Long Point course at Amelia Island Plantation in northeast Florida

AMELIA ISLAND, Fla. - Finding a favorite hole or stretch of fairways and greens on the Long Point golf course at Amelia Island Plantation isn't easy. Designer Tom Fazio works through three distinct natural settings in his signature layout here, giving Long Point a special identity at Amelia Island Plantation's 72-hole golf destination.

You've got the tidal salt marshes that wind throughout the vast property. Large tracts of pristine oak and pine trees cast a spell. And the Atlantic Ocean looms on Long Point's back nine.

Every nuance stands out at Long Point. Fazio uses humps and ridges in fairways to force you to consider the angles of your shots. Various sizes of tricky, big-breaking greens will catch your attention. Even though the course plays under 7,000 yards, Long Point proves length doesn't always matter.

And after playing this Fazio work of art, you might need a visit to the spa at Amelia Island Plantation, which offers a menu of golf-specific massages and treatments.