Oak Marsh Golf Course at Omni Amelia Island
Florida’s First Coast is home to several golf resorts that combine championship-level courses with full-service resort experiences. While these destinations are often associated with luxury travel, certain times of year can provide exceptional value depending on what you are looking for out of your golf getaway.
Three standout examples are Hammock Beach Golf Resort & Spa, Sawgrass Marriott Golf Resort & Spa, and Omni Amelia Island Resort & Spa, each offering a distinctive blend of golf, amenities and coastal scenery.
Hammock Beach Golf Resort & Spa
Hammock Beach Golf Resort & Spa, located in Palm Coast between St. Augustine and Daytona Beach, is known for its oceanfront setting and two championship golf courses.
The most recognizable is the Jack Nicklaus–designed Ocean Course, one of the few true oceanfront layouts in Florida, that features dramatic finishing holes that run directly along the Atlantic coastline.
The resort’s second course, the Tom Watson–designed Conservatory Course, offers a contrasting inland experience with waterfalls, coquina stonework, and expansive greens.
From a value perspective, you can find pockets of times throughout the Summer and Fall seasons where the lodging rates are a bit lower and they often have golf package specials running with up to 20-30% off lodging rates and some packages even including unlimited golf.
Hammock Beach Golf Resort & Spa
Sawgrass Marriott Golf Resort & Spa
Further north in Ponte Vedra Beach, the Sawgrass Marriott Golf Resort & Spa serves as the primary resort partner to TPC Sawgrass, one of the most famous golf facilities in the world. The Stadium Course, home of THE PLAYERS Championship, draws golfers year-round, particularly to the iconic island-green 17th hole.
Because of the course’s reputation, peak season pricing can be high during late winter and spring. However, the summertime can bring attractive golf packages at the Sawgrass Marriott that include accommodations, transportation to TPC Sawgrass, preferred tee times, and spa access.
These seasonal offerings make the experience of playing a globally recognized course much more attainable for most and as one of the most iconic courses in the country, this may be the best way for your group to attain the value you need to get on this unforgettable layout.
TPC Sawgrass
Omni Amelia Island Resort & Spa
Continuing north along the coast, the Omni Amelia Island Resort & Spa offers a different type of golf environment, blending Lowcountry coastal landscapes with classic course design. Located on a barrier island just outside Jacksonville, the resort sits between maritime forests, salt marshes, and the Atlantic Ocean providing an epic landscape for a golf resort.
The resort’s Oak Marsh Golf Course, designed by Pete Dye and recently renovated by Beau Welling, is particularly notable for its narrow fairways, tidal marsh hazards, and tree-lined holes beneath centuries-old live oaks. The natural setting creates a quieter, more scenic golf experience compared to larger resort destinations.
While this resort is busier during the summer, there are often pockets like Hammock Beach where you can find incredible deals at a world-class destination. If your dates are flexible, you can find some great offers especially mid-week.
For golfers seeking both high-quality courses and amazing resort amenities, timing a visit during these seasonal value periods can transform traditionally luxury golf resorts into surprisingly practical travel options.