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Atlantic beach country club

Atlantic Beach Country Club is truly unique, both in its deep-rooted history as Selva Marina Country Club and in its successful reinvention as Atlantic Beach Country Club in 2014. Residents of this thriving and charming North Beaches area have embraced our casual approach to Country Club living. The modern coastal-style clubhouse boasts 16,000 square feet of family-friendly dining and stunning banquet facilities for every occasion. Members also enjoy year-round patio dining overlooking the 18th hole of the golf course and spectacular sunset views. The Club features a robust calendar of social events and outstanding levels of personal service for every generation of membership. In any given month, members may enjoy themed dinners, trivia nights, bunko, happy hour in the bar and grille, kids night out, pool parties, wine tastings, lawn parties, holiday celebrations, and so much more. Live entertainment also draws a lively crowd to the Club multiple times per week. There truly is something for everyone at Atlantic Beach Country Club.

Great care was taken to maximize the beauty of the course by integrating native North Florida ecology into the design. The gentle flow of the course and the stunning natural beauty will delight every golfer. Notable features of the golf course include the natural cart paths and the walkability of the course. Players of each level enjoy honing their skills at the golf practice facilities, including a 350-yard single-sided practice range, an undulated putting green, and a short game area that reflects shots golfers will see on the course. Lessons and clinics are available to our members from our talented team of professional golf instructors. Players of all ages and levels enjoy quality instruction at the practice facility and on the course. Set in the heart of Atlantic Beach, just three blocks from the ocean, Atlantic Beach Country Club is a family-friendly, coastal country club that offers an unforgettable golfing experience. Members and guests enjoy the unique Florida landscaping, native wildlife, beautiful climate, and warm ocean breezes while playing. The 18-hole championship golf course is a 6,815-yard Par 71 and offers multiple tees, making the course both exciting and challenging for players of every skill level. The golf course at Atlantic Beach Country Club (previously Selva Marina Country Club) is steeped in rich history, having hosted the Greater Jacksonville Open where golf legend Jack Nicklaus recorded his first double eagle in tournament competition on the 18th hole in 1966. More recently, Atlantic Beach Country Club proudly hosted the prestigious Web.com Tour Championship in 2016, 2017, and 2018 and received abundant praise for its impressive conditions. World-renowned golf course architect, Erik Larsen, redesigned the historic golf course, and Atlantic Beach Country Club opened its doors late in 2014. Larsen has been involved in golf course design since 1983 and has designed over 98 golf courses across the world. Atlantic Beach Country Club is special to him, located in his hometown. His design concept is a risk vs. reward-style course. According to Larsen, “The further you hit the ball, the harder the course gets. If you get risky on your tee shot and take an aggressive angle, you will be rewarded on your next shot.” He also stated the importance of designing the course to appeal to each specific class of player. “The trick to a good golf course is making it hard for the good players and fun for the average golfer. I want to see the top players in the area walk off the 18th green and talk about how demanding the course is.”