The Omni Amelia Island package works because everything is organized around one property. Oak Marsh just completed a full renovation by Beau Welling and plays better than the original Pete Dye at a shorter 6,400-yard length that rewards shot-shaping over power. Long Point is the prestige round: Tom Fazio design with back-to-back oceanfront par-3s and marsh views throughout. Peak green fees at Oak Marsh top out at $245. Book the resort stay, get the golf coordinated through the pro shop, and avoid the summer humidity window if possible.
Courses included
The trip experience
Amelia Island works because of the resort structure more than the course inventory. The Omni Amelia Island anchors everything: Oak Marsh and Long Point are both on-property, the 10-hole Little Sandy loop fills the warm-up and third-day slots, and the resort's beach access means non-golfers have a genuine alternative during rounds. Jacksonville International is 30 minutes away. This is not a trip that requires research to execute -- the infrastructure is organized to make it easy.
Oak Marsh is the primary course. Pete Dye's original design was fully renovated in 2025 by Beau Welling, who restored the Dye character -- island-style greens, bold bunkering, and the marsh corridors that frame the layout -- while improving turf quality and pace of play management. At 6,502 yards through wetland corridors and under the coastal canopy, it is the kind of resort course that Dye's work is supposed to be: interesting enough to reward multiple visits without being punishing for average players. The 2025 renovation addresses conditioning issues that held the original back through the 2010s.
"Oak Marsh's 2025 renovation by Beau Welling restored Pete Dye's bold bunkering and island-style greens while addressing the conditioning gaps that held the original back -- the course is better now than it was when it opened."
Long Point is the Tom Fazio course. Members-only by design but open to Omni resort guests, it plays through a different setting than Oak Marsh: denser maritime forest, firmer fairways, and a routing that follows the hammock vegetation patterns of the island's interior. Fazio built Long Point in 1987 and it has aged well; the combination of Long Point's fairway width and Oak Marsh's technical demand gives the two-course rotation genuine contrast. Book it through the Omni golf desk rather than the standard tee time system.
"Long Point is members-only but open to Omni guests -- Tom Fazio's 1987 design through maritime forest is the more polished round on the island, and the natural second day after Oak Marsh."
The resort structure means everything moves efficiently. The Omni's spa, beach club, pools, and multiple restaurant options cover the non-golf time without requiring a car. Fernandina Beach, the island's historic downtown 10 minutes from the resort, is a genuine small-city dining scene with a working downtown that dates to the antebellum era -- American Beach, the historic Ritz Theatre, and Fort Clinch State Park are afternoon options that most resort itineraries miss.
Osprey Cove Golf Club in St. Marys, Georgia -- 20 minutes across the state line -- is the most appealing off-property add-on: a Mark McCumber design through marsh and live oak corridors with rates well below the Omni premium. Groups who want a third round without driving to Jacksonville should put Osprey Cove first on the list.
Fly into Jacksonville International (JAX) -- 30 minutes to the resort on US-1 north and A1A. Peak season runs March through May; the holiday weeks of Thanksgiving and Christmas fill early. Summer is hot and humid but less crowded, with lower resort rates and more tee time availability. Book Long Point at least 30 days out through the Omni golf desk; Oak Marsh is generally available with 10 to 14 days notice in non-peak periods.
Side trips & bonus golf
Jacksonville Beach is 45 minutes south and has a completely different coastal vibe than Amelia Island. If the group wants a day away from the resort, the Jacksonville restaurant and bar scene is more substantial than anything on Amelia Island itself. River City Brewing, Intuition Ale Works, and the San Marco neighborhood are the areas worth knowing.
St. Augustine is an hour south and worth a half-day if non-golfers are in the group. The historic district is genuinely interesting and the Castillo de San Marcos is one of the few pre-Revolutionary-era structures in the country. Golf in St. Augustine is concentrated around the World Golf Village complex, which has the King and Bear (Nicklaus and Palmer collaboration) if the group wants a different course architecture.
For golfers who want to extend the trip and add more courses, the Jacksonville area has TPC Sawgrass 45 minutes south. Playing The Players Stadium Course at TPC Sawgrass is a separate trip-level decision, but the Ponte Vedra area is close enough to day-trip from Amelia Island without a hotel change.
Fernandina Beach, the town on Amelia Island itself, has good dining and a walkable historic district on Centre Street. The Palace Saloon claims to be the oldest bar in Florida. An evening walk through Fernandina Beach provides a more authentic experience than staying on the resort grounds for dinner every night.
Is this trip right for your group?
- ✓Book this trip if you want a resort package where golf, lodging, and meals are organized around one property.
- ✓Book this trip if a couple wants beach, spa, and 1-2 rounds rather than a golf-every-day schedule.
- ✓Book this trip if family members who do not golf need a beach and pool option while you play.
- ✓Book this trip if flying into Jacksonville (JAX) and wanting a short transfer to the property without a car rental.
- ✓Book this trip if the Pete Dye-to-Beau-Welling renovation arc interests you and Oak Marsh's updated design is worth seeing.
