Amelia Island Offering Great Rates for Golf Getaways
11-23-2009
AMELIA ISLAND, Fla. (November 23, 2009) – With its 117 holes of stunning, world-class golf, Amelia Island has long been a favorite destination for golfers of all skill levels. Located in the northeastern corner of Florida, the island is adding to its natural golf appeal by offering special package rates at six of her award-winning hotels, resorts and inns. Available at a beachfront resort, romantic bed and breakfast, value hotel or even an oceanfront condominium, the packages offer great savings and can be tailored to create the perfect golf getaway.
From oceanfront holes and oak-lined fairways, to Intracoastal marsh preserves teeming with wildlife, the greens of Amelia Island offer magnificent play for golfers. Amelia Island Plantation, one of the luxury resorts on the island, offers 72 holes of Championship golf, including Pete Dye’s Oak Marsh, Tom Fazio’s Long Point and the towering dunes of five holes which boarder the Atlantic coast line on the Bobby Weed designed Ocean Links. The resort’s newest course Amelia River, was designed by Tom Jackson and features incredibly smooth TifEagle greens.
Designed by PGA Tour professionals Mark McCumber and Gene Littler, The Golf Club of Amelia Island at Summer Beach is Amelia Island’s only PGA Tournament Course. The 6,696-yards of challenging, beautifully landscaped golf weaves through marshes and lakes, putting water in play on 14 holes. And the 27-hole Fernandina Beach Golf Club is considered one of the finest public courses in the Southeast.
Current golf packages include:
Addison on Amelia
Guests at the beautiful Addison on Amelia Bed and Breakfast Inn, which was recently named a Top 10 Inn by bedandbreakfast.com, can enjoy a two-night stay and a round of golf for two at the Fernandina Beach Golf Course with the Golf Getaway Package. The package also includes an early full breakfast to match your tee time, 18 holes of golf, including cart and afternoon Happy Hour with bragging rights. Packages start at $435. Contact the inn at (904) 277-1604 or visit www.AddisononAmelia.com for details and reservations.
Amelia Island Plantation
The 1,350-acre Amelia Island Plantation “Rise & Shine” Golf Package offers a deluxe oceanview room at the Amelia Inn, daily breakfast at the Sunrise Café or Golf Shop restaurant, and 18 holes of championship golf at Ocean Links or Amelia River. The package starts at $139 per person, per night and includes a round of golf per person each day. Package includes cart, golf bag storage, course guide, practice balls and unlimited use of the Health and Fitness Center. To book the Rise & Shine Golf Package, visit www.aipfl.com or call (866) 213-8045.
Amelia Hotel at the Beach
The 86-room Amelia Hotel at the Beach is offering two golf packages. The “Par 3” package starts at $460 and includes overnight accommodations for two nights, daily hot continental breakfast, 36 holes of golf for one golfer (72 for two), complimentary range balls and cart fees from Golf Club of North Hampton, Amelia River Golf Course and Fernandina Beach Golf Club. The “Tee It Up” package offers a two-night stay, complimentary breakfast, 54 holes of golf for one golfer (108 for two), and complimentary range balls and cart fees from the three courses, all starting at $545. Visit www.ameliahotel.com or call (877) 263-5428 for more information.
Residence Inn – Amelia Island
Amelia Island’s newest treasure, Residence Inn by Marriott, offers great golf packages and so much more. Guests can create the experience that best fits their budget by choosing from three different local golf courses with varying degrees of difficulty. Golf packages for two start at $199/+tax and include a one-bedroom suite with a gourmet kitchen, complimentary full hot breakfast, evening reception, shuttle service to the beach and a memorable experience that guests won’t soon forget. Guests can book their adventure at [Back to Press Releases Main]
