Amelia River Golf Club (904-491-8500) is a public course with 18 challenging holes where ball control and accuracy are key to a great round. The par 72 layout gives the golfer a natural low-country feel as the course winds through native water oaks, palmettos and southern pines without a single house or condo to spoil nature’s view. The photo shown at the top of the page is their 17th hole. www.GolfAmeliaRiver.com

Fernandina Beach Public Golf Course (904-277-7370) has 27 holes of golf. It’s proximity to Jacksonville and the beach make Fernandina Beach Golf Club one of the most popular municipal golf facilities in the area. The sub-tropical climate and warm Florida sun make the impeccable greens that much more enjoyable and enticing. The generous fairways and native foliage decorate the smooth green of each course. Each course measures well over 3000 yards from the championship tees, presenting a one-of-a-kind challenge. www.FernandinaBeachGolfClub.com