Fernandina Beach Golf Club will be the host of our upcoming Northeast Florida Junior Open on the weekend of March 30-31. Just a hop, skip and a jump down the road from the host course is Amelia Island – a beautiful picturesque stretch of the Florida Atlantic coast that makes you feel like you’re on a postcard.
AMELIA ISLAND OFFERS SO MUCH MORE THAN GOLF
With over 13 miles of awe-inspiring beaches and more than 90 independent restaurants, Amelia Island offers the perfect family getaway and a seamless compliment to your golf plans. The Main Beach – affectionately known as “The Family Zone” – features a pristine shoreline for beautiful views of the ocean on one side and tons of action-packed fun on the other. You can continue your golf excursions by partaking in some local putt-putt or delve into some extreme sports by taking surf lessons or enjoying the nearby skate park.
Down that beach is an area known as Seaside Park – or “The Fun Zone” – and is the go-to spot for local festivals. Beyond the beach, you’ll find plenty of family-friendly restaurants, ice cream shops and other amenities and attractions to keep the party going.
REGISTER TO PLAY THE NORTHEAST FLORIDA JUNIOR OPEN
As mentioned, the Northeast Florida Junior Open is set to be played at the beautiful Fernandina Beach Golf Club from March 30-31. Registrations are still open for the upcoming tournament, but they are set to close March 20th. You’d be hard-pressed to find a course with better views and more local amenities this time of year.
HOW FERNANDINA BEACH GOLF CLUB IS SHAPING JUNIOR GOLF
The Fernandina Beach Golf Club was designed by Tommy Bird Songs and opened more than 100 years ago in 1920. It has long been a staple for golfers in the Southeast region of the country, as it is conveniently located within driving distance of Jacksonville and Georgia. Since its creation, the course has evolved into an incredible venue for junior golf competitions.
Former Fernandina Beach Municipal Golf Course General Manager David DeMay has long been a part of the evolution of golf in the area. More than ten years ago, in 2013, DeMay joined the Golf Club of Amelia Island and later became its executive director. Then, in December 2022, DeMay was named GM of the city golf course and began transforming its image.
“The city golf course has a lot of great momentum going forward. It has a bright future,” DeMay said. “We have a great staff in place. We purchased new golf carts, renovated the clubhouse banquet room and improved the conditions of the course.”
It’s clear that the city is willing to invest in golf, as they’ve shown with the multitude of improvements over the years.
