For lovers of golf, a truly magnificent golf experience is found at Amelia Island Plantation, Northeast Florida's premier resort. The game of golf got its start in Northeast Florida in St. Augustine, the nation's oldest city. When Henry Flagler arrived in St. Augustine in 1883, he began transforming the town into an elite resort by building his signature hotels, The Ponce de Leon Hotel and the Alcazar Hotel. Soon St. Augustine became the premier vacation destination for wealthy Northerners who flocked to Florida for the entire season. These visitors required amusement and recreation appropriate to their standing in society.
All golfers love a challenge.
Others seek out particular courses with special surroundings that hold great appeal. The St. Augustine Shores Golf Course is a true crowd-pleaser on both counts.