to make sure play was on track. The cart even had rate of play to let you know if you were behind or ahead of time. There is a nice pro shop and also area to eat before or after your round. I would definitely play here again. There is also a driving range to practice and greens to put. Overall a pleasant experience."

Jacksonville Beach Golf Club

★★★☆☆ 3 (22)

"Jax Beach Golf Club - the finest municipal golf in the greater beaches area.In all seriousness - it's probably like a 2.5 or 3 star course. It's not particularly scenic or challenging. Hole 2 is next to a water treatment plant for Christ's sake. The greens are touch-and-go, and the tee boxes intermittently look like shit."So Jerry," you might ask "why 4 stars?"Because it's cheap. And the people are great. Seriously - you can play 18 holes with a cart after noon on the weekends for like $31. There are $2 beers on the course every day for happy hour. I think it goes without saying that you won't have the same quality as TPC Sawgrass or World Golf Village, but you also won't be scolded for shotgunning a beer after you birdie #12. I think at this price point, it's more comparable to spending an afternoon in a bowling alley than at a country club. But you still get to enjoy the great outdoors on a golf cart for 4 hours.The guys at the pro shop have always been great. Starters and rangers are never rude. Cart girls are always friendly and easy to find. Also, shout-out to the guys making the food for this course ( https://www.yelp.com/biz/drive-n-dine-bar-and-grille-jacksonville-beach?hrid=Ur66ZnS7mfmOsMkPoFjelA&utm_campaign=www_review_share_popup&utm_medium=copy_link&utm_source=(direct) ) The chicken salad is addictive, and this restaurant could probably stand alone outside of the golf course.If you come in with reasonable expectations, I think you will have a good time here."

Pine Lakes Golf Club

★★★☆☆ 2.8 (10)

"Place has so much potential. I'm sure it was a nice course when it opened (Arnold Palmer designed course). The greens are still in dire shape. Hoping someone can come in and take to back to the top!"

Hyde Park Golf Club

★★★☆☆ 2.8 (22)

"A venerable and historical course laid out by the famous Donald Ross in 1925 on Jacksonville's nearly forgotten North sideFrom the whites 6153 yards with challenging hazards including two very out of place radio towers and their supporting guy wires. Honestly you don't notice them much after a while. The fairways are well kept, the greens are true and played a equally well for the weekend golfer. The sand traps which I managed to avoid entirely were like powder.The clubhouse inside is showing its age and the folks at the bar are a little clickish. They only take cash which was very frustrating both at the bar, the snack bar and on the course. All in all it was fine."

St Augustine Shores Golf Club

★★★☆☆ 2.8 (22)

"One of the more prestigious feeling courses for the low price, the 18 hole course also provides a sub par driving range. The clubhouse is a tad worn but in the St Augustine style that looks old and tattered, while on the other hand the holes are some of the best looking i've played. It was not busy when i went and i was able to take my time and also was able to find many many balls in the woods so my experience was great."

The Yards

★★★★★ 4.6 (7)

"Pickleball Garden at The Yards is a great place to show off your pickleball skills. Tons of courts that are beautifully painted so you can actually distinguish between being in the " kitchen" or not. Most courts separated by a fence so you don't have to chase your ball all over. Located in the beautiful Sawgrass community. You can reserve a court as a non member or join as a member. There are leagues, tournaments, courts designated for beginner, intermediate & advanced play. The day I was there I went to cheer my friends on in a charity tournament. We were so happy there were shaded benches where you can sit and watch the games. This is a well designed venue. If you get hungry, is a restaurant only steps away to celebrate your win. ( another review on that) The website for The Yards has a list of rules & info. That is also where you go to reserve a court. So all you pickleball fanatics like me go check them out !"

Champions Club At Julington Creek

★★★☆☆ 2.5 (4)

"Course is in good shape... Inside a large residential community so houses are sometimes close to fairways for an amateur golfer. Some areas of water hazard that have seemed to dried up."

TPC Sawgrass

★★★★★ 4.5 (66)

"Wow! It was a once in a lifetime opportunity and we got to play The Stadium!The course is absolutely beautiful. The greens are fast and hard to judge. A very challenging course. When you make a great shot, you can hear the crowd roar. The employees were all so nice - pro shop, starter, maintenance staff.The bad - cart path only and play was slow but we were playing Sawgrass!It was a Great Day to have a Great Day!"

Cecil Field Golf Course

★★☆☆☆ 2 (4)

"Cecil Field Golf Course is not your average golf course. What it lacks as a traditional golf course is more than compensated for with the addition of over 36 holes of Disc Golf. It's been voted as the 3rd best Disc Golf course in the US, and they have tons of gear in their Pro Shop as well. If you're active and looking to try something a little different, the golf or disc golf courses will definitely challenge you. Stay Yelping my friends!"

The Conservatory Golf

★★★★★ 4.8 (4)

"This was an absolute gem of a golf course to play. For the summer time, the golf course was in immaculate shape and was as good as I've seen in the state of Florida. From the staff working the bag drop to the pro shop attendants, everyone was as nice as could be. I loved the challenging layout of the golf course and it really fit my eye. The cart girl came around frequently and the pace of play was good, as it should be this time of year. If you are anywhere near this wonderful golf property I would highly recommend making the trip. If you can handle the heat, it is a great value to play here in the summer. If the course is in this good of shape this time of year, I can only imagine how it is during peak season. The clubhouse and fully stocked pro shop were immaculate and the practice area was as good as could be with good quality practice balls. The next time I am in town this will be the first golf course I play."

