FERNANDINA BEACH, Fla. -- Located on Amelia Island but less than 30 minutes from the Jacksonville International Airport, The Golf Club at North Hampton is a signature course of Arnold Palmer and renowned course architect Ed Seay. Carved into the natural surroundings and framed by spring-fed lakes lined with coquina boulders, wild grass and rolling dunes, the course has a bit of a Scottish links-style feel to it, but is very playable with plenty of room off the tee.
Still, depending on the tees you play (they range from 4,697 yards to 7,080 yards), the course has plenty of challenge with water on half the holes, difficult bunkers and undulating greens.
Another attractive aspect of The Golf Club at North Hampton are the numerous bridges and man-made dunes. There's even a little elevation change at times. And the final hole plays uphill to a beautiful clubhouse, which offers a restaurant and full-service golf shop. This semi-private facility, which is run by Hampton Golf (of which former PGA of America President M.G. Orender is president), also has excellent practice facilities that include a practice green, short-game area and grass range.
Golf Club at North Hampton - no. 17
The Golf Club at North Hampton in Fernandina Beach, just 20 minutes from the Jacksonville International Airport, is a solid daily-fee option for visitors and locals alike.
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Golf Club at North Hampton - no. 2
At 622 yards from the tips, the par-5 second hole at The Golf Club at North Hampton is the no. 2 handicap hole on the course.
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Golf Club at North Hampton - no. 6
The sixth at The Golf Club at North Hampton is also a par 5, albeit much shorter at 530 yards from the back tees, providing a good birdie opportunity for those who hit a good drive.
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Golf Club at North Hampton - no. 7
Though it isn't long, wind, water and the shape of the green can make the par-3 seventh a difficult hole at The Golf Club at North Hampton.
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Golf Club at North Hampton - no. 17
The par-4 eighth hole at The Golf Club at North Hampton presents trouble off the tee on both sides as well as water that runs in front of the green on the approach.
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Golf Club at North Hampton - no. 12
There are plenty of fairway bunker to go along with water to throw you off on the par-5 12th at The Golf Club at North Hampton.
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Golf Club at North Hampton - no. 13
the 13th at The Golf Club at North Hampton is a long, tricky par 4 and ranks as the course's no. 3 handicap hole.
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Golf Club at North Hampton - no. 14
The 14th is an example of the picturesque par 3s at The Golf Club at North Hampton in Fernandina Beach, Florida.
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Golf Club at North Hampton - no. 15
The last of The Golf Club at North Hampton's par 5s, the 15th has plenty of obstacles, but it does represent a birdie opportunity.
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Golf Club at North Hampton - no. 18
The finishing hole at The Golf Club at North Hampton is tough, long par 4 that often plays into the wind.
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Golf Club at North Hampton - clubhouse
The Golf Club at North Hampton's clubhouse overlooks the 18th green.
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