stay & play
Welcome to the First Coast Few destinations compare to Florida’s First Coast when it comes to golf getaways. Situated along 75 miles of the state’s Northeast Atlantic Coast, Florida’s First Coast of Golf has 53 publicly accessible courses in the region. First Coast is home to The PLAYERS Championship, The World Golf Hall of Fame, Topgolf, and the PGA TOUR Superstore, plus Anheuser Busch and over 15 artisan-owned breweries and
distilleries. In Amelia Island, Jacksonville and the Beaches, St. Augustine and the Ponte Vedra Beaches, Clay County, and Palm Coast and the Flagler Beaches you will experience tranquil beaches & year-round warm weather, fresh seafood, luxury shopping, and, of course, world-class play. The northernmost part of Northeast Florida is the secret island paradise of Amelia Island. Explore the island’s Oak Marsh Hole #9 and #18
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enchanted rivers, marshes, and greenways, and embrace the wonders of nature. Experience true luxury at the Omni Amelia Island Resort with oceanfront guest rooms, dining options from casual poolside fare to all-day brunch and specialty seasonal Steak-Out dinners, tennis courts, and a full-service nature-inspired spa. Find an activity for every outdoor enthusiast with guided kayaking, stand-up paddleboarding, Segway tours, fishing, mini-golf, and trails for biking and jogging. The resort course, Oak Marsh, is a classic Pete Dye design built-in 1972. Known for its tight fairways and small greens the course meanders along serpentine salt marsh creeks and winds through a hammock of signature mossdraped heritage oaks for which Amelia Island is famous. The 6,500-yard, par-72 course has 14 holes with water hazards and numerous bulk-headed greens. Additionally, explore Little Sandy, a new 10-hole short course on property opening in Spring 2022. On Florida’s First Coast, sinking a hole-in-one on challenging greens or sinking your toes in the sand after your round, Northeast Florida is your next unforgettable golf getaway. www.florida-golf.org Golf Central • Volume 22, Issue 9