- ✓Book this trip if fall or spring dates open up and a 4-night resort stay is within budget.
- ✗Skip this trip if you need 5-6 distinct courses and a resort rotation limited to two 18-hole layouts is not enough.
- ✗Skip this trip if summer is the only available window and 90-degree humidity on the back nine is not appealing.
- ✗Skip this trip if budget constraints make $245 peak green fees and $300+ resort room rates difficult to justify.
- ✗Skip this trip if you want a golf-only trip without a resort framework — the on-property model is the selling point and going off-property reduces the experience.
When to go
- March and April are the prime months: 70-78 degrees, low humidity, and full resort operation.
- Oak Marsh peak green fees reach $245 in the spring window.
- Long Point tee time access through the pro shop books out 2-4 weeks ahead in spring.
- The resort runs at or near full occupancy in April. Book the hotel before calling about golf.
- May can see late spring humidity spikes that push conditions closer to summer.
- December through February sees 55-65 degree midday temps that are mild enough for comfortable golf.
- Hotel rates in January and February drop 25-35% compared to spring peak.
- Oak Marsh green fees also drop in the winter shoulder window.
- Course conditions are good in winter but morning fog from the marsh can delay early tee times by 30-60 minutes on some days.
- June through September heat and humidity makes resort golf uncomfortable for most of the day.
- Resort occupancy shifts to families, beach-focused visitors, and summer package holders in July and August.
- If going in summer, book the earliest possible tee time (7 AM) to finish before heat peaks at 10 AM.
- The beach and pool infrastructure makes Amelia Island a reasonable family summer trip, but not a primary golf destination in those months.
What a Amelia Island trip costs
| Item | Peak | Shoulder | Off-Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tee fees (2 rounds) | $325-$450 | $250-$360 | $200-$290 |
| Lodging (3 nights, Omni) | $900-$2,200 | $600-$1,600 | $450-$1,100 |
| Food & drink on property | $250-$450 | $200-$360 | $160-$290 |
| Rental car (3 days) | $150-$260 | $120-$210 | $100-$170 |
| Total (est.) | $1,625–$3,360 | $1,170–$2,530 | $910–$1,850 |
| Item | Peak |
|---|---|
| Tee fees (2 rounds) | $325-$450 |
| Lodging (3 nights, Omni) | $900-$2,200 |
| Food & drink on property | $250-$450 |
| Rental car (3 days) | $150-$260 |
| Total (est.) | $1,625–$3,360 |
Per-person estimates for a 2-round, 3-night Omni resort trip (Oak Marsh + Long Point). Excludes flights. Jacksonville International (JAX) is 30 minutes from the resort. All-in: $1,650-3,350 peak (Mar-May), $1,200-2,500 shoulder.
How tee times and lodging actually work
- 1Must be a resort guestOak Marsh tee times are exclusively for Omni resort guests and Villas of Amelia Island residents. Calling the pro shop at 904-277-5907 is required to book. Online booking is not available for Oak Marsh.
- 2Long Point accessLong Point is privately owned and managed by The Amelia Island Club. Omni guests can typically access a couple of foursomes per day, but availability is not guaranteed. Book Long Point through the same pro shop number and do so early in your stay planning.
- 3Little Sandy is walk-in onlyThe 10-hole short course does not take reservations. Show up and pay at the Little Sandy shop.
- 4Omni packages and discounts do not apply to Long Point. The two properties are separate operations and Long Point pricing is set by the Amelia Island Club, not the Omni.
- 5Morning tee time priorityBook your Oak Marsh tee times 60-90 days out for spring peak weeks. Summer availability is better but conditions are worse.
Common mistakes
- !Assuming Long Point is always availableLong Point is primarily a members-only club. Omni guests get limited access that is not guaranteed every day. Call the pro shop well in advance of the trip and confirm the specific dates before booking flights.
- !Going in summer without acknowledging the humidityFlorida summer golf in 90-degree heat and 85% humidity is a very different experience from spring golf. The course is open but the physical experience degrades significantly after the first 6 holes.
- !Skipping Little SandyThe 10-hole par-3 loop by Beau Welling is a legitimate design exercise, not just a practice facility. Groups with a spare afternoon get real golf value out of a 90-minute Little Sandy round.
- !Ignoring resort feesThe Omni charges a daily resort fee on top of room rates. Confirm the current fee structure when booking so the total nightly cost is not a surprise at checkout.
- !Not coordinating all golf through the pro shopTrying to book Long Point and Oak Marsh separately creates logistical confusion. Call one number (904-277-5907), explain the full stay, and let them build the tee time schedule.
What to pack
Sample itinerary
- Day 1Arrive + Oak MarshFly into JAX, afternoon Oak Marsh. Check in resort.
- Day 2Long PointMorning Long Point through Omni golf desk. Afternoon Fernandina Beach historic downtown -- Fort Clinch and American Beach.
- Day 3Osprey CoveMorning drive to St. Marys, Georgia (20 min). Osprey Cove round at lower rates. Afternoon back at the resort.
- Day 4DepartLittle Sandy short course loop or morning resort time. 30 minutes to JAX.
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