Jekyll Island GC - Oleander
A view of a well protected hole at Oleander Course from Jekyll Island Golf Club
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3.6
319 Reviews (319)
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4 Stars
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3 Stars
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2 Stars
30
1 Stars
25
Conditions
3.1
Value
3.7
Layout
4.2
Friendliness
4.1
Pace
3.9
Amenities
3.7
75.5%
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About

Holes 18
Type Resort
Par 72
Length 6521 yards
Slope 126
Rating 71.7

There are three 18-hole courses available at Jekyll Island Golf Club, making it the largest public golf facility in Georgia. The Oleander Course is the club's original layout and still remains the most difficult. It is the local favorite of the three courses as well. Don't be fooled by its seemingly modest yardage, there are plenty of challenges in store. The course features tight-, tree-lined fairways and an abundance of water in play throughout. The layout doesn't seem too tough from the fairways but you'll find keeping your ball in the short grass to be no easy feat and the ability to shape shots will definitely come in handy. The Oleander's 12th hole is the longest and one of the trickiest. This par 4 is completely exposed to blustery winds coming off the ocean and there is also quite a bit of water with which to contend.

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Course Details

Year Built 1922
Fairways Bermuda Grass
Greens Bermuda Grass
Golf Season Year round
Architect Dick Wilson

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
Pull-carts Yes
Clubs No

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Golf School/Academy Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard, Amex, Discover Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Walking Allowed Yes
Dress code Proper golf attire.

Food & Beverage

Bar, Snacks, Restaurant

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Banquet Facilities

Accolades

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3.6
319 Reviews (319)
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Reviews 15
Skill Intermediate
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3.0
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Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Reviews 13
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
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4.0
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Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
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I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Good
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I Recommend This Course
3.0
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I Recommend This Course
3.0
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3.0
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First Time Playing
Used cart
Conditions Fair
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
2.0
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Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart

people behind us hit into us 3 times They were playing a six players and three carts.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 12
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 30
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Can’t beat it when it’s dry

We had played in February and it was awful. When the golf course is wet it takes forever to dry out. I have been playing this since childhood and it and the Island has a special place in my heart. The other two courses are in better shape normally but today the old girl was really looking good!

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 139
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Top 250 Contributor
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Great VIstas and course condition

My wife and I enjoyed our round of golf while really enjoying the view and surroundings.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Would recommend

Course was in average condition. Course layout is super for ball shaping. Tree lined, a shot makers course. Wished greens were as good as pine lakes. But enjoyed the round.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Shouldn't let people play

The course is very nice, but was in terrible condition. It was saturated and was very difficult to play. We had to play cart path only which only meant you had to wade through the boggy fairway to get to your ball. My son did enjoy the food in the pro shop.

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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First Time Playing

Great course!

This is a course that has something for everyone! The course is in great shape, and the surrounding scenery makes it even better! Where can you play where a mother deer and her fawn hold up play and everyone is just amazed! Great being on the course today!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Beautiful but Slow

Gorgeous course and layout but waiting 5to 10 minutes on every hole to tee off sucked. Aged 7 1/2 of our 18 holes and left due to over crowding and slow play.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Needs improvement

6 to 8 holes were cartpath only very wet in places the fairways we’re like being in the rough

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
1.0
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Big Disappointment

This course was on of THE worst conditioned golf course I have ever played. The staff was very unfriendly.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Poor
Pace Good
Amenities Poor
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Good State Park with high rough

The rough was way too high. Slowed down play looking for balls just out of the fairway. Vacation players beware.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Fair
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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