Jacksonville Beaches: Your Gateway to Coastal Golf.
Amid the natural beauty of Florida’s coastline and rolling inland terrain, the Jacksonville–St. Augustine region offers golfers a captivating mix of wetlands, pine forests, and scenic waterways. Courses here weave through lagoons, native grasses, and eco-conscious designs, creating a strategic yet relaxed style of play. With welcoming vibes and varied terrain, the area captures the essence of modern Florida golf.
Featured Golf Courses
Stillwater Golf & Country Club - St. Johns, FL
Architect: Bobby Weed (2022)
Stillwater winds through cypress-lined lagoons, pine and oak forests, and stretches of native grass for a distinctly Florida feel. Bobby Weed’s design, featuring his signature eco-bunkers, blends sustainability with strategy, offering a premium but approachable round. The layout rewards thoughtful shot-making and showcases a clean, modern aesthetic.
St. Johns Golf & Country Club - St. Augustine, FL
Architect: Clyde Johnston (2001)
Set among rolling pine forests, natural wetlands, and sparkling ponds, this layout combines wide fairways with well-positioned water hazards to create an inviting yet strategic experience. Recently refreshed, the course plays smooth and polished, delivering a balanced round that appeals to golfers of all skill levels.
Architect: Clyde Johnston / Fuzzy Zoeller (1987); restored by Harrison Minchew
Just a few minutes from the Atlantic, this coastal course stretches across open terrain shaped by palms, lakes, and steady ocean breezes. The routing mixes forgiving lines with pockets of strategic bunkering, creating a fun, upbeat coastal round. Bright, open, and relaxed, it’s classic beach-town Florida golf.
Jacksonville Beach Golf Club - Jacksonville Beach, FL
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See how the courses, hotels, and areas sit relative to each other in Jacksonville Beaches.
Insider Notes:
Jacksonville Beach Golf Club: Sees more coastal wind as the day goes on, adjust your club selection accordingly.
Wildlife: Common across all three layouts, enjoy the setting but stay aware near lagoons.
Stillwater’s eco-bunkers: Can play slightly firmer than traditional sand.
TPC Sawgrass: Only a short drive away. If you’re considering the Stadium Course, plan ahead, tee times book early and come with premium pricing.
St. Augustine’s historic district: Offers great casual seafood and coastal scenery.
Airport Access:
Jacksonville International Airport (JAX) is the closest major airport
Jacksonville Beach Golf Club: ~18 miles
St. Johns Golf & Country Club: ~32 miles
Stillwater Golf & Country Club: ~35 miles
Stillwater Golf & Country Club - St. Johns, FL Reviews
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“This course is amazing. It is a private course and I can understand why. All of the employees here are amazing at what they do and they do it with amazing attitude. The Clubhouse is breathtaking."
-Austin
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"Nice and relaxing. An amazing places to get away and relax. I would recommend this place to all my friends. While you're there you can enjoy a nice drink or snack. I would much rather go here than top golf as an adult."
-Patrick
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"Really enjoyed my round of golf today! Golf course is very playable, yet challenging. Staff was excellent & treated me very nicely. Steven was doing it all, Kayla provided excellent customer service, & Mia made a great cocktail!"
-Andrew
St. Johns Golf & Country Club - St. Augustine, FL Reviews
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"I fell in love with this golf course, the moment I first played the 2nd hole. It's a beautiful par 5 dogleg left that offers great scenery all along the right side of the hole."
-Sean
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"I have played here on a couple of occasions and really enjoy this layout. Not an easy course by any stretch and a lot of water and somehow inevitably I find it. Whether you’re a beginner or more advanced golfer, you’re definitely gonna like this golf course and I took quite a few pictures to show you how pretty it is and how good of shape it’s in."
-Steve
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"Great course. New Top Tracer driving range. The Bridge is definitely worth a stop for a drink after a round. Or just stop by for lunch or dinner. Good food.”
-Gary
Jacksonville Beach Golf Club - Jacksonville Beach, FL Reviews
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"Great experience from start to finish. The pro shop staff were friendly and helpful, pace of play was excellent, and the course layout is very forgiving. The maintenance crew clearly takes pride in their work, as the course and greens were in great shape.”
-Richard
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"First golf instruction ever by a great instructor and friend at the driving and putting areas. Hit the net even and over the shipwreck boat that is listed at 145 yards multiple times."
-Rob
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"This place is awesome. To have a course like this in the middle of a city is a real treat. The layout is beautiful. Water everywhere but still very playable. Greens were excellent."
-Erik
