The Best Country Clubs in Jacksonville FL [2023 UPDATED]

The city of Jacksonville is nestled right on the Atlantic coast of northeastern Florida. Boasting the largest population of any Florida city, Jacksonville is also home to some of the best country clubs with amenities like full service golf courses, Olympic-sized swimming pools, fine dining, tennis courts, wellness activities, and family-friendly activities for all ages to enjoy. Jacksonville’s temperate climate and easy ocean access make it the perfect location for year-round relaxation, with country club boat docks, boat rentals, and athletic and relaxation amenities to make a country club home feel like a year-round vacation.

Glen Kernan Golf & Country Club 

An exclusive community with around 600 acres of beautifully manicured grounds, Glen Kernan Golf & Country Club offers a unique tranquility that transports its residents back to Old Florida. Just minutes from downtown Jacksonville shopping and “the beaches” communities, Glen Kernan Golf & Country Club homes boast spacious floor plans of 3,200-7,000 square feet, gourmet kitchens and guest houses. As members of an exclusive golf club as well as country club, Glen Kernan Golf & Country Club residents have access to 260 acres of 18 hole golf courses as well as 80 acres of lakes and a Sports Complex with amenities for all ages like lighted clay tennis courts, a Tennis Pro shop, a sports field, a Junior Olympic saltwater swimming pool, a newly renovated Tot Lot, basketball courts, volleyball courts, and more.

Jacksonville Golf & Country Club 

Just a 10 minute drive from the beaches in Jacksonville’s up-and-coming Southside, Jacksonville Golf & Country Club is one of the most prestigious gated golf course and country club communities. With a range of single-family homes ranging from 2,000 to 5,000+ square feet in size, this private member-owned community is also home to an 18-hole Clyde Johnson designed championship golf course. Other state-of-the-art amenities that make this country club one of Jacksonville’s best include a 26,000 square foot clubhouse, cutting edge fitness center, junior Olympic sized swimming pool, and tennis courts.

Deercreek Country Club

A luxury gated community located just southeast of downtown Jacksonville, Deercreek Country Club has 750 single-family houses, villas, and estates, with unique floor plans and everything from stunning views to private equestrian facilities. With over 285 acres of preserved wetlands to explore, residents can stroll among the beautiful wildlife, pine forests, and take in the year-round sunny weather, while also enjoying what really sets Deerkcreek Country Club apart: its plethora of amenities. Residents are free to stretch their muscles in the fully equipped fitness center, practice their swing at the golf course, swim laps in the full Olympic-sized swimming pool, enjoy other programs at the aquatic center, and partake in any number of tennis activities at the Har-Tru tennis courts, from the active tournament schedule to mixers and lessons with experts.

Queens Harbour Country Club

Queens Harbour Country Club is a waterside oasis of landscaped homes nestled in wide-open greenery and a freshwater lagoon, surrounded by the St. Johns River, Greenfield Creek and the Intracoastal Waterway, offering stunning views and exceptional access to navigable water. With around 1,000 private residences in the community, Queens Harbour Country Club offers the perfect custom designed home for every prospective resident. A community pool, fitness center, ball field, tennis membership, world-class golf, and dining facilities are just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to amenities at Queens Harbour Country Club, which also has a ClubCorp membership offering members access to over 200 clubs, resorts, and spas globally, so an at-home vacation can continue across the globe.

San Jose Country Club

The Jacksonville country club of choice for 75 years, San Jose Country Club has been at the forefront of luxury offerings for generations, offering both a richly historic and up-to-date country club experience for multi-generational and new members alike. Members have access to advanced tennis and fitness facilities, a freshly renovated Donald Ross Golf course, a packed social calendar, and more at every visit. There are personal trainers and massage therapists, a tennis championship program, tennis leagues for men and women of all levels, and summer camps. There are also two state-of-the-art dining options, and the Cubs Corner provides parents with a mecca for fun and learning for children aged 8 weeks to 12 years, including culinary offerings, so members of all ages can enjoy San Jose Country Club’s plethora of amenities.