Fernandina Beach Golf Club

★★★☆☆ 3.1 (7)

"An inside event for local artists in the club house...how nice! I think once a month they will be here..."

Blue Cypress Golf Course

★★★☆☆ 3.2 (5)

"I feel like this is just a little nine hole golf course for the residents in the area. It's on rough terrain, not very cared for. It's a great pLace to or practice hitting golf balls. It's connected to the Blue Cypress trails and docks. Happy golfing!"

Hammock Dunes Club

★★★★★ 5 (4)

"Invited to attend a luncheon and found the ballroom well laid out comfortably setup. The food looked very appetizing and appealing. My veggie plate had spiral pasta, artichoke heart, and deliciously prepared grilled squash."

Laurel Island Links

★★★☆☆ 2.5 (6)

"Very congenital staff, good carts and pleasant fun to play layout. Part of the course is scenic. Right now the condition of the course is fine. The course is well maintained and driving and practice are near a very nice clubhouse. Could have asked for more at a very reasonable Green's fee."

Windsor Parke Golf Club

★★★☆☆ 2.7 (23)

"Great day for the first round of the season! So I look around - yeah very white. Not surprised by that. Looked around - yup no women. A little surprised about that. Keep looking and I see Gator and Bull Dog fans ... where the hell were the Seminoles? Now that was uncalled for! I got to spend two hours on the golf course, surrounded by hilarious men. I really do have a tough life! What a beautiful place and great golf course. Had a great time and actually played well...I mean decent...at least I didn't hit anyone. You really haven't played golf in Jacksonville until you hear a 70 yr old dude ask you "can I put my weight on it" on the 12th hole. Then hear some 40 somethings discussing the housing market and where's the best place to get a beer on St. Patrick's day without being stuck near "hippies". Only lost a star because of the parking. Some how it needs to be expanded, but it might have just been everyone taking in the great Spring Saturday. Yay! I'm a fan."

Masterfit Golf

★★★★★ 5 (4) • $$

"Let me begin by saying how very friendly everyone is at Masterfit Golf. Hubby had brought his clubs in to have some work done in the fully equipped pro shop. While we were waiting, we had the opportunity to try out many putters in the indoor putting green and get a quick assessment by one of the pros. They've got a digital putt analyzer device that is placed on the end of the putter that is attached to a database that shows your putting IQ on the screen. I was instantly drawn to the Rife putter which ended up going home with me. On the far right wall, there are cameras set up to analyze your drives as you try out some of their new drivers. Lessons are offered in 20 minute increments for $25 or you can buy 4 & get 1 free."

Amelia National Golf

★★★★☆ 3.5 (8)

"Great course and super layout. Challenging golf that rewards a smart player. Conditions were very good.A must play in the area"

Bent Creek Golf Course

★★★☆☆ 3.2 (15)

"Back 9 looks great, front 9 under repair on most greens. Newly placed sod, so they are working on them.Challenging course with plenty of hills, Marsh and water. Reasonable rates and friendly staff!"

King & Bear Golf Course

★★★☆☆ 3.2 (38)

"Great day golfing. Course was in excellent shape, new greens. Friendly courteous staff.Clean facilities."

The First Tee of North Florida

★★★★☆ 4 (1)

"This is a nine hole course you can play as the nine or double it up for the eighteen. At first glance you wouldn't think much of this course, (it's nine holes, it's on the north side, etc). But you will quickly see that the staff is very friendly, the course is in good condition, and it has a very playable set up. The First Tee of north Florida is set up here to. Great all around value for the money."

UNF Golf Complex

★★★★☆ 4 (9)

"A bit run down driving range but you get to hit off of grass everyday except Wed & Thurs. Of course I was there on a Thursday... they have some type of machine that automatically tees up your ball for you on selected stalls on the left with mats. Putting green is quite trashed, they need to trim the surrounding trees to allow more sunlight for the grass. Bunker has decent sand, quite a high lip for beginners though. Pitching area allows you to do up to 25 yd shots. They also have a 4 hole course that you can play unlimited times for $10/visit."

Caddyshack Golf and Teaching Center

★★★★★ 4.6 (5)

"Opened in 1995, Caddyshack Golf & Teaching is a golf store located in Jacksonville Beach, dedicated to golf clubs, golf clothing or other golf equipment essential for avid local golfers. Now I don't know the first darn thing about golfing, well, except how not to hit the ball! So I can't tell you what is good, better or best, but I know these guys have it. From drivers to Fairway woods and hybrid clubs, these folks can hook you up and then teach you how to use them. Makes me want to hit up the 19th hole already!"

Coastal Indoor Golf

★★★★★ 4.7 (12)

"Great staff. We were just visiting my son is a lefty so they had to build him a set of clubs. We had a great time playing Saint Andrews."

Jacksonville Golf & Country Club

★★★★★ 4.7 (23)

"Went to go visit a friend who lives here and it is a gated community. The gate keepers are very thorough so make sure you've been called in prior to coming if you're visiting someone or you may be waiting at the gate awhile. Right when you drive in, you see the beauty of the greens and the golfers enjoying their day. The roads are easily marked with signs and the gate keeper is very helpful giving directions once you're cleared to go inside. There are tons of big houses and very friendly people. Watch your speed as there is a policeman who patrols the area. Other than that, it is a super safe community where kids can actually play outside without having to worry about them too much."