Press Kit - Area Golf Destinations

Amelia Island

Rich in history, natural beauty and charm, Amelia Island offers visitors an unspoiled setting for relaxing and rewarding stays. Thirteen miles long and two miles wide, the northern and southern tips of the Island are park preserves which make up nearly 10 percent of the entire Island.

Surrounded by the Atlantic Ocean, Intra-coastal Waterway, Nassau Sound and one of the East's largest and deepest inlets – Cumberland Sound – Amelia Island is edged with Appalachian quartz beaches and framed by dunes as high as 40 feet.

From golf and tennis at world-class resorts to kayaking, sunset sails and horseback riding on the beach, Amelia Island provides an array of activities for those who want to keep busy.

For those who want pure rest, relaxation and quality time with loved ones, there is no better place than Amelia Island. The Island is home to Florida's only spoken history museum and a Civil War fort where monthly reenactments are conducted.

Jacksonville

Jacksonville encompasses grand historic neighborhoods, cultural and sports entertainment, river city excitement, and white sand beaches that are just plain fun.

Hugging the St. Johns River, Jacksonville's historic significance dates back to prehistoric residents and early French and Spanish colonists. The river splits downtown in half and lively river walks cling to both sides. Jacksonville Landing, on the north bank, pulsates with shopping and entertainment value. Nearby: a modern-art museum and theater, Kids Kampus park, and Alltel Stadium, home to the NFL's Jacksonville Jaguars and the 2005 Super Bowl. Across the river, a trio of museums is worth the water taxi ride over.

There's more shopping plus a chocolate factory in the San Marco historic district. In the Arlington community, visitors can walk the easy trails at Tree Hill Nature Center and visit the zoo.

A string of beaches fronts Jacksonville, where restaurants, parks, shops and a variety of family-priced hotels keep the sands action-packed. Jacksonville Beach runs into Neptune Beach . Adventure Landing attracts families with water park features, batting cages, go-karts and miniature golf. To the north, Atlantic Beach is quieter, with a fashionable hotel and a town center holding one-of-a-kind restaurants and shops.

St. Augustine and Ponte Vedra Beach

Located on Florida's northeastern coast, St. Augustine and Ponte Vedra Beach offer a unique combination of history and recreation in a setting of sunlit natural beauty. St. Augustine abounds with historic sites, national monuments, architecturally rich churches and Old World ambiance. Ponte Vedra Beach is home to the PGA TOUR, world-class golf courses, award-winning spas, an abundance of boutique shops and an incredible array of recreational and social amenities. In addition, 42 miles of outstanding Atlantic beaches make the area one of the Sunshine State's most popular vacation and meeting destinations.

St. Augustine is the oldest, continuously occupied European settlement in the continental United States. It was founded in 1565, 42 years before the English colonized Jamestown and 55 years before the Pilgrims landed at Plymouth Rock. Bringing the ambiance of the old city to life are more than 40 annual festivals and events, many of them featuring re-enactments and historically accurate costuming that reflect the history of St. Augustine.

Ponte Vedra Beach is increasingly becoming known worldwide as Florida's upscale resort destination. Ponte Vedra Beach offers outstanding resorts and award-winning spas, world-famous golf courses, world-class tennis facilities, including more than 100 tennis courts, and 20 miles of shell-sprinkled shoreline and towering dunes.

Clay County

Clay County, Florida is located in Northeast Florida, just south of Jacksonville, and is bounded on its entire eastern border by the St. Johns River. The area is rich in nature based and heritage tourism. Clay County has everything from magnificent golf courses, historic sites, festivals, sports, equestrian events, camping, fishing, boating, and all forms of water activities.

Flagler County

Visitors to Flagler County, Florida are invited to take a load off and relax while enjoying the county's breathtaking golf courses, quiet beaches, and historical nature preserves. Flagler's untouched beaches and tranquil waterways as well as its prime location to area attractions make it one of the country's best kept secrets.

Found between the world famous Daytona Beach and St. Augustine, the nation's oldest city, and bordered on the east by the Atlantic Ocean, Flagler County is a prime spot for visitors of all ages. The stunning nature preserves scattered about the county make Flagler a great place to experience a bit of the "natural Florida," the Florida often forgotten amid the excitement of theme parks and race cars only a short drive away.

History and romance go hand and hand in this county. Flagler, known for its quaint outdoor restaurants, lovely hotels and bed and breakfast Inns, are reminiscent of times found only in photo albums and in the memories of lovers.

Flagler's most popular activity, golf, is not just a pastime it is a religion. Visitors come from all around to golf the beautiful yet challenging courses found in Flagler.

The Ocean Hammock Golf Club has been called the "Pebble Beach of the East" by Links Magazine. Flagler County welcomes visitors to its hometown community, a place where nothing will be asked of them but that they take a load off and enjoy their vacation.