NE Florida: Play Golf Club of Amelia Island & Visit Fernandina Beach!

The peace & tranquility of Amelia Island....

The peace & tranquility of Amelia Island….

Now that was a luxury golf trip!!!

The peace & tranquility of Amelia Island….

Time for golf!

This is going to be a fun trip! Will try to stay away from the bunkers!:-)

Great foursome, with Katharine Dyson, Bruce Vittner, & Tony Leodora — in Amelia City, Florida.

Tee shot at par-5 12th hole at GC of Amelia Island. — in Amelia City, Florida.

Approach shot on par-4 14th hole...wedge to 9 feet, made the putt for Birdie, I am a happy Golfer!

Approach shot on par-4 14th hole…wedge to 9 feet, made the putt for Birdie, I am a happy Golfer!

Approach shot on par-4 14th hole…wedge to 9 feet, made the putt for Birdie, I am a happy Golfer!

Looking back at 17th hole… — in Amelia City, Florida.

View from room at Ritz- Carlton…

Nice way to say welcome… 🙂

Thinking women would like the shopping here at the Ritz Carlton, not sure, just saying…:-) — in Amelia City, Florida.

 

Great foursome, with Katharine Dyson, Bruce Vittner, & Tony Leodora — in Amelia City, Florida.

Great foursome, with Katharine Dyson, Bruce Vittner, & Tony Leodora — in Amelia City, Florida.

New bulkhead & reshaped bunker area on par-3 5th at Golf Club of Amelia Island, this place is well maintained and in outstanding shape!

Sunday 3some with Asst. Golf Professional Eric Cannon and Golf Travel Writer Tony Leodora.

Even lunch at the turn is a gourmet sort of experience. Director of Golf John Price with Dylan and Kevin in the background.

Par-3 16th hole- one of many beautiful holes at GC of Amelia Island

On the practice facility at GC of Amelia Island with Jacksonville's own Gator Bubba Dickerson. Hitting it so pure... 2012 will be a big year on the Nationwide Tour for the 2001 U.S. Amateur.

On the practice facility at GC of Amelia Island with Jacksonville’s own Gator Bubba Dickerson. Hitting it so pure… 2012 will be a big year on the Nationwide Tour for the 2001 U.S. Amateur.

On the practice facility at GC of Amelia Island with Jacksonville’s own Gator Bubba Dickerson. Hitting it so pure… 2012 will be a big year on the Nationwide Tour for the 2001 U.S. Amateur.

The Spa at the Ritz Carlton… Mr. Reistetter, Brenda is ready for you… are nice words to hear!

NO I am not the JOKER… but no joking… the gentleman’s facial was quite invigorating!

Director of PR Joe Murphy hosting a Sports Night… Patriots and Giants on their way to the Super Bowl!

NO I am not the JOKER... but no joking... the gentleman's facial was quite invigorating!

NO I am not the JOKER… but no joking… the gentleman’s facial was quite invigorating!

Trolley tour of Amelia Island! Hosted by Katharina Brierton Lane and conducted by David Edwards. What interesting and educational stories- great fun!

Sadly the end of my stay at the Ritz Carlton Amelia Island came to an end… with Director of S&M Stephen Deucker, GM Jim McManemon and Director of PR Joe Murphy.

On Board with Captain McCarthy for Amelia River cruise… he took us into Georgian waters… Back home this afternoon… Leave for PGA Show in Orlando on Wednesday… — in Fernandina Beach, Florida.

With Tom Bedell who is a golf and beer writer! After a fabulous lunch at Karibrew Brew Pub.

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