Florida’s First Coast of Golf

from Golf Central Mag- Vol 22 Issue 7

Turf Pirate's Journal

An Unforgettable Northeast Florida Getaway Is Just Par For The Course

Few destinations compare to Florida’s

First Coast when it comes to golf getaways. From Amelia Island to Jacksonville to St. Augustine, Clay County and Palm Coast, Northeast Florida is a golfer’s paradise. Situated along 75 miles of the state’s Northeast Atlantic Coast, Florida’s First Coast of Golf serves 68 unique golf courses for every skill level

with 39 coastal holes. In addition to world-class play, top notch facilities, year around sunshine, and an array of oceanfront resorts, Florida’s First Coast is home to The PLAYERS Championship, The World Golf Hall of Fame and the PGA TOUR Headquarters. Northeast Florida’s own Amelia Island is named Top 25 Golf Islands in The World. With 5 distinct golf courses with 99 challenging, picturesque holes Amelia Island is a golfer’s paradise. Tee off on the resort’s Oak Marsh Golf Course. A classic Pete Dye-designed course built in 1972 this 6,500-yard, par-72 course has 14 holes with water hazards and numerous bulk-headed greens. Known for its tight fairways and small greens the course meanders along serpentine salt marsh creeks and winds through a hammock of signature moss-draped heritage oaks for which Amelia Island is famous. A variety of bunkers add to the challenge, and a natural approach has been maintained with coquina shell cart paths, native plant life and preserved habitats for the local wildlife. Off the links, experience true luxury at the Omni Amelia Island Resort. Nestled on 1,350 acres at the tip of a barrier island off the Florida coast, this beautiful resort offers luxurious oceanfront accommodations with unparalleled views of the Atlantic Ocean, world-class resort pools, championship golf, and a full-service spa. Here, an unforgettable getaway is just par for the course. Where else can you combine world-class play, history and natural beauty all is one place? Pack up your clubs and bring your thirst for adventure because we have the perfect golf weekend from the fairway to the beaches and everywhere in between. Visit www.florida-golf.org for more information.