Sanctuary GC
View of a green and fairway at Sanctuary Golf Club.
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4.9
557 Reviews (557)
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Conditions
4.9
Value
4.7
Layout
4.8
Friendliness
4.9
Pace
4.7
Amenities
4.6
98.3%
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544 out of 557 reviews
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4.9
59 Reviews (59)
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Conditions
5.0
Value
4.7
Layout
4.9
Pace
4.5
Amenities
4.6
StaffFriendliness
4.9
98.3%
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58 out of 59 reviews
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4.9
122 Reviews (122)
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Conditions
4.9
Value
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Layout
4.9
Pace
4.7
Amenities
4.7
StaffFriendliness
4.9
98.4%
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120 out of 122 reviews
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Course Highlights
This Fred Couples-designed course consistently impresses with pristine conditions, fast greens, and a stunning marsh backdrop along the back nine. Welcoming staff and complimentary range balls make every visit feel like a premium experience at outstanding value.

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Holes 18
Type Semi-Private
Par 72
Length 7500 yards
Slope 140
Rating 75.2
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Course Details

Year Built 2006
Golf Season Year round
Architect Fred Couples (2006) Love Golf Design (2006) Paul Cowley (2006)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - included in green fees
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes - included in green fees
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Metal Spikes Allowed No

Food & Beverage

Restaurant

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Banquet Facilities, Locker Rooms

Accolades

  • Golf Advisor: Golfers' Choice (2025 #26)
  • Golf Advisor: Top 25 Course Conditions in the U.S. (2025 #15)
  • Golf Advisor: Top Courses in Georgia (2023 #9) (2022 #8)
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4.9
557 Reviews (557)

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Reviews 26
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Bonus playing Sanctuary Golf

If you’re looking for a golf experience that combines pristine course conditions with a true test of skill, The Sanctuary Golf Club in Waverly, Georgia absolutely delivers. From the moment we arrived, the course was in outstanding condition — beautifully maintained fairways, smooth greens, and scenic views that make every hole memorable.

What really stood out was the challenge of the layout. The course demands strategy, patience, and precision, making it enjoyable for golfers who appreciate a course that keeps you thinking from tee to green. Every hole felt unique and rewarding.

And just when we thought the day couldn’t get any more memorable, we encountered an unexpected “visitor” out on the course that honestly felt like a ghost sighting! It definitely added an unforgettable twist to an already incredible round and gave us something to talk about long after the final putt dropped.

The Sanctuary Golf Club is more than just a round of golf — it’s an experience. Beautiful, challenging, and just mysterious enough to keep things interesting. Highly recommend for anyone visiting the Waverly area.

We feel got a twofer to, golf and Ghost sighting! For the price of one 😳

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 15
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Windy weather
Used cart

Tour level

One of the best courses I have played. Pristine. And the food is good too!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Great course

Course is in great shape, worth the money to play. Staff is very friendly.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Hidden Gem

Sanctuary Golf Club is a fantastic course and always in great condition. The layout is challenging but fair, the staff and people around the club are very friendly, and the practice facilities are excellent.

My only feedback is that the green speeds have seemed inconsistent lately and overall playing slower than expected. I asked the pro shop about it and they weren’t really sure why. Other than that, it’s a great experience and one of my favorite places to play and prepare for tournament golf.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Best course all around

First time I’m writing a review because this course checked all the boxes. Best greens I’ve ever played on, never felt so confident putting. Course was in great shape from tee boxes to fairways and everything between. Staff was also great, we were greeted by everyone we saw, pro shop guys were super cool, starter made sure to give us some inside scoop on the course layout. Would highly recommend a round at Sanctuary we were thoroughly impressed, will be back soon. Also nicest golf carts, cushy seats!!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great Course

Very nice course, well maintained, with great layout.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 11
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 11
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Great Goof Facility

Everything about Sanctuary was 1st Class, from the guys that welcomed you, to the Pro Shop staff, Starters, Practice Facilities to the course itself. Just go play here!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great public track. Extremely good condition from the tees to the greens. A pleasure to play on all levels. I had heard these good things from others and can confirm they were correct.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 53
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Sanctuary is a sanctuary for golf

Best shape I’ve ever seen this course in. It’s always been great but this time it has clearly elevated itself into one of the top courses within drivable distance of Jax. Well worth the drive up north. Got a gokfnow deal time so that made it even more value for the shape it was on. Greens were in perfect shape. Fairways and tees were plush. And the best part … no charge for range balls - the way a premium feel course should be. Will play it every time I can find a deal time fee because it is easily in my top five courses in this area now.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 31
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Sanctuary April 16

I love this course. I think this course very much compares to the sea Island courses. And for the value, I would pick this course.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 12
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Great coiurse

Great golf course, wish it was more affordable for the average player.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Make the trip

Played TPC Dye Valley the day before and the Sanctuary is even better. Don’t miss out on this gem.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 12
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great course, pure course conditions

Everything is in great condition. The driving range is awesome range balls included in green fee, greens are pure and roll good, fairways and tee boxes are awesome. The sanctuary is a great overall course.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Great Course

Greens, fairways, and tee boxes are in great shape. I absolutely love this top notch course.

The greens are very receptive right now and rolling very nice.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Beautiful course

One of the best courses in the Brunswick, Kingsland GA including Yulee and Amelia Island Florida.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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