AMELIA ISLAND, Fla. (November 16, 2007) – Located just off of the northeast Florida coast, Amelia Island is home to many of the region’s most spectacular golf courses. The island’s natural beauty and varied terrain have inspired some of the world’s best golf architects – Dye, Fazio, Palmer and others – to create 117 holes […]
Category Archives: Local Golf News
Golf the Greats at Discount Rates through Winter on Florida’s Amelia Island
January 20, 2008 – 7:02 pm
Amelia Island Plantation’s Royal Amelia to be Renamed Amelia River Golf Club
November 18, 2007 – 1:02 pm
Amelia Island Plantation, Fla. – Amelia River Golf Club, one of four signature courses operated by Amelia Island Plantation, has opened its 3,700-square-foot-plus clubhouse and revealed officially the golf club’s new name. Opened as Royal Amelia in 2000, Amelia River Golf Club was purchased by the Amelia Island Company in 2005, joining Oak Marsh, Ocean […]
Get into the Swing of it Along Florida’s First Coast of Golf
October 7, 2007 – 7:44 pm
Florida’s First Coast of Golf is well known for the diversity of courses from which golfers can choose. Courses suitable for all skill levels can be found. But before tackling the 17th-hole island green at the TPC Sawgrass, golfers of all skill levels can fine tune their game at the regions leading […]
World Golf Hall of Fame Prepares for 2007 Inductions
October 7, 2007 – 7:38 pm
Each fall, legends from the game of golf embark on a pilgrimage to St. Augustine, Fla., to honor the new World Golf Hall of Fame inductees. This year is no different. On Nov. 12, an international television audience will witness the induction of six new members to the Hall.
Joe Carr - This Lifetime […]
Florida’s First Coast of Golf Announces New Partnership with AdLib Luxury Tours
August 15, 2007 – 8:37 pm
JACKSONVILLE BEACH, Fla. (Aug. 7, 2007) – Florida’s First Coast of Golf, Inc., has formed a new alliance with Northeast Florida’s AdLib Luxury Tours & Transportation, Inc. The new partnership will help Florida’s First Coast of Golf enhance its international tour operator services for their clients from arrival to departure.
For golf tourists, Florida’s First Coast […]
You Are Here! Northeast Florida Golf Courses Improve Playing Experience
June 30, 2007 – 11:51 am
JACKSONVILLE BEACH, Fla. (June 27, 2007) – Northeast Florida golf courses have always been well known for their location. Now, thanks to the addition of Global Positioning System technology, or GPS, many area courses are helping golfers find their location on the course. Golfers will still need to find their own ball first.
Golf courses throughout […]
Florida’s First Coast of Golf Develops Television Commercials
May 16, 2007 – 9:47 pm
Florida’s First Coast of Golf has developed two new television commercials that will begin airing this summer. It’s the first time the organization has used a television commercial and features several PGA pros who call the First Coast home, including Jim Furyk, Mark McCumber, and Fred Funk. The spots are expected to begin running this summer in […]
THE PLAYERS Championship Impacts North Florida Economy
May 9, 2007 – 9:43 pm
The Jacksonville Times Union explores the financial impact of THE PLAYERS Championship on the Northeast Florida economy.Â
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Locals eager for slice of Players’ green
It’s a Super Bowl-sized event, says the golf industry, and swings millions in impact.
By Alison Trinidad, The Times-Union
The Players Championship - and golf, in general - means big bucks for the First […]
TPC Sawgrass Stadium Course Reopens after Renovations
November 19, 2006 – 6:06 pm
The Players Stadium Course at TPC Sawgrass reopened in November after a complete renovation.  The course is the host of THE PLAYERS CHAMPIONSHIP which is moving from its traditional March dates to new dates in May. You can read more about the course reopening in the Jacksonville Business Journal. For more information on THE PLAYERS CHAMPIONSHIP, including ticket packages, visit […]
New Web Site Makes Planning Northeast Florida Golf Trips Easy and Affordable
November 10, 2006 – 3:08 pm
JACKSONVILLE BEACH, Fla. (Nov. 10, 2006) – For more than a decade, Florida’s First of Golf has been a trusted resource for travelers planning a golf trip to Northeast Florida. The organization is making the process even easier now with its new Web site, which was launched on Oct. 1.  Those logging on to Florida-Golf.org […]