69th Azalea Amateur Championship Flight

Description

The 69th Azalea Amateur Championship Flight takes place March 20-22, 2026 at Palatka Golf Course. This open competition features individual strokeplay format, welcoming amateur golfers of all skill levels to compete for championship honors across three days of play.

Palatka Golf Course

FL, United States

Palatka Golf Club is a historic public course designed by Donald Ross in 1925, located in Palatka, Florida near the St. Johns River. The course features a traditional design that has earned recognition as the 29th best municipal golf course in America and is featured in Links Magazine's Dream Courses Southeast. Set in a natural, clutter-free environment, the course's holes gently traverse sandy ridges and wind through tranquil woodlands adjacent to Ravine Gardens State Park. The layout emphasizes classic golf principles with interesting hole designs that allow for relatively quick play without sacrificing enjoyment. Palatka Golf Club is known for offering an authentic, vintage golfing experience at reasonable rates, positioning itself as an excellent value option among American courses. The course hosts several tournaments including the Florida Azalea Amateur and Senior Azalea Amateur championships. The facility is characterized by its pleasant staff, traditional approach to the game, and emphasis on accessibility for golfers of varying skill levels seeking quality play without excessive cost or time commitment